The Theory of Everything

This film has been very highly acclaimed from the very beginning, and so when going to see it, it's natural that anyone would have high expectations. I can safely say that The Theory of Everything surpassed all expectations, even with all the hype.

I went expecting a biopic about Stephen Hawking, and was sort of wrong. The film focuses on Stephen and Jane's relationship but of course also shows Hawking's life, theories and the development of his Motor Neurone Disease. But I wouldn't say that was a disappointment at all. It works incredibly well, even for people who don't like the "love story" side of cinema so much (me).

Eddie Redmayne, after having irritated me in "Les Miserables", gave an exceptional performance. And I really mean that. I could even say that it is the best performance by anyone that I have ever seen in any film. I know. Bold statement. But seriously. He grasps Hawking's personality so perfectly as well as not only understanding the stages of the disease intricately but how they affected Hawking specifically. He absolutely nails it, giving an emotional, clever and Oscar worthy performance.

But it wasn't just about him. Felicity Jones was also exceptional for all the same reasons. Together with incredible scripting which brought all of the relevant themes forward at all the right times as well as showing the lives of Stephen and Jane in a gripping, heart-warming way, the humanity of the film is created. The direction was beautifully done, with a simple yet effective soundtrack to add to the reality of the film as well as to its poetic nature.

The Theory of Everything has to be one of the best films I've ever seen for so many reasons. Quick, go and see it before its run ends!

10/10