The Theory of Everything [DVD]

Regardless of what you believe concerning Stephen Hawking or the universe, this movie carries with it a deep and respective understanding of what it means to be human. Carefully crafting Hawking's life, from his marriage to Jane, or the development of his theories about the universe we live in, "The Theory of Everything" paints a picture of love, loyalty, pain, brokenness, and eventually, a strange yet haunting fulfillment of hope. No doubt the message of this movie is powerfully represented: that human kind, though one primate among many, can find hope in the theory that there are no limits to our humanity, just as there are no limits to the stars. Though many disagree with this, myself included, I can't argue with the fact that this movie argues its point well in a cinematic masterpiece that moves you emotionally, and for some, intellectually as well. And they use Hawking's story as a case-in-point example. Despite his disease, he lived well beyond the life expectancy that was branded on his life, lived a fulfilled and happy marriage, and became the successful Ph.D he dreamed of one day being. And it was perhaps his own victory against his struggles that brought him to the conclusion that there is no limit stamped on humanity. The film depicts Stephen and Jane's struggle against his disease, as they both try to keep their family together, and he tries to get his Ph.D. In a very raw depiction of the two, the viewer gets a very real sense of what they actually went through and what it cost them, but also what they gained. As a film, I don't think I have ever seen, nor ever will see a movie so well acted. Eddie Redmayne was absolutely phenomenal, and I didn't doubt for a second that he wasn't Hawking himself. His physical acting, as well as his emotional acting were truly awe inspiring, acting at its finest. Felicity Jones and the other major players of the film were incredible as well, easily playing upon the emotions of there characters, staying in character flawlessly, and making every second of the movie believable. Technically, this film was easy to watch, and well directed, and was entertaining all the way through. Though I disagree with Hawking, I am hard pressed to think of another biographical drama that beats "the Theory of Everything". Excellent film...please do watch! Parental guide: sexuality is limited to conversational implications of an appropriate nature, as well as a brief look at a Penthouse magazine towards the end. Cursing is countable one hand, and thematic details, though not appropriate for a child, are good for anyone above the age of 12-13. Depending of your worldview, also be ready to have a talk with your child about the ideas put forth in this movie about the universe.

I was beyond stunned by the beauty of THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING. Everything about this film is stellar-especially the amazing cast . I held back for a long time in seeing this film thinking I wasn't interested in a film about a science genius. THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING is actually the story of two people in love and defying amazing odds. Based on Jane Hawking's book about her life with Stephen Hawking, THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING bombards us with the stark reality of a love story in crisis. She was there with him from the beginning. A shy young lady named Jane (the gorgeous Felicity Jones) falls in love with science geek Stephen Hawking. The film is slow moving at first and seemingly uninspired. It's a "we've seen it before" love story between a beautiful lady and a nerdy geek. But, suddenly, the story shifts and we are riveted to the end. Hawking is diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Doctors give him two years to live. Here is where the story really begins as Jane eagerly embraces a chance to spend those two years with Hawking and be by his side. But through an amazing miracle and twist, Hawking lives decades beyond his promised two years. A truly remarkable and bittersweet story emerges as Jane becomes the eternal caregiver to Hawking as well as mother to their children. Here is a rarely explored side to the Stephen Hawking story and it makes for a fascinating film. The caregiver's story is often neglected and finally we see a loving and courageous woman buckling to the stress. Eddie Redmayne does an incredibly realistic portrayal of Hawking as his body deteriorates. Redmayne puts his soul and body into the role. This was a physically challenging role and Redmayne portrays Hawking with sensitivity and realism. This is a beautiful period piece that is stunning to look at. THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING is inspiring, heartbreaking and bittersweet but we see love overcomes all adversity...but even love has its limits in the end.

Awesome movie it was very much entertaining

THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING has everything you'd expect from the typical Hollywood biopic, and as such is rather predictable. Not only that, but its subject is still alive (and very famous) which robs it of a lot of dramatic tension. Still, Eddie Redmayne gives an extraordinary, transformative performance as Stephen Hawking, as does Felicity Jones as his long-suffering first wife Jane. The story starts with Hawking's years at Cambridge and up through the publication of "A Brief History of Time." Instead of focusing on the accomplishments, the film is really about the relationship between him and his first wife, as the book is based on her memoir. The romance kind of comes out of nowhere, but after spending two hours with them you really begin to feel for them, especially Jane, who ended up having to put in overtime as her husband's caregiver (until help was brought in). The scenes which show the gradual progress of Hawking's condition (Motor Neuron Disease/ALS) were quite moving as well, but only in the most general sense. It also "helped" that the score hinted at just the right moments when you were supposed to be emotionally affected. So, while the film is sure to stir up emotion and possibly provoke tears at certain points, nothing the film does with those moments is that special in and of itself. What really makes this film worth seeing is for Eddie Redmayne's performance, which deservedly won him the Best Actor Oscar this year. Of course, the rest of the cast, which includes Emily Watson, Charlie Cox and David Thewlis, does outstanding work as well. Overall, it's not particularly groundbreaking in terms of the biopic and romance formula, or in its execution, but Eddie Redmayne takes it to another level with his portrayal of one of the world's greatest living minds.

Excellent movie

" Ich versuche gerade, die mathematische Wahrscheinlichkeit für Glück zu errechnen. " Cambridge, England, 1963: " Hallo. " - " Hallo. " - " Naturwissenschaft. " - " Sprachen. " - " Ich bin Kosmologe. So eine Art Religion für intelligente Atheisten. Woran wir glauben? An die eine einheitliche Gleichung, die das gesamte Universum erklärt. " - " Und wie sieht die aus? " - " Das ist die Frage. Eine sehr gute Frage- ich bin noch nicht ganz sicher. Aber ich werde es herausfinden.................". Jane und Stephen, so lernen sie sich kennen. Doch ihr fröhliches Miteinander währt nur kurz, Stephen erkrankt. Schwer. " Wenn dir irgendwas an mir liegt, dann geh` jetzt. Bitte. " - " Ich kann nicht. " - " Ich hab` noch Zwei Jahre zu leben, ich muß arbeiten.......". - " Ich liebe dich. " - " Du und ich,.....das ist ein Fehlschluß. " DIE ENTDECKUNG DER UNENDLICHKEIT: James Marsh, auch bekannt durch die für mich absolut klasse Dokumentation " Man on wire " , erzählt die Lebensgeschichte des berühmten Astro- Physikers Stephen Hawking- mit einem hingebungsvollen Eddie Redmayne als gebrechlichen Helden." Ich will, dass wir zusammen sind. Solange es noch geht. " - " Du weißt nicht, was noch kommt..........,- es wird alles verändern.........". Die Liebe, so heißt es im 1. Korintherbrief in der Bibel, erträgt alles, glaubt alles, hofft alles, hält allem stand. So lebten die Hawkings offenbar jahrelang, so spielen Redmayne und Jones. Der Film folgt beider Leben mit Respekt. ************************************************************************** Geschichte: Die Liebe- sie gibt dem vom Schicksal getroffenen Stephen neuen Lebensmut. Jane - mit ihrer Unterstützung stürzt er sich in ein wichtiges Projekt, erforscht genau das, wovon ihm nur noch wenig bleibt: Die Zeit. Stephen Hawking- einer der brilliantesten Physiker unserer Zeit. ****************************************************************************************************************** Mein berührtes Fazit: Die Diagnose lautet: ALS, eine degenerative Krankheit des motorischen Nervensystems. Weltbekannt ist die Ikone Stephen Hawking. Der Mann, der im Rollstuhl zwar seine Bewegungs- und Sprachfähigkeit verlor, aber mittels eines augengesteuerten Sprachcomputers Vorträge halten kann. " Den Verstand betrifft es nicht. Sie werden ihre Gedanken nur keinem mehr mitteilen können. " " Das menschliche Streben sollte keine Grenzen kennen. Wie schlimm das Leben auch scheinen mag,....... solange ich lebe, hoffe ich. " Zuletzt leugnete er die Existenz der " schwarzen Löcher " und warnte eindringlich vor Außerirdischen. DIE ENTDECKUNG DER UNENDLICHKEIT st ein emotional sehr berührender Film, der besonders von der Beziehung der beiden Hauptcharaktere lebt. Teilweise empfand ich manche Szenen etwas zu langatmig, doch aufgrund der Bedeutung des Verhältnisses der beiden Figuren ist dies natürlich verständlich. Ein Film der guten Kombinationen- er ist berührend, ohne kitschig zu sein, komisch, ohne albern zu sein und interessant, ohne abgehoben zu sein. Und Stephen Hawking gewinnt sehr viel mehr an Lebensmut, als ihm die Ärzte je hätten prophezeien wollen. Dieser Film feiert das Leben und die Liebe. " Wenn Einstein Recht hat, wenn die allgemeine Relativitätstheorie stimmt, breitet sich das Universum aus. Stimmt`s ? " - " Ja. " - " Das heißt, wenn man die Zeit umkehrt, wird das Universum kleiner. " - " Klar. " - " Was, wenn ich den Prozess umkehre,.... ganz auf Anfang gehe, um zu sehen, was am Beginn der Zeit selbst war? " - " Am Beginn der Zeit selbst? " - " Ja. Das Universum wird kleiner und kleiner, dichter und dichter......... " - " Du drehst die Zeit zurück.....". - " Genau. Ich drehe die Zeit zurück. " Lauflänge: 118.16 Minuten( mit Abspann ) ! Tipp!

Wow! Some film! I see some critics have whined about a lack of science input and vague physics. This film is about the MAN, not his maths. It is about a very gifted individual who suffered an incredibly debilitating disease so early in his life. It demonstrates his determination and that of his young wife to face up to, deal and live with, the terrible effects of his incapacity. The film is nicely shot. It is not a "weepy", far from it. Redmayne is outstanding as Hawking. His likeness makes the film even more credible. His long suffering, but doting and loving wife, played by Felicity Jones, is also moving and she quickly engages the viewer. The film glosses over Hawking's science. Rightly so. Particle physics and cosmology are not easily understood by most people anyway, let alone trying to cram them into a film for the general public. To do so would have reduced this film to the level of a TV documentary. Yes, it could point out a little more clearly, that Hawking was far from alone in his field, but he was building of work already done. But ALL scientists do this. Thats how science progresses and it is impossible to credit every scientist over the past 80years in a film such as this.. Overall this a very, very good, moving, account of his life, his demons and his achievements. It is about family values and morality. It is a credit to Redmayne and Jones, but it highlights very well the notion that despite all that may befall you, it is still possible to achieve in life. Excellent viewing. (Except, perhaps, you are a Cosmologist!)

Recibido correctamente en forma y plazo.

very good dvd and story

Magnifique !!!