During the break after the exams, I saw "The theory of everything" the movie presenting the story of Jane and Stephen Hawking, the famous cosmologist. Although I'd heard about him before I went to the cinema, I've never been really interested in his life and achievements. In fact, the choice of the film was a sheer coincidence. I don't regret it. I have to admit that I can't recall the last time I saw such a beautiful film.
"The theory of everything", despite the slightly scientific title, focuses more on the the Hawking's struggle with the serious neurological disease rather than on his actual work. What I particulary like about this film, is that the characters are not overdrawn. Stephen Hawking (played by Eddie Redmayne) and his wife Jane (Felicity Jones) try to live like a normal family, as far as it's possible; there are moments of sadness and of happiness. The movie presents well the way their relationship changes over the years; the ending may be slightly surprising.
Another reason why this film is exceptional, is the outstanding acting of Eddie Redmayne. While watching the movie, I had the impression he wasn't playing but he was Stephen Hawking. No wonder he won the Academy Award for Actor in a Leading Role. He really deserved it.
I don't forget about the music; the sountrack, composed by Jóhann Jóhannsson, perfectly expresses the atmosphere in every scene. It's so beautiful that I keep listening to it over and over again; moving, but also giving hope; sometimes making me cry, sometimes cheering me up - like the whole movie.
