This remarkable film looks at the lives of Jane and Stephen Hawking, a couple of students who meet, and fall in love. Clearly very happy together, all is going well. But then everything changes when Stephen is affected by motor neurone disease. The prognosis is not good, as he is told that his life expectancy is just a mere two years. It is a lot for someone, anyone to take in, and he inevitably gets angry, and draws within himself. But it is the love of his wife Jane, that holds strong, as she stands by his side in this battle. Both are determined that two years will not be the end.
Many will no doubt know the genius of Professor Hawking, but not necessarily this look into his early life, and the relationship that he had with his first wife. It really was a Herculean battle that they both undertook, and it is a real testament to their strength and love.
It is remarkable what they went through, as there were many knock on effects of the diagnosis, dealing with pneumonia, and the throat operation meaning he would potentially never talk again. All these obstacles he has tackled and won, and continues to win.
There are excellent performances from both leads as the Hawkings. It is nice to see a rising actress like Felicity Jones in a high profile role, getting to show her talent.
As for Mr. Redmayne, what can one say that will be shouted out by many a film critic across the Globe. It really is an Award winning performance, on every level. We share his delight at meeting Jane, falling in love, we share his pain as he discovers his medical condition, and marvel as he and Jane, side by side, take on all that it encompasses. A great performance, and quite uniquely there is a very strong resemblance too.
Nice support from the likes of Harry Lloyd and especially David Thewlis.
A remarkable story, and a remarkable film, which gets 2015 off to the best of starts......9 out of 10
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