The Theory of Everything (2015)

This movie made for a good start to the 2015 film scene. A heart warming biopic with a near perfect balance of fun, sadness and warmth. The film, based on the memoirs of Jane Hawking, follows the story of how the pair became to be a couple and the deterioration of Stephen Hawking himself after he is diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

Screen writer, Antony McCarten and director, James Marsh have beautifully put together a delicate and charming film. Eddie Redmayne effortlessly portrays Hawking with care and intelligence. Felicity Jones plays Jane, who eventually becomes Mrs Hawking. Their relationship is honest, complicated and real. Jane's dedication and strength motivates Stephen Hawking to continue his work and push through his illness.

For me, the outset of the film is a little rushed. The meeting of Stephen and Jane, his diagnosis and deterioration all come fairly quickly, while the latter half of the film feels much slower. This, however, is the only real quarm I have with the film. It questions human relationships, how far we are willing to go for loved ones and what effect that love has on us.

A well made, carefully considered and heart-warming film. Perhaps it's pace needs adjusting but otherwise, absolutely worth the viewing time.