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You have come to know from the text that ‘The Theory of Everything’ is a film describing the life and work of Stephen Hawking. Watch the film on the internet and write a complete review of it. You can take the help of the following points while writing the review of the film.
(1) Title
(2) Characters
(3) Story
(4) Dialogues
(5) Picturisation
(6) Music
(7) Special features (if any)
(8) Opinion / Views
(9) Message/Moral values.
Solution
The Theory of Everything - Movie Review
The movie The Theory of Everything is based on the life of Stephen Hawking. He was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 21, but because of the love of fellow Cambridge student, Jane Wilde, whom he married, he went on to secure achievement after achievement and began to be called the successor to Einstein. He and Jane defy terrible odds and break new ground in the fields of medicine and science, achieving more than either could hope to imagine. Hawking's physical decline weakens his frail body. His mind, on the other hand, remains sharp, always in pursuit of that singe equation that would explain the elusive Theory of Everything. Right up to his mid-seventies. Stephen Hawking has no plans to retire.
The dialogue smoothly carries the narrative forward, at times indulging in monosyllabic repartee. which at times, provides crisp tongue-in-cheek humour. It is a very enjoyable film. It is tasteful and engaging and beautiful visually.
The music, which is quite haunting was nominated for the best musical score at the Oscars.
The film has been criticised for harping on the theme of Time' throughout. and for being too sentimental,
However, its message that a person can accomplish much in one's lifetime despite being afflicted with a severe physical disability is universally relevant. Moral values of love and loyalty uphold the film making it a treat to watch.
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