In reply to marsbar:
I did enjoy it but I think, physics apart, it might be a bit high brow for(sorry to say it) the "average" cinema audience and there is quite a bit of romance in it but there again due to circumstances Hawking's marriages have not been straightforward. My comment about "average" audience relates to it not being the sort of film that many people would go out of their way to watch, it's not an "edge of your seat, nail biting drama".
Eddie Redmayne's portrayal of Hawking was, I thought, quite remarkable, it must have taken a hell of a lot of skill and effort to mimic Hawking's contorted face and body and I remain convinced at what an amazing person Hawking is.
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