![The Theory of Everything [Blu-ray]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gaw5Rrs5L.jpg)






Starring Eddie Redmayne (“Les Misérables”) and Felicity Jones (“The Amazing Spider-Man 2”), this is the extraordinary story of one of the world’s greatest living minds, the renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, who falls deeply in love with fellow Cambridge student Jane Wilde. Once a healthy, active young man, Hawking received an earth-shattering diagnosis at 21 years of age. With Jane fighting tirelessly by his side, Stephen embarks on his most ambitious scientific work, studying the very thing he now has precious little of – time. Together, they defy impossible odds, breaking new ground in medicine and science, and achieving more than they could ever have dreamed. The film is based on the memoir "Travelling to Infinity: My Life with Stephen," by Jane Hawking, and is directed by Academy Award winner James Marsh (“Man on Wire”). Review: REMARKABLE CAST IN A MOVING STORY ABOUT A LOVE IN CHAOS - I was beyond stunned by the beauty of THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING. Everything about this film is stellar-especially the amazing cast . I held back for a long time in seeing this film thinking I wasn't interested in a film about a science genius. THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING is actually the story of two people in love and defying amazing odds. Based on Jane Hawking's book about her life with Stephen Hawking, THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING bombards us with the stark reality of a love story in crisis. She was there with him from the beginning. A shy young lady named Jane (the gorgeous Felicity Jones) falls in love with science geek Stephen Hawking. The film is slow moving at first and seemingly uninspired. It's a "we've seen it before" love story between a beautiful lady and a nerdy geek. But, suddenly, the story shifts and we are riveted to the end. Hawking is diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Doctors give him two years to live. Here is where the story really begins as Jane eagerly embraces a chance to spend those two years with Hawking and be by his side. But through an amazing miracle and twist, Hawking lives decades beyond his promised two years. A truly remarkable and bittersweet story emerges as Jane becomes the eternal caregiver to Hawking as well as mother to their children. Here is a rarely explored side to the Stephen Hawking story and it makes for a fascinating film. The caregiver's story is often neglected and finally we see a loving and courageous woman buckling to the stress. Eddie Redmayne does an incredibly realistic portrayal of Hawking as his body deteriorates. Redmayne puts his soul and body into the role. This was a physically challenging role and Redmayne portrays Hawking with sensitivity and realism. This is a beautiful period piece that is stunning to look at. THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING is inspiring, heartbreaking and bittersweet but we see love overcomes all adversity...but even love has its limits in the end. Review: Great Movie - Enjoyed the movie
| ASIN | B00QFSIIFK |
| Actors | Charlie Cox, David Thewlis, Eddie Redmayne, Emily Watson, Felicity Jones |
| Aspect Ratio | 2.40:1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #124,319 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #8,193 in Drama Blu-ray Discs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (7,873) |
| Director | James Marsh |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 33110816 |
| Language | English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 5.1) |
| MPAA rating | PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) |
| Media Format | Blu-ray, Color, Ultraviolet, Widescreen |
| Number of discs | 2 |
| Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.04 ounces |
| Release date | February 17, 2015 |
| Run time | 4 hours and 8 minutes |
| Studio | Universal Pictures Home Entertainment |
| Subtitles: | French, Spanish |
J**C
REMARKABLE CAST IN A MOVING STORY ABOUT A LOVE IN CHAOS
I was beyond stunned by the beauty of THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING. Everything about this film is stellar-especially the amazing cast . I held back for a long time in seeing this film thinking I wasn't interested in a film about a science genius. THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING is actually the story of two people in love and defying amazing odds. Based on Jane Hawking's book about her life with Stephen Hawking, THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING bombards us with the stark reality of a love story in crisis. She was there with him from the beginning. A shy young lady named Jane (the gorgeous Felicity Jones) falls in love with science geek Stephen Hawking. The film is slow moving at first and seemingly uninspired. It's a "we've seen it before" love story between a beautiful lady and a nerdy geek. But, suddenly, the story shifts and we are riveted to the end. Hawking is diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Doctors give him two years to live. Here is where the story really begins as Jane eagerly embraces a chance to spend those two years with Hawking and be by his side. But through an amazing miracle and twist, Hawking lives decades beyond his promised two years. A truly remarkable and bittersweet story emerges as Jane becomes the eternal caregiver to Hawking as well as mother to their children. Here is a rarely explored side to the Stephen Hawking story and it makes for a fascinating film. The caregiver's story is often neglected and finally we see a loving and courageous woman buckling to the stress. Eddie Redmayne does an incredibly realistic portrayal of Hawking as his body deteriorates. Redmayne puts his soul and body into the role. This was a physically challenging role and Redmayne portrays Hawking with sensitivity and realism. This is a beautiful period piece that is stunning to look at. THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING is inspiring, heartbreaking and bittersweet but we see love overcomes all adversity...but even love has its limits in the end.
M**L
Great Movie
Enjoyed the movie
K**.
A Brief History of Stephen Hawking: bringing the cosmologist into the human spectrum of life
Regardless of what you believe concerning Stephen Hawking or the universe, this movie carries with it a deep and respective understanding of what it means to be human. Carefully crafting Hawking's life, from his marriage to Jane, or the development of his theories about the universe we live in, "The Theory of Everything" paints a picture of love, loyalty, pain, brokenness, and eventually, a strange yet haunting fulfillment of hope. No doubt the message of this movie is powerfully represented: that human kind, though one primate among many, can find hope in the theory that there are no limits to our humanity, just as there are no limits to the stars. Though many disagree with this, myself included, I can't argue with the fact that this movie argues its point well in a cinematic masterpiece that moves you emotionally, and for some, intellectually as well. And they use Hawking's story as a case-in-point example. Despite his disease, he lived well beyond the life expectancy that was branded on his life, lived a fulfilled and happy marriage, and became the successful Ph.D he dreamed of one day being. And it was perhaps his own victory against his struggles that brought him to the conclusion that there is no limit stamped on humanity. The film depicts Stephen and Jane's struggle against his disease, as they both try to keep their family together, and he tries to get his Ph.D. In a very raw depiction of the two, the viewer gets a very real sense of what they actually went through and what it cost them, but also what they gained. As a film, I don't think I have ever seen, nor ever will see a movie so well acted. Eddie Redmayne was absolutely phenomenal, and I didn't doubt for a second that he wasn't Hawking himself. His physical acting, as well as his emotional acting were truly awe inspiring, acting at its finest. Felicity Jones and the other major players of the film were incredible as well, easily playing upon the emotions of there characters, staying in character flawlessly, and making every second of the movie believable. Technically, this film was easy to watch, and well directed, and was entertaining all the way through. Though I disagree with Hawking, I am hard pressed to think of another biographical drama that beats "the Theory of Everything". Excellent film...please do watch! Parental guide: sexuality is limited to conversational implications of an appropriate nature, as well as a brief look at a Penthouse magazine towards the end. Cursing is countable one hand, and thematic details, though not appropriate for a child, are good for anyone above the age of 12-13. Depending of your worldview, also be ready to have a talk with your child about the ideas put forth in this movie about the universe.
R**S
Worth seeing for Eddie Redmayne's performance alone
THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING has everything you'd expect from the typical Hollywood biopic, and as such is rather predictable. Not only that, but its subject is still alive (and very famous) which robs it of a lot of dramatic tension. Still, Eddie Redmayne gives an extraordinary, transformative performance as Stephen Hawking, as does Felicity Jones as his long-suffering first wife Jane. The story starts with Hawking's years at Cambridge and up through the publication of "A Brief History of Time." Instead of focusing on the accomplishments, the film is really about the relationship between him and his first wife, as the book is based on her memoir. The romance kind of comes out of nowhere, but after spending two hours with them you really begin to feel for them, especially Jane, who ended up having to put in overtime as her husband's caregiver (until help was brought in). The scenes which show the gradual progress of Hawking's condition (Motor Neuron Disease/ALS) were quite moving as well, but only in the most general sense. It also "helped" that the score hinted at just the right moments when you were supposed to be emotionally affected. So, while the film is sure to stir up emotion and possibly provoke tears at certain points, nothing the film does with those moments is that special in and of itself. What really makes this film worth seeing is for Eddie Redmayne's performance, which deservedly won him the Best Actor Oscar this year. Of course, the rest of the cast, which includes Emily Watson, Charlie Cox and David Thewlis, does outstanding work as well. Overall, it's not particularly groundbreaking in terms of the biopic and romance formula, or in its execution, but Eddie Redmayne takes it to another level with his portrayal of one of the world's greatest living minds.
M**T
Wow! Some film! I see some critics have whined about a lack of science input and vague physics. This film is about the MAN, not his maths. It is about a very gifted individual who suffered an incredibly debilitating disease so early in his life. It demonstrates his determination and that of his young wife to face up to, deal and live with, the terrible effects of his incapacity. The film is nicely shot. It is not a "weepy", far from it. Redmayne is outstanding as Hawking. His likeness makes the film even more credible. His long suffering, but doting and loving wife, played by Felicity Jones, is also moving and she quickly engages the viewer. The film glosses over Hawking's science. Rightly so. Particle physics and cosmology are not easily understood by most people anyway, let alone trying to cram them into a film for the general public. To do so would have reduced this film to the level of a TV documentary. Yes, it could point out a little more clearly, that Hawking was far from alone in his field, but he was building of work already done. But ALL scientists do this. Thats how science progresses and it is impossible to credit every scientist over the past 80years in a film such as this.. Overall this a very, very good, moving, account of his life, his demons and his achievements. It is about family values and morality. It is a credit to Redmayne and Jones, but it highlights very well the notion that despite all that may befall you, it is still possible to achieve in life. Excellent viewing. (Except, perhaps, you are a Cosmologist!)
K**E
View with an open mind. Listen to how the scientist describes his thoughts and feelings and accept that these are his thoughts and feelings and not ours. He was a pure genius regardless of anything else. Award winning movie and award winning acting.
A**S
Story (5) Stephen Hawking verstarb am 14. März 2018, also 65 Jahre nachdem die Ärzte im noch zwei Lebensjahre vorausgesagt hatten (!) Vielleicht war es genau diese Diagnose, die ihn motivierte, sich mit der Zeit und der Vergänglichkeit zu beschäftigen. Diese eindrückliche Biopic behandelt nicht sein ganzes Leben, sondern konzentriert sich auf die Anfangszeit seiner bemerkenswerten Karriere. Im Zentrum steht denn auch die Liebesbeziehung zu seiner Frau Jane. Als Grundlage dienten Jane Hawkings Lebenserinnerungen: „Travelling to Infinity - My Life with Stephen“. Es ist beeindruckend, mit welchem Fein- und Fingerspitzengefühl James Marsh diese Biopic inszeniert hat. Ich kenne nur wenige so bemerkenswerte und mitreissend verfilmte Lebensgeschichten. Marsh schafft es zu erzählen, ohne Klischees zu bemühen oder Rührseligkeit aufkommen zu lassen - genau das macht dieses Werk so stark und intensiv - dazu kommt die kongeniale Umsetzung der Hauptfigur durch Eddie Redmayne, der hier vermutlich die Rolle seines Lebens spielt… Stimmig wirkt auch das Zusammenspiel der einzelnen Figuren. Egal wie man es dreht und wendet, dieser Streifen ist dermassen harmonisch und perfekt ausgefallen, dass keine Schwachpunkte auszumachen sind. Kurz und gut: Ein Meisterwerk, wie es in dieser Vollendung nur alle Dekaden mal zu sehen ist… Bild (5) Das Bildseitenverhältnis liegt in 2:40:1 (12:5 - CinemaScope-Version) vor. Wir haben es hier mit einer sehr hochwertigen Bildumsetzung zu tun, die sich durch eine ausgezeichnete Tiefenschärfe auszeichnet. Die Kontraste sind auf sehr gutem Niveau, und auch der Schwarzwert kann überzeugen. Zuweilen wurden recht starke Farbfilter eingesetzt, was dem Bild etwas die Natürlichkeit nimmt, jedoch als bewusstes Stilmittel eingesetzt wurde. Generell wirken die Farben sehr authentisch und stimmig. Ton (4) Das Tonformat liegt in DTS Digital 5.1 vor. Die Tonumsetzung ist überzeugend ausgefallen und weist eine ausgezeichnete Stereoseparation auf. Die Surroundkanäle werden dezent und vor allem für den Soundtrack eingesetzt. Die Dynamik ist gut und die Tonbalance sogar sehr gut ausgefallen. Der einzige etwas gravierendere Mangel bei der deutschen Tonspur ist der fehlende HD-Ton - das ist bei neuen Produktionen nicht mehr zeitgemäss. Extras (3) Habe ich mir nicht angesehen. Es gibt ein WendeCover! Fazit: Wer gut gemachte Biopics mag, ist hier genau richtig. Die technische Umsetzung der Blu-ray ist zudem sehr ansprechend ausgefallen. Kann ich absolut weiterempfehlen!
N**L
really very good movie filled with emotions and drama also an inspiring story eddie was just amazing as sir Hawkings
M**A
Vorbemerkung Der Film gehört zu den vielen inclusiven Filmen, die ich besonders liebe. Dass es sich um ein Biopic handelt, ändert nichts daran, dass im Zentrum der Handlung eine Mitspielerin steht, die nur indirekt erfahrbar wird, durch das, was sie den anderen antut: eine Krankheit, die sukzessive die Physiologie eines Menschen und das Setup seiner Umgebung verwandelt. Der Hauptdarsteller Eddie Redmayne redet in Interviews oft wie ein Wasserfall. Aber in den Filmen, die ich von ihm kenne, sind oft die stillen, wortlosen Szenen, diejenigen, die unter die Haut gehen. Ich habe mir den Film mehrfach im Wechsel mit der Hawking-Doku angesehen, die etwa zur gleichen Zeit entstanden ist. Der Übergang war fließend. Besonders Eddie Redmayne hat da Unglaubliches geleistet. Er hat mit ALS-Patienten und ihrem Umfeld gesprochen, hat sich über unterschiedliche Krankheitsverläufe informiert, mit einer Spezialistin für ALS jedes verfügbare Foto ausgewertet, welche Muskeln zu diesem Zeitpunkt betroffen waren, mit einem Tänzer diesen physischen Zustand nachmodelliert und dann, wenn dieses Repertoire da war, die Darstellung der jeweiligen Szene draufgesetzt. Natürlich hat er sich auch mit Stephen Hawking getroffen. Was ihn am meisten beeindruckt hat, war dessen Fähigkeit, mit den wenigen verbliebenen Muskeln differenzierte Gefühle auszudrücken und Beziehungssignale zu senden. Das hat er versucht, rüber zu bringen. Unterschiede zwischen Drama und Realität. Der Freund und Kommilitone Brian ist eine Zusammenschau diverser Freunde. Jane hat in London studiert. Die beiden sind sich auf einer Party in St Albans begegnet, wo beide Familien damals wohnten. Nach der zweiten Begegnung haben sie sich in St Albans, London und Cambridge getroffen. Jane hat durch Bekannte in St Albans von der Krankheit erfahren, noch bevor eine richtige Beziehung bestand. Sie war zunächst unsicher, ob sie sich darauf einlassen soll, ob sie dem gewachsen ist, dachte zunächst an eine Karriere im diplomatischen Dienst. Stephen machte, als die Beziehung enger wurde, einen Heiratsantrag. Das Leben des Paares war nicht so abgeschieden, wie es hier an manchen Stellen zu sein scheint. Die beruflichen Reisen beginnen wenige Wochen nach der Hochzeit. Die Vernetzung mit Verwandten, Freunden, Kollegen, Nachbarn war immens. Hawking war in Genf und nicht in Bordeaux, als er auf die Intensivstation kam. Er wollte sich eigentlich mit Jane, Jonathan und den Kindern in Bayreuth treffen. Der älteste Sohn war zu dem Zeitpunkt 18 und in Island. Die Tochter Lucy - 16 - und Sohn Timothy - 6 - waren mit Jane und Jonathan zelten. Die kurze Geschichte der Zeit wurde vor dieser Tragödie in Erstfassung fertiggestellt und danach mit Hilfe des Sprachcomputers überarbeitet. Hawking war längere Zeit in Cambridge im Krankenhaus und kam schon mit erstem Sprachcomputer nach Hause. Anschließend brauche er 24h professionelle Pflege. Etc, etc, etc Gleichzeitig wird in vereinfachter Form vieles eingefangen, was Stephen Hawkings Leben, Karriere und Ehe ausmacht - und das meisterhaft, hinreißend und sehenswert. Der Film zeigt die Verwandlung eines Menschen, seiner Beziehungen und seines Umfeldes, und ein wesentlicher Teil davon ist die Verwandlung von Eddie Redmayne in seiner Rolle als Stephen Hawking. Auch für die Frage, wie Stephen Hawking ausgesehen hätte, hätte ihn die Krankheit nicht derart gezeichnet, bleibt eine winzige Szene reserviert, die besonders die inzwischen längst erwachsenen Kinder sehr berührt hat. Sie zeigt auch, dass der Mensch in seinem Kern er selbst bleibt - jenseits der vordergründigen Verwandlung.
Trustpilot
Hace 2 meses
Hace 1 mes