The Theory of Everything 3 Stars

I like this movie. The story is very compelling. Although some parts may be hard to believe, it is presented quite well. It does flounder around the 3/4 mark and doesn't really return to the interest and intensity of the first parts of the film. Nevertheless, the performances are worth seeing.

Eddie Redmayne (Les Miserables) is very very good in portraying Hawking's deteriorating body while maintaining his sense of humour and twinkling eyes. Felicity Jones (apparently a dinner guest in Julie & Julia) also masters a wide range of emotions. The audience is very sympathetic to her and her chosen lot in life. David Thewlis (HP series) also does a good job.

I would see it again just to see the strong performances. Some of Redmayne's lines are hard to understand and that is another reason to see it once more.