The Theory of Everything

 

 

Jean, This is a much more positive and uplifting movie that I had expected. There is so much more to the story of Stephen Hawking and his ALS disease. It is how he practically overcomes the disease and his relationship with not only his first wife but with  other women and his children. Both of the leads should get some kind of awards for disappearing into their roles. That is Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones. And the setting being among the building of Cambridge, and classrooms are so authentic. I was so surprised how engrossing and romantic a movie this is.  Dad

P.S. The previews were:

A Most Violent Year

Tomorrowland

In the Heart of the Sea

Unbroken

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, part 1

 

 

Jean, Although this film is setting the stage for the big finale film which is at least a year away, it is one of the most engrossing of the series. Jennifer Lawrence could not be better than in this film. She carries off her role, scene after scene. There is no running in the forest and flicking those deadly arrows as in the past. It is more a story line leading us to the next film. In doing so, it keeps your attention as much if not more than the past films. Seymour Hoffman is in this one but since his appearances were not complete before his passing, you get some shots that are not all that important.  I think this is much more entertaining than anyone could expect.  Dad

P.S. The previews were:

Cinderella

Annie

Insurgent

Pitch Perfect II

The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb