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Summary: Redundant and Mindbending
Review: 'A Brief History of Time' is a film that mixes both the story of Stephen Hawking's life and his theories on quantum physics. At times, it goes through unnecessary stories about Hawking's life; for example, they showed how much he loved Monopoly when he was young. Is this really needed? How many people in the western civilization didn't or haven't played monoply? Nonethless, the movie is mindbending at times, espicially when discussing black holes and the theories of time. Beautiful Philip Glass score, and an inspirational ending.
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Summary: ...
Review: A Brief History of Time is an uncomfortable combination of autobiography and a bibliography of some (generally Hawking dominated) concepts in cosmology. While it does go into more depth (and is slightly more entertaining) than Stephen Hawking's Universe does when it covers these topics, the movie is greatly distracted by anecdotes about his life. Some of these offer an entertaining glimpse into his life and personality, some into how certain of his and other scientests' ideas were come across, but others are pointless and annoying, and on the whole they distract from the science, which is really the most interesting topic the film could cover.It does deserve some props for being, visually, slightly superior to Universe. The Phillip Glass soundtrack also provides a nice ambience throughout, but it often seems inappropriate, and would be much more enjoyable to hear on its own. A Brief History of Time is something to watch if you're interested in learning some details of Stephen Hawking's life, an introduction to his work, or were dissatisfied with Universe, but, even if it lacks visually, I feel Universe was much more inspiring during its better moments.
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Summary: ...
Review: A Brief History of Time is an uncomfortable combination of autobiography and a bibliography of some (generally Hawking dominated) concepts in cosmology. While it does go into more depth (and is slightly more entertaining) than Stephen Hawking's Universe does when it covers these topics, the movie is greatly distracted by anecdotes about his life. Some of these offer an entertaining glimpse into his life and personality, some into how certain of his and other scientests' ideas were come across, but others are pointless and annoying, and on the whole they distract from the science, which is really the most interesting topic the film could cover. It does deserve some props for being, visually, slightly superior to Universe. The Phillip Glass soundtrack also provides a nice ambience throughout, but it often seems inappropriate, and would be much more enjoyable to hear on its own. A Brief History of Time is something to watch if you're interested in learning some details of Stephen Hawking's life, an introduction to his work, or were dissatisfied with Universe, but, even if it lacks visually, I feel Universe was much more inspiring during its better moments.
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Summary: Should be titled "A Brief History of Stephen Hawkings' Life"
Review: Hawkings is an amazing guy and this is a good biography. However, if you're craving lots of good science, you'll be disappointed with this amalgam of anecdotes about his health from Stephen's mother.
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Summary: Great for novice and experienced alike.
Review: I enjoy it emmensely, each time I watch it I learn more about our universe. Hawking is an amazing person with a great sense of humor.
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Summary: The most thought provoking experience I can recall
Review: I rented this video at our summer house and was so entranced by it, I watched it three times in a row until 4:00 AM. Stephen puts very complex, cutting edge theory into easy to understand models for the average guy. Even if you are above average in your understanding of the universe, you will still be provoked intellicutally. I can't say enough about this video. Get it for the kids and watch them astound you as to their ability to think in concepts and question accepted ideas. JUST BUY IT!!! - Terrence J. Boylan, Jr.
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Summary: The most thought provoking experience I can recall
Review: I rented this video at our summer house and was so entranced by it, I watched it three times in a row until 4:00 AM. Stephen puts very complex, cutting edge theory into easy to understand models for the average guy. Even if you are above average in your understanding of the universe, you will still be provoked intellicutally. I can't say enough about this video. Get it for the kids and watch them astound you as to their ability to think in concepts and question accepted ideas. JUST BUY IT!!! - Terrence J. Boylan, Jr.
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Summary: Fair
Review: If you are looking for information on theories than go read the book, this is a review of hawkings life. It is good in that regard but has nothing on science.
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Summary: Fair
Review: If you are looking for information on theories than go read the book, this is a review of hawkings life. It is good in that regard but has nothing on science.
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Summary: A Legend in our own Space/Time
Review: If you have any inkling of intelligence, and crave pondering the mechanisms of the Universe, then this is a must see vid for you. One day, the human species will catch up in our evolutionary process and be able to reach the itch that Hawkings scratches.
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