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  • Actors: David Tennant, Richard McCabe, Patrick Kennedy, Ben Uttley, Gyuri Sarossy
  • Directors: Philip Martin
  • Writers: Peter Moffat
  • Producers: Bill Shephard, Charles Pattinson, David M. Thompson, George Faber, Ildiko Kemeny
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: 2 Entertain Video
  • DVD Release Date: 1 Dec 2008
  • Run Time: 89 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001E0C4CC
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,990 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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In the Spring of 1914, with Europe on the brink of war, no one had heard of an obscure German physicist called Albert Einstein. A British astronomer, Arthur Eddington, realised that Einstein’s theories could unlock whole new ways of thinking about time and space. Despite the danger of being labelled traitors, the two men began a unique correspondence. An eclipse in Africa provided an opportunity to prove Einstein’s theories to the world. Eddington, an unlikely hero, set out on a journey that would change people’s perceptions of the universe forever.

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This is the story of Albert Einstein's theory of relativity, his relationship with British scientist Sir Arthur Eddington, and the introduction of this theory to the world.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I have just seen the BAFTA preview screening and..., 29 Oct 2008
By Suzi 2 (London) - See all my reviews
I loved this film. It is beautiful and visually striking, from the opening scence set atop an African mountain, to the contrasting scenes set in Zurich, Berlin and Cambridge. Set admist the turmoil of the great war, a story is told, not just of the greatest scientific discovery of our time, but also of human loss, love, humanity and courage. I admire the writer and director for their ability to put so much into a fairly short film, and especially for setting Einstein's work into the appalling political context of this time so clearly. The film is pacey and engaging throughout. The acting from the whole cast is great. Andy Serkis is very believable as the rebellious, wild and unpredictable Einstein. Tennant demonstrates his versitility with the quietly heroic, if repressed, Eddington. His performance is highly engaging, and he fully portrays the scientist's love for his work. This film should please anyone who enjoys historical drama, is interested in science, or who just likes a good story well told.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The romance of science was never more movingly dramatised, 22 Nov 2008
By Basiledes (North Wales) - See all my reviews
The academic and situational historical relationship between the inspired genius and the conscientious 'best measurer in England' was just waiting to be given this sort of treatment. Every sort of ingredient a writer of fiction could ask for was there to be taken and used.
Eddington has always been described as the first man in England to understand Einstein and this film shows his struggle to get his ideas taken seriously at a time when, during the First World War, German science was a dirty word. As a Quaker and a pacifist Eddington is shown as an objective and progressive scientist who serves only the truth and the advancement of science. This brings him up against the resistance of the Cambridge scientific community who are supporters of the war, and hostile to Einstein who was regarded as a German, since he was working at the University of Berlin (though he had renounced citizenship and regarded himself as belonging to no nation). In Berlin, heavily committed to the German war effort, they are developing poison gas which is soon used at Ypres with devastating effect.
Einstein for his part is being put under pressure to support the war and put his signature to a list of German scientists, but wants none of it and so his funding is cut off and he is banned from the University. In the film he gets the full romantic genius treatment and comes across as the Einstein legend would have us expect. Don't worry it's very convincing and the idiosyncrasies and anecdotes are based on facts. The arts too are not left out, as much is made of his love of music (Mozart and Schubert, not Beethoven or Wagner unfortunately). Serkis as ever is excellent.
But the most moving thing about this story is the way it shows how Eddington's interest in Einstein's work led him to carry out, against all the opposition, the experimental field work in astronomy that led to the verification of General Relativity. What will come as a surprise to most people is just how much the genius needed the professional and this film should go a long way to give Eddington the popular recognition he deserves. As Eddington, Tennant gives the best performance I have ever seen from him.
The re-creation of time and place as we go back and forth between Berlin and Cambridge is very well done.
Moving and important. Highly recommended.
If you're interested it deals sympathetically with Eddington's religeous views and the place of, shall we say, metaphysics in science, but not so that you can't set it aside if you want to.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Enough science but not so much that children will get lost., 30 Oct 2008
By A. Blackwell (NC USA) - See all my reviews
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I though this film was excellent. I was concerned before the screening about the quantity and quality of the science but they did a good job. There are numerous wonderful scenes of Einstein explaining bits of his work to his sons so children watching will also understand. They gave Eddington one of Einstein's famous demonstrations to use in explaining it to his sister and his friend.

You see how the work of both men was influenced by their families and their beliefs. Both stood up for what they thought was right when their countries were at war. The film showed the difficulties presented to each by the internal emotional conflict due to the war and the deaths it caused. Also both faced conflict with colleagues because of their pacifist views and these points were well illustrated in the film. I think the scenes with Eddington and a German family are particularly good both in acting and the film presentation.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Ode to scientific truth as the highest human aspiration.
This story turns on a critical historical event; without Arthur Eddington, it is quite possible that Albert Einstein's theories would have been ground into the dusts of obscurity... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Irene Suver

1.0 out of 5 stars einstein eddington
marvellous scenery,cliche encounters with some feeble dialogue,and characterizations of main characters which were verry external but best with Eddington. Read more
Published 3 months ago by S. Moore-Bridger

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice and interesting movie
Extremely interesting comparison between the "Moderns" (Einstein and Eddington) and the "Ancients" (both British and German) visions of science. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jean MICHE-SANTORO

4.0 out of 5 stars very good movie
this is a very good movie, quite enjoyable, indulging and one of those movies that always leave a trace behind deep in you after you watch them. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Sam

5.0 out of 5 stars Just wonderful
This is one of my favourite films. It may not be wholly accurate, but it is a wonderfully accessible tale of two remarkable men and how the outcome of their work resulted in a... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. C. A. Tryfona

5.0 out of 5 stars Just brilliant!
Heartwrenching, heartbreaking, triumphant, totally engrossing story. Serkis and Tennant bring terrific writing to life, and it's beautifully filmed as well - the sense of time... Read more
Published 7 months ago by dizzheart

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb television film
By far the best thing I have watched on television for a long time. I knew very little about Arthur Eddington and not much about Einstein beyond what every knows. Read more
Published 7 months ago by J. L. Moore

4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating
I really enjoyed this film having watched it on TV, having an interest in science and the biographies of brilliant scientists of the past this film provides a fascinating window... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Film Critic

5.0 out of 5 stars Something Special
Every now and then something comes along that makes you sit up and take note, and this drama is definitely that. Read more
Published 7 months ago by M. Dowden

3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
I did enjoy this film but as a serious researcher on the subject found it rather confusing and oversimplified for a general audience. Read more
Published 7 months ago by AIB

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