‘The Theory of Everything’ Review: A Sumptuous Homage to Hitchcock Packaged as a Metaphysical Noir

Imagine that one of Hitchcock’s villains — say, the guy missing the tip of a pinkie in “The 39 Steps,” or the shrink who runs the institute in “Spellbound” — did not s…

Imagine that one of Hitchcock’s villains — say, the guy missing the tip of a pinkie in “The 39 Steps,” or the shrink who runs the institute in “Spellbound” — did not simply come from a place of murderous intent but from a different place altogether, perhaps another dimension. Imagine that villain’s supranatural malfeasance backdropped by jagged mountains, captured in black-and-white so crisp it could cut, and widescreen frames so wide whole Alpine ranges fit comfortably inside them.

The conference keeps getting postponed due to the no-show of its keynote speaker. But in the meantime Johannes has met Professor Blumberg , a jovial, rotund erstwhile Nobel nominee with whom Strathen has some ancient beef, and who immediately recognizes the revolutionary potential of Johannes’ theories. Or maybe that’s just the booze and LSD speaking.

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