Breathtaking, amazing, spectacular

Rating: 10/10 (6 January 2002)

I'm known to give my personal opinions of movies to my friends and coworkers on a daily basis, with "A Beautiful Mind" being no exception. But with a film this affecting, I'm also drawn to share my thoughts with the members of the IMDb. Simply put, "A Beautiful Mind" is a film which extends far beyond the 2 hours and 8 minutes that you will spend viewing it in the theater. The characters continued to haunt me after the movie, thanks to the Oscar-inducing performances by Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and all of the supporting players. They are not merely acting, yet are transformed into the characters, leaving no trace of a line between their part and reality. Of course a film is only as good as a screenplay would allow, and the story contained within is written in a way that compliments everything that is truly great about "A Beautiful Mind." Ron Howard can nearly be forgiven for his work on "The Grinch" for the inspiring work he has contributed to this film, and I hope that the critics remember him when awards are being given out.
I know that most reviews give you a synopsis of the film, revealing many of its major details to give you a picture of whether or not you would enjoy a film, but I've never been one to spoil movies with plot details. I can only tell you that if you're looking for an emotionally-charged movie with near perfect acting, cinematography, directing, editing and a screenplay which will cause the story of John Nash to inspire you, then consider "A Beautiful Mind."
In closing, if Crowe isn't awarded the Best Actor Oscar this year, then my faith in movies and its rewards system will be seriously tarnished.