Superb

Rating: 8/10 (28 June 2002)

I had to get by Russell Crowe's media personality to actually get it up to see this movie. I'm glad I did. He is absolutely fabulous in this movie and truly is one very fine actor. Of course, it helps working in a movie that is well directed, well edited, and very well written. Doesn't follow any "formulas" of which I am aware and wound up telling quite an unusual story in a very interesting manner. Jennifer Connelly was excellent as John Nash's incredibly tolerant wife. She could show you the love she had for him and the pain their circumstances brought her as well. Paul Bettany as Charles was a lively contrast to Nash's down-trodden personality. Intelligent, interesting, and entertaining. One fine movie. A must see.