Good film, lousy title

Rating: 8/10 (30 November 2002)

Ron Howard has another great film notch in his gun. This film is one that I put off seeing (mainly because of it's lousy title). It's just not a title that grabs you. I can't think of a better one, but this title stinks. Anyway, the film doesn't stink. It's the true story about John Nash, a mathematician who is brilliant and also quite schizophrenic. He saw secret codes everywhere, including many that weren't there. I haven't read much about Nash, so am not certain how factual this is. This is Russell Crowe's best work yet. It's difficult to play an insane person, but he pulls off playing John Nash very nicely. Jennifer Connelly does excellent work as Nash's (beautiful) wife, and who sticks with him through the madness and a few other trials. In support, Christopher Plummer, Ed Harris and Paul Bettany round out a great cast. This is one not to be missed.