Excellent human story

Rating: 10/10 (31 May 2002)

This is an excellent human story. Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly are both excellent. I do wonder why they did not stick to the fact that John Nash's wife was from El Savador. It would not have hurt the story and maybe would have added a layer to the character. I don't agree with the people who were upset over all of his life not being included, inlcuding suggestions that Nash had homosexual relationships. This is a work of fiction, not a biography or documentary. But I do think it is unfortunate that Latinos only get cast as parts specifically written as Latino and that anglo actors get the opportunity to play Latinos. There is not equal opportunity in Hollywood and it is disappointing. Anyway, getting to the story! - I do think it is a wonderful, human story. Ron Howard did a great job and I think it deserved all the attention at the Academy awards. It's nice to see something that is about people, about humna relationships, and about someone overcoming illness and obstacles. It is human without being sappy.