Ron Howard's 'beautiful' watch.

Rating: 9/10 (18 March 2011)

Ron Howard pulled a masterpiece out of 'nowhere' when he made the dark, yet mesmerizing Apollo 13. Russell Crowe made Gladiator a brutal, yet awarding film. My expectations for this film were high, and was hoping something more would be the outcome. I really have to say I wasn't surprised.
A Beautiful Mind is a beautiful watch from reluctant director Ron Howard. It features his intelligent direction, the cast's unimaginable talent, and a brilliant storyline.
Intelligent and smart 'stuff' isn't seen every day in film, but Howard sure knows how to get the job done. With the outstanding screenplay, it just fit in. The beautiful shots with the sharp and accurate camera angles deserve some acclaim and now he's gonna get it.
The performances are exceptional. Russel Crowe demonstrates to us what the meaning and purpose of acting really is. He is brilliant as the suffering John Nash. Connelly is also great, she gives a thoughtful, yet sophisticated performance as his wife. Rest of the cast are always too great; (Bettany and Harris).
Overall, A Beautiful Mind is one of the most Oscar deserving Pictures of the century! It is an outstanding combination of 'out-of-the-world' direction and acting. That's the reason it guards Howard and Crowe's Oscar.