A Winner

Rating: 10/10 (6 April 2002)

Now that all the Oscar hoopla is over, I must say that all the awards for this movie were well deserved. Ron Howard took a difficult subject and presented it on the big screen with much emotion, humor and intelligence. I have seen this film twice and was moved each time and certainly would have liked to see Russell Crowe receive an Oscar, too, as I thought it was his finest performance yet. The film also inspired me to read the book which I enjoyed very much, even tho the technical language was above my understanding. I am at a loss to understand all the criticism regarding the movie not following the book very closely - after all it's a MOVIE, folks. The book did not entertain me, it gave me an in-depth look at Mr. Nash's life. The movie allowed me to enter the heart and mind of Mr. Nash and the people who surrounded him at the given times the director chose to explore. Possibly the only scene not necessary was the car chase - yet, the fear portrayed by Mr. Crowe redeemed even that particular moment.