Emotional, Jaw Dropping Performance by Russel Crowe

Rating: Null/10 (8 March 2002)

Russel Crowe did a fantastic job playing the part of John Nash: a renowned mathematician who unfortunately had multiple personality syndrome. The movie, though slow in the first twenty minutes, became interesting when Ed Harris's character was introduced. This is where the audience sides with Nash, believing that he really did work for a secret organization, and that his best friend was the only one who didn't take him for being crazy. Yet, in the middle of the film, we discover his true problem, and become emotionally attached to the way he must now "ignore" his visions.

Jennifer Connelly also did a fantastic job playing Nash's wife. She too took the part of Alicia Nash to the fullest, playing her with much emotion and depth. No matter what happened to her husband, she never stopped loving him, or helping him overcome his illness.
Crowe has so much potential and has truly reached the top with this drama. If you haven't seen this movie, I highly recommend you rent it and see how far you can stretch your imagination to the depths of the lead character. Be ready for a tear jerker.
MJR