An Extraordinary Movie!

Rating: 10/10 (13 January 2002)

"A Beautiful Mind" is one of the most wonderful films I have seen in a long time. It tells the story of mathematician John Nash and his rise to Princeton, to his fall with mental illness, to his rise as he overcomes his condition. Russel Crowe's performance is certainly Oscar-worthy, becoming Nash on screen and realistically and emotionally portraying this character that is so different from others he has played on screen. Ron Howard deserves a big nod, as well for successfully allowing the audience to get into Nash's mind and share with him his fears and relationships due to his mental condition. Jennifer Connelly and Ed Harris were also at their best in this film as supporting roles. James Horner's music was both eerie and sympathetic to Nash's character and fit very well in the film.
See this movie, folks. You'll be glad you did! Bravo to all involved!