Finally a film that shows the humanity behind the illness

Rating: 10/10 (2 January 2002)

I felt this film was a breakthrough for Hollywood who usually either demonizes mental illness or romanticizes it. This film did neither, it depicted John Nash Jr's illness in a humane and realistic way. The love story is wonderful too, but it's Russell Crowe's amazing portrayal of a man who has schizophrenia that makes this film remarkable. You really feel for the character. I hope it helps fight the stigma associated with this terrible disease.
The screenplay and directing are fantastic too.
What a film! I've seen it twice.