Crowe's performance is magnificent in this wonderful film...

Rating: 8/10 (19 July 2007)

A Beautiful Mind (2001)
Number 2 - 2001
Winner of 4 Academy Awards Including - Picture and Director
This film is wonderful, a stunning story of a troubled but brilliant mathematician, who struggles to co-exist and survive his life thinking that Russian spies are sending him information on the front page of the New York Times. Schizophrenia consumes John Nash, whose brilliance is overshadowed by the complexity of his brain behaviour.
Director Ron Howard delivers the film in breathtaking style, capturing accurately the theme, mood and character of the film.
Russell Crowe's performance cannot be described in words. I will try and put it into concept:
One of the best, if not the performance of all time. He consumes the role in such passion and delivers a sensational, show-stopping performance that unbelievably lost the Oscar for. Denzel Washington's performance in 'Training Day' was flawlessly executed, but when you observe Russell in 'A Beautiful Mind' you will realise that such a performance should not get nominated for an Oscar, it should win it without question.
Also deserving mentioning is Jennifer Connelly, who stands solidly beside Crowe and provides an exceptional performance, along with Ed Harris who as always is great to watch.
A great film.
9/10