A Beautiful Movie

Rating: Null/10 (4 January 2002)

Lately it seems as if Hollywood has been out to lunch but this movie hits it right on the head. It is a wonderful story and they tell it superbly. They are able to explain the mathematical theory that leads to a Pulitzer in lay terms as well as taking us on a trip into the schizophrenic mind without allowing us to lose ours. Russell Crowe blew up with Gladiator and could have coasted on the fame but instead took this challenging role and much to his credit and my pleasure really dug deep for this film. He delivers his best performance yet. This movie is a tribute to the human spirit, the intricacies of the mind and an homage to love (of all kinds). It is the best film I have seen in quite some time.