A Beautiful Man

Rating: 10/10 (12 May 2003)

OK,let me start by saying that I hate Russell Crowe. Always have. I didn't like his attitude, that whole 'macho' thing..not to mention his acting in 'gladiator'. Overestimated, but that is not the issue here. I had seen the trailer and thought that it could actually be a nice movie.To be honest, mrs. Connelly was the one that attracted me because I think she is a fine actress. Anyway, I rent it the other day and couldn't wait to watch it.So I did.
And I liked it. OK, I liked it a lot. First of all I was drawn by the photography and the costumes.. There was nothing that could reveal that what you are watching was made in the 21st century! I liked the fact that for one second it had you! You believed that Nash was telling the truth, that he was indeed the victim. And finally, even though it hurts to admit, I liked Crowe, there, I said it. His acting was absolutely shocking! You could read intelligence and madness all over him. His face, his body, his speech, his movement, the way he smiled while he was scratching his forehead.. I was watching speechless. I couldnt not believe how talented he can be.

Overall this is a great movie. What I got from it is that if you're talented, the world will know. Nothing can hide the brilliance of your mind. Not even your mind itself...