If someone asked me to name the saddest movie, maybe this is it.

Rating: 10/10 (28 March 2009)

At the other end of the spectrum from his Gladiator, Russell Crowe portrays a set of circumstances with just about perfect touch. There are many times I'm wiping my eyes to see more of this portrayal of mental collapse - it's that good/bad.
The supporting cast are superb. Never knew Jennifer Connelly was so beautiful. Paul Bettany is always good. On and on I could go.
I've had the good fortune to know a couple of geniuses (in my terms) in my time (both electronics), and both were flawed in their perception and reaction to the human environment. But nothing like this.
John Nash / Russell Crowe is sitting in the refectory now worrying about the constituents of the tea blend, while the discussion is about the possibilities of a Nobel Prize. And I'm wiping my eyes again.
Saddest film I think I've seen. But brilliant and with just enough hope left to keep you trying.