Oscars all around

Rating: 10/10 (26 December 2001)

I have always been a fan of Russell Crowe and this film only reaffirms everything I like about him as an actor. His portrayal of John Nash is so completely different from his role in Gladiator that you could swear it wasn't even the same person. Aside from the spotty accent, he became John Nash. In my mind, he should definitely win another Academy Award. If you don't particularly like Russell Crowe, see this movie anyway, if only for the performances of the many other great actors that appear. I was pleasantly surprised by the performance of Paul Bettany, who was one of the saving graces of A Knight's Tale. His performance was particularly convincing and realistic. I was expecting a good movie and it was better than good. The excellent acting and direction drew me into the world of Nash's schizophrenia, without making it seem like a simple telling of his life story. I would highly recommend this movie, if just for the simple pleasure of seeing these actors at their best.