Russell Crowe

Rating: 10/10 (20 October 2007)

There are two things that make this movie exceptional.
First one is the score - the main theme of the movie is maybe the strongest musical illustration of the phenomenon called "genius" - that indescribable flight of the mind, the spirit and the imagination. Just listen to it... it's like you can touch the source of all invention and life in the Universe... like you've been touched by a genius yourself... like enlightenment... like...
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The second is Russell Crowe's performance...
I believe this is one of the highpoints of movie acting... EVER.
It is so brilliant, that it actually frightens me.
I've discussed this with psychologists and they say that Crowe's portrayal is extremely realistic and believable - John Nash's posture, movements, look and expression.
Again - it's so good, that it frightens me... I really hope Crowe is doing well :).
And the scenes with the old Nash... Man!... A masterpiece of a role.
"A Beautiful Mind" is perfect in every way, but these two elements stick out immensely.
10\10.