Surprisingly, worth seeing

Rating: Null/10 (13 April 2002)

Over the last number of months, I've been turned off even hearing about Russel Crow. With this bias in mind, I didn't consider seeing A Beautiful Mind. Even the Oscar nomination didn't move me. Interestingly, the factor that changed my mind was a woman infront of me on the escelator. She was explaining to her friend how she "didn't like Russell Crow but really ejoyed his new movie". The decision was made. I saw the movie the same week and I was truly entertained!
I did not read the book and understand that the movie veers off from it substantially. If you didn't read the book either, it sure won't matter that the movie is not true to it.
Nash's characters is well played, believable and you slowly begin to care about him. We get such a strong glance into his mind that after leaving the movie theater, you may start to question your own sanity. His wife on the other hand seems a little unrealistic - really, how many people would stay with someone if their lives were in danger? I am not going into the details of the movie - overall, I just wanted to encourage you to see it and enjoy it.