Like John Nash's, this beautiful mind is flawed...

Rating: 8/10 (6 January 2002)

First, let me be unequivocal...see this film. Here's the problem I had: Why did Alicia love John Nash so devotedly. I'm not saying it's incomprehensible, just not explained in this film. She appears to be a beautiful (does anyone else have a problem getting around Jennifer Connelly's breathtaking beauty in order to fully appreciate her acting?), articulate and, in a word, normal woman. Why does she so love this twitchy, antisocial "Rainmathman?"
Don't get me wrong. The character of John Nash, as portrayed by Russell Crowe, is poignant in his brilliance and imperfect humanity. I don't doubt that Alicia Nash was, in fact, devoted to him...but why? If the film had answered that question, it would have been more than a bewildering and inspiring insight into the life of an amazing man. It would have been a wonderful and inspiring story of true love.
Having complained about the movie that wasn't, let me say again that the movie that is - is wonderful in its own right. My compliments to all involved. 8 of 10