Amazing Performances By A Stellar Cast

Rating: 9/10 (26 March 2005)

A Beautiful Mind was easily the picture of the year, and Ron Howard deserved the accolades he received. I don't understand why he is criticized by some as undeserving of the Oscar.
The one thing that will always perplex me is the fact that Russell Crowe was over-looked for the Acadamy Award for Best Actor. Not only did his acting carry this picture, without it, it probably wouldn't have been so well received. His ability to capture the essence of the person he is portraying (ie. his portrayal of Dr. Wigand in The Insider) is unbelievable.
To think that Denzel Washington won the Oscar for his portrayal of a "bad" cop in Training Day. Denzel is a great actor that I have a lot of respect for, but he shouldn't have been rewarded for this performance (he was better in Hurricane).
I can't even imagine what the Acadamy voters were thinking that year.
This movie is definitely worth the price of admission. It was also worth the purchase price. I get to enjoy it again and again.