
From the heights of notoriety to the depths of depravity, John Forbes Nash, Jr. experienced it all. A mathematical genius, he made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery. After many years of struggle, he eventually triumphed over his tragedy, and finally - late in life - received the Nobel Prize.... (Full plot summary below)
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From the heights of notoriety to the depths of depravity, John Forbes Nash, Jr. experienced it all. A mathematical genius, he made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery. After many years of struggle, he eventually triumphed over his tragedy, and finally - late in life - received the Nobel Prize.
Leave your thoughts about A Beautiful Mind.
| Minneapolis Star TribuneColin CovertCrowe's interpretation of this tortured genius is textured and complex. |
| Detroit NewsSusan StarkAs bold and searingly imaginative as it is substantive. |
| Combustible CelluloidJeffrey M. AndersonThis is a precision story as told by filmmakers who are shooting at the side of a barn with water balloons filled with syrup. |
| New York Magazine/VulturePeter RainerA light veneer of condescension hangs over A Beautiful Mind. |
| Film ThreatGareth J. Von KallenbachThe film shows the triumph and tragedy of life, as well as the beauty of the human spirit to overcome and survive. |
| San Diego MetropolitanJean LowerisonClear the Academy Award decks. Here comes this year's winner. |
| TimeRichard SchickelIt's everything most movies this year have not been: deeply felt, genuine, gracious. |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertCrowe brings the character to life by sidestepping sensationalism and building with small behavioral details. |
| Kalamazoo GazetteJames SanfordNash and Alicia are played by Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly, both of whom give performances that border on the spectacular. Neither has ever been better or created a richer, more multi-layered characterization. |
| eFilmCritic.comDavid CorneliusIt's a performance that's not just great; it's amazing. |