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Summary: For romantics
Review: Romantics will love this movie, most other people will think it was a so-so film. The movie is told in three parts. It begins with John Nash a young math student in college. It documents his social life and math research. The next part is when his illness takes root and his life is thrown into chaos. The third is his realization and prevail over his illness. The start is kinda slow for some, but towards the middle it picks up nicely. And the end is touching. The acting in this film is superb. And the make up is just right. Its also very nice to see some math in a commercial film. Overall I had no big problems, and would recommend this film to anyone who is a romantic, interested in biography or mathematics and mental illness. 5 stars. Check it out.
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Summary: A Beautiful Mind (Mind Over Matter)
Review: Another Hollywood transformation of reality into fantasy: making good out of something really bad.
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Summary: Beautiful Movie/Ugly Directing
Review: I shall first make it clear that it is not my intention to bash this movie or discourage those from seeing it (if you happen to be the poor soul who has not taken the initiative to see it). In truth, the movie is based on an amazing story of human triumph over illness and the remarkable feats and capabilities of the human mind, in this case the mind of mathematician John Nash. This is also a great movie, quite deserving of its Best Picture status as a result of the story and the acting by Crowe and Connelly. Both were brilliant, especially Crowe. How he did not win Best Actor, and losing to a bad boy cop, simply blows my mind. Even worse a disgrace to the supposed gullibility of humankind is the awarding of Best Director to Ron Howard. Granted, this is a very good movie, but this is solely because of an incredible script and incredible acting all around. What makes this movie NOT a great one is the near botch job by director Ron Howard. He nearly blew this movie, which was an impossible one to screw up, analogous to a free lunch. The movie ran choppily and deemphasized the audience's understanding of what Nash's work, and thus his mind, was all about. Howard could have directed this movie more smoothly, invested a tiny amount of extra energy to better describe Nash's mathematical acheivements, and also added a couple of scenes during the initial stages of the love story in order to strenghthen our perception of their love. However, he perhaps divulged too many scenes towards throwing us for a loop via a plot twist regarding his actual mental illness versus what his view of reality was. Regardless of the sloppy efforts of Ron Howard coupled with the tragic blunder committed by the Oscar Committee, one should see this movie, if not for watching a movie that attempts to desribe Nash's beautiful mind and even more beautiful, his strength and courage, but at the very least to watch acting at its finest. Acting so good, that it (Crowe/Connelly) saves a movie from the perilous fallibility of Howard, and yet not be fully rewarded by the Oscar committee while the undeserving benefactor is instead exalted to add insult to injury.
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Summary: Too much hype ruins fine movie
Review: We all know the basics of this movie: genius goes crazy, has a lot of trouble, but love of a good movie brings him back to some semblence of normality. I believe that if I had not heard how much I was going to love love love this movie, I would have liked it better. It's a fine movie, but not up to some of Crow's other films (I'm thinking of LA Confidential or Romper Stomper). Jennifer Connelly has yet to do a bad job in my book. Ed Harris is always good, and does not disappoint. The reason I give two stars is that it seems a little too self-consciously epic and sweeping, and leaves me wanting to still know more about the life these people lived. But the story is a good one, and all the actors do a good job. All in all, a good little movie for a Sunday afternoon.
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Summary: After all it is a movie
Review: After reading many of the reviews that have been made I feel I have to say this after all it is a movie. While I admit that I had to be dragged to movies to see this one (let's face it mental illness just didn't seem entertaining)I'm glad I did go to see this movie. I think all the reviews have a point about the story being by the standard formular. However, when have you ever seen a movie that could live up to the book or the life of the individual for which it was written. The point of a movie is to entertain us not provide us history book facts. The best we can hope is that the movie did what this one did for me. This movie stired an interest in me enough so that I went to look up and discover more about John Nash. I wanted to know who he was and the details of what he did in his life. I must say that if it hadn't been for this movie the name John Nash would have become just another in a pile of names you know you have heard but can't really remember where or why. I think that with all the really bad movies out there if you can find one that is somewhat factual you've done well. After all if you left in the details do you realize how long the movie would have been? What your mind can imagine in a few seconds it takes pages to convey in words. What was really beautiful about this movie is that it allowed me to open my mind and go discover someone else.
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Summary: NOW YOU SEE IT...NOW YOU DON'T...
Review: This is a superlative film, directed by Ron Howard, someone who is sure to be remembered as a legend in his own time for the number of high quality films that he has directed, thus far. He is certainly one of the finest directors around today, and this film is certainly reflective of his talent. The technique that he employs to illustrate the descent of John Nash into the world of schitzophrenia is highly effective. Loosely based upon the biography of the same name by Sylvia Nasar, the world of schitzophrenia is brought to life in this film by a wonderful screenplay, deft direction, and superb acting. Featuring the life of Nobel Prize laureate, John Nash, this film begins to chronicle his life from 1947, when he was a young, promising, though eccentric, graduate student at Princeton University. The film delineates his lack of social skills, eccentricities, rise to prominence, marriage, and eventual descent into schitzophrenic hell. It follows his battle with madness and his own way of coping with his inner demons. It also shows how Nash's early work proved to be so influential that it netted him a Nobel Prize decades later. While a number of people have objected to the fact that this film leaves out some of the darker sides of Nash, one would do well to remember that this is not a documentary but merely a dramatization. Russell Crowe gives a memorable portrayal of the afflicted and tormented John Nash, beleagured by the devils that existed only in his mind. Ed Harris is compelling as the slightly sinister Parcher, a shadowy government operative whose existence is intertwined with that of John's. Paul Bettany, as he did in the role of Chaucer in "A Knight's Tale", once again almost steals the show in the role of John's alleged roommate and friend, Charles. Christopher Plummer is excellent as Dr. Rosen, the psychiatrist who appeals to the dormant rationality in Nash. While Jennifer Connelly gives a very good performance in the role of Alicia, John's caring wife, it does not rise to the level of Oscar worthy, though she won an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. This two disc, widescreen, awards edition DVD clinches this as being worthy of five stars. It is an absolutely value laden two disc DVD. The first disc offers a widescreen version of the film in addition to two commentaries. One is by the director, Ron Howard. The other is by the screenwriter, Akiva Goldsman. The second disc is devoted entirely to special features. Particularly memorable is the feature with John Nash himself, explaining his theory on equilibrium. There is also a feature that shows the Nobel Prize awards of 1994 and Nash's acceptance of his in Economics. All in all, this is a great package deal and simply first rate.
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Summary: BEST PICTURE OF ALL TIME-BEST ACTOR OF ALL TIME
Review: Russell Crowe has given the absolute best performance of any actor I've ever seen. He "reproduced" John Nash on film at a level of 10 throughout. His performance grabs you and you are absolutely certain of his struggle with the mental illness. He should have won best actor at the Academy Awards! How can Jennifer Connelly win (and she deserved it) without Crowe winning? It is a ridiculous gaff. I demand a recount!
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Summary: actually, 2 1/2 stars
Review: One of the most overhyped filmes in recent memory (enter Titanic), I was dissapointed. I was expecting at least a pretty good movie, and was stuck with this. It wasn't necessarily bad, but far from the masterpiece it was hyped to be. Far, VERY FAR from the best movie of the year, it saddens me to think that these days this is what passes for great film making these days. Rent it, don't buy it, it's really not worth owning.
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Summary: A Great Film of Keen Intellecy and Innovation
Review: The film A Beautiful Mind is one of much aptitude and anticipation which give this movie a commendable score of nine points out of a feasible ten. The movie manages to twist enough pathos out of John Nash's inconceivable life story to redeem an at-times ludicrous representation of schizophrenia. This film has a large amount of decisive factors that formulate this film to be consequently astonishing. The initial portion of criterion facilitated in this film is its significant performing of the actors. Russell Crowe tackles the role with distinguishing vehemence, in performance of the Nobel prize-winning mathematician from his days at Princeton, where he developed an innovative economic theory. The job made by Crowe is nothing abrupt of immaculateness. Jennifer Connelly outrivals in her role as the accommodating wife, with inconsequential reservations. The acting alone makes this film so immaculate, excluding the acting; there is much that substantiates this film wonderful.
Subsequently, the captivating and inimitable chronicle of the life of John Nash augments the immensity of the film. In the commencement the audience's assessment of the film is scrutiny of a gifted man attending Princeton, who desires to formulate an exalted concept. This by itself is a nonchalant movie; on the contrary the story that is unfolded constructs this to be an irreplaceable story. A first time watcher would not distinguish Nash's schizophrenia and that particular characters do not in reality subsist, as soon as ascertaining this mental mannerism about him it makes you reflect, and accordingly makes the viewer watch it for a second time. If you has not seen this film, it is vastly recommended that it be seen and be taken in by the film's satirical intellect and innovation.
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Summary: An intellectual masterpiece!
Review: This movie explores the congnition of John Nash (Russell Crowe), a mathematical genius. This movie makes you think on many different levels, as you become aware of just how deep his problems run. Jennifer Connely and Russell Crowe are phenomenal. The script, acting, footage, and music are not to be missed.
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