A Beautiful Mind

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From the heights of notoriety to the depths of depravity, John Forbes Nash Jr. experiences it all; as a mathematical expert, he made a discovery early in his career and stands on the brink of international acclaim; but Nash soon finds himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery. Read More Read Less

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The well-acted A Beautiful Mind is both a moving love story and a revealing look at mental illness.

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Jonathan Romney

Independent on Sunday

Ultimately the message is banal and rather repellent: brainwork wrecks your health.

Feb 28, 2018

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Philip Kerr

New Statesman

Crowe is called upon to do not much more than stare solicitously at the heavens, from where inspiration duly arrives, to the accompaniment of some predictably celestial music.

Oct 21, 2014

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Christy Lemire

Associated Press

A Beautiful Mind is Howard's best movie, and easily one of the best movies of the year.

Feb 4, 2014

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Mark Johnson

Awards Daily

When I think of the phrase “Oscar bait,” an expression I’m honestly not fond of, Ron Howard’s A Beautiful Mind is the first movie I always think of.

Jun 27, 2023

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Catherine Springer

CathsFilmForum.com

Nash's character is perfectly suited to Crowe's ability to charm and confuse at the same moment.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 26, 2021

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Its inspirational qualities to read more about the real John Nash (and all the things omitted from this biopic) might be the only lasting effect.

Rated: 4/10

Sep 25, 2020

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Faiz D Gripping, and beautiful. Russell Crowe delivers the best performance of his career. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/29/24 Full Review Hero W I really enjoed it, you should certainly watch it Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/31/24 Full Review Priyan B Career best performance of Russel Crowe.James Horner scored well with his music. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/28/24 Full Review Alysha S "A Beautiful Mind" represents so much of what a film should be. A remarkable story, heart, warmth, good lighting and top-of-the-line music. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/28/24 Full Review Marko A The script carried this movie! Some great lessons to learn in this one but the similarity with other movies from before cap it at 4 stars. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/23/24 Full Review Ionela C Just saw it today 20th 2024 April loved it. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/20/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ron Howard Director Russell Crowe John Nash Ed Harris Parcher Jennifer Connelly Alicia Nash Paul Bettany Charles Adam Goldberg Sol

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