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Directed by: Ron Howard Starring: Russel Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly Before this movie, my opinion of Russell Crowe wasn't the greatest. I had always pictured him a bad actor, a tough guy with a short temper who hit his 'swan song' with Gladiator and would quickly fade into Hollywood obscurity. Boy, was I wrong. I actually saw this movie on a lost bet and I'm very glad I did indeed lose. Russell Crowe is amazing as playing mathematician John Nash. Nash is "a partly shy, yet ironic and sometimes even arrogant" character and very hard to pin down emotionally and personality wise. Crowe plays the part without fail, bringing the character to life on the big screen in such a way that makes me question why he didn't win an Oscar that year. (For the record, Denzel Washington won it for 'Training Day') Ron Howard, for all of his heavy handed Hollywood cheese he is capable of, does a fantastic job of putting the viewer in Crowe/Nash's shoes. The plot twists litterally come out of no where and help drive the story further, instead of bogging it down with needless "GASP! I SURE DIDN'T SEE THAT COMING!" moments that are so typical in Hollywood, he takes the plot and uses it to drive the story deeper. Ed Harris too is equally amazing as the stern, authorative William Parcher, an operative with the Department of Defense. Harris could have very easily stolen the show. Another great performance from one of Hollywood's best. Crowe may not be the most popular actors on the forums, but if you enjoy well acted, well directed, though provoking movies, I highly suggest this. A modern day classic if there ever was one. 4.5/5 PROS: Amazing acting job by Russell Crowe; great direction by Ron Howard CONS: A bit too long ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: http://imdb.com/title/tt0268978/
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May 4, 2004 00:12
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The main problem I have with this film is that it was marketed as a biopic, but it is in no way representative of Nash's actual life. Every ounce of emotion in the movie was forced, and it is complete Hollywood garbage. The movie is an insult to Nash and the intelligence of anyone who watches it.
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May 4, 2004 00:15
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I don't care if it's a true story. I hate this feel-good "love can conquer all" pap. I also don't care if I didn't "get it". 2/5
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May 4, 2004 00:17
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Schizophrenia, and mental illness in general, scare the poo poo out of me. The fact that it's based on a true story, and has capable actors makes it even better. 4.5/5
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May 4, 2004 01:09
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I didn't know anything about the person on which this movie was based. I liked A Beautiful Mind all the way up until the end when he decides he's going to get over his mental illness by willpower alone. That's not how most mental illness works especially schizophrenia, and I thought it was trite of the director to put that in. However, if this is actually what Nash did in real life, then kudos to him. 3/5
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May 4, 2004 18:54
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I'm not much of a Russel Crowe fan, but I did enjoy this movie. It's not something I'd rush out and buy the DVD over though. 3/5
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May 4, 2004 19:00
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Russell Crowe was good. The movie was great up until the less-than-sensical end. I found it interesting, though. 3.5/5
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