A Beautiful Mind
He saw the world in a way no one could have imagined.
Overview
From the heights of notoriety to the depths of depravity, John Forbes Nash Jr. experiences it all. As a brilliant but socially awkward mathematician, he made a groundbreaking discovery early in his career and stands on the brink of international acclaim. But as the handsome and arrogant Nash accepts secret work in cryptography, he becomes entangled in a mysterious conspiracy. His life takes a nightmarish turn and he soon finds himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
The film offers a glimpse into the life of a brilliant mathematician battling schizophrenia, a condition often stigmatized and misunderstood. It helped to spark conversations around mental health and the challenges faced by individuals living with such conditions, while also humanizing those affected.
- Russell Crowe's powerful and nuanced performance as John Nash, portraying both his genius and his struggles with mental illness.
- The compelling and suspenseful plot that effectively blurs the lines between reality and Nash's delusions, keeping the audience engaged.
- The exploration of themes such as genius, mental illness, love, and the search for meaning, offering a thought-provoking experience.
- The supporting cast delivers strong performances, particularly Jennifer Connelly as Alicia Nash, showcasing her character's unwavering love and support.
Fun Facts
- John Nash himself consulted with Ron Howard and Russell Crowe during the film's production, providing insights into his experiences.
- The actual Nash equilibrium is far more complex than presented in the film; the bar scene is a simplified (and somewhat inaccurate) representation.
- The pen ceremony at Princeton, depicted in the film, is a real tradition. Many professors actually did leave pens for Nash at his office after the film's release.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"He saw the world in a way no one could have imagined."
Deutsch
DE
Title: A Beautiful Mind - Genie und Wahnsinn
"Ich kann nicht glauben dass so etwas möglich ist"
Italiano
IT
Title: A Beautiful Mind
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Türkçe
TR
Title: Akıl Oyunları
"Dünyayı kimsenin hayal bile edemeyeceği bir şekilde gördü."
Pусский
RU
Title: Игры разума
"«Если реальность ополчилась против тебя, ничто больше не безопасно...»"
Français
FR
Title: Un homme d'exception
"Sa façon de voir le monde était unique."
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Reviews
Russell Crowe and Ron Howard make for quite a formidable partnership in this biopic of the acclaimed mathematician John Nash. Like so many folk with an acute scientific ability, his social skills bordered on the wrong side of inept and a combination of his good looks and his superiority complex soon lead him to a life that vacillates between the extremely happy and the downright depressing. There are maybe two people in his life whom he has made some sort of connection with. His Princeton college "Charles" (Paul Bettany) and the exceptionally patient "Alicia" (Jennifer Connelly) whom he met whilst teaching her and whom he eventually marries. Meantime, his brainpower has attracted the attention of Uncle Sam, and that's when he meets "Parcher" (Ed Harris) who embroils him in a plan to crack some top secret Soviet codes. The enemy also knows he's been drafted in to help and so he is soon a target for their assassins and their network of fifth columnists too. A combination of his own inherent insecurities and this way more palpable threat lead Nash to a paranoia that threatens to destroy himself and everything he holds dear. It's also a testament to Howard's direction that he manages to create quite a menacing character from the usually charming Christopher Plummer, whose "Rosen" is a dab hand with an hypodermic. Crowe is at his best here, his portrayal of this frankly rather selfish and obnoxious man is almost perfect and though I can't say I ever liked the character, nor felt especially sorry for his predicaments, I did feel invested in just how he could emerge from the internal conflicts he faced unsure of what was true and what was not. A bare minimum of romance to clutter it up and both Harris and Connelly contributing well to a story of a flawed yet brilliant human being makes this well worth a few hours.
Famous Quotes
"It's only in the mysterious equation of love that any logical reasons can be found."
Oscar Awards
Wins
ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE - 2001
Jennifer Connelly
DIRECTING - 2001
Ron Howard
BEST PICTURE - 2001
Brian Grazer, Ron Howard
WRITING (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published) - 2001
Akiva Goldsman
Nominations
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE - 2001
Russell Crowe
FILM EDITING - 2001
Mike Hill, Dan Hanley
MAKEUP - 2001
Greg Cannom, Colleen Callaghan
MUSIC (Original Score) - 2001
James Horner