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72 out of 100

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7.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 157 Ratings

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  • Starring: Ed Harris, Russell Crowe
  • Summary: A human drama about the struggle of a true genius, inspired by events in the life of John Forbes Nash, Jr. (Universal Pictures)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 33
  3. Negative: 2 out of 33
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    Crowe brings the character to life by sidestepping sensationalism and building with small behavioral details.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    60
    The success of this effect, which helps elevate the movie above a classy disease-of-the-week saga, rests firmly on Russell Crowe's performance, and it's a strikingly good and moving one.
  3. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Ron Wells
    30
    Aside from all the known material on public record the filmmakers chose not to use, Howard isn't even capable of believably bringing this off.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 87
  3. Negative: 23 out of 87
  1. Treblotski
    6
    To watch a character's life turning into a nightmarish, and feel thrilled while watching it, must mean that this film is a success. This success is a little obscured with that too obvious ending, but in conclusion, it's a wonderful film.… Expand
    • 4 of 4 users said yes
  2. grandpajoe6191
    5
    Through "A Beautiful Mind", neither director Ron Howard or actor Russell Crowe understand what to actually do in this dull film. The lead and tone is tedious and mediocre, with absolutely 0% of plot twists.… Expand
    • 3 of 4 users said yes
  3. bcool
    3
    too conventional and too sweet considering that it's about an unconventional life of a genius mathematician. certainly not the best of 2001 ( a great year for movies).… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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