A Beautiful Mind

Name: A Beautiful Mind
Genre: Biography, Drama
Released: December 21, 2001
Duration: 135 min
Rating: 72
Cast: Ed Harris, Russell Crowe

2001

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Generally favorable reviews based on 33 Critic Reviews

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Movie Details & Credits

Universal Pictures | Release Date: December 21, 2001 | PG-13

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]

Director: Ron Howard

Genre(s): Biography, Drama

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 135 min

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81	#81 Best Movie of 2001
11	#11 Most Discussed Movie of 2001
16	#16 Most Shared Movie of 2001

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Edward Guthmann

Inspiring and largely unsentimental, this is as much a love story as a tale of courage. Read full review

Peter Travers

Sadly, Howard blands out in the final third, using old-age makeup and tear-jerking to turn a tough true story into something easily digestible. Until then, you'll be riveted. Read full review

James Berardinelli

The kind of expression of emotion that touches a deeper chord. Read full review

Anthony Lane

Crowe astounds with his technical skill. [7 Jan 2002, p. 82]

Jami Bernard

This is another brilliant performance by Crowe, who is to body language what Meryl Streep is to accents. Read full review

Kenneth Turan

There is more to admire in A Beautiful Mind than you might suspect, but less than its creators believe. When the film does succeed, it almost seems to do so despite itself. Read full review

Charles Taylor

It's not just our emotions that are being played on here, it's not just our intelligence being insulted because of Ron Howard and Akiva Goldsman's presumption that we won't have any interest in a character whom it's not always possible to like. It's John Nash's life, being turned into an Oscar machine and an easy way to jerk tears. Read full review

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R.Lopez

Jan 14, 2009

A beautiful mind is a truly amazing and beautiful film, and one of the best films that I have ever seen. A beautiful mind tells the story of John Forbes Nash Jr.( portrayed with uncanny brilliance by Russell Crow) A brilliant mathematician and code breaker who's genius is crippled by A beautiful mind is a truly amazing and beautiful film, and one of the best films that I have ever seen. A beautiful mind tells the story of John Forbes Nash Jr.( portrayed with uncanny brilliance by Russell Crow) A brilliant mathematician and code breaker who's genius is crippled by mental instability and only his devoted wife and friends can help him trough his times of trouble as he looks for the answers in his own life, A beautiful mind is one of the best biography films I've seen yet. It's an amazing portrayal of courage and strength that will show everyone that just because your lost doesn't mean you can't be found. I very highly recommend this amazing film.… Expand

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ovi_bz

Jan 5, 2011

it's a classic. i love the story. i usually don't like Russell, but in this movie is great. the movie shows the fight with a particular disease. the society is usually rejecting these kind of people.

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RaymondMendez19

Mar 31, 2013

i'ts great i dont know why the critic's are bad with this movie.

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Dokalu

Jun 23, 2015

Russell Crowe really shows his real talent making this film. He is one of the best actors I have ever seen. The movie is incredible. Very emotional with a beautiful story, and some really unexpected twists that I simply couldn't believe. The character development here is very deep, and theRussell Crowe really shows his real talent making this film. He is one of the best actors I have ever seen. The movie is incredible. Very emotional with a beautiful story, and some really unexpected twists that I simply couldn't believe. The character development here is very deep, and the main story will really get under your skin.… Expand

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CritiqueGirl

Mar 4, 2011

A very good movie but can be a little to heavy. Slow paced but worth watching.

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sinadoom

Nov 19, 2013

A nice film, has all the generic things you'd expect so something for everyone. But perhaps that's the problem as well. I expected it to be much more focused on the theory and academic aspect rather than the more personal side. Overall it's a decent movie but you won't learn anything fromA nice film, has all the generic things you'd expect so something for everyone. But perhaps that's the problem as well. I expected it to be much more focused on the theory and academic aspect rather than the more personal side. Overall it's a decent movie but you won't learn anything from it. I think the pacing of the film as well as the journey of the main character is very well presented and the general quality of acting is pretty good. It's engaging and definitely worth watching.… Expand

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AmACheeseburger

May 16, 2014

tHIS MOVIE SUCKS! dON'T WATCH IT! DUDE IS A SOCIOPATH, AND THE STORYLING IS LAME, WITH A BUNCH OF CUSS WORDS! tHOSE WORDS SHOULD DEFINITELY BE BLEEPED OUT!

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