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 Critics

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A BEAUTIFUL MIND

Movie Details & Credits

Universal Pictures | Release Date: December 21, 2001

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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Awards & Rankings

81	#81 Best Movie of 2001
12	#12 Most Discussed Movie of 2001
16	#16 Most Shared Movie of 2001

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San Francisco Chronicle - Edward Guthmann

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

Rolling Stone - 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

ReelViews - James Berardinelli

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

The New Yorker - Anthony Lane

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

New York Daily News - Jami Bernard

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

Los Angeles Times - 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

Salon - 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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TerryA.

Oct 13, 2006

I personally think that this is one of Ron Howard

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agleek

Mar 27, 2012

This was by far wonderful movie. Not only did it give the reality of the 'sane' characters, but it gave a reality to a schizophrenic so that you don't even know he is one until half way through the movie. A success in every way. More movies should be this bold.

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beingryanjude

Aug 27, 2014

There are quite a few geniuses floating around this one. John Nash himself, Russell Crowe as John Nash and Ron Howard for conducting this brilliant look at the mind and intelligence.

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CritiqueGirl

Mar 4, 2011

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

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

kublay0880

Dec 10, 2012

Very average film, Crow's performance it's hard to believe, it is definitely a good story but it was a bad selection on the actors, not saying that the ones that appear on the movie are bad actors just think they are not the best for this particular story. Slow in some parts of the movie. IfVery average film, Crow's performance it's hard to believe, it is definitely a good story but it was a bad selection on the actors, not saying that the ones that appear on the movie are bad actors just think they are not the best for this particular story. Slow in some parts of the movie. If you want to know Nash's biography but you don't want to read you may watch this movie but don't expect too much thrilling moments.… 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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