
Variety
Serious-minded but lively film is distinguished by an exceptional performance by Russell Crowe.
Full reviewAcademy Award-winning biopic about a gifted mathematician and his struggle to maintain his crippling mental health. Directed by Ron Howard (Apollo 13), stars Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Ed Harris.
John Nash (Crowe) stood out at Princeton not just for his mathematical brilliance but also his asocial behaviour. Even amongst the greatest minds at the university, his genius was unparalleled, creating completely original theorem and solving the most perplexing of problems. However, as his battle with schizophrenia worsens, so does his grip on reality.
LessSerious-minded but lively film is distinguished by an exceptional performance by Russell Crowe.
Full reviewSuperb, Oscar-calibre performances in a fascinating tale of feverish '50s paranoia, Cold War intrigue and some very, very complicated algebra.
Full reviewShould be intellectually rejected, but you can't quite banish it from your mind.
Full reviewSadly, 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.
Full reviewCrowe brings the character to life by sidestepping sensationalism and building with small behavioral details.
Full reviewCertainly gripping. Whether you can fully enjoy its many strengths depends on how comfortable you are with a real, tortured and ultimately tragic life being forced into Hollywood's formulaic straitjacket.
Full reviewA Beautiful Mind is available to stream in New Zealand now on Google Play and Prime Video and Apple TV.
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