The true story of prominent mathematician John Forbes Nash Jr. is the subject of this biographical drama from director Ron Howard. Russell Crowe stars as the brilliant but arrogant and conceited professor Nash. The prof seems guaranteed a rosy future in the early '50s after he marries beautiful student Alicia (Jennifer Connelly) and makes a remarkable advancement in the foundations of "game theory," which carries him to the brink of international acclaim. Soon after, John is visited by Agent William Parcher (Ed Harris), from the CIA, who wants to recruit him for code-breaking activities. But evidence suggests that Nash's perceptions of reality are cloudy at best; he is struggling to maintain his tenuous hold on sanity, and Alicia suspects a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia. Battling decades of illness with the loyal Alicia by his side, Nash is ultimately able to gain some control over his mental state, and eventually goes on to triumphantly win the Nobel Prize. Based loosely on the book of the same name by Sylvia Nasar, A Beautiful Mind (2001) co-stars Paul Bettany, Adam Goldberg, Anthony Rapp, Christopher Plummer, and Judd Hirsch.~Karl Williams
Features
Deleted scenes with director's commentary
Feature commentary with director Ron Howard
Feature commentary with screenwriter Akiva Goldsman
A beautiful partnership: Ron Howard & Brian Grazer
Development of the screenplay
Meeting John Nash
Accepting the Nobel Prize in economics
Casting Russell Crowe & Jennifer Connelly
The process of age progession
Creating the special effects
Scoring the film
Inside A Beautiful Mind
Director
Ron Howard
Writer
Akiva Goldsman
Cast
Russell CroweJohn Forbes Nash, Jr.
Jennifer ConnellyAlicia Nash
Ed HarrisWilliam Parcher
Paul BettanyCharles Herman
Judd HirschHelinger
Josh LucasHansen
Anthony RappBender
Christopher PlummerDr. Rosen
Austin PendletonThomas King
Jason Gray-StanfordAinsley
Vivien CardoneMarcee
Crew
Brian GrazerProducer
Ron HowardProducer
Roger DeakinsCinematographer
James HornerComposer (Music Score)
Daniel HanleyEditor
Michael HillEditor
Wynn P. ThomasProduction Designer
Robert GuerraArt Director
Maureen PeyrotCo-producer
Aldric La'Auli PorterAssociate Producer
Karen KehelaExecutive Producer
Todd HallowellExecutive Producer
Rita RyackCostume Designer
Aldric La'Auli PorterFirst Assistant Director
Jane JenkinsCasting
Janet HirshensonCasting
Chic Ciccolini IIISupervising Sound Editor
David M. DunlapAdditional Cinematography
Todd HallowellSecond Unit Director
Details
Genre
Drama
Subgenre
Biopic [feature],Psychological Drama,Marriage Drama
Portrayed well the true story and the great man that it is based on. Superb acting!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Crowe at His Best
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Among the top Russel Crowe's best performances. A must-watch classic.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Based on a true story
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Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
Russell Crow is phenomenal in this movie!! I would recommend this movie to anyone who likes movies based on a true story.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
One of the greatest movies of all time!
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This movie has always been one of my favorites. All of the actors deliver wonderful performances that truly seem to capture accurate portrails of the feelings one would have in dealing with mental illness. The movie is quite serious which makes the lighthearted and happy moments all the more treasured. The music is also phenomenal! It’s one of the few movie soundtracks that gets stuck in my head and completely captures the emotions of the movie. A++
This movie is perfect for the people that were born to stand out in life! This true story is inspirational. Be who you are called to be. Have a beautiful mind
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
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I only have praise for this movie. Truly depicts what have the disease is like. The film allows novice mental health workers to experience the issue. One must remember when the film was made and the mental health tools which were available then. Also, note the “compassion” of the family, friends, and co-workers.
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