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Special Features
- Disc 1
- Feature film
- Deleted scenes - with optional director's commentary
- Disc 2
- A Beautiful Partnership: Ron Howard and Brian Grazer
- Development of the Screenplay
- Meeting John Nash - The Nash Theory of Equilibrium
- "Accepting the Nobel Prize in Economics"
- "The Process of Age Progression"
- Storyboards to final feature comparison
- Creation of special effects
- Scoring the film
- Inside A Beautiful Mind
- Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay
- A Beautiful Mind soundtrack
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Amazon.com
A Beautiful Mind manages to twist enough pathos out of John Nash's incredible life story to redeem an at-times goofy portrayal of schizophrenia. Russell Crowe tackles the role with characteristic fervor, playing the Nobel prize-winning mathematician from his days at Princeton, where he developed a groundbreaking economic theory, to his meteoric rise to the cover of Forbes magazine and an MIT professorship, and on through to his eventual dismissal due to schizophrenic delusions. Of course, it is the delusions that fascinate director Ron Howard and, predictably, go astray. Nash's other world, populated as it is by a maniacal Department of Defense agent (Ed Harris), an imagined college roommate who seems straight out of Dead Poets Society, and an orphaned girl, is so fluid and scriptlike as to make the viewer wonder if schizophrenia is really as slick as depicted. Crowe's physical intensity drags us along as he works admirably to carry the film on his considerable shoulders. No doubt the story of Nash's amazing will to recover his life without the aid of medication is a worthy one, his eventual triumph heartening. Unfortunately, Howard's flashy style is unable to convey much of it. --Fionn Meade
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Winner of 4 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, A Beautiful Mind is directed by Academy Award winner Ron Howard and produced by long-time partner and collaborator, Academy Award winner Brian Grazer. A Beautiful Mind stars Russell Crowe in an astonishing performance as brilliant mathematician John Nash, on the brink of international acclaim when he becomes entangled in a mysterious conspiracy. Now only his devoted wife (Academy Award winner Jennifer Connelly) can help him in this powerful story of courage, passion and triumph.
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102 of 111 people found the following review helpful
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I was lucky enough to get to see a preview of A BEAUTIFUL MIND. I had read the book and wondered how they were going to make John Nash into a sensitive human being. Well, Russell Crowe
deserves not only an Oscar, but every other award out there! He is sensitive, cold, passionate, and yes, even lovable as the great mathematician.
The rest of the cast is fine, especially the always competent Ed Harris. I guarantee you will laugh, cry, cringe and shudder, and leave the theatre completely satisfied. If you want more information on Nash read the book.
There are some real suprises. Ron Howard made this a feel good movie about a genius...he's added a little sugar, and in so doing directed a marvelous film. Kudos to all!
deserves not only an Oscar, but every other award out there! He is sensitive, cold, passionate, and yes, even lovable as the great mathematician.
The rest of the cast is fine, especially the always competent Ed Harris. I guarantee you will laugh, cry, cringe and shudder, and leave the theatre completely satisfied. If you want more information on Nash read the book.
There are some real suprises. Ron Howard made this a feel good movie about a genius...he's added a little sugar, and in so doing directed a marvelous film. Kudos to all!
59 of 67 people found the following review helpful
Russell Crowe and everyone associated with this movie got a standing ovation at the showing I attended. How refreshing it was to see a sensitive, serious drama that not only allows you to leave the theater understanding what happened, but feeling good, actually hopeful, that the hardships life deals you can be overcome with persistence, determination, and the support of family and friends.
This is the true story of John Nash, a Princeton student and brilliant mathematician who is treated for schizophrenia. Crowe is magnificent as he battles his delusions (or are they real?) and has an excellent supporting cast in Jennifer Connelly, Ed Harris, Christopher Plummer, Adam Goldberg and all involved. Bravo to Ron Howard for bringing this most interesting story of the 1994 Nobel Prize winner to the screen.
Dysfunction was never so poignant, empathy so heartfelt as for the beleaguered Nash and his loving wife who made the difficult decision to stand by him through a monumental crisis. Viewers are with the couple every step of the way from their initial meeting and awkward courtship to their often-troubled marriage.
The movie has classic lines such as Nash telling a friend that he is well-balanced because he has a chip on both shoulders. There is much humor to balance the sadness, much hope to combat the seemingly impossible situation.
In the end, it is the theme of battling your demons and overcoming the odds to lead a fulfilling life that makes you leave the theater feeling uplifted as a result of this movie. Definitely, one not to miss.
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
As I usually try to do, I read the book prior to seeing the movie. The book was much clearer than the movie but I thought the movie was very well done.
The movie is about the Nobel Prize winner in economics, John Nash. It stars Jennifer Connelly and Russell Crowe, John Nash is a Princeton student when he develps Schizophrenia. The movie is very accurate in its portrayal of delusions and hallucinations, though it was sometimes confusing - especially the part about whether his roommate really exists.
Both Crowe and Connelly do excellent jobs. The movie goes light on Nash's bi-sexuality, does not go into his having a deadbeat dad, and ignores his relationship with Eleanor Stier. Other than these things, it is pretty true to the book.
Nash does have a beautiful mind. Once he starts losing his mind due to the tragedy of schizophrenia, it is heartwarming to see that he maintains the respect of his Princeton colleagues and students. I applaud this movie for raising peoples' consciousness about schizophrenia.
I highly recommend this movie for anyone who enjoys drama and is interested in mental illness and resilience.
The movie is about the Nobel Prize winner in economics, John Nash. It stars Jennifer Connelly and Russell Crowe, John Nash is a Princeton student when he develps Schizophrenia. The movie is very accurate in its portrayal of delusions and hallucinations, though it was sometimes confusing - especially the part about whether his roommate really exists.
Both Crowe and Connelly do excellent jobs. The movie goes light on Nash's bi-sexuality, does not go into his having a deadbeat dad, and ignores his relationship with Eleanor Stier. Other than these things, it is pretty true to the book.
Nash does have a beautiful mind. Once he starts losing his mind due to the tragedy of schizophrenia, it is heartwarming to see that he maintains the respect of his Princeton colleagues and students. I applaud this movie for raising peoples' consciousness about schizophrenia.
I highly recommend this movie for anyone who enjoys drama and is interested in mental illness and resilience.
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Haunting
The movie tells the story of a man's struggle with mental illness, and of his wife's struggle with him, in a way that is haunting. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Clifford F. Thies
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I like it
The movie was just exactly what I thought it was going to be it was light and entertaining enjoyed it very much.
Published 11 days ago by roger.hill
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Great
I have been waiting to but this movie for a long time! I was excited when it arrived a little early and it was in perfect condition!
Published 13 days ago by Michelle Carlow
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This was a Great experience. Would definitely do it again. Everything was described accurately. Item was here in great time.
Published 13 days ago by John Choate
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent movie...
I am a psych major and was required to review this film for a class. Excellent psychological depictions throughout the film.
Published 23 days ago by RP
5.0 out of 5 stars
movie is excellent
I use this movie in my principles of health science classroom to illustrate how schizophrenia affects the patient and the family. awesome teaching tool
Published 24 days ago by Susan Mateo
5.0 out of 5 stars
awesome movie
I had to watch the movie for an assignment fora college course but really enjoyed the movie.watch it with a friend.
Published 1 month ago by red82253
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Genius
A Beautiful Mind is the best example of giving the audience the feeling that they are living the life of the character. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Michael Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Russell Crowe is a very good actor
This movie was Best Picture in 2001, winning 4 Oscars out of 10 nominations - It is very well put together - I love this movie very much - Thanks again, Amazon!
Published 1 month ago by Michael Burke
5.0 out of 5 stars
This film is a true story based on the book by Sylvia Nasar. John Nash...
I read the Sylvia Nasar book and was happy when this film was first released. Now I am delighted to see the film in HD on blu-ray. Read more
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