Based on the true story of the life of brilliant mathematician John Forbes Nash Jr. Nash suffered for many years from paranoid schizophrenia and remarkably managed to fight his... more
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Drama - Director: Sylvester Stallone, Jonathan Demme, Oliver Stone, Ridley Scott, David Fincher, Peter Weir, Roland Emmerich, Brett Ratner - Original Language: English - Classification: 18 years and over
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Advantages: Interesting look at schizophrenia Disadvantages: Dull at times
John Nash is a brilliant mathematician, but has great difficulty in building relationships with other people. Luckily his room-mate at University befriends him and ensures that John's University life is happy outside of studying. On graduation, John lands an excellent job as a code-breaker, and manages to snare a beautiful young wife called Alicia, a former student. Then his life comes crashing down around him one day when he is committed to a mental ... ...with his brilliant career as a mathematician? And will Alicia stay with him? Russell Crowe plays John Nash. Not knowing the real man - the film is based on the real story of John Nash, who is still alive - I have no idea how close to type Crowe's performance is. I have read criticism of the film by some, claiming that huge parts of Nash's life, including some homosexual experiences and affairs. However, within the confines of his role in this film, ...
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Advantages: Very poignant and moving, helps you to understand and imagine what being schizophrenic is really like. Disadvantages: Being true to life, it was very vivid and depressing.
Advantages: A real Story Disadvantages: Non Really
...Well...what can i say. This film was directed by Ron howard and is just brilliant. His way of directing blows me away everytime i see it.
The film is based on the real story of John Nash, who won the Nobel Prize. It basically centres around his medical problems and his need to discover something that doesnt exist. A constant hunt for the imaginary.
I always think it is hard to write a review of a film without spoiling the whole thing, but it is worth seeing Russel Crowe in a role that he is perfectly suited for and is acted so brilliantly.
A must see.
The DVD also contains many extra's including comments from Ron Howard on the making of the film. An added extra but does reveal things about the real John Nash...
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Actor(s): Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, Adam Goldberg, Judd Hirsch, Josh Lucas, Anthony Rapp, Christopher Plummer
Director(s): Ron Howard
Genre: Drama
Classification: 12 years and over
Production Year: 2001
Running Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Video Category: Feature Film
Country Of Origin: United States of America
DVD Description
Based on the true story of the life of brilliant mathematician John Forbes Nash Jr. Nash suffered for many years from paranoid schizophrenia and remarkably managed to fight his mental illness and go on to win the Nobel Prize.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): DREAMWORKS HOME ENTERTAINMENT; UNIVERSAL MUSIC OPERATIONS
Release date: 21/02/2005
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: 830 220 6
Screenwriter: Akiva Goldsman, Ron Howard
Featured: Ron Howard
Executive Producer: Brian Grazer, Ron Howard
Producer: Akiva Goldsman, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard
Author: Ron Howard
Voice: Ron Howard
Languages
Main Language: English
Award information
BAFTA: Best Supporting Actress 2002 (Jennifer Connelly)
BAFTA: Best Actor 2002 (Russell Crowe)
OSCAR: Best Actress In A Supporting Role 2002 (Jennifer Connelly)
OSCAR: Best Screenplay Based On Material Previously Produced Or Published 2002 (Akiva Goldsman)
OSCAR: Best Director 2002 (Ron Howard)
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