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A Beautiful Mind (2001) 8.1
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8.1/10 from 306,804 users
Metascore: 72/100
Reviews: 1,109 user | 189 critic | 33 from Metacritic.com After a brilliant but asocial mathematician accepts secret work in cryptography, his life takes a turn to the nightmarish. Director:Ron Howard |
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| Ed Harris | ... | ||
| Jennifer Connelly | ... | ||
| Christopher Plummer | ... | ||
| Paul Bettany | ... | ||
| Adam Goldberg | ... | ||
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| Anthony Rapp | ... | ||
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| Judd Hirsch | ... | ||
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A biopic of the meteoric rise of John Forbes Nash Jr., a math prodigy able to solve problems that baffled the greatest of minds. And how he overcame years of suffering through schizophrenia to win the Nobel Prize. Written by Anonymous
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He Saw The World In A Way No One Could Have Imagined. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for intense thematic material, sexual content and a scene of violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
4 January 2002 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Una mente brillante See more »Box Office
Budget:
$60,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$977,271 (France) (15 February 2002)Gross:
$170,708,996 (USA) (24 May 2002)Company Credits
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Helinger: Mathematicians won the war. Mathematicians broke the Japanese codes... and built the A-bomb. Mathematicians... like you. The stated goal of the Soviets is global Communism. In medicine or economics, in technology or space, battle lines are being drawn. To triumph, we need results. Publishable, applicable results. Now who among you will be the next Morse? The next Einstein? Who among you will be the vanguard of democracy, freedom, and discovery? Today, we bequeath America's future ...
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Written by Hildegard von Bingen (as Hildegard of Bingen)
Performed by Emma Kirkby and Gothic voices
Edited and Directed by Christopher Page
Courtesy of Hyperion Records Limited, London, England
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The problem that John Nash writes on the blackboard in his lecture is a real one (unlike in other movies, where math on boards is usually either too simple or fake). There is an important theorem in mathematical physics that directly says the answer to this is 1. Later, when he discusses the problem with Alicia Nash, he makes additional restrictions for the solution, without which the problem is much harder, so he is pretty confident she didn't solve it. See more »Goofs
On the "hot Day" when the air-conditioning isn't working, the open window reveals a tree bare of leaves, and Nash arrives at the office in a heavy overcoat. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Helinger: Mathematicians won the war. Mathematicians broke the Japanese codes... and built the A-bomb. Mathematicians... like you. The stated goal of the Soviets is global Communism. In medicine or economics, in technology or space, battle lines are being drawn. To triumph, we need results. Publishable, applicable results. Now who among you will be the next Morse? The next Einstein? Who among you will be the vanguard of democracy, freedom, and discovery? Today, we bequeath America's future ...
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"Columba aspexit"Written by Hildegard von Bingen (as Hildegard of Bingen)
Performed by Emma Kirkby and Gothic voices
Edited and Directed by Christopher Page
Courtesy of Hyperion Records Limited, London, England
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"A Beautiful Mind" is an exceptional story, but it is only and exceptional film because of its director. Ron Howard does an amazing job of engaging his audience, introducing a brilliant main character, and making the audience experience the reality of mental illness. This could have been an unbelievable story to which very people could relate; however, the directorial mastery Howard exhibits throughout allows the audience to accompany Nash on his journey and awareness of his illness. Anyone who has been close to the frailties of the human mind will appreciate how respectfully and honestly this film approaches the subject. Howard is able to portray all the complex reactions to mental illness while maintaining the humanity and dignity of the patient. Superbly directed, wonderfully acted by Crowe and cast, this film succeeds on every level.