Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Asa Butterfield | ... | Nathan Ellis | |
Rafe Spall | ... | Martin Humphreys | |
Sally Hawkins | ... | Julie Ellis | |
Eddie Marsan | ... | Richard | |
Jo Yang | ... | Zhang Mei | |
Martin McCann | ... | Michael Ellis | |
Jake Davies | ... | Luke Shelton | |
Alex Lawther | ... | Isaac Cooper | |
Alexa Davies | ... | Rebecca Dunn | |
Orion Lee | ... | Deng Laoshi | |
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Edward Baker-Close | ... | Nathan Ellis (9 yrs) |
Percelle Ascott | ... | Ben Morgan | |
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Suraj Rattu | ... | Pav Kamdar |
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Jamie Ballard | ... | Headmaster |
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Clare Burt | ... | Doctor |
In a world difficult to comprehend, Nathan struggles to connect with those around him - most of all his loving mother - but finds comfort in numbers. When Nathan is taken under the wing of unconventional and anarchic teacher, Mr. Humphreys, the pair forge an unusual friendship and Nathan's talents win him a place on the UK team at the International Mathematics Olympiad. From suburban England to bustling Taipei and back again, Nathan builds complex relationships as he is confronted by the irrational nature of love. Written by Anonymous
This movie came onto my radar because of the talent involved, I didn't really know what to expect, so I blindly went to see it.
From the start this film pulls you in and pull on your heart- strings. Granted, I was jet-lagged when I saw it, which probably explained why I was teary-eyed for much of the film. The movie, is very much a character film. It tackles every aspect of Nathan's life and that of the people around him. The film manages to be a family drama, a coming of age movie with a dash of romance, and a comedy at the same time. It all seamlessly fit together and keep you captivated.
The cast is out of this world. The group of young actors they chose is simply impressive because they are all so natural that it's easy to believe that they are the characters they're portraying. Asa Butterfield is wickedly talented and morphed into Nathan for the duration of the film.
Morgan Matthews' background in documentary film-making has a huge impact on how realistic and natural the film feels. The film really shows a wide spectrum of teenagers, among the socially awkward, quirky, math prodigy children. He conveys a strong message by showcasing these kids as they are and not falling into common stereotypes.
A Brilliant Young Mind is a gem that I would recommend to every one. I LOVED this film, it's touching and amazingly well made.
@Wornoutspines