Product ReviewsA Beautiful Mind (DVD, 2002, 2-Disc Set, Limited Edition Packaging Widescreen Awards Edition)

Mind Altering

I bought this dvd because I'd seen it before on t.v. and Crowe does an excellent job. Along with showing us the complexity of such a devastating problem, he also shows that it doesn't end there. With determination and a lot of courage, he endeavors to lead a "real" life, complete with a family and a job. He does what he can to keep his sense of humor during all this. I thought it especially funny when he asked the Nobel Peace Price guy if he was real. His wife, a former student, sticks it out with him through it all, even when she's at her wits end and must except the fact that many of her own needs will never be met. What she does it metamorphasize her own needs into something that can be accomplished. There's nothing to come to mind when searching for something to dislike about this movie. Crowe plays out the life of his character flawlessly. It truly gives us pause to contemplate the awesome potential of the mind God has given us. I'll buy it again if anything happens to my copy. Let all in the family watch it together and it'll definately inspire conversation.Read full review...

A beautiful mind with Russel Crowe on DVD

"A Beautiful Mind" explores the tangent experience of the schizophrenic main character, but more than that, it invites the audience into the experience of schizophrenia itself. The film accomplishes this feat quite convincingly from its onset, as the main character's hallucinations are indistinguishable to the viewer. Eventually the main character's delusions become evident, but the powerful thrust of the plot of the film resides long within the viewer as a result of joining the main character in his delusional world. It is not until the end of the film that the viewer realizes that the lens through which the plot is revealed is that of the mentally ill character.
This feature of the film leaves the viewer with a first-hand knowledge of the schizophrenic experience and a lingering admiration for those people who live their daily lives through the schizophrenic lens. A landmark film to be lauded for its bravery in lovingly tackling this often misunderstood mental illness which is frequently marginalized and demonized by hegemonic society.Read full review...

When reality turns to delusion

As someone who has worked as a mental health therapist for thirty years I found this movie to be a realistic portrayal of someone who is living with schizophrenia. What you don't know is that you are seeing the world as the person who has schizophrenia when reality and delusions start to blend. Finally, you can no longer tell what is real and what is pure fantasy. The world shifts from the concrete, touchable events that surround us to an imaginary world that is conjured up from the deep recesses of a psychotic mind. While this is taking place you have to function is the real world. Eventually, one realizes that reality is nothing more than our interpretation of what we experience through our senses. But, what happens when the majority of society does not see the world the way we do? This, experience is called mental illness.
Its a movie worth seeing.Read full review...

Good movie

I'm a math teacher and bought this to show my classes. It's rated PG-13 but does have some rather foul language, drinking, smoking, and very suggestive scenes without actually showing sex. Also some violence and potentially emotionally disturbing scenes. That said, as long as no parents get too upset with me, I have only good impressions of this film. The kids love it (they usually hate movies I find to have any educational value). It earned many awards for good reasons: excellent acting and cinematography, a very convincing story line (based on a true story), etc. I don't want to spoil it for you by telling the plot twists, but if you're interested in this movie, it's definitely a keeper. I didn't even mind watching it 4 times in a day... although the first watching is the best because you don't know what's going to happen!Read full review...

Twists your reality (kind of like "The Matrix" does)

What's with all the ebay feedbacks in the MOVIE REVIEW section!!!

This movie might start a little slow for some. Meeting the shy, awkward, almost embarrassing Nash leaves you wondering what you've gotten yourself into, but don't worry, this too shall pass. Without realizing it, you are slowly drawn into a world where reality and fantasy are blurred. Just when you think things are well established, you find his world falling apart, but even then, you keep wondering which parts are real, who's lying and what is fantasy. It draws you into the mind of a schizophrenic without realizing it.

It all works out in the end more or less (it IS a Ron Howard film after all), but it leaves you very empathetic with Nash no matter what you may think of him, initially. Braniacs will probably empathize with many of his emotions about achievement. And ladies, keep the tissues close at hand. (No, you don't have to be a braniac to enjoy the film.)Read full review...

A Beautiful Mind

A Beautiful Mind was released to theaters in 2001, winning 4 Oscars, 33 wins, and 62 nominations, and deservedly so. Masterfully directed by Ron Howard, with an incredible performance by Russell Crowe, A Beautiful Mind is a biographical drama depicting the life of Nobel Prize winner, and brilliant mathematician John Nash, whose life story encompasses tragedy and triumph. Crowe's portrayal of Nash, as he navigates through his often harrowing journey of self-discovery is compelling and breathtaking.Read full review...

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BRILLIANT AND DIFFERENT

whats so great about this movie is its not predictable!! its so tough to write about this movie without making it easy to predict, its about a genius who has schitzophrenia and how he has difficulty distinguishing the difference between reality and his hilusionations.
you wont regret watching this movie, after watching it the first time you may feel like watching it again is slow (because you already know how it goes, but you may wanna re watch anyways just to pick up on the things you didnt see the first go) rent the movie or buy it, either way just watch it, its good.Read full review...

Visionary!

This movie was not only exceptional but it also made me look at mental illness a whole different way. The acting is great and Russell Crowe fits the real John Nash perfectly down to his mannerisms. Throughout the movie I experienced a whole range of emotions from happiness to feeling sorry for the character that Russell Crowe plays. How the story progresses is completely unpredictable and had me guessing what would happen next, me being that I had no previous knowledge of the history of John Nash. A perfect experience to see what a person goes through with a serious mental illness that gets in the way of his natural talent.Read full review...

Great twist

For anyone who hasn’t seen this movie, I think you’ll be surprised. It is one of the few movies where you probably won’t know the ending before it begins. If you hate predictability, then you’d probably love this. The acting was phenomenal and it is a great story. Also, look for Josh Lucas in the movie, if you’re a fan of his.

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Great movie

Wonderful movie. Showed it to my high school math class and they loved it.

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