A Beautiful Mind is an award winning American Film released in the year, 2001. The film has been inspired by the life of noted mathematician John Forbes Nash who earned a Nobel Laureate in Economics.

The award winning film was directed by Ron Howard. It was written by Akiva Goldsman. The film was largely inspired by a bestseller book that was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in the year, 1998. The book had the same title as the movie and it was written by Sylvia Nasar. The film stars Russell Crowe playing John Forbes Nash and Jennifer Connelly as his lover and his wife. It also stars Ed Harris and Paul Bettany.

A Beautiful Mind begins in the early years of Nash's life at the Princeton University. The movie begins at a point when he develops his "original idea" which can actually revolutionize the world of mathematics.

Early in the movie, Nash develops paranoid schizophrenia which leads to the delusional episodes while he painfully watches as he is burdened by this condition and the troubles he brings on his wife and friends.

A Beautiful Mind opened in the cinemas in the United States Of America on 21st December in the year, 2001. The film was very well-received by critics and it earned well grossing over $300 million around the world. The film was not just a money spinner; it also won a total of four Academy Awards. The Oscars for the film included an award for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress. The film also earned a nomination for Best Leading Actor, Best Editing, Best Makeup, and Best musical Score.

If you want a movie that touches your heart and brings a tear in your eyes, then A Beautiful Mind is the film to watch. Get it on DVD as soon as you can.

Thank you for such a good review. When I first watched that movie, I was amazed - I had no idea that some of the characters in it were not real but produced by the main character's schizophrenia. When that was revealed, it was like a whole new dimension opened.

I absolutely loved this film. It really gives you insight into the perceptions of schizophrenic people. Now when I see a man yelling at the air in NYC, I know that he is not just yelling at the air, but to someone who is very real to him.

I can't even count how many times I have watched this movie and it still makes me cry at the end. It is an awesome movie and I love the cast - I think they've done a great job. Especially Russell Crowe, he really nailed the part just like he did in Gladiator.

Actually I hoped that those characters, events and conspiracies are real and I was a bit disappointed when it was revealed that those just exist only in John Nash's own world. Very touching movie, especially the last scenes.

I haven't watched this movie lately. Maybe, this is what my aunt wants to us to watched recently. Was this a drama movie? I guess, I have to look forward for this movie.

This is such a beautiful and touching movie, I loved that as far as his illness had progressed they maintained his dignity all the way through it. The relationship between him and his wife was wonderful to watch. Easily one of my favourite movies

I loved this movie because it reduces the stigma of mental illness. It shows that a person can be mentally ill and still function in society at a high level. Watching the movie I had no clue that John Nash's experiences were hallucinations. If society could recognize mental illness like other illnesses that can be treated and controlled, I think that more individuals would seek treatment.

The tension line was kept the entire time and I doubt if there was anyone who knew from the beginning that a lot of characters and scene's only existed in Nash's mind. It must be one of Crowe's best movies.