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A Beautiful Mind (DVD, 2002, Limited Edition Packaging; Widescreen; Awards Edition)
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Leading Role: Christopher Plummer,Russell Crowe
Director: Ron Howard
Rating: Rated PG-13
Release Date: Jun 2002
Format: DVD
Additional Info: Limited Edition Packaging; Widescreen; Awards Edition
UPC: 025192145025
Product ID: EPID3390121
Description: Director Ron Howard delivers his finest effort with his extraordinary film, A BEAUTIFUL MIND, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2001. Based loosely on Sylvia Nasar's acclaimed biography of mathematician John Forbes Nash, th...
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7 of 9 people found this review helpful.
All bias aside. I am a huge Russel Crowe fan. This movie was absolutely phenomenal. Russle Crowe does an amazing job. The first movie I saw him in was LA Confidential so it was quite a role change. The man definitely deserved an Oscar for this one as well.
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5 of 8 people found this review helpful.
"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.
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.
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Great twistReview created: 02/02/06(updated 01/03/07)
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4 of 7 people found this review helpful.
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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Visionary!Review created: 12/15/08
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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.
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When reality turns to delusionReview created: 07/04/07
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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.
Its a movie worth seeing.
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BRILLIANT AND DIFFERENTReview created: 02/23/06(updated 06/17/06)
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3 of 6 people found this review helpful.
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.
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.
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A BEAUTIFUL FILMReview created: 08/30/06
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2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
This is such a wonderful, touching film. It's the performance Russell Crowe SHOULD have won the Oscar for instead of GLADIATOR. A top-notch film in all departments and one that deserves to be in all film collections!
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A Beautiful MindReview created: 08/03/08
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) 1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
A very satisfied customer-Merchandise arrived in excellent condition and would highly recommend this seller to others.
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One of the better movies1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I have always wanted to own this movie.....I just love it and enjoy watching it about once a month. I have bi-polar illness myself and I understand the behavior displayed in this movie as schizophrenia is very similar to the symptoms of bi-polar illness.
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A Beautiful Mind DVDReview created: 06/10/08
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) 1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I saw the movie previously and wanted to own it. It arrived quickly and in good condition. Thank you
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Great filmReview created: 06/07/08
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
A beautiful mind is an insightful look at schizophrenia. It's well acted and excellently done. I would highly recommend it for anyone interested in mental illness.
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A Beautiful MindReview created: 05/20/08
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I decided to buy it because my college professor recommanded it and said it beautifully depicts the mind of a schizophrenic. He was right. An absolute beautiful movie
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Twists your reality (kind of like "The Matrix" does)Review created: 04/11/08
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) 1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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.)
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.)
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A Beautiful MindReview created: 02/08/08
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Great timing and I honestly have no problems with the dvd. It was in perfect shape, already watched a few times. :)
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great got them right away1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
got the dvd right away and in perfect shape.yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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easy transaction, excellent quality1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
exactly what I ordered. The transaction was easy, shipping quick, quality merchandise. I would do business with them again.
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Shedding light on the struggles of mental illnessReview created: 08/01/07
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Having a degree in psychology, this is one of my favorite movies of all time. It really brings to life the every day struggles of people with a mental illness, as well as shows some of the more tragic treatments done on people with these illnesses.
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Excellent Movie1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
The first thing that attracted me to this movie is that it starred Russel Crowe and wanted to add this movie to my collection. Being that I got a great deal on the Ebay purchase also helped.
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I bought a dvd(beautiful mind) few weeks ago.The dvd I got was in good condition and it was got at the right time.
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A Beautiful Mind (2002, DVD)1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
This product was in excellent condition and very well priced. I recieved it packaged and brand new! I deciced to but it because i need ed to replace a movie for a friend that i had borrowed and lost. the deciding factor for this product was the price and good deecription. I love it!
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Beautiful Mind1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Great movie!1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Great movie, I had been looking for this movie and found it here at a great price. The movie was in top condition. I love it! Thanks!
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Excellent1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Excellent ,true story.Very well portrayed. I was impressed with the content of the writing of the story as well as the filming.
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A must have movie.1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Russell Crowe's best! He should have won the Oscar for this movie. Although the story line does not exactly follow Nobel Prize winner, Dr. John Nash, the changes do not affect the impact of the story.
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