"...Mr. Crowe, with his superhuman powers of concentration, shows us a man who dwells almost entirely in an inner world, and he dramatizes that inwardness as if nobody were watching..."
New York Times

"...[Featuring] dynamic performances and extraordinary actor chemistry..."
USA Today

"...Director and screenwriter have found a way to convey the sensation of schizophrenia from the inside out....[An] important movie..."
Entertainment Weekly

"...[Crowe] rises to the challenge of the role with fearless integrity. He's electrifying..."
Rolling Stone

"...Consistently engrossing....This serious-minded but lively film is distinguished by an exceptional performance by Russell Crowe..."
Variety

"...A BEAUTIFUL MIND's greatest strength is a beautiful performance by Russell Crowe..."
Box Office

"...From the instant Crowe appears, it's clear this is to be a performance of faultless verisimilitude....Connelly's heart-rending performance is Best Supporting Actress material..."
Total Film

"...Crowe brings the character to life....[He] has an uncanny ability to modify his look to fit a role..."
Chicago Sun-Times