oh my gosh, a beautiful mind is AMAZING. it was so intense and powerful that i cried for about 3/4 of the movie. i think that that was the most i've ever cried in a theater. my shirt was totally wet and allison asked if i wanted her to tell me the ending because she thought i would break down or something (why must i always cry profusely in movies? it's so embarrassing). now i understand what all the hype is about and i wouldn't mind if it wins the oscar for best picture. go see it!