Proof

Proof: Gwyneth Paltrow plays Catherine the daughter of a great mathematician played by Anthony Hopkins in this drama about family and the potential inside yourself. The story picks up when Catherine’s father (Hopkins) passes away. He had been a brilliant mathematician, but became mentally unstable the last 20 years of his life. He needed to be looked after everyday the last 3 years by Catherine. Her worry is that she inherited some of his mental illness ……but did she also inherit his genius? Complicating the situation is her sister who comes into town and a former math student of her dad, played by Jake Gyllenhaal. They dig through all her dad’s papers and scraps to learn more, but what they find is more out about themselves than him. The acting by Paltrow is outstanding and the story is deep and touching. To me Gyllenhaal looked out of place, but the rest of the cast was perfect. 1+1+1 = 3 stars
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If this movie had Parents they would be: Good Will Hunting & A Beautiful Mind

With a running time of 99 minutes
This film is rated PG