A Brilliant Young Mind (2014)

Release date: 2015-09-11
Country: UK
Language: English
Director: Morgan Matthews
Production Co: BBC Films, British Film Institute (BFI), Head Gear Films
Genre: Drama, Romance
Rating: 7.1/10
Length: 1h 51min

Storyline

In a world difficult to comprehend, Nathan struggles to connect with those around him - most of all his loving mother - but finds comfort in numbers. When Nathan is taken under the wing of unconventional and anarchic teacher, Mr. Humphreys, the pair forge an unusual friendship and Nathan's talents win him a place on the UK team at the International Mathematics Olympiad. From suburban England to bustling Taipei and back again, Nathan builds complex relationships as he is confronted by the irrational nature of love.

Plot Keywords

mathematics, mother son relationship, loss of father, autism, coming of age, competition, teacher student relationship, playing cards, dancing, dancer, bench, montage, park, tai chi, sex, looking at oneself in a mirror, mirror, photograph, reference to jesus christ, formula

Short Review

The touching A Brilliant Young Mind, about a teen boy with autism, features strong performances that make it more memorable than you would initially expect.