Movie- Proof

OK...a movie about a Math professor trying to create the ultimate proof for his theories. Sounds exciting huh? I did not think so, but it had three excellent actors in it, so I took a shot.

Starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Anthony Hopkins and Jake Gyllenhaal, Proof (2005) less about math than family dynamics. Paltrow is the daughter of a just deceased, legendary mathematician (Hopkins). At a young age he created the most famous proof of all time. But he has gone quietly mad.

Gyllenhaal is a former student of the great man, and wants to help both him and his daughter. But when a new proof turns up, it effects all of them. Did the great man create it, did his daughter? What is the price of madness on the family who loves the insane? How far will a family member go to protect the reputation and dignity of a loved one.

Proof runs like a very good play...dramatic and strong, the three characters, interact and play off each other so well. It is intriguing and deep, and the characters are all flawed, including Hope Davis as the "other" sister. But it also is a touching movie about family ties...intellectual ties and respect.

Proof proves me wrong in my first judgement about it. It is a very good movie, serious drama.

At least that is my opinion.