So I finally got to see ‘Good Will Hunting’; the 1997 classic referred to endlessly in the media, and the pivotal push to stardom for the young and talented Matt Damon. This Drama written by Matt Damon and Ben Afflek, and directed by Gus Van Sant shows that with a good story, no matter if the picture quality, and simplicity of it; if it’s a good story, it ultimately will be a success! Having Robin Williams and Minnie Driver, and a $10,000,000 budget, I’m sure helped a bit too!
Unquestionably a wonderful movie and message and one of the first to inspire many others to follow in this ‘troubled-student-made-for-greatness’ typed stories. The audience is able to identify with Will Hunting’s (Damon) struggles because of the clear back-story and passionate acting. I loved the dynamic also, in that, Will is able to solve any Mathematical problem, yet he finds it difficult to solve problems/issues in his own personal life. It shows the complexity of not only the human brain, but in what the human mind holds onto and in turn causing many people in society to live as though they were dead; stifled in fear and unable to pursue their fullest potential.
Solid from beginning till end; simple story despite the difficult Mathematic equations, it shows plenty of heart and reminds us as a race that despite what we think are differences, in the end, we’re really all the same. To love and be loved; it doesn’t take algebra to know that! Winner of 2 Oscars; well deserved! J
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