Movie No. 78 (2014): GOOD WILL HUNTING
Good Will Hunting (1997)
Director: Gus Van Sant
Cast: Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Minnie Driver, Stellan Skasgard, Ben Affleck
I saw this movie in 1997 in Columbus, OH during it's original theater run. This is the second time I've seen it in full. It's on the Movie Channel this time. I remember liking it much the first time.
This time, however, I find it even more satisfying.
Director: Gus Van Sant
Cast: Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Minnie Driver, Stellan Skasgard, Ben Affleck
I saw this movie in 1997 in Columbus, OH during it's original theater run. This is the second time I've seen it in full. It's on the Movie Channel this time. I remember liking it much the first time.
Matt Damon as Will Hunting, the out-of-school youth who's a mathematics genius, delivered a fine performance. This was the movie that made him a star. Robin Williams (as the psychiatrist who helps Will Hunting the Will Hunting character find direction for his life) deserved the Academy Award that he won for this performance. Minnie Driver and Stellan Skasgard were in their best forms, too.
The drama that unfolds in the film avoids the common pitfall of being too sentimental, which could have ruined the movie. It turns out to be inspiring and heartfelt.
Rating: 4.0/4.0
Date seen: November 1, 2014
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