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Directed by: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams, Minnie Driver Plot: Good Will Hunting is about a genius, (Matt Damon), who works as a janitor at MIT and is a classic underachiever. After solving a complicated math problem he is discovered by a professor who keeps him from going to jail after he is arrested for a street fight. The court mandates counseling and after going through several shrinks, Will meets Sean, (Robin Williams), who is a shrink still grieving from losing his wife. Through their sessions they end up helping each other get over their past issues and become friends. Review: This film is one of my all time favorites. The screenplay was written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck and it launched their careers. Robin Williams has his best dramatic performance since Dead Poets Society. The main actors put up great performances and the supporting actors are very good as well. 5/5 RATING: 5 PROS: Great story with good characters. CONS: Lacked a bit of background that may have made the film even better ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119217/
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Jul 2, 2004 15:56
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I am surprised by the low overall rating; I love this movie. Great acting and story. 5/5
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Jul 2, 2004 18:26
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I don't thing any more character background really would have helped the movie much. It was already had some length to it and I think any more would make it feel drawn out. The greatest thing about the movie, for me, was trying to figure out why this insanely smart guy was where he was. The clouded past really left it up to interpretation.
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Jul 2, 2004 18:54
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Loved the movie. The screenplay is outstanding and deserved the oscar it received. The roles I like the most that Robin Williams chooses are the ones that don't ask him to be completely over the top, but rather down to earth and subtle, like the One Hour Photo and of course, Good Will Hunting. The acting on everyone's part is top notch. This is the film that should've won over Titanic at the Academy Awards. 5/5
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Jul 2, 2004 23:37
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This film does a great job intermixing a love story with a real plot. Unlike so many movies today that are just a love story, the movie also sports an interesting storyline that keeps you interested. 5/5
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Jul 3, 2004 03:19
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I like it.
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Jul 3, 2004 09:49
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I despised this film. Most of the acting was good, but the main story and subplots were rather abominable. Angsty traumatized genius fucks with the system and has girl problems.
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Jul 3, 2004 11:52
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I first watched this movie while hanging out with people and thus talked through most of it. I thought it was ok, but then a year later I sat down to watch it and was entranced by it. Matt Damon does an amazing job (my respect for him grew immensely after this movie) as does Minnie Driver despite the hosed up name. Plot was great as was almost all of the acting. Rating: 5/5
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Jul 4, 2004 17:29
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An awesome, entertaining, if sometimes sentimental flick. I love it. Damon is immediately likable, and his intelligence is fascinating to watch. It has several drat good monologues too. 5/5
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Jul 14, 2004 05:34
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I agree he is an angsty genius with girl problems, but Robin Williams character bring him back down to earth. I loved the movie, 5 out of 5.
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Jul 15, 2004 18:47
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Avoided this for a long time because, despite the fact that I like Gus Van Sant, I hate Robin Williams. But I'm glad I watched it. Not quite as hokey as I expected (though it certainly had hokiness). I've seen a few too many scenes where the friendly, laidback, no-bullshit shrink finally gets through to the troubled, guarded youth, but that's okay. Heck, I like those kinda scenes. Rating: 3.5
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