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Release Date:
9 January 1998 (USA)
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Tagline:
Some people can never believe in themselves, until someone believes in them. more
Plot:
Will Hunting, a janitor at MIT, has a gift for mathematics but needs help from a psychologist to find direction in his life. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Won 2 Oscars.
Another 16 wins
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35 nominations
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(244 articles)
Williams Was Never Told About Mork & Mindy Cancellation
(From WENN. 26 November 2009, 5:36 PM, PST)
Brain food: philosophy hits the big screen
(From The Guardian - Film News. 24 November 2009, 12:34 AM, PST)
(From WENN. 26 November 2009, 5:36 PM, PST)
Brain food: philosophy hits the big screen
(From The Guardian - Film News. 24 November 2009, 12:34 AM, PST)
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Beautiful in its own way.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Robin Williams | ... | Sean Maguire |
 | Matt Damon | ... | Will Hunting |
 | Ben Affleck | ... | Chuckie Sullivan |
 | Stellan Skarsgård | ... | Prof. Gerald Lambeau |
 | Minnie Driver | ... | Skylar |
 | Casey Affleck | ... | Morgan O'Mally |
 | Cole Hauser | ... | Billy McBride |
 | John Mighton | ... | Tom - Lambeau's Teaching Assistant |
| Rachel Majorowski | ... | Krystyn |
| Colleen McCauley | ... | Cathy |
 | Matt Mercier | ... | Barbershop Quartet #1 |
| Ralph St. George | ... | Barbershop Quartet #2 |
| Rob Lynds | ... | Barbershop Quartet #3 |
| Dan Washington | ... | Barbershop Quartet #4 |
| Alison Folland | ... | M.I.T. Student #1 |
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Rated R for strong language, including some sex-related dialogue.
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126 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Iceland:12 |
Canada:13+ (Quebec) |
Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) |
Canada:14A (Alberta) |
Canada:AA (Ontario) |
Canada:PA (Manitoba) |
Canada:PG (British Columbia) |
USA:R (certificate #35614) |
South Korea:12 |
Philippines:PG-13 (cut) |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Belgium:KT |
Brazil:14 |
Chile:14 |
Czech Republic:12 |
Finland:K-12 |
France:U |
Germany:12 |
Mexico:B |
Netherlands:12 |
Norway:15 |
Peru:14 |
Portugal:M/12 |
Singapore:PG (cut) |
Spain:T |
Sweden:11 |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) |
UK:15 |
Israel:PG |
Singapore:NC-16
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Michael Winterbottom was approached to direct but declined.
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Continuity: In Sean's study, Will has his foot on the desk, but in the overhead shots he has his calf on the desk.
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Referenced in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
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Somebody's Baby
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There's one thing about Hollywood - you can't stop the hype. I think it was the hype that gave this movie the bad reviews by some IMDB users, as let's face it, it can totally ruin a movie for some people.
In "Good Will Hunting", you have to look past the hype and Oscars and see that it really is a gorgeous film written by two very talented young men, and acted out by proficient actors such as Robin Williams and Stellan Skarsgard. Personally, I thought the plot was an excellent idea - maybe someone else could have thought of it, but could they have provided the great script? And as for the profanity - yes, there was a lot, but I don't give a damn! This is real life! People swear! Deal with it!
Anyway, what I really enjoyed about "Good Will Hunting" was the psychological aspect - very believable. Here you have this "typical" 21 - year - old, drinking with his friends, getting into fights, etc etc, but you look below the surface and there's a lot more to him. I think this really tells us a lot about the people around us and makes a point about looking below the surface. This aspect of the movie also revealed a lot of sociological issues - yes, it IS believable that there is a genius in a rough suburb of Boston, repressed by his upbringing. (Hey, my mum even says so, and she teaches sociology!)
I enjoyed the acting a lot, especially by Robin Williams - I had been too used to seeing him in cutesy films, so this was definitely a refreshing change. I feel he plunged right into the part and relished it, although something told me his accent wasn't quite right! Will's relationships with the people around him are wonderful to watch, especially with Skylar (Minnie Driver) - there was real chemistry between them. I also liked to watch how Will behaved around his buddies; the four guys really seemed as if they had known each other all their lives.
Overall, I thought this movie was believable and touching, without your typical ending. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck really have done themselves proud. My advice: Forget the Oscar nominations, the rave reviews, the famous faces, and sit down to watch this movie with a completely impartial attitude. You will see that it really is beautiful.
By the way, I very VERY rarely cry at movies. But if there's any scene that will have me in tears, it's the one where Will finally breaks down and starts to cry. That's saying something!