This is a great movie. I got out of it that it is a sham that without pushing that a life would be wasted and I can"t stand wasted lives. he wasn"t even on drugs. It also stresses the importance of getting your emotional stuff in order. Untill that was in order, he had no faith in himself. I guess your environment really really determines that. Great movie. you can learn so much from it. That is why I am not into action movies because I can"t learn much from them that I can"t use in life if you know what I mean.… Expand

This is one of my all time favorite movies. The grit and grime of the kind of life that most wish to look away from. Matt Damon was truly inspiring in his performance and insight. I wish that more movies were as real as this one (with the exception of 'Will' being a genius).

Makes you wonder, then fascinates you, and then you find it's one of the best movie's you've ever seen.

Solid performances all around, especially by Damon and Robin Williams. It's a touching and inspirational film that explores several issues in life.

This movie can speak to anyone who has gone through stuff in their life. The powerful message about his struggle to become a better person is very inspiring.

NOTE: Didn't write that below. But, Good Will Hunting is a good-spirited high-hat script with more "f" words than Jay and Silent Bob's life story. Unecessary, but the movie still manages to wiggle it's way out of tight spots and make a damn good picture.

Great movie. Learn to be more mature and get past the use of the 'f' word as you love to call it, otherwise go watching finding nemo.

Brilliant script and great direction, Good Will Hunting is a must-see movie. Amazing performance by Matt Damon. The Greatest Math Janitor Film Of All Time

It comes quite clear that the critics that gave the movie a negative review did not understand the excellence of the acting. Especially from Robin Williams, has he ver made a movie like this? No. The intelligence of this movie is outstanding, no fancy effects or crazy dramatic turns, just human life at it's peak. A beautiful movie, don't over analyze it, but do recognize how it makes you look deep into life.… Expand

Good Will Hunting is a dumbfounded wonder of a movie. With exceptional performances from Robin Williams, Matt Damon, and wait... Ben Affleck (oh and he co-wrote the movie with Matt Damon).

What a bunch of pseudo-intellectual claptrap. This is a movie written from the perspective of a college undergrad who thinks he's impossibly clever, but is really just a big dummy full of stupid ideas (e.g. the Howard Zinn and Chomsky references -- are there two bigger moral imbeciles on the planet earth than those two twits?). Matt Damon's character is a witless jackass. Who could possibly care about this goon? The rest is so absurd that it's laughable. The film positively groans under the weight of its pretentions. There are few things worse than patently ignorant people showing off their "intelligence," such as it is. This is the sort of film that does serve a purpose, however. If anyone likes it, you know right away they really have no clue about what makes a good film. And they probably really enjoy congratulating themselves on how smart they are.… Expand

Nobody seems to want to ask the question, so I will: How twisted do you have to be to want to go out of your way to help this obnoxious young man? It was so impressive when he comprehended complex equations, but in the end people cared about him, not because he was gifted, but because they weren't. I prefer to not glorify personalities who in real life are insufferable. Don't get me wrong. It's OK if they do it in Boston. I don't live there. If they want to hunt for the good in Will, fine, but I would shoot this turkey. … Expand

I waited a whole decade to finally see this movie. It was horrible. Why is it called "Good Will Hunting?" There is a scene where Will holds a man down and beats him until there is blood coming from not just the victims nose, but his mouth as well. If I were to do that to someone, would I be considered "good"? I sure hope not.

Great movie! Heart breaking, romantic, and had some good humor in it. Truely a great movie about a brillient kid who gets in a little to much trouble. It inspired me to reach for my goals. Overall a great movie.

This movie is one of the best movies I have seen. After seeing it a second time and seeing some of the unaccidental coincidences by the producer, the movie shows many different angles. This is one of the cleverest movies I have seen, very intriguing.

Amazing movie, great acting, perfect screenplay. And I think I speak for a lot of people when I say, I think it's time Damon and Affleck hooked up again on a screenplay.

A great movie. Matt damon did way more on the screenplay than Ben Affleck. It's clear they realized who was more talented some time ago.

Way too many "f" words; the viewer understands how street-dwelling 20-somethings behave. Likewise the scene about viewing porn in Mom's bedroom had too much info. I gave up at this point. Wish I could have seen it all, but couldn't stomach it. I hope the next Miramax film I see is much less offensive.

Great performances & dialogue with Robin Williams in fine form as psychologist Sean Maguire. I still have a strong dislike for Ben Affleck though he did co-write this so fair play to him. Also nice soundtrack with lots of the late Elliott Smith featuring.

Of the works of art I have experienced, this has struck a deep impression within me and remains to be my favorite film of all time. To begin with, the story is not only a wonderful concept but also devoid of idealistic cliché. It was the kind of story that carried itself through the journey; situations fabricated to nudge the plot along were very sparse. The entire movie flowed out smoothly, avoiding the impression of multiple disjointed scenes, instead following a cohesive line of thought, and yet integrated within was a well-paced emotional rampage. It balanced on the edge of fact and fiction, using “lies to tell the truth.â€� It asked the question of which was more important: sheer objective intellect, or subjective experience; historical prominence, or individual happiness; a life without pain, or a life lived through and through? Other elements of presentation throughout the film were in spades. The cinematography was engrossing, and in full compliance with the tone and atmosphere of each particular moment. The dialogue was witty and meaningful, but not tediously saturated in deliberation. The settings and music were not intrusive, but not quickly forgotten. There was no lack of humorous reprieves, no shortage of dramatic angst. Inspiration and exhilaration were in abundance. Good Will Hunting was not a meticulously perfected creation, but it was phenomenal in many regards. It went beyond entertainment, and truly endeared me to many new perspectives on the human condition.… Expand

I saw this movie for the first time last night and I'm sad to say it has not held up well. The audience is meant to believe that Matt Damon's character is smart because he writes mathematic gibberish on a black board conveniently placed in a walk way for a janitor to draw on, I was never convinced he was the genius the movie claimed him to be. The movie has good acting if you consider characters yelling and swearing at each other for 3 quarters of the movie for little reason and for nothing you will care about. In the end I never cared about the films characters nor did I find them relatable. Pass… Expand

The complexity of the characters in Good Will Hunting is astounding with it taking multiple viewing to truly understand the depth of character (even for some of its more minor characters). Good Will Hunting tells the story of (believe it or not) Will Hunting, An underachieving genius who works as a janitor at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology to us non Americans). When one of the professors (the always impressive Stellan Skaarsgard) notices him he suddenly finds his way out of his life but at the same time is sabotaging himself due to the problems of his past. The movie has a strong emotional richness as the film covers everything from love and family to abuse and heartbreak. The writing (by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck) is brilliant as it has the ability to be mundane and colloquial only to turn suddenly to something eloquent and articulate. The film has a tendency to give you speeches instead of conversations but they are so well written you cannot help but listen in awe as these characters wax lyrical. The cast is sensational with Matt Damon being a solid lead as Will. Stellan Skaarsgard portrayal helps us empathise with his character despite the fact he is incredibly arrogant. Even Ben Affleck whose early career has been peppered with terrible performances gives everything as Will’s best friend, with him delivering one of the films best speeches near the end of the film. However that being said the film really belongs to Robin Williams who portrays Will’s therapist who is still coping with the loss of his wife while trying to help Will get over his issues and accept other peoples help. The film tackles some pretty meaty themes but never gets obsessed with them. Gus Van Sant’s direction allows for quiet moments of realisation but also loud and energetic scenes which acknowledge Will’s youth and childishness. Overall Good Will Hunting is a deeply emotional film that had many stunning moments thanks to some great actors, a great director and a screenplay by two people who really understand character.… Expand

This one of my all time favorites movies. C'est un film original et qui traite de beaucoup de sujet tout en gardant de la fraicheur et de la surprise.

This was superb. A best cast ensemble and a very planned out story from Matt Damon and Ben Affleck has made this film more favorable to the fans of Matt Damon and his films.

Although the film does have a very depressing back story and the film suffers from awkward mood changes, Good Will Hunting is entertaining, emotionally rich and benefits from powerful performances from Williams, Damon, and Driver. I give this movie 71%.

i dont like robin williams but his performances here is worth commending. he played his character perfectly about man in pain very naturally. the movie is about will (matt damon), facing his trials and tribulations in his life despite being a genius. good acting from the cast too.