Somehow I missed this movie when it was originally released. In a recent Netflix piece about Robin Williams' life story, an excerpt of the movie was shown and I streamed it from Nexflix.
All I can say it is one of the best of 25 or 50 movies I have ever seen. BUT IT MAY NOT BE FOR EVERYONE. It deals with psychological issues that many of us are may not be interested it. But if you are into that sort of picture . . .YOU MUST SEE IT.
From Other Reviews:
Towering performance by Matt Damon as a troubled working class who needs to address his creative genius elevates this drama way above its therapeutic approach, resulting in a zeitgeist film that may touch chord with young viewers the way The Graduate did
The film works as a character-driven narrative because Mr. Van Sant and his co-screenwriters are not afraid to unlock the psychological mysteries of their five major characters with clear and concise dialogue.
Most movies about troubled individuals are insulting in the way in which they suddenly wrap things up with insipid developments that cause tumultuous, positive transformations in the protagonist; this film avoids that pitfall.
The film works as a character-driven narrative because Mr. Van Sant and his co-screenwriters are not afraid to unlock the psychological mysteries of their five major characters with clear and concise dialogue
... beneath their arrogance and crass behavior, you'll find a lot of hurt and many defense mechanisms
Touching, without being sentimental, and feelgood without appearing contrived, this is one shrink-wrapped drama that's worth unpacking.
At the core of Good Will Hunting is vivid, succulent dialogue that is emotionally naked, yet remarkably pedestrian at the same time.
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