What's it about:
Will Hunting is a 20 yr old genius who works as a janitor at MIT. He wastes his time with his bunch of friends Chuck, Morgan and Billy. He is a very gifted mathematician and he solves the problems that are meant for the students. Even tough problems are child's play for Will. He is a voracious reader too. But he has some problems in that he is very defensive and that he shies away from newer opportunities and relationships.
He once roughs up a policeman in a local tussle and is sent to jail for good. Professor Gerry Lambeau bails him out on the condition that he works on Maths with him and also that he sees a shrink twice a week. Many psychiatrists try and fail miserably. Finally Gerry's former room mate Sean Maguire takes Will's case and starts working his magic slowly and steadily.
Sean identifies with Will's case because he is also from a similar background. He slowly helps Will realize his true potential. Gerry is very ambitious for Will and sets up some high profile job interviews for him but Sean believes that Will needs to do what he feels like doing. Gerry and Sean have their differences of opinion on Will
Will also goes through a troubled relationship with Skylar, that starts off on a lovely note. Finally, Will finds his true calling and sets out in search of Skyalr to California. He puts all the high profile job offers on hold. His friends also are happy that he is away from them because they very well know that Will is destined for greatness and not the shitty neighborhood life.
Hits
Will Hunting is a 20 yr old genius who works as a janitor at MIT. He wastes his time with his bunch of friends Chuck, Morgan and Billy. He is a very gifted mathematician and he solves the problems that are meant for the students. Even tough problems are child's play for Will. He is a voracious reader too. But he has some problems in that he is very defensive and that he shies away from newer opportunities and relationships.
He once roughs up a policeman in a local tussle and is sent to jail for good. Professor Gerry Lambeau bails him out on the condition that he works on Maths with him and also that he sees a shrink twice a week. Many psychiatrists try and fail miserably. Finally Gerry's former room mate Sean Maguire takes Will's case and starts working his magic slowly and steadily.
Sean identifies with Will's case because he is also from a similar background. He slowly helps Will realize his true potential. Gerry is very ambitious for Will and sets up some high profile job interviews for him but Sean believes that Will needs to do what he feels like doing. Gerry and Sean have their differences of opinion on Will
Will also goes through a troubled relationship with Skylar, that starts off on a lovely note. Finally, Will finds his true calling and sets out in search of Skyalr to California. He puts all the high profile job offers on hold. His friends also are happy that he is away from them because they very well know that Will is destined for greatness and not the shitty neighborhood life.
Hits
- A great, honest performance from Matt Damon. Those extreme and tight close ups say a lot about the man's acting caliber
- Terrific underplay from Robin Williams as Sean. Masterclass indeed.
- Good earnest portrayal from Stellan Skarsgard too as Gerry, the ambitious mathematician par excellence.
- Beautiful portrayal of relationships all through. Be it the informal bonding between the 4 buddies or the natural love chemistry between Will and Skylar or the lovely 'father-son' like bonding between Will and Sean. "A" CLASS STUFF
- The Affleck brothers score with their friendly scuffles and bonding.
VERDICT
A great film on a troubled young man's journey towards attaining his life's true purpose. Great portrayal of relationships too.
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