Fear is a force that can either paralyze us or push us to greatness. Will you let fear define you, or will it challenge you to discover your real potential?
The film “Good Will Hunting” shows a clear understanding of this challenge of fear. Good Will Hunting had its first premier to the world in 1997 and went on to win an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 1998. The story’s emotional depth following Will Hunting and his vulnerability shown to his audience make it an incredible fall classic.
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck gained their fame from working together and creating this award-winning movie. They co-wrote the entire script and even starred in the classic together. Matt Damon stars as Will Hunting, who is a young janitor at MIT who has extraordinary mathematical talents, and he comes into conflict with where these talents could potentially lead him.
Will, who has suffered tremendously from his past troubles, causes him to be terrified of his true potential. Dr. Sean Maguire, played by the late Robin Williams, challenges Hunting to something much greater. Will’s story explores love, friendship and self-discovery.
I believe that Good Will Hunting portrays a beautifully blended film that has a mixture of romance and a story of self-growth. The relationship portrayed between Matt Damon and Robin Williams brings such depth to the story and can no doubt be a tear-jerker. The screenplay of trauma and healing resonates deeply with me, someone who is also young and healing.
This film depicts a comforting sensation as I can cuddle up on the couch on a fall evening. The film does a beautiful job of showing warm rich colors that invoke the feelings of fall. The transition of Hunting’s journey reflects deeply into the nature of fall.
Overall, “Good Will Hunting” is a compelling movie that discovers the true meaning of love and self-worth.