One of Those Rare Moments in Film History - A Modern Classic

Rating: 10/10 (22 June 2019)

Will Hunting is a young genius born on the wrong side of the tracks. Living in the rough streets of Boston and constantly in trouble with the law, the future bodes none too bright as the only paths that lay ahead seem jail or menial labor if he's lucky. In a fortuitous twist of fate a distinguished and lauded professor who teaches in the same university he janitors for discovers his towering talent and desires to see him attain the heights he deserves. But the shackles of the past clamp too hard, and Will proves reluctant and difficult in the brisk change. Enter Sean Maguire, a professor/psychiatrist with a past who proves more than a match for the smart but obnoxious and headstrong Will and the eventual relationship that would test both men as they discover themselves and develop a deep bond that liberates them both. Perfect casting, flawless acting, a seamless script and excellent directing make this an instant classic and a prime example on the inimitable standard of American cinema. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck (who also controversially co-wrote the screenplay) deservedly became stars with this and became media and public darlings leaving a lasting legacy that endures to this day. An unforgettable tale on identity, childhood, love, friendship and life, this masterpiece proves the value of art and how it can reach into and depict the heart of life itself and enrich us with its essence.