don't be afraid to live and love

Rating: 9/10 (6 October 2014)

What I like about this movie is that it's very kind. It makes you believe in good people and good things.
Will was a very gifted boy with a difficult childhood, who trusted nobody but his 3 best friends. They were his family, he would never leave them. Neither for a good and well-paid job, nor for the girl he loved.
He didn't believe in this traditional values, like making a career or starting a family. He knew too well that people betray and can turn their back on you when you least expect. He had his life and wasn't gonna change anything.
But then he was noticed by Prof. Lambeau who for some reason decided to help this very smart but rebellious boy. With his help Will met Dr. Maguire who not only was able to win Will's trust but also managed to encourage him to change something and try new things.
«Some people can never believe in themselves, until someone believes in them»
I like their conversation in the park, where Sean Maguire said that Will knew nothing about life. All his knowledge was too theoretical, borrowed from books, not from his life experience. He was afraid to open his heart to new people or new things. Eventually he found some peace as well as also Dr. Maguire who had been hiding from real life since the death of his wife.
I liked Skylar, how open she was when she was talking about her feelings to Will, how honest and understanding she sounded. But still, I believe that the only reason why Will dared to change his life, was because his best friend Chuckie told him to do that. He kinda gave him permission. You should really care about someone to let the person go for his own good.
I love the film, I love the performance. I never got the feeling it was some acting, they all were so real and genuine. Interesting plot, great acting, happy ending. It totally deserves THE 2 Oscars it got.