Despite the strong language, an excellent script and complex characters.

Rating: 7/10 (4 October 1998)

As a film buff coming from a conservative background, I find myself struggling to evaluate honestly films containing strong language, particularly when it appears in such abundance as in this film. But, bearing in mind that such language is endemic to the principal characters in the film, I found myself thoroughly entranced by Will's character development throughout the film. The script and attendant dialogue carry the viewer along logically, both with respect to Will but also the Robin Williams character. The development of these two fully-realized characters as their interactions cross provides real insight into the complexities of human nature. The supporting roles of the maths professor and the Minnie Driver characters only add to the painful but honest reality of this film.