I don't understand the complaints

Rating: 9/10 (19 February 2000)

I don't usually comment on movies, but I felt compelled to respond to some of these poor reviews. The justifications for giving Good Will Hunting a low mark seem (in general) barely thought out and petty. Someone's assertion that Affleck and Damon simply couldn't think of what to say so they kept using the "f word" stands out. Go to this web site's Good Will Hunting memorable quote page. There is a reason why it is one of the longest of any movie featured.
Arguments that the individual story lines are unrelated and the ending is weak, lead me to believe you must have been trying to put moves on your date instead of watching the movie. Instead, of giving us a hokey feel good ending, Affleck and Damon offer something much more insightful and honest. Will recognizes that he must deal with lingering emotional problems before he can be satisfied and successful in any profession. The ending is only a recognition of the problem, not a solution. So instead of neatly wrapped up closure, Good Will Hunting ends with something much closer to real life.