Transformational

Rating: 9/10 (20 January 2011)

Fantastic acting, writing, and directing. Robin Williams transitions from his comedy normality to the engaging, layered, and connected realm of drama. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have scripted a mater piece with Damon delivering a performance that, like wine, ages into perfection, and Affleck secures a remarkable performance.
I have watched this film more than 300 times and relate to the character of Will (his contextualization of capability on mathematical terminology within the distinct realm of infinite discovery and capacity and yet his loss of identity due to various personal life experiences and the broader scope of identity in the environmental dichotomy of characters and influences. WIll Hunting is one of the most brilliant characters in cinematic history. Despite his unique disposition, he is human and we can relate to him, as the audience. We root for him to win. We root for him to find himself.