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movie review - Good Will Hunting

the journal of Michael Werneburg

twenty-seven years and one million words

This was surprisingly good, given the intense hype surrounding the film. Excellent performances from the cast and a great story line make it very worth watching. Even Robbins can't deflate this with his usual dreadful shtick, which he supresses admirably.

The movie's about a mathematical genius & speed reader who was born to a broken working class home in Boston. All he has are his brothers, his fists, and the scar tissue (mental and otherwise) from a string of abusive foster homes. He has been 'discovered' by an MIT professor (played by Starsgard, whose character is an excellent counterpoint the treacherous 'Gregor' he played in Ronan), but is too violent, defensive, and undisciplined to apply his genius. He is brought before a succession of shrinks before meeting Williams, with whom he develops into something else.

Put aside the hype and drivel about this, and see this flick if you get a chance.

Recommended.