Maybe this movie will inspire some young Christian man or woman, who was able to to look past Will’s faults and relate him in some way, to make an impact of their own. At least these guys took a stab at making a difference with what little certainty they had. We have the answers yet find it easier to sit back and find shortcomings in the world. We who know the truth should be the one’s making movies about life’s deeper meaning. Two young men who are in the midst of figuring out life themselves, felt inspired and convicted enough to write “Good Will Hunting” in hopes of challenging people to think about life’s deeper meaning.Īs Christians, I don’t see how we can criticize their efforts. The reason that I have been so defensive of Good Will Hunting is because I was truly inspired by this movie and agree with the person who said that they hadn’t been inspired by a movie like this since “Dead Poets Society.” Personally, it reminded me that even though we may have to endure many hardships before we recognize the gifts and opportunities that God has given us, we all have the chance to do much more than we often aspire to do. Jesus left his safe confines to become one of us.Īnd if that wasn’t bad enough, he went on to spend his time with the worst of us. How effective do you think this message would have been had Robin Williams come out with his usual impressions and voices?… This is another example of how we as Christians are always wanting the things of this world to fall within our comfort zone. Whether we are an award winning mathematician, a psychiatrist, or a tough kid raised in foster homes. Have compassion, and try to understand their world rather than expect them to fit into yours… “It is unfortunate that we do not see more of Robin Williams comedic talent, as this may have taken some of the dark edge off the plot” baffles me… The movie was about the dark sides! Yes, it was also about hope, but it dealt with the scared, unsure, and lost feelings that lie within us all. We as Christians should be more concerned with someone’s apathy rather than the appropriateness of their speech… Start looking at what someone’s outward actions say about heart.
I don’t like to hear the F-word myself, but every time I hear it from someone like Will, it remind that in many cases, they simply don’t care. If you don’t think that the language in this movie is realistic, then you are out of touch with how lost the youth of America is today and how they chose to express themselves. A possible choice for adults however, I am certain that there are better choices. This film reminds me of Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV) “the more knowledge, the more grief.”Īll said “Good Will Hunting” is entertaining, mildly amusing and somewhat touching. Unfortunately, Will Hunting does not find meaning in Christ but in pursuing a relationship with a medical student ( Minnie Driver). Will Hunting discovers that his intellect has left him empty. The overall story line is one of a man facing the consequences of his abusive past and seeking meaning in life. The film is rated R, but this is a rather mild R (but definitely merited for the extensive profanity and adult situations). “Good Will Hunting” contains profanity, violence, sexual dialogue, and adult situations. It is unfortunate that we do not see more of Robin Williams comedic talent, as this may have taken some of the dark edge off the plot.
The acting is very well done, the characters are believable, the story is a bit slow paced, but holds your interest for the duration of the film. We also taste the angst of the writers reflected in the apathetic attitude and almost meaningless despair in each of the parts.
More history, more of the story, more of the fate of the characters. The audience is left with a desire for more. Written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, this movie is reminiscent of a number of the “baby buster” films of late. professor of mathematics ( Stellan Skarsgård) and under the counsel of psychologist Sean McGuire ( Robin Williams), Will must face the past and discover what really matters in his life. When a run in with the law places him in the custody of M.I.T. Rebellious and callous, Will desires little more than his blue collar job and his beer drinking friends. “Good Will Hunting” is the tale of Will Hunting ( Matt Damon), a stereotypical slacker with an extraordinary talent for math.