Good Will Hunting (1997)

Wish-fulfilment fantasy

It's a wish-fulfilment fantasy about a person in a low position who suddenly startles the world with his genius. There's nothing wrong with that in itself, but this is a Cinderella, rags-to-riches, gets the girl AND becomes heavyweight champion of the world, Rocky-style fable. It's not at all a profound, meaningful film with a message, or a great drama.

Robin Williams is surprisingly good, Minnie Driver is also fun, & the lead is OK too, but like Sly playing a heavyweight champion, if you've ever met any mathematians, you'll have to suspend your disbelief.

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