Good Will Hunting

The movie Good Will Hunting caught my attention right away because the main characters were about my age and that made it easier to relate to. Having Matt Damon as the main character didn't hurt either. The whole time I watched the movie I hoped that Will would realize his potential but towards the end I started to realize that most important thing he could do is make himself happy.

• The title Good Will Hunting is significant because it basically tells us the theme of the movie.  If you look at it one way, you will just see the name of the main character. Looking at it in a different view, it seems like the title is trying to say that Will is trying to find the good in himself. Either way, the title tell us a lot about the movie. 

During the movie it became obvious that Will Hunting was a dynamic character. In the beginning of the movie Will was a boy that liked to cause a little trouble with his friends and didn't have much of a plan for the future, But by the end of the movie Will Hunting has changed to a young man who wants to chase his dreams and dream girl. (Page 68)

The movie is also filled with symbolism. One example of symbolism is the painting in Sean's office that looks like a man rowing a boat against a storm, but we all know that there is a rainbow after every storm if you look hard enough. I think this symbolizes the hardships that both Sean and Will have been through in life, only once they forgive themselves for their past can they reach their true potential. Of course, we don't realize that the painting is a symbol until the end of the movie when we learn about Will's past. ( Page 72)

The characterization through appearance was clearly evident in Good Will Hunting. Right from the beginning it's clear that Will had a troubled past just from the people he hangs around and the job that he has. Professor Lambeau comes off as an arrogant, yet intelligent man just by the way he dresses and carries himself. Finally, we can tell that Sean is intelligent from his beard, but we can also tell that he has lost his way by the way he keeps himself. (Page 60)

The movie Good Will Hunting showed endless possibilities of overcoming one's past and has become one of my favorites. I don't think the characters could have been chosen any better and it makes it even more perfect that Matt Damon and Ben Affleck wrote this film. They made the audience experience heavy topics of abuse, losing a loved one, and poverty without all the sad feelings that go along with it. I'd say this movie teaches so many lessons about friendship, love, and life in general that it is a must watch!