by Robbie Jones
Celebrities die all year round. There’s no debating it, there’s no stopping it, there’s only accepting it. But how people react can differ. Some people are huge fans and are utterly devastated to hear the news, whilst others aren’t too familiar with the celebrity and therefore unaffected. Well I think it’s safe to say that everyone was affected by the news of Robin Williams’ passing.
Celebrities die all year round. There’s no debating it, there’s no stopping it, there’s only accepting it. But how people react can differ. Some people are huge fans and are utterly devastated to hear the news, whilst others aren’t too familiar with the celebrity and therefore unaffected. Well I think it’s safe to say that everyone was affected by the news of Robin Williams’ passing.
Robin Williams was just an actor everybody knew. It doesn’t matter how, whether you were shown them as a kid or found them as an adult, but everybody has seen Robin Williams’ films and everybody has their favourite. Well, here’s mine: Good Will Hunting, the 1997 drama that won Williams his only Oscar to date, and deservedly so.
Will Hunting (Matt Damon) is a janitor at M.I.T, but he’s also a genius. He is capable of so many things, but unfortunately has no direction in his life. That’s before he meets Sean Maguire (Williams), a psychotherapist who is immune to Will’s hostile defence mechanisms and gets through to him. The pair form a bond, and Will starts to discover his identity and what he wants to do with his life.
Will Hunting (Matt Damon) is a janitor at M.I.T, but he’s also a genius. He is capable of so many things, but unfortunately has no direction in his life. That’s before he meets Sean Maguire (Williams), a psychotherapist who is immune to Will’s hostile defence mechanisms and gets through to him. The pair form a bond, and Will starts to discover his identity and what he wants to do with his life.
Titanic picked up Best Picture in 1997, but this deserved it way more. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck wrote a phenomenal script, which was brought to life by the stunning performances from the cast. Damon, a very talented actor, shows Will’s change in attitude and emotions throughout the film perfectly, and it makes it so much easier to like and sympathise with the character. But Williams as Sean really puts the icing on the cake with this film. He may have been very well known for his comedic performances but everybody knew he could knock it out of the park when it came to drama. He’s likeable, easy to sympathise with, and constantly engaging.
Good Will Hunting is an incredible film, one of the best films of the 90s, and a high point in the careers of everyone involved. It’s witty, brilliant, hilarious, and sensationally engaging. It’s essential viewing for Robin Williams fans, and an excellent way to remember him.
Good Will Hunting is an incredible film, one of the best films of the 90s, and a high point in the careers of everyone involved. It’s witty, brilliant, hilarious, and sensationally engaging. It’s essential viewing for Robin Williams fans, and an excellent way to remember him.
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