Good Will Hunting - 1997

Will Hunting is a genius. He's also troubled and adrift. He's capable of understanding math that only a handful of people in the world can understand. And picking a fistfight with someone that pushed him around in kindergarten.
This movie was co-written by Matt Damon and Ben Afleck. It's the movie that put them on the map. The dream of writing and then starring in a movie is pretty well universal in the acting world. These two went out and did it. The story is interesting. The acting is very good. And the dialouge is brilliant. The only other movie from this project (so far) that even comes close is 'Pulp Fiction'.
But what really sells the movie is Robin Williams. He plays a counselor that tries to heal Will and help him direct his life. Williams plays a shrink with a sad past, having a buried a wife who died young and slowly. He's authentic and insightful. The 'cure' is a bit quick, but very touching. Some of Williams best work.
Minnie Driver also does a fine job. She's a Harvard student who gives Will a reason to straighten out his life. Her part is brief, but she does well with it.
Matt Damon is also very good in this movie. I've never understood why his career has been calmer than Afleck's. He's clearly the better actor. Maybe he's just not dating the right people.
This is a great movie.