Good Will Hunting: Damon And Affleck

Good Will Hunting is a drama film written Damon and Affleck. It was also nominated for nine Academy Rewards in 1997, but only came away with two wins, Robin Williams for Best Supporting Actors and Damon and Affleck for Best Original Screenplay. Matt Damon as Will Hunting portrayed the main character of the film. It is a very interesting film that which displays the lessons behind each character depict genuine situation that even the average person experiences. Will is a twenty-year-old man who is a mathematical genius with no formal education. His past does not allow him to be the man that he deserves. Will works as a janitor in one of the best mathematical institutions. In this film, the character performed by Matt Damon is clearly perceived to be suffering from psychological disorder that is obvious with his actions and words expressed in the film. Will Hunting is filled with such an abundant amount of rage and it’s all because of his abusive childhood. He was constantly being abused by the people in his foster house since he was a young boy. With the
In the film he is shown drinking, smoking, and constantly laughing which is a sign of displacing his rage and frustration. When he laughs and jokes around it allows him to almost to avoid any personal questions. He also represses his feelings and emotions to avoid being hurt again. He does not allow people to get too attached and is constantly leaving people before they leave him because he has abandonment as well as attachment issues. A great example of this would be when he is with Skylar and just completely pushes her away. He doesn't get too attracted to himself either. Will represses by continuously going back to his friends. He only hangs out with his friends because are the only people who actually except him and love him and he is was afraid to even open up to any other people like his professor or