tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017832040275963428.post6601942160422916368..comments2023-10-28T11:09:18.671+05:30Comments on Cinemascope: Good Will Hunting [1997]Shubhajithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040495040897333606noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017832040275963428.post-45446453707151916732008-08-16T11:23:00.001+05:302008-08-16T11:23:00.001+05:30This comment has been removed by the author.Shubhajithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040495040897333606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017832040275963428.post-22302192939190779212008-08-16T11:23:00.000+05:302008-08-16T11:23:00.000+05:30Well, honestly speaking, my views on Good Will Hun...Well, honestly speaking, my views on Good Will Hunting were from a personal point of view rather than being from a detached, completely cinematic point of view. I liked the movie a lot, even though, as you aptly said, this wasn't the most critically acclaimed movie vis-a-vis his brilliant arthouse indie efforts.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, i don't think its a crime per se to go mainstream once in a while, to connect with a larger audience, to make a more accessible movie. I guess you might agree on that.Shubhajithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040495040897333606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017832040275963428.post-70466210785043497262008-08-15T21:15:00.000+05:302008-08-15T21:15:00.000+05:30This film is such a disappointment in comparison t...This film is such a disappointment in comparison to the highly original aesthetics and rough-hewn narrative sensibility of his first three features. Even <I>To Die For</I>, Van Sant's first real "commercial" feature, is quite good and retains his unique approach. This is just dull, saccharine, and totally generic -- anyone could've directed this work-for-hire nonsense. I don't fault Van Sant for wanting to pay the bills, and if making this and <I>Finding Forrester</I> gave him the funds and rep to direct <I>Gerry</I>, then more power to him. It doesn't mean I want to actually watch the movies. I'm so glad that Van Sant seems to have stepped back outside the mainstream with his more recent features, which have been the best work of his career.Ed Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18014222247676090467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017832040275963428.post-19954380869589940702008-08-15T12:47:00.000+05:302008-08-15T12:47:00.000+05:30To me it wasn't a 5-star movie, but a wonderful mo...To me it wasn't a 5-star movie, but a wonderful movie nonetheless. Robin WIlliams was terrific.Shubhajithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040495040897333606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017832040275963428.post-27948602520025332532008-08-15T11:56:00.000+05:302008-08-15T11:56:00.000+05:30"It's not you fault, its not your fault"-one of th..."It's not you fault, its not your fault"-one of the best scenes showing homecoming to your lost,confused self...exquisite portrayal of soul-searching...to me its a 5/5...Sthitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16578269449595378277noreply@blogger.com