Better late than never

Bernard 2022-04-23 07:01:01

The Chinese translation of this film, like the title of the book "The Happiest Place in the World", has always scare me away, and the soul is also a catcher. It always makes people think that it is an inspirational magic weapon like chicken soup for the soul. However, because I just discovered the story of the good friends of Matt Dummy and Stupid Affleck, I decided to take a look at this masterpiece that the two collaborated on.

The relationship between the characters reminds me of smelling a fragrance and meeting a woman, alas, it is also a film whose Chinese translation can be misleading. It's all about the mutual redemption of two people in very different situations. The captain and students in Scent and Knowing a Woman are faced with real dilemmas, while Sean and Will are trapped in the corner of their hearts. In the end, they all broke out in a fierce scene, which was overwhelming. I have always hoped that I could have such a moment, a moment of epiphany at a critical moment, but the days are like this every day, and the frogs are boiled in warm water, and eight years have passed.

I have to admit, I used to think that Matt was a little white-faced actor who beat the world with a pretty handsome face. But this drama from 15 years ago overturned my impression. What impressed me the most was the line in the scene of the reason for rejecting the offer from the National Security Bureau. Is that a shot to the end? And the heartbreak of It's not your fault. Plus you'll write a script! Well, he's so talented. Of course, his good friends are not to be outdone. This year's Golden Ball is in hand, and Oscar is already beckoning.

After reading it, I feel more saddened by my own situation. How happy it is to be a genius, there is a lot of time to waste, and you can think about what you want to do. But ordinary people like me spend more time thinking about what I can do and what can I do. For me, there is the feeling of inferiority deep in my heart that Lao Liu said, unwilling to give up every opportunity that floats in front of me, afraid of failure and afraid of taking a wrong step, but in the end I find that every step is wrong, which is really ironic.

I always feel that Robbie Williams has played the same number of roles, including the Dead Poets Society, and a play with a doctor forgot the name. Just as I always find Duan Yihong's drama-style statements awkward, Robbie's lines and expressions are also indescribably weird. It was as if a poem had to be recited at any time. But in this drama, I still quite accept his acting. I don't know if I'm used to it or if he's restrained, but it fits this character very well. The math professor got a little out of control later. He was originally mild-mannered, but later became violent and paranoid. I think this face-lifting approach seems simple.

Finally, the shot of Will looking out the window on the train is nice.

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Good Will Hunting quotes

  • Lambeau: You're angry at me for doing what you could have done; but ask yourself, Sean. Ask yourself if you want Will to feel that way, if you want him to feel like a failure.

    Sean: Oh, you arrogant shit! That's why I don't come to the goddamned reunions, 'cause I can't stand that look in your eye. Ya know, that condescending, embarrassed look. You think I'm a failure. I know who I am, and I'm proud of what I do. I was a conscientious choice, I didn't fuck up! And you and your cronies think I'm some sort of pity case. You and your kiss-ass chorus following you around going, "The Fields Medal! The Fields Medal!" Why are you still so fuckin' afraid of failure?

  • Chuckie: [in a bar] I didn't get on Cathy last night.

    Will: No?

    Chuckie: Nah.

    Will: Why not?

    Chuckie: I don't know.

    [yells across room]

    Chuckie: Cathy!

    Cathy: What?

    Chuckie: Why didn't you give me none of that nasty little hoochie-woochie you usually throw at me?

    Cathy: Oh, fuck you and your Irish curse, Chuckie. Like I'd waste my energy spreading my legs for that Tootsie Roll dick? So go home and give it a tug yourself.