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  Title: Good Will Hunting Director: Gus Van Sant Release Date: 1997 Starring: Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck, Minnie Driver, Stellan Skarsgård Review: Good Will Hunting is a masterful blend of drama and heartfelt storytelling that remains a quintessential gem of the late '90s cinema. Directed by Gus Van Sant and featuring a screenplay co-written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, the film intricately weaves themes of genius, trauma, and self-discovery into a poignant narrative that resonates deeply with audiences. The film stars Matt Damon as Will Hunting, a brilliant but troubled young janitor at MIT who harbors a gift for mathematics that rivals the greatest minds of his generation. Despite his intellect, Will is emotionally scarred and entangled in a cycle of self-destructive behavior. The story takes a turn when Will assaults a police officer and is given a choice between jail and mandatory therapy. This is where Robin Williams enters the scene as Sean Maguire, a the...