Good Will Hunting
Miramax Films | Release Date: December 5, 1997 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
71
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 28 Critic Reviews
Positive:
23
Mixed:
5
Negative:
0
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50
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
Matt Damon and Robin Williams give touching performances, but Gus Van Sant's filmmaking is surprisingly ordinary. Read full review
50
TimeRichard Schickel
Hearts sinking, we are obliged to endure much pseudo-serious gabble as we head toward another painfully predictable triumph of the human spirit. There must be some better way of hunting our--and Oscar's--goodwill. [Dec. 1,1997]
40
The A.V. ClubKeith Phipps
Van Sant's direction is surprisingly static and conventional, which doesn't help this earnest, underwhelming misfire. Read full review
40
Dallas ObserverPeter Rainer
Damon--as actor, not as co-screenwriter--is the best thing about Good Will Hunting. Read full review
40
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
The acting is top-notch and some scenes are authentically well-observed. Read full review
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