Will Hunting is a genius and a janitor that roams the halls of MIT at night. His solving of “unsolvable” problems left on chalkboards by professors at this Ivy league school draw the attention of officials. His fighting draws a similar level of attention from the law. His court appointed counseling as a result of his fighting lead him into an intense encounter with a psychiatrist played by Robin Williams. More than counseling, what he really needs is the ability to forgive himself for the blame he carried for the abuse he experienced in his youth. This one is really rough, but inspiring and powerfully redemptive. This film written by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, led to Oscars and launched the career of them both. Obviously not for the kids.

• IMDB 8.3

• Rotten Tomatoes 97%/94%

• (R)