It will be interesting watching Smith’s direction because it seems like he does not believe that he is the right choice. The group shared some things you may not have known about the award-winning 1997 film, written by its stars, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.
Van Sant, on the other hand, understands the emotions and characters better and he has proved to be a better choice for the film. Smith is undoubtedly a versatile and talented director, but his sensitivity just does not match with the plot and the characters of the film. The work done by the late Williams is irresistible and the drama is beautifully directed, written and performed. The director is still working on completing sequel stories like Mallrats 2 and Clerks 3.
Smith has already worked with Ben and Damon in Dogma, Jersey Girl and Chasing Amy. A true motion picture phenomenon, this triumphant story was nominated for 9 Academy Awards (R) winning Oscars for Robin Williams (Best Supporting Actor) and hot newcomers Matt Damon and Ben Affleck (Best Original Screenplay). He has also announced that, the very anticipated drama film, Good Will Hunting may star Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.
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Kevin Smith is a movie creator, who last directed remake of Jay & Silent Bob, stoner comedy sequel. Ben Affleck’s Desire for the sequel to be directed by his friend Kevin Smith. Van Sant, the final director also wanted a change for himself which would have destroyed Affleck’s Character in an accident. Michael Mann was also directing the movie at one point, he wanted to turn Damon and his friends into car robbers. It was supposed to be a thriller, with the main character playing an FBI cryptanalyst. The iconic Film had gone through fascinating transformations. When life hits him hard, he finally discovers that the only thing holding him back is he himself. The psychology professor was the last hope of Will, as he might be the only one who can reach him. Will Hunting was a working-class genius struggling to pass the lessons of life but failing them. The masterpiece showed that the best mind at America’s top university was not a student, it was of a floor cleaner. Who can ever forget the near to perfect masterpiece Directed by Gus Van Sant, the Good Will Hunting? The movie starred Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and late Robin Williams.