Good Will Hunting: Analysis and Screenwriting Tips
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- Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
- This video essay analyzes the screenwriting in Good Will Hunting (1997), an outstanding example of character development, brilliantly orchestrated conflict, and using exposition as ammunition.
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Screenwriting Secrets in GOOD WILL HUNTING:
00:00 INTRODUCTION
00:28 ORDINARY WORLD
02:31 CHARACTER
05:23 CALL TO ACTION
07:11 EXPOSITION
09:54 LOCATIONS
11:00 RULE OF THREE
13:26 CONFLICT
16:42 EMOTIONAL CATHARSIS
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Getting a lot of simple, but good pointers for the characters and their motivations for my pilot! Thanks SS!
Awesome! I'm so glad you're finding it useful!
I recently read that 18:19 "son of a bitch, he stole my line" was an ad lib from Robin Williams, and director Gus van Sant and Matt Damon let it in because is pure gold. It brings tears remembering how brilliant that man was.
Yes! And I love how he catches Matt Damon by surprise when he says his wife used to fart in her sleep.
you did so well on this. it was one of the first films I saw myself in as a person not just different traits from a character but a living multidimensional character.
Thanks for watching!
Oh i love this Film. I’d really love a sequel too, but by the same writers and director
That would be wonderful.
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@@ScriptSleuth No it wouldn't, that's terrible
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I'd like to see screenwriting secrets in TV shows like Breaking Bad or True Detective (Season 1).
Your wish is my command! 🙂
Screenwriting Secrets in Breaking Bad:
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New subscriber! I love your videos and this one especially. It’s one of my favorite films that I never tire of. Even more, I never tire of watching videos and hearing people talk about it. I’d love to see videos of Rounders and Minority Report in the future m.
Thanks for the nice comment, Eric!
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You're welcome! I'm glad you appreciate it. 🙂
Beautiful film! One of my favorites...thanks for posting this video!
Thanks for watching, Jayden!
I also like that you never really see/meet any of Will's foster parents. Shawn and Prof. Larssen sort of assume the roles the only loving 'parents' Will's ever knows. They worry about him, fight over him, fight WITH him, and both are willing to endure sacrifice for Will's best interests...just like parents would.
Agreed, great comment!
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Keep up the good work brother! Really helpful!
Thank you, Shubham! I appreciate the comment.
Great video, once again! Some different tips that I've not heard before about GWH. If I could request one, I would ask for Stranger Things Season 1. For me, it's so well crafted. The later seasons don't even compare. Would be happy to help out/proof read.
10:54 That park looks like the one they used for filming 'Ted'.
I love your videos! Great perspective as always. Can you do The Departed? It’s mine, and many others favorite modern movie. Would love your take on it
Thanks for watching, Ben! I'll add The Departed to the list.
Great video!
Thanks!
Screenwriting secrets from Hot Fuzz, please!
It's all about the greater good.
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What an immense talent he was.
great work. kindly cover erin brockovic. please
great. kindly cover erin brockovic in your next film screenplay analysis
That one is definitely on the list!
May I ask for a video on Lost in Translation and Annie Hall plz (great vid as usual btw)
Thanks! That one's definitely on the list, too.
Very interesting!
Thanks for watching!
Fascinating as ever...would love to see your analysis of The Passenger(1975) or The King Of Comedy(1983)...Dr. Sleuth...
Thanks for watching, Philip!
Do: The Silence of the Lambs, It’s Complicated, and The Last Seduction, please.
The Silence of the Lambs is already done. Check it out!
Excellent. Thanks.
I've had an idea for a screen play since I was in the Air Force in the early to mid 80s. I have no experience and just can't find anyone to help me on it even though I've been told it's a really good story. I wrote the beginning sequences on my phone in my spare time, but sadly that phone wound up in Lake Erie. Any advice?
My advice is just go for it! Get some good screenwriting books to help you with story structure. Read screenplays to see how formatting is. And just write, make a mess, and you can always edit later!
Vertigo and pschyo please sir
Those are definitely on the list!
Screenwriting Secrets from A Few Good Men
That one's definitely on the list, Lauren!
biggest plots twist the title you can know what the movie it all about ''Hunting GOOD WILL'' of Will Hunting 😂
What about 'Death Note?'
I'm not familiar with that one. I'll check it out!
That's a great anime series. It's premise is:
A high-school student discovers a supernatural notebook that grants its user the ability to kill.
One of the remarkable things about that TV shows is its writing. Writer brilliantly combines supernatural elements with Hitchcock's techniques. The whole series consists of 37 episodes and each episode is nearly 22 minutes long. You will find each episode engaging.