While some people compared "Finding Forrester" to "Good Will Hunting", I wish to assert that this one was far better. This one shows how Jamal Wallace (Rob Brown) discovered his own strength by helping William Forrester (Sean Connery), and managed to challenge the dictatorial professor (F. Murray Abraham); both sides saw a completely new side of life. Maybe on one level, it looks sort of funny to have Jamal's rap-centric world meet William's literary world, but the movie takes a serious, well-done approach to it. "Good Will Hunting", I'm sorry to say, now seems self-indulgent.
So yes, this one is better, and it affirms Gus Van Sant as one of the great directors of our era. It is one that I recommend at all costs. Also starring Anna Paquin, Busta Rhymes and Matt Damon in a small role.
So yes, this one is better, and it affirms Gus Van Sant as one of the great directors of our era. It is one that I recommend at all costs. Also starring Anna Paquin, Busta Rhymes and Matt Damon in a small role.