Good Will Hunting: Analysis and Screenwriting Tips

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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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@Yungbeck 2 жыл бұрын

Getting a lot of simple, but good pointers for the characters and their motivations for my pilot! Thanks SS!

@ScriptSleuth 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm so glad you're finding it useful!

@MarceloKuroi Жыл бұрын

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.

@ScriptSleuth Жыл бұрын

Yes! And I love how he catches Matt Damon by surprise when he says his wife used to fart in her sleep.

@hgp2461 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ScriptSleuth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Crimson28 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ScriptSleuth 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice comment, Eric!

@lichtfilme 3 жыл бұрын

Oh i love this Film. I’d really love a sequel too, but by the same writers and director

@ScriptSleuth 3 жыл бұрын

That would be wonderful.

@blackguyofthesouth2161 2 жыл бұрын

NOOOOO

@blackguyofthesouth2161 2 жыл бұрын

@@ScriptSleuth No it wouldn't, that's terrible

@4inchesofpleasure 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE the work you do! Thank you so much

@ScriptSleuth 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I'm glad you appreciate it. 🙂

@ScriptSleuth 2 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, please do me a huge favor and hit the LIKE button. That's all I ask - it helps out the channel a lot!

@jaydenpeters4883 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful film! One of my favorites...thanks for posting this video!

@ScriptSleuth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Jayden!

@ScriptSleuth 3 жыл бұрын

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@terriemerson1369 3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see screenwriting secrets in TV shows like Breaking Bad or True Detective (Season 1).

@ScriptSleuth 3 жыл бұрын

Your wish is my command! 🙂 Screenwriting Secrets in Breaking Bad: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oamCZ62kp-DJmZc.html

@shubhamguney 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work brother! Really helpful!

@ScriptSleuth 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Shubham! I appreciate the comment.

@ericmiller1159 Жыл бұрын

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.

@ScriptSleuth Жыл бұрын

Agreed, great comment!

@TomEyeTheSFMguy Жыл бұрын

It's spelled Sean.

@ryanmorris3114 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ic9778 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@ScriptSleuth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@imageaware 2 жыл бұрын

10:54 That park looks like the one they used for filming 'Ted'.

@albertchehade9916 2 жыл бұрын

how do you like them apples?

@Vikingvideos50 11 ай бұрын

Very interesting!

@ScriptSleuth 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@BenRaphaelGarcia 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ScriptSleuth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Ben! I'll add The Departed to the list.

@winstonechurchil4769 2 жыл бұрын

great. kindly cover erin brockovic in your next film screenplay analysis

@ScriptSleuth 2 жыл бұрын

That one is definitely on the list!

@j.a.a.x8818 3 жыл бұрын

May I ask for a video on Lost in Translation and Annie Hall plz (great vid as usual btw)

@ScriptSleuth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That one's definitely on the list, too.

@TomEyeTheSFMguy 3 жыл бұрын

Screenwriting secrets from Hot Fuzz, please!

@dandynoble19 3 жыл бұрын

It's all about the greater good.

@TomEyeTheSFMguy 3 жыл бұрын

@@dandynoble19 t h e g r e a t e r g o o d.

@philiphalpenny3783 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating as ever...would love to see your analysis of The Passenger(1975) or The King Of Comedy(1983)...Dr. Sleuth...

@ScriptSleuth 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Philip!

@michaelcain9324 2 жыл бұрын

Do: The Silence of the Lambs, It’s Complicated, and The Last Seduction, please.

@ScriptSleuth 2 жыл бұрын

The Silence of the Lambs is already done. Check it out!

@michaelcain9324 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Thanks.

@oldwinston4691 3 жыл бұрын

ROBIN 😰

@ScriptSleuth 3 жыл бұрын

What an immense talent he was.

@winstonechurchil4769 2 жыл бұрын

great work. kindly cover erin brockovic. please

@briangregory6303 3 ай бұрын

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?

@ScriptSleuth 3 ай бұрын

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!

@bibhuranjandutta470 3 жыл бұрын

Vertigo and pschyo please sir

@ScriptSleuth 3 жыл бұрын

Those are definitely on the list!

@silverstarlightproductions1292 3 жыл бұрын

Screenwriting Secrets from A Few Good Men

@ScriptSleuth 3 жыл бұрын

That one's definitely on the list, Lauren!

@patmontseny4583 5 ай бұрын

biggest plots twist the title you can know what the movie it all about ''Hunting GOOD WILL'' of Will Hunting 😂

@amiygupta1880 3 жыл бұрын

What about 'Death Note?'

@ScriptSleuth 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not familiar with that one. I'll check it out!

@amiygupta1880 3 жыл бұрын

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.