This is a great film about a subject that still goes on in this country whether you be African American or gay or a Jew. There are still people that feel there's a difference and continue to be bigots and racists. The setting for this subject is a well to do prep school that is run by the honor code. However, it's easily broken by some students that have been raised to hate. I studied in a private boarding school and know how difficult it can be for the "undesirables" who are treated by others as though they were lepers.
In this drama the subject rallies around a well liked student that keeps his Jewish identity to himself. When it is revealed the other students turn their backs on him. However, truth abides and he does get retribution and goes on to Harvard. Playing the young student is a young Brendan Fraser right out of GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE. It is easy to see the versatility of this actor and you know he'll go on from here. He does an excellent underrated sensitive performance. I also loved him in GODS AND MONSTERS.
With many of his fellow actors you can see why they went on to become stars.
Matt Damon plays a dis-likable guy before GOOD WILL HUNTING brought him to fame. His fellow writer, Ben Affleck, also appears in a minor role. Chris O'Donnell, prior BATMAN AND ROBIN, is Fraser's roommate and does well in a featured role. Old timers, Ed Lauter and Michael Higgins play the adults in this very good movie.
In this drama the subject rallies around a well liked student that keeps his Jewish identity to himself. When it is revealed the other students turn their backs on him. However, truth abides and he does get retribution and goes on to Harvard. Playing the young student is a young Brendan Fraser right out of GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE. It is easy to see the versatility of this actor and you know he'll go on from here. He does an excellent underrated sensitive performance. I also loved him in GODS AND MONSTERS.
With many of his fellow actors you can see why they went on to become stars.
Matt Damon plays a dis-likable guy before GOOD WILL HUNTING brought him to fame. His fellow writer, Ben Affleck, also appears in a minor role. Chris O'Donnell, prior BATMAN AND ROBIN, is Fraser's roommate and does well in a featured role. Old timers, Ed Lauter and Michael Higgins play the adults in this very good movie.