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Set in working-class South Boston, a psychological drama about a 20-year-old lad who works as a janitor at MIT and spends most of his time with his coarse friends at the neighborhood bar. Blessed with a certain genius, Will, who has never attended college, can summon obscure historical references based on his exceptional photographic memory. He can also solve difficult mathematical problems with an... See Full Description
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Drama |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. 6 min. |
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| Release Date: |
December 5, 1997 Nationwide |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for strong language, including some sex-related dialogue. |
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| Distributors: |
Miramax Films
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$138,339,411 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B
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Austin Chronicle, Marc Savlov
"Part character study, part redemptive drama, and all cheesy heart..." more...
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B- |
BBC, Nev Pierce
"Funny, moving, and perceptive..." more...
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B+ |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"...smart, involving..." more...
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B |
E! Online,
"There's nothing original in this picture, yet it's intensely likable just the same." more...
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B+ |
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