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Tear Jerker / Good Will Hunting

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  • "It's not your fault."
  • "I want to hear you say you don't love me..." "I don't love you." When Skylar breaks down weeping after Will says he doesn't love her, it's devastating.
  • The scene in which Skylar leaves for California and Will just sits on a bench alone as the plane flies away.
  • Gerry doesn't go to Sean for help until eight other therapists have given up on Will. They used to be friends, but Sean was smarter than Gerry, leading to a falling out between them before Gerry achieved fame as a mathematician. It's not until he's desperate that Gerry is willing to suck it up and go to the man he knew absolutely would be able to help Will.

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