I watched the movie this afternoon; it had been quite awhile. Robin Williams was awarded as Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the movie. Matt Damon was pretty damn good too. My wife dislikes Damon (and I guess Affleck) enough that she wouldn’t watch with me. I think that’s a mistake. It’s a great movie.
Most people immediately think of the bar scene. After rewatching the movie, this is the scene I’d like to share.
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April 01, 2023, 09:25 PM
6guns
It was very good and watching this clip reminds me that I need to see it again.
RIP Robin Williams.
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April 02, 2023, 02:11 PM
P220 Smudge
I think regardless of how one feels about either Damon or Affleck, this movie is absolutely worth the watch. It's lightning in a bottle. Robin Williams and Minnie also were fantastic in this film. I think without either of them, it maybe wouldn't fall apart, but it surely wouldn't have been nearly as good.
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My wife dislikes Damon (and I guess Affleck) enough that she wouldn’t watch with me.
It's not her fault.
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April 02, 2023, 03:12 PM
TMats
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Originally posted by Jim Shugart:
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My wife dislikes Damon (and I guess Affleck) enough that she wouldn’t watch with me.
It's not her fault.
Wait! Did you?…
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April 02, 2023, 04:22 PM
Ronin1069
TMats
I’ve never seen the movie, but I’ve seen plenty of clips. Never that one.
Thank you for sharing, I’m going to put this on my list of movies to watch this week.
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April 02, 2023, 04:26 PM
TheGreatGonzo
I really like the film. Honestly, in some ways, I think it is the pinnacle of their work together…when they were still unpretentious and earnest in what they were creating.
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April 04, 2023, 09:42 AM
Puckpilot78
It's Louie so NSFW for language. The GWH stuff starts around 2 minutes in but the bits before it are pretty funny too.
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April 04, 2023, 09:45 PM
mcrimm
Mrs and I watched it again last night. Outstanding. I really miss Robin Williams. He was truly special.
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April 05, 2023, 09:36 AM
Hildur
Brilliant movie, one of my favorites. Robin Williams is truly spectacular... not just in this movie but in all the roles he's played. It's almost as if he's not acting and simply showing us different aspects of his personal character.
April 05, 2023, 10:03 AM
6guns
I've always said Robin Williams was one of the most versatile actors I'd ever seen. I also put Tom Hanks right up there.
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April 06, 2023, 02:31 PM
divil
I always thought Robin Williams was someone who considered himself a comedic actor. I had obviously never met the man and have no insight into how he saw himself as an actor, but in my mind he was always a comedy actor first and foremost.
With that said, it always seemed curious that most of my favorite films of Mr. Williams, were where he played a non comedic role. Williams was pitch perfect in Good Will Hunting, an irrevocably sad and damaged therapist who paradoxically understands how to improve his patients mental health. I don’t think anyone else could radiate the vulnerability, strength and resolve of Sean Maguire like he did.
April 06, 2023, 02:56 PM
TMats
Well said, divil
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April 10, 2023, 12:02 PM
stkfox
Watched it last night, tks to this thread. I’d never watched it in its entirety. Damn good movie.
April 10, 2023, 01:52 PM
Chris Orndorff
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Originally posted by Puckpilot78:
It's Louie so NSFW for language. The GWH stuff starts around 2 minutes in but the bits before it are pretty funny too.
That dude can go jerk off.
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April 10, 2023, 02:29 PM
apprentice
I see what you did there.
April 10, 2023, 10:08 PM
G-Man
Just finished watching it for the first time, thanks to this thread. Great film! Thank you TMats.
April 11, 2023, 04:30 PM
ChicagoSigMan
A truly great film with epic performances.
I just love the idea of two kids from Boston writing a screenplay, getting it made by a major studio and winning an Academy Award. It just makes you think that anything is possible in America.
April 12, 2023, 07:31 AM
Blume9mm
Thanks TMats... I had kind of forgotten how good an actor Robin Williams was... too easy to just remember his comedy....
