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Williams won the Oscar for best supporting actor for this performance. His only one. IMO he should have won a few more. You should check out Dead Poets Society and The Fisher King
"How about them apples?" Fun Fact: The very first day of the shooting, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck started crying out of happiness, because it was a scene between Robin Williams and Stellan Skarsgård, accomplished actors, doing Damon's and Affleck's scene verbatim, and they had waited so long (five years) for this to happen.
That showed how dumb he really was. He showed her number to the other guy through the window. He had it now. The writers weren't that smart. How do you like apple PI?
'You dont know anything about loss..cause that only occurs when you love something more then you love yourself' One of the best quotes i have ever heard from one of my favourite movies
That was lovely, THANK you for that. If I may, I'd like to recommend another Minnie Driver gem, Sleepers (1996). An all-star cast bringing some great understated performances.
One of my favorites, such an intimate story and well acted. Even if I can’t relate to being a super genius like Will I can certainly relate to being complacent. One of the few movies that has scenes which still bring tears to my eyes.
Great film, great reaction. : ) If you want to explore Robin William's range, here's my personal list of favorites (in addition to GWH): "Good Morning, Vietnam", "Insomnia", "Dead Poet Society," and "One Hour Photo" : )
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck won an Oscar for best screen writing for this film. They were both tired of being passed over for roles and their careers took off after this. Matt’s character development was on point. Nice reaction.
Oh, I'm sticking around 🤗 I remember the academy awards when those two young actors dream came true with 8 awards, what a way to start a career. Loved your reaction, reminded me what a great movie this is. R.I.P. Robin Williams.
@@MichalZismanReactions If I remember it correctly, I think they (Matt and Ben) brought their mom's as their +1's. Obviously. I remember that year prior to the ceremony, everyone was rooting for the underdog winner scenario :)
Amazing that they started writing this when they were teens, and had no idea how to script write! And how they got Skarsgard and Williams for the leads, is amazing! And then won Oscars! After Robin died, Matt said he goes back to the public bench, once a year, on his or Robin's bday. Even takes his kids there.
Ah, i knew this was gonna be nice - You watching this. I enjoyed your reaction. And it made me think of two other movies i'd like to see you watch: AWAKENINGS (1990) Robin Williams and Robert De Niro and RAIN MAN (1988) Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman You might also like THIS BOY'S LIFE (1993) Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Barkin, and, again, Robert De Niro.
Wow to This Boy’s Life suggestion. Good flick. That movie is part of the This Kid Shouldn’t Be Such An Amazing Actor group of young Leonardo DiCaprio movies that he is amazing in, with Basketball Diaries and What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.
@@Blue-qr7qe This Boy’s Life is a good intro to young dicaprio. What he does in Basketball Diaries is sickeningly good acting. And what he is for all of Gilbert is hard to even conceive let alone execute. Most adult actors can’t do one time in their careers what he did in those three movies as a kid.
This wasn’t the beginning of the Affleck/Damon bromance. They were friends way back and an unknown Damon even appears in one of Afflecks very first starring movies as an extra with one line, to which Affleck responds “who invited that prick?” And yes, in real life, both Affleck and Damon are heavy smokers.
Here are some great dramas I think you would enjoy: Benny and Joon (Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson), What's Eating Gilbert Grape (Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio), Rain Man (Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet) A Star is Born (1976) (Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson), One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (All star cast led by Jack Nicholson), Mad to Be Normal (David Tennant, Elisabeth Moss), A Beautiful Mind (Russell Crowe).
The Russell Crowe movie was, of course, A Beautiful Mind - another high quality, deeply involving film. As for Good Will Hunting (the title is the only part of it I'm not so crazy about), it was amusing to watch you trying to guess how it was going to go from the very early going when you didn't have, really, anything to extrapolate from. I mean, a lot of Hollywood movies might very well have gone in one of the directions you were predicting....but then this isn't most Hollywood movies, as you discovered. The performances all around were brilliant, though, don't you think? Even Ben Affleck - who I typically can't take for very long - fit so comfortably into his role here. I'm sure it helped that he co-authored it so he was literally able to tailor his role for himself, but still...
Consider yourself lucky that you're a member 0of the greatest group there is: people who are crushed and at the same time lifter by this movie. This is a group comprising most of the world, but just imaging the emptiness of not being touched.
Phenomenal first effort by Damon and Afflack. Not sure I have heard anyone say they did not like the movie. I have two suggestions. Beautiful Girls, I know the title. The movie is not that at all and is one of Natalie Portman's first films and she does an outstanding job with the role. Stacked cast beyond her too. Second little talked about film would be Sleepers. Kevin Bacon, Jason Patric, Brad Pitt, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Minnie Driver. Both movies have great characters with a storyline that is relatable by some and believable by most. Both 1996 showings. I shake my head these don't get any play.
'As good as it gets' with Jack NIcolson and 'Gran Torino' with Clint Eastwood and 2 more great movies that are full of great substance without the big budget stuff.
A great movie. I hope you also do The Rainmaker a great movie with Matt Damon. Also another great movie with Robin Williams that is not being reacted is The World According to Garp. Another great coming of age movie is Rudy 1993.
One thing can be sure, it will not be easy sledding for Will out in LA. It may not even work out for him and Skylar. The trust issues he has will likely live with him for a very long time.
"Is Robin Williams going to make me cry in this movie?"..... Umm yes, most likely, may i direct your attention to...ummm... EVERY other Robin Williams movie :D
Another movie with similar vibes (Great dialogue, acting and cinematography in a story that is mostly about people and not about things that go boom) would be Silver Linings Playbook. I went in blind when I was watching a bunch of Jennifer Lawrence movies and this one caught me from pretty much from the very first line. My favorite movie, this is the kind of movie I would want to make.
Huh WHY would they be socially distancing in 1998?!? Wtf! Williams was dead 6yrs before we even had that It’s these ignorant and frankly low IQ comments that I just had to stop watching, waste of time. 🙄
Of course I was serious when I said they should be social distancing, because obviously there was a major pandemic in the late 90. You mean, you didn't know?! 😲
This wasn’t the beginning of the Affleck/Damon bromance. They were friends way back and an unknown Damon even appears in one of Afflecks very first starring movies as an extra with one line, to which Affleck responds “who invited that prick?” And yes, in real life, both Affleck and Damon are heavy smokers.
Williams won the Oscar for best supporting actor for this performance. His only one. IMO he should have won a few more. You should check out Dead Poets Society and The Fisher King
"How about them apples?"
Fun Fact: The very first day of the shooting, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck started crying out of happiness, because it was a scene between Robin Williams and Stellan Skarsgård, accomplished actors, doing Damon's and Affleck's scene verbatim, and they had waited so long (five years) for this to happen.
That showed how dumb he really was. He showed her number to the other guy through the window. He had it now. The writers weren't that smart. How do you like apple PI?
@@glassontherocks I just got brain cancer from reading your comment.
@@glassontherocks ..hm, you think Barney had a shot with Skylar? ...she would have shut his call down in zero flat
'You dont know anything about loss..cause that only occurs when you love something more then you love yourself'
One of the best quotes i have ever heard from one of my favourite movies
Minnie drivers laugh is so fantastic. And bloody hell Robin Williams was amazing.
That was lovely, THANK you for that.
If I may, I'd like to recommend another Minnie Driver gem, Sleepers (1996). An all-star cast bringing some great understated performances.
This one I've seen. A powerful movie, and perhaps a bit overlooked?
One of my favorites, such an intimate story and well acted. Even if I can’t relate to being a super genius like Will I can certainly relate to being complacent. One of the few movies that has scenes which still bring tears to my eyes.
Great film, great reaction. : ) If you want to explore Robin William's range, here's my personal list of favorites (in addition to GWH): "Good Morning, Vietnam", "Insomnia", "Dead Poet Society," and "One Hour Photo" : )
You ever see Father Of The Year ?
@@tempsitch5632 I haven't - worth catching?
@@markalleneaton If you want to see some more of William’s dark acting chops. Not the greatest movie in the world but very interesting.
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck won an Oscar for best screen writing for this film. They were both tired of being passed over for roles and their careers took off after this. Matt’s character development was on point. Nice reaction.
Oh, I'm sticking around 🤗 I remember the academy awards when those two young actors dream came true with 8 awards, what a way to start a career. Loved your reaction, reminded me what a great movie this is. R.I.P. Robin Williams.
Imagine being a nobody and then the script you wrote becoming a beautiful movie and being appreciated at the Oscars... 🤩
@@MichalZismanReactions If I remember it correctly, I think they (Matt and Ben) brought their mom's as their +1's. Obviously. I remember that year prior to the ceremony, everyone was rooting for the underdog winner scenario :)
The soundtrack, especially the Elliott Smith songs, get me every time
Amazing that they started writing this when they were teens, and had no idea how to script write! And how they got Skarsgard and Williams for the leads, is amazing! And then won Oscars! After Robin died, Matt said he goes back to the public bench, once a year, on his or Robin's bday. Even takes his kids there.
I've probably seen this movie more than any other movie. The writing is so moving. It's an emotional rollercoaster.
Ah, i knew this was gonna be nice -
You watching this. I enjoyed your reaction. And it made me think of two other movies i'd like to see you watch:
AWAKENINGS (1990)
Robin Williams and Robert De Niro
and RAIN MAN (1988)
Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman
You might also like
THIS BOY'S LIFE (1993)
Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Barkin, and, again, Robert De Niro.
Thanks for the recommendations ❤️
Wow to This Boy’s Life suggestion. Good flick. That movie is part of the This Kid Shouldn’t Be Such An Amazing Actor group of young Leonardo DiCaprio movies that he is amazing in, with Basketball Diaries and What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.
@@tempsitch5632
Agree. I almost tossed WEGG into the mix, but i figured i was pushing my luck with 3 requests...
@@Blue-qr7qe This Boy’s Life is a good intro to young dicaprio. What he does in Basketball Diaries is sickeningly good acting. And what he is for all of Gilbert is hard to even conceive let alone execute. Most adult actors can’t do one time in their careers what he did in those three movies as a kid.
The dialog in this movie is unmatched. Great reaction
image this. two best friends from childhood wrote this movie in their 20s and starred in it. then won an Oscar for it. pretty amazing.
There are so many great movies from the 30s through the 90s. I don't know what happened.
This wasn’t the beginning of the Affleck/Damon bromance. They were friends way back and an unknown Damon even appears in one of Afflecks very first starring movies as an extra with one line, to which Affleck responds “who invited that prick?”
And yes, in real life, both Affleck and Damon are heavy smokers.
One of the best psychotherapy movies is Ordinary People, which won best picture, director, supporting actor and screenplay (Academy Awards).
The part about Robins wife farting in her sleep was total ad lib and Matt’s reaction was real😂
It's interesting how this movie shares a similar theme to "A Beautiful Mind" but go about executing it in a different fashion.
Here are some great dramas I think you would enjoy: Benny and Joon (Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson), What's Eating Gilbert Grape (Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio), Rain Man (Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet) A Star is Born (1976) (Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson), One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (All star cast led by Jack Nicholson), Mad to Be Normal (David Tennant, Elisabeth Moss), A Beautiful Mind (Russell Crowe).
Most of these I've seen 🙂 But I have been wanting to see A Star is Born with Streisand! Thanks for the reminder 😊
@@MichalZismanReactions Well, no surprise, you have great taste!
Wow, the second Young DiCaprio movie suggested in these comments. And for good reason too.
Matt and Ben were high school buddies in Cambridge MA
Girl you’re so fun and entertaining to watch films with. ❤
The Russell Crowe movie was, of course, A Beautiful Mind - another high quality, deeply involving film.
As for Good Will Hunting (the title is the only part of it I'm not so crazy about), it was amusing to watch you trying to guess how it was going to go from the very early going when you didn't have, really, anything to extrapolate from. I mean, a lot of Hollywood movies might very well have gone in one of the directions you were predicting....but then this isn't most Hollywood movies, as you discovered. The performances all around were brilliant, though, don't you think? Even Ben Affleck - who I typically can't take for very long - fit so comfortably into his role here. I'm sure it helped that he co-authored it so he was literally able to tailor his role for himself, but still...
The title definitely needed some tweaking 😁
A beautiful mind is the movie ur thinking of! Definitely one of my top 10 favorites! Thanks for ur great reaction!
For your consideration...
I HEART HUCKABEES
A little known inspirational comedy.
Robin Williams performance in this movie was AMAZING.
The wife farting scene Robin adlibbed! If u watch the edge of the camera view, it's shaking cuz the camera guy is cracking up!
Fields Medal overload: even the reactor looks like a winner.
The Russell Crowe movie? "A Beautiful Mind"
You saw the "appeal in the movie"...how d'ya like them appeals??? :-)) Great movie!!
Consider yourself lucky that you're a member 0of the greatest group there is: people who are crushed and at the same time lifter by this movie. This is a group comprising most of the world, but just imaging the emptiness of not being touched.
Any movie with Robin Williams is worth watching!
One of my all time favorite movies!
Also Patch Adams. He was the lead in that one
My first time checking out your reaction and a great film to start out. Nice work.
Rhanks, Shawn 🙏
Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.
15:27 "That's some good shit". Instant like and subscribe. Great reaction, I died lol
Welcome. Good to have you here 🤗
In part 2 Will becomes addicted to heroin and currently lives on the streets of LA.
An ordinary story told extraordinary well. Give The Imation Game a try.
Phenomenal first effort by Damon and Afflack. Not sure I have heard anyone say they did not like the movie. I have two suggestions. Beautiful Girls, I know the title. The movie is not that at all and is one of Natalie Portman's first films and she does an outstanding job with the role. Stacked cast beyond her too. Second little talked about film would be Sleepers. Kevin Bacon, Jason Patric, Brad Pitt, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Minnie Driver. Both movies have great characters with a storyline that is relatable by some and believable by most. Both 1996 showings. I shake my head these don't get any play.
'As good as it gets' with Jack NIcolson and 'Gran Torino' with Clint Eastwood and 2 more great movies that are full of great substance without the big budget stuff.
Indeed they are good!
There are 2 big classic movies that you ight like and are similar in style, Forrest Gump, and Shawshank Redemption.
If you want to see a wonderful movie with Robin Williams & Al Pacino. Please watch Insomnia. It is a wonderful thriller!
A great movie. I hope you also do The Rainmaker a great movie with Matt Damon. Also another great movie with Robin Williams that is not being reacted is The World According to Garp. Another great coming of age movie is Rudy 1993.
One thing can be sure, it will not be easy sledding for Will out in LA. It may not even work out for him and Skylar. The trust issues he has will likely live with him for a very long time.
Great movie! 👍
Great movie
best movie ever
"Is Robin Williams going to make me cry in this movie?"..... Umm yes, most likely, may i direct your attention to...ummm... EVERY other Robin Williams movie :D
Just curious. What is your first language?
Hi there! My first language is Hebrew.
@@MichalZismanReactions Thanks. I'm not used to hearing that accent, so I couldn't quite make it out.
Great reaction Please do movies SHAWSHANK REDEMTION and FOREST GUMP and SCENT OF A WOMAN and CASABLANCA!
Thank you, for your reaction in this hard time for us💙💛
Glory to Ukraine!
Be safe 🙏
Another movie with similar vibes (Great dialogue, acting and cinematography in a story that is mostly about people and not about things that go boom) would be Silver Linings Playbook. I went in blind when I was watching a bunch of Jennifer Lawrence movies and this one caught me from pretty much from the very first line. My favorite movie, this is the kind of movie I would want to make.
Is this Boston...yup welcome to the old hometown. See the USS Constitution and catch a Sox game while you're here.
Can you please watch a movie called MONEYBALL
The Judge is played by Former Donald Trump advisor, John Bolton. Weird.
you skipped the whole opening bar scene..im out
Your very beautiful physically, very easy on the eyes. There, i had to say it.
So you're saying I'm ugly on the inside?! Hehe JK. Thank you, that's nice of you =)
Huh WHY would they be socially distancing in 1998?!? Wtf!
Williams was dead 6yrs before we even had that
It’s these ignorant and frankly low IQ comments that I just had to stop watching, waste of time. 🙄
Of course I was serious when I said they should be social distancing, because obviously there was a major pandemic in the late 90. You mean, you didn't know?! 😲
You yap too much.
And it ain't gonna change, Christopher 😉
This wasn’t the beginning of the Affleck/Damon bromance. They were friends way back and an unknown Damon even appears in one of Afflecks very first starring movies as an extra with one line, to which Affleck responds “who invited that prick?”
And yes, in real life, both Affleck and Damon are heavy smokers.