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  • Опубликовано: 22 ноя 2024

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  • @ExhaustedElox
    @ExhaustedElox Год назад +505

    He won his Oscar with this scene. I love how he held everyone watching in the palm of his hand with this performance.

    • @Dp_is_Op
      @Dp_is_Op Год назад +10

      Pretty sure I heard it was 1st take

    • @Stogie2112
      @Stogie2112 Год назад +15

      As great as that scene was, it was not the only reason for Williams’s Oscar. People get swept away by the emotions of the Bench scene, and they often forget the rest of Williams’s performance.

    • @irollerblade13
      @irollerblade13 Год назад +7

      @@Stogie2112 Your not wrong at all but that bench scene was a thing of beauty and true words that finally got thru to Matt Damons character because it was pure harsh honesty. Most people get offended by truths because they are said in a rude way and curse and or shout thinking that will get thru to them. William delivered what he need him to hear by not scolding but just truthful facts that hurt more then any of the beatings he suffered as a child.

    • @Stogie2112
      @Stogie2112 Год назад +6

      @@irollerblade13 …..Yes, it was an awesome scene, a perfect scene. One of the best ever. Everyone agrees on that.
      The question is about Williams and his Academy Award. His entire performance as Sean, his interations with Will AND with Gerry, earned the Oscar. I thought Sean’s big fight with Gerry was just as profound as the bench scene.

    • @leonh.kalayjian6556
      @leonh.kalayjian6556 Год назад +2

      It's Robin. But it's also the script. Both are amazing

  • @eastflames55
    @eastflames55 7 месяцев назад +25

    This is a hard hitting scene. He holds nothing back.
    RIP Robin Williams, miss you so much.

  • @prollins6443
    @prollins6443 Год назад +266

    This scene, along with very few others, showed you just how great Robin Williams was. Soft voice, not shouting, and amazing script writing and you get a performance that shocks people into silence. You just sit there and listen until Robin is finished. He deserved the Oscar for this so much!

  • @MegaForrestgump
    @MegaForrestgump 10 месяцев назад +75

    Put him in his place without pushing him away. Exactly what Will needed.

  • @seanshukoski3457
    @seanshukoski3457 Год назад +184

    When he was funny, he was magical, but when he was serious, or dramatic, he was magnificent.

    • @vdoggydogg3922
      @vdoggydogg3922 Год назад +7

      His serious roles were better than his comedy

    • @Moritz19081980
      @Moritz19081980 Год назад +1

      @@vdoggydogg3922 Agreed. I never liked his comedic style in movies. But when he played a serious role or even the bad guy he shines.

    • @TobeyFan1984
      @TobeyFan1984 11 месяцев назад +2

      Funny enough he’s both funny and serious in this movie. Such a phenomenal actor

    • @thatstheway2429
      @thatstheway2429 12 дней назад

      @@vdoggydogg3922a lot of great comedians are fabulous in dramas. Not as great as here, but I was blown away by Steve Carrell in The Big Short.

  • @adamplace1414
    @adamplace1414 Год назад +195

    A lot of the magic of this movie was, of course, Robin improvising and being his usual lovable self on set. But this was Robin as pure actor - taking someone else's words pretty much verbatim and nailing that whole speech in two shots (the first on him, then the reverse shot). That's a master class on par with Ingrid Bergman's interrogation scene in Orient Express, or Robert Shaw's USS Indianapolis monologue in Jaws. You walk away thinking "damn, what just happened??"

  • @jamesmaynard9364
    @jamesmaynard9364 Год назад +71

    This is THE quintessential Robin Williams scene right here. We might point to other movies that he was better in as a whole but if we are talking about stealing the show and elevating it at the same time then it's this one for him. Thank God he didn't get robbed of the Oscar that year.

  • @NealMarchuk
    @NealMarchuk Год назад +56

    Their stunned silence speaks volumes about the power of Robin Williams' performance here. Especially Hold Down A's reaction, with that single tear.
    And I second the request of other commenters here: Please, if you can, the "It's not your fault" scene.

  • @princeoftonga
    @princeoftonga Год назад +64

    You can read this monologue written down and the words alone can make you think. However seeing Robin Williams’s act this scene out is something else. His sheer PERFORMANCE reaches into your essence, into your very soul and slams your emotions! Unfortunately I never met Robin but I grew up watching his films. I still miss him.

  • @vanytasticsone9071
    @vanytasticsone9071 Год назад +39

    Remember that Robin was voicing and acting this superb scene to the man that wrote it while he was still studying the craft of movie/TV production.

  • @PickledShark
    @PickledShark 3 месяца назад +4

    One of the best scenes in movie history. As a young g scared shitless kid, it resonated with me, and as I’ve grown older, and suffered losses, it resonates even more. It’s absolutely beautiful. Robin was an international treasure, and I wish I could have told him how much he meant to me growing up.

  • @Michaelmyersbae
    @Michaelmyersbae 8 месяцев назад +8

    Robin Williams was such a master at his craft, but also Matt Damon wrote this scene and it's just so amazing to watch.

  • @hempchimp
    @hempchimp Год назад +38

    And that Ladies and Gentlemen... is how you win an Academy Award.

  • @47imagine
    @47imagine Год назад +19

    Robin's magic came from his eyes. They were so emotive. One second, they're full of joy. The next, the deepest of agony.

  • @davidthorpe3122
    @davidthorpe3122 10 месяцев назад +12

    Robin Williams is the greatest of all time and the worlds is a much worse place now that he’s gone!

  • @agustinustobing3283
    @agustinustobing3283 11 месяцев назад +6

    it's like he's not speak the script...it's like his telling the world about what's he feel...genius actor...🥲🥲🥲

  • @ZeroToPatrick
    @ZeroToPatrick Год назад +15

    The Genie in Aladdin. And this. And many other masterful performances on film and on television that engaged my every thought and emotion.
    In a universe filled with fakes, frauds and phonies...Robin Williams was genuine. And singular. Thanks for posting this! Cheers!

  • @johnny311974
    @johnny311974 Год назад +50

    I have literally watched that scene a hundred times, can quote it word for word and I still tear up and get goose bumps at the same time every time I watch it again.

  • @kylebrooks338
    @kylebrooks338 Год назад +83

    God damn tears and goosebumps man. I did this monologue in a theatre class with a friend once. Just a class assignment so there was maybe 30 of us and the teacher. He and I sat there, he was Robin and I was Matt’s character. Had everyone sobbing. After we sat down, both of us cried a solid month of studying this scene and getting the lines and feelings.

    • @YoureMrLebowski
      @YoureMrLebowski  Год назад +6

      wow, nice memory.

    • @jayj5496
      @jayj5496 Год назад +3

      If you got a good grade hope you thanked your friend. Damon’s character says like 10 words. 😂😂Good story!!

    • @kylebrooks338
      @kylebrooks338 Год назад +1

      @@jayj5496 we grabbed a lunch and I paid 100% I knew we pretty much had it in the bag, he and I always played really well off eachother

  • @blueeyedcowboy8291
    @blueeyedcowboy8291 Год назад +27

    This is the one I was waiting for, MrLebowski. Seeing this as a 20 year old and a 40 year old hits so differently. Possibly my favorite scene in any movie. Robin just crushed this performance. I miss him so much.

  • @c.s.m.k5737
    @c.s.m.k5737 9 месяцев назад +4

    That scene and those words in referring to his wife totally encapsulate what TRUE LOVE means in its entirety. That kind of deep love is sadly becoming so scarce in this egotistical self-centered world.

  • @invitesbydani
    @invitesbydani 8 месяцев назад +8

    Robin Williams was so amazing. Such a powerful scene.

  • @throughmohanseyes4505
    @throughmohanseyes4505 Год назад +21

    This monologue holds a special place in my heart! Very well written and brilliantly executed by Robin❣️

  • @bojnebojnebojne
    @bojnebojnebojne 8 месяцев назад +5

    Possibly the greatest monologue ever done!
    My god it is so powerful and masterfully done, i wonder if and how many takes they had to do for this one coz it's so hard keeping the emotions in check with this one.
    Robin WiIliams aced it completely, like holy..
    It's not only the words spoken here, his eyes, his facial expression his movements, every little detail in this scene and monologue makes it all feel so authentic and powerful.

  • @comedyriff5231
    @comedyriff5231 11 месяцев назад +3

    Many of us have been that cocky young adult who thinks we know everything. I remember when I was that guy. Yes, I was quite sharp, my brain was quite capable, but I hadn´t experienced much at that point. No real loss, no real pain, no real challenge. There was one pivotal moment when I was my usual cocky self towards my father, and he snapped at me and basically were about to beat me up, but my mother stopped him. After that I tried to become more humble and more empathethic to other people´s point of view. I still fail sometimes, but I have changed for the better after that day.

  • @facetiouslyinsolent8313
    @facetiouslyinsolent8313 Год назад +20

    This came out the year I graduated from high school. I saw it 6 times the first month it was out. To this day it's still my favorite movie. There wasn't a word or pause I don't know in that scene by heart. Great choice!

  • @eaglesbaby4233
    @eaglesbaby4233 3 месяца назад +1

    The term "they dont make them like that often" is used often. But with Robin Williams, they just dont make them like that, ever.

  • @scottwhite6040
    @scottwhite6040 Год назад +3

    R.I.P. Robbin, may God calm your mind and overfill your heart with love till the end of time.🙏❤

  • @derred723
    @derred723 Год назад +7

    Oh and one of the great standup comedians. Talent! Pure and simple! RIP Mork. "Nanu. Nanu."

  • @reconsoldier135
    @reconsoldier135 Год назад +9

    Rest in peace, Robin Williams. You were a unique treasure this world didn’t appreciate enough

  • @davidhutchinson5233
    @davidhutchinson5233 11 месяцев назад +5

    Robin Williams hit us all in the theater with this. I watched it with my then wife. I can remember squeezing her as we watched this...nothing but love.

  • @CGFIELDS
    @CGFIELDS 8 месяцев назад +9

    We all love ❤️ & miss you 😔Robin Williams

  • @ranger-1214
    @ranger-1214 Год назад +18

    Affleck and Damon wrote a great movie script but Robin picked it up, carried it all the way down the field and into the end zone. A magnificent scene of lines and presentation.

  • @heatison11
    @heatison11 Год назад +20

    He won his Oscar ten-fold for this scene

  • @derred723
    @derred723 Год назад +11

    This one breaks me EVERY time. One of my favorite film scenes period. It reminds me of a time I was in love. "You've never looked at a woman and been totally vulnerable. A woman who could level you with her eyes." That line "could level you with her eyes." if you know you know. And that line, "The words visiting hours didn't apply to you." This scene is a timeless masterpiece. It's Hamlet. It's Romeo and Juliette. Future students should monologue it. And my eyes will water every time.

  • @smichelle65
    @smichelle65 Год назад +12

    One of the greatest movie monologues of the last 30 years -- maybe of all time.

  • @paulobrien9572
    @paulobrien9572 Год назад +25

    What I love most about this scene is that the of the dozen or so reactors you chose I think a grand total of 50 words might have been uttered yet Robin's performance revealed more feeling in their silence than I think any of them have expressed about any scene with their words. It's funny I am a proud Bostonian and have taken out of town friends and family and showed them around over the years and it's that bench, Fenway and the Bull &Finch Pub (Cheers Bar) that everyone has to see. As usual well done again sir

    • @Bear78420
      @Bear78420 Год назад +1

      I think most reactors think we want their opinions, like critics. Not so. It’s the literal reaction we love. Seeing someone experience something we love for the first time is like getting to see it for the first time again, through their eyes, facial expressions, etc. That’s the reaction I care about. The opinions can sometimes be good too but the biggest draw isn’t what they say. Imho

  • @marek841
    @marek841 10 месяцев назад +8

    "Your move, chief" - a strong ending to the monologue.

  • @waynehall8920
    @waynehall8920 Год назад +11

    Simply AWESOME, Great scene Great reactions, Good job guy's, Now let me go dry my eyes.

  • @doblejota9651
    @doblejota9651 10 месяцев назад +4

    One of my favorite monologues in movie history. Robin Williams, the legend.

  • @jculver1674
    @jculver1674 Год назад +8

    I still remember seeing this scene in the theater and being absolutely stunned. A beautiful mix of perfect writing and acting.

  • @chrisweidner4768
    @chrisweidner4768 Год назад +2

    This film should be watched in every high school around the globe. Cherish and learn from one another. Robin was a gift to humanity.

  • @Gunthrek
    @Gunthrek 10 месяцев назад +3

    Funny thing is his wife DID end up rescuing him from the depths of hell not too long later...

  • @zotharr
    @zotharr Год назад +7

    I love how "quiet" is this from the reactors part.
    This is true beauty. When true beauty occures, nature stands still just to absorb it :)

  • @ImmersiveReactions
    @ImmersiveReactions Год назад +5

    I'm probably going to react to this, just for the simple fact that it's my favorite non-fantasy movie. Just unbeatable IMO. I've watched every reaction to this movie on RUclips. It's incredibly moving and changes your life. RIP Mr. Williams. Thank you sir.

  • @roadrunner3100
    @roadrunner3100 Год назад +34

    Kudos to Matt and Ben for a great screenplay, too.

    • @vdoggydogg3922
      @vdoggydogg3922 Год назад +1

      You think they actually wrote this?

    • @Paulxs420
      @Paulxs420 Год назад +5

      ​@@vdoggydogg3922 Both of them co-wrote it.

    • @vdoggydogg3922
      @vdoggydogg3922 Год назад

      @@Paulxs420 so they say.

    • @MoMoMyPup10
      @MoMoMyPup10 Год назад +3

      @@vdoggydogg3922 all screenwriters bounce ideas off of other people. Very few will be able to do a whole (brilliant) script on their own. Then there's rewrites and alterations even during production and filming. In the end, nobody has ever claimed theft, and they walked off with the trophy.

    • @daanachmad4032
      @daanachmad4032 8 месяцев назад

      @@vdoggydogg3922 Do you have any evidences that they stole the screenplay?

  • @Tehui1974
    @Tehui1974 Год назад +9

    Great writing + great acting = lightning in a bottle.

  • @karatechop66
    @karatechop66 Год назад +11

    Love this scene but you GOTTA do "its not your fault!"

  • @joelholland8523
    @joelholland8523 7 месяцев назад +2

    He did exactly what Matt did to the guy in the bar.

  • @justonjenkins1589
    @justonjenkins1589 Год назад +5

    Robin was one of the greatest actors in the history of the world and I miss him

  • @BigBWolf90
    @BigBWolf90 Год назад +1

    Amazing acting by Robin Williams with superb script writing by the (at the time) fresh on the scene Matt Damon & Ben Affleck

  • @quasar953
    @quasar953 Год назад +10

    Now do the "its not your fault" scene. Can only imagine the waterworks that one created.

  • @zjbell700
    @zjbell700 Год назад +6

    Even at this early stage of his career I wonder what must have been going on in Matt Damon's head as he's getting emotionally dunked on by Robin Williams. As an actor he no doubt was in the moment as the character as evidenced in the couple close ups on him during this scene. But I wonder if for even a quick fleeting second he was like "holy shit Robin is killing this".

  • @Thedesertguy75
    @Thedesertguy75 Год назад +4

    The great Robin Williams..... Legend. R. I. P.

  • @teowiz4210
    @teowiz4210 Год назад +2

    I love this scene because it is a perfect explanation of the difference between intelligence and wisdom

  • @johnturner4939
    @johnturner4939 4 месяца назад

    One of the purest and most incredible monologues in modern cinema. So glad robin blessed us with his brilliance. Enough to bring even the toughest man to tears

  • @druvik2052
    @druvik2052 Год назад +1

    And that, ladies and gentleman, is the diference between a boy and a man. Such a powerful scene, perfect writing, but i dont think any other actor could have pulled it off. Beautiful man, may his soul rest in piece.

  • @hmarote
    @hmarote Год назад +2

    Tremendo actor Robin, lo miras a los ojos y parece 100% sincero. Genio.

  • @andyepsilon2629
    @andyepsilon2629 Год назад +5

    Absolutely adore this movie. One of my favorites scenes.

  • @Onz70
    @Onz70 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great loss. Such an amazing actor Robin Williams.

  • @lutherwalker7639
    @lutherwalker7639 Год назад +3

    This and the scene where he's talking to his friend about the future and how even he can see that hes meant for more out of this world is golden. This movie is so f#cking good .💯

  • @davidstuber9366
    @davidstuber9366 Год назад +2

    Best monologue ever performed by an unbelievable talent.

  • @CanadaDan
    @CanadaDan 9 месяцев назад +2

    What a scene... this is my favorite Robin W scene. Oscar worthy

  • @Bear78420
    @Bear78420 Год назад +1

    The mic drop of all mic drops ☺️ RIP Robin. You were one of the greats

  • @ovp66223
    @ovp66223 Год назад

    Saw a documentary on the movie or something like it and it was noted how great a job they did very, very sloly moving the camera. You can see the background slowly moving behind Robin, so subtle you might not even notice it as you're glued to Robin and his words, but it adds ALOT to that scene. Great acting, I feel like it's not Robin, but his character and is truly experiencing the emotions and truly recalling those past pains. Freaking other worldly and I appreciated it even more after seeing it over and over again.

  • @haroldgeorge892
    @haroldgeorge892 Год назад +1

    There’s now a plaque by this exact bench in Boston Common. It simply says “Your move chief.” 😭❤️

  • @gilfista5178
    @gilfista5178 Год назад +4

    Always gets me😢miss you Robin…

  • @tylerbutterfras3421
    @tylerbutterfras3421 Год назад +3

    I love that Will finally stopped and listened, he didn’t give his typical arrogant smirks and responses, he finally sat their and took in meaningful words from someone, this was a pivotal point in his character arc.

  • @Alcagaur1
    @Alcagaur1 7 месяцев назад +1

    He holds him with his glittering eye-
    The Wedding-Guest stood still,
    And listens like a three years' child:
    The Mariner hath his will.

  • @chessenthusiast
    @chessenthusiast Год назад +2

    Every other react compilation on this channel, everyone is chatting to each other, to the characters. But when Robin Williams gives his Oscar-winning performance… hardly a peep. Everyone is glued to the screen.
    We miss you and love you, Robin. ❤

  • @rickwelch8464
    @rickwelch8464 Год назад +3

    A perfectly written and perfectly delivered monologue. Those are very hard to find.

  • @GDG310
    @GDG310 6 месяцев назад +1

    One take I read somewhere.. so talented

  • @kingwacky184
    @kingwacky184 11 месяцев назад +1

    This is in my opinion hands down the best scene that have ever been recorded!

  • @markoconnor995
    @markoconnor995 11 месяцев назад +3

    These reaction mashups are great. Should do one for, "It's a Wonderful Life." The scene of George's monologue after his dad's death. This would be a great one for 🎄 the hollidays.

  • @tylerbutterfras3421
    @tylerbutterfras3421 Год назад +1

    Oh Robin, you were a light to so many people in this world.

  • @louielouie22
    @louielouie22 Год назад +3

    Silence of the Lambs: Ambulance scene😮

  • @wreckingvi2265
    @wreckingvi2265 Год назад +3

    when I saw this movie, I was like holy cow he couldn't top this with his range of talent, then in Insomnia he played the killer and I was like oh lord, this guy can get into any role.

  • @MegaForrestgump
    @MegaForrestgump 4 месяца назад

    Ripped him apart. But also showed him where he put each piece. Letting Will know that he wants to help but shows him that it’s his job to put himself back together. He also showed he is there when help is needed.

  • @DaveTingwaldd
    @DaveTingwaldd 7 месяцев назад +1

    It was so unreal how Robin portrayed his character during this scene. He makes a lot of eye contact, being compassionate, but telling Will some cold hard facts.

  • @amjh4lah809
    @amjh4lah809 Год назад +2

    Amazing. Literally tearing up. What a fantastic film.

  • @rugbynimbus
    @rugbynimbus Год назад +4

    Knowledge & intelligence meets wisdom & experience.

  • @shredd5705
    @shredd5705 Год назад +3

    It's funny though how (not just in this movie, but IRL too) a man gets certain credibility to his words only after being in a war. That sadly is one of the highest motivators for men to participate into wars, again and again. To gain some wisdom and respect that is otherwise impossible to gain. I knew some men who were in war, and they have that aura. But sadly other people have to die for it. If Robbie William's character participated in a war it was either Korea or Vietnam, Korea was perhaps necessary but Vietnam definitely wasn't

  • @danm2144
    @danm2144 Год назад +1

    this is one of those very rare scenes where you look back over the previous 3 minutes and wonder, did I breathe? once?

  • @shaneodwyer6132
    @shaneodwyer6132 Год назад +2

    It's the definition of knowing the price of everything but the value of nothing

  • @JediPhoenix1976
    @JediPhoenix1976 Год назад +2

    Robin said he went to Juliard but he didn't graduate...I like to think this is him acing the final exam.

  • @twalrus1
    @twalrus1 Год назад +2

    The Sistine Chapel would smell like burned candles from years of burning candles.

  • @kenennis6287
    @kenennis6287 Год назад +3

    The first time I saw Good Will Hunting was when it came out. Went out for dinner and a movie with a friend. I don't know what other movie options we had that night. We picked this one without having clue one about it. No matter how many times I've seen it since it still kills me. God I miss Robin Williams. Not Mork. Not the comedian. But this guy. "SOB stole my line."

  • @Will-fk2dk
    @Will-fk2dk Год назад +1

    I grew up watching Robin Williams in just about everything he ever did. From Mork & Mindy (actually, I saw his first TV appearance which was on Happy Days), to his stand up specials, to Aladin to Mrs Doubtfire to Good Will Hunting, and everything in between.
    I loved him. Loved his Comedy and who he was.
    The world is a little bit dimmer without him.
    You will always be missed Robin.

    • @Will-fk2dk
      @Will-fk2dk Год назад

      @@LtDan-rk4si Agree. It was an emotional experience hearing the news.
      I feel like I grew up with him

  • @coolgirlrunning5163
    @coolgirlrunning5163 7 месяцев назад

    Both of them.......beautiful. Robin....WE ALL LOVE YOU.

  • @ralph1270
    @ralph1270 5 месяцев назад +1

    I thank God that I found my angel❣

  • @andrewortiz1784
    @andrewortiz1784 Год назад +1

    This scene brings home the idea of intelligence vs experience. Remarkable.

  • @DrewG-wd8ql
    @DrewG-wd8ql Год назад +2

    Truly one of the best 5 minutes of cinema the last 50 years.

  • @seanmulligan3037
    @seanmulligan3037 Год назад +3

    One of my all time favorite movie scenes

  • @OCRay1
    @OCRay1 Год назад +1

    One of the greatest moments in cinematic history.
    And God I miss that man. We all do.

  • @HelloThere.GeneralKenobi
    @HelloThere.GeneralKenobi Год назад +1

    Thank you forever, Robin Williams

  • @GatorNick
    @GatorNick Год назад +3

    You should do the NSA meeting reaction... That was a great moment in this movie

  • @charles7836
    @charles7836 Год назад +1

    This guy's good. He's original. I like that. And he's mysterious. Nobody knows what he looks like, which adds the unknown, unless I'm missing something. It almost only has the potential to get better. I understand there's no such animal as a 'Sure Thing' but this dude's originality comes pretty close. Impressive.

  • @StephenBurns2413
    @StephenBurns2413 Год назад +1

    Damon said in an interview that he started writing Good Will Hunting in school as a one act play (that was longer than one act), and of all he wrote, this was the only scene that made it.

  • @Roadghost1969
    @Roadghost1969 Год назад +1

    Similar to "Dad speech" or a "Being a man" speech from an uncle. I got something like this after I graduated high school, not as good but made points on how to act around people and how people act, types . I was going into the work force. I was a good kid thought and I did something wrong? Never did hear my late father and late uncle get so serious and deep. Young men need good fathers and uncles I miss them both.

  • @TheRammMan
    @TheRammMan Месяц назад

    Best monologue in movie history and they did it in one take.