Filmmaker reacts to Good Will Hunting (1997) for the FIRST TIME
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Quick note: I get a little emotional here. Apologies if that was distracting, but this hit some areas for me.
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Bruh... no apologies needed!
We ALL get emotional during this movie!
Never apologize for showing your emotions like this ♥️
My favorite films are the ones that I find emotional. (Rain Man and Driving Miss Daisy)
I have tons of respect and fellowship with others that can do that with films as well!
I always appreciate your reactions!!!
Never apologize for showing emotions, I seriously cry at everything lol plus if something is relatable it definitely hits harder
It is 100% fine to get emotional watching a film like this. No apologies are necessary. Great commentary as always!
I continually find it hard to believe that a couple of people in their mid twenties were able to create this movie. I discovered this movie in my thirties and was floored. It was truly empowering and well deserved of the awards it won.
It's possible that when Matt Damon and Ben Affleck get old and lose their looks, they could go back to screenwriting.
There is an unpopular opinion that this movie was ghost written by Kevin Smith. I used to not believe it but this is Ben/Matt's only writing credit, and if you compare dialogue from Smith's movie and this one they are pretty similar. Might also explain why Matt and Ben are in all of his movies.
@@placebo5466 Unless I'm misunderstanding your comment, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have multiple screenwriter credits for many different movies
Kevin helped polish the script in places, but the majority was all Ben and Matt. Kevin did have a huge hand in helping get the movie financed though.
@@temper44 they were co-writing the screenplay for Ridley Scott´s last film, The Last Duel which they also starred in.
This movie gets me hella choked up. “It’s not your fault.” I’ve seen Robin Williams in public at a bookstore in Berkeley. He was entertaining kids by pulling random books off the shelf and then acting out stuff based on the covers, pirates and chefs and stuff. Was magical. Makes me so happy and sad to think about. What a light we lost 😔
Heart broken when I first heard the news way back.
Nah man, that light lives on in our hearts and minds. :-)
@@davidholaday2817 Truth! 🙌
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I, miraculously, survived a ruptured appendix, the worst the surgeon had ever seen. On the day I was released, I felt the sunlight on my hand, and a deep appreciation for life. I was told, Robin had passed, as I was tying my shoes, to leave the hospital. I was, and am sure, his light goes on. We all, go on.
May "Joy", and "Strength" abide with you.
@@calebclunie4001 The way this comment of yours almost made me cry
Fun fact- That last line by Robin was improvised. “Son of a bitch, stole my line.” He wasn’t supposed to say anything, but when Robin did, it was so good they had to leave it! 👍
Man, this gave me the biggest smile
Thats such a Robin thing to say, gold
@@CheerUp2 That is THE Robbin thing
I mean you can try to hold him back and contain him (key word Try) but people realized a long time ago that the result gets so many times better when you don't
I found the clip of Matt Damon talking about this moment. ruclips.net/user/shortsFWefgYFnygg?feature=share
Any of us that have had to go through some shit as a child will feel something stir inside them when the "It's not your fault" scene happens. It's like second-hand catharsis for us, with the beautiful and brilliant Robin Williams playing the role of a surrogate dad we always wanted. I imagine that hug felt good regardless of the fact that it was just acting. It just looked like an embrace from a man that genuine and wonderful would be something that reverberates in the soul forever after. I love this film for that.
Felt it so much in that moment. Damn great film. Let’s keep moving forward.
Yeah you're totally right. I went through stuff as a child and then lost my wife to a rare disease at 30 years old after battling in and out of hospitals for 4 years. This movie still helps me cope
I met Robin once, really nice man, piercing blue eyes. I didn't ask him for anything because I'd hate to be famous. But he started to spontaneously perform with noises, silly voices and jokes. My co-workers gathered around. When I found out he died on my wedding anniversary, AND I watched a Robin Williams movie on my wedding night, I started looking into his life more. His father wasn't very supportive, Robin was bullied as a kid, had no friends, played alone in the attic. I think comedy was a coping mechanism for him just to try some attention from his mom.
I was in college when I met him, as a math major. This movie is everything. I wish I could have talked to him longer, or gotten a hug. He's the only celebrity I ever met and I have so many synchronicities with his life, from names of our kids and years they were born, even his wife's name and mine. Wish I could find a therapist like that, a real one. I miss him. I have this on DVD and pause on screens, like Robin's first appearance. The chalkboard behind him is worth reading.
@@noahwurtz9921 I was aiming for computer science but my College didn't offer a degree in that at that time. Closest I could get was Math with an emphasis on computer science. I ended up working for the computer industry while still going to school, never did graduate though. Moved for my job and switched schools but they wanted half my GE requirements done at the new school to graduate from there, and I only had one class left. I didn't want to pay to take all those classes over again, especially working full time and only able to take one class a semester..So I did what I could and eventually dropped out. Too much of an introvert to ever talk to any counselors. The final straw was when a professor hit on me and I never knew if my grade was because I said no or if it was earned. I needed a C or higher for it to count towards my degree and he gave me a C-. I tried to see if I could take that class again and do better, but he was the only one teaching it. Well crap.
Then the guy I was dating kept insisting on marriage, so I finally gave in. Then he insisted on children. I never planned on that and we didn't discuss it before marriage. As soon as I was pregnant he kept demanding I quit my job. I refused because I liked working. But when baby was 6 months old I got laid off and it was cheaper to stay home than to pay for childcare. Just a series of unfortunate events and a life wasted.
When I was still an undeclared major one day class let out and I was walking down the hallway. Usually the classroom doors are closed when class is out but one door was open. I peeked inside the room and it was empty, but the chalkboards were all covered with math formulas. I just stared at it and wondered what it said, it's a whole other language. I thought it would be cool if I could read it, understand it, knew what it meant and what the next step was or find any errors. I've always liked puzzles and solving problems, notice patterns in things, stuff like that. Plus I hated writing term papers. No papers to write as a math major, just midterms and finals. Lol. If course if you graduate there's probably some paper to write. I took a lot of astronomy classes too. The class discussions in the higher math classes sometimes felt more like philosophy. We're talking about things like infinity, and what that means. We can solve equations with infinite variables and infinite equations. We talked about different dimensions and what might that mean. Most people think the 4th dimension is time, but what is the 5th dimension? Is it a parallel universe? An alternate universe? It really got the mind working. Wish I could do it over, I wouldn't go on that blind date
@@noahwurtz9921 I'm about to turn 63. The guy who tricked me into marriage just wanted to own me and take me off the market, be never loved me. After losing my job I tried to be the best mother I could be, taught myself how to cook to save money, refinanced our house with a 15 year loan saving something like $80,000 in interest fees alone over a 30 year loan. Paid off the loan early in 2006 before the housing bubble popped. But he didn't help me raise the kids and drank more and more. Eventually drinking 7 days a week we never saw him. Had a second child and helped with their schools, volunteered, went on field trips, put both my Kids into extra activities and tried to protect them from bullies the way i wish my parents had protected me. They both got exposed to other adults who were healthy and not drunk or arguing all the time.
I'm not doing well now, my divorce isn't over and he stole my house and kids and furniture and cars and clothes. Turned my own family against me. Well, not my parents, they both passed while I've been trying to get free.
The legal system is twisted and corrupt and I want nothing to do with it. After fighting for 12 years and no vacation or money it's hard to have hope. I believe every person has something to offer, but I'm prevented and sabotaged from exploring the things I'm interested in. My old calculus textbooks and programming books were still in my house. No idea where they are now. He since sold the house and moved.
If you haven't seen Dead Poets Society, then that should jump up to your must see list asap. Between Good Will Hunting and Dead Poets Society are two of Robin Williams' best dramatic performances. Absolutely stellar films
I'm gonna throw What Dreams May Come in there as well
Was just about to recommend Dead Poets Society. Also, I remember Patch Adams being really good too.
What was the name of that film where he was a very good doctor, based on a real guy's life? That movie was also VERY good!
@@dIggl3r Patch Adams
Can’t leave out The Fisher King
The scene where Robin talks about his wife farting in her sleep was improvised so Matt's surprised laughter was real
I felt it. Knew that laugh had to be genuine.
Pay attention to the camera... it gets a little shaky, too. Even the camera man lost his shit^^
Also the line at the end where he’s like son of a bitch stole my line
I swear, that “It’s not your fault” scene brings out deep memories and feelings for everyone. I definitely broke down watching that part for the first time.
Absolutely
Anyone who had a really rough childhood needs to hear - and I mean really hear - those words "it's not your fault", at least once.
"This film makes me want to go outside and just take in everything with the most wholesome consideration"
Well spoken James 👏
Another great aspect of Good Will Hunting is that there isn't really a villain/antagonist in the film. Even the professor wants to see Will succeed. It's just that Will isn't ready to follow that path at this time in his life.
Wills own mind is the antagonist 🤯
The reason the group friendship seems so realistic is that Damon and Affleck were best friends, Casey Affleck is Ben Affleck's brother, and the actress playing Skylar was dating Matt Damon at the time, so the scene didn't require much acting. Also, watch Dead Poet's Society if you haven't seen it. One of Robin Williams' all-time best performances alongside his role in Good Will Hunting
As first time filmmakers, they were extremely fortunate to get Robin Williams for their project. They went on to offer more first time filmmakers a chance at scoring a project deal, with their series "Project Greenlight". I like that they gave back to their industry in that way.
The 90s was a golden age of filmmaking. A decade that saw multiple masterpieces being released every year. Good Will Hunting is a special film from that bygone era. 24 years later, this film is still very relevant today. The messages about life are still true, and that makes it timeless.
I always felt a lot of 90s movies were a reaction to the 80s. People were getting bored of pure cheesy action movies and wanted more depth and intelligence and luckily for us, several Directors brought us that
@@ross8884 Agreed. Movies like Sudden Death and On Deadly Ground really help drive that home. XD
I think it really depends what genres you're looking at. I think we're in a golden age for horror right now, to me the genre is the best it's been since the 70s, arguably even earlier.
@@clairedex I actually wasn't referring to any genre in particular. Hollywood in general was just in a really good place in the 90s. It could just be that I preferred the auteur-driven system of that time as opposed to the studio system we have now. The studio system has led to a certain lack of variety in what blockbusters get funded. I'm not saying good movies are not being made - horror and sci-fi have both been doing really well these past 10 years. I hope that makes sense.
@@matthewjordan7297 there was most definitely a studio system back then, the market just wasn't nearly as saturated...and high-end data analytics is so accessible now that formulas/algorithms rule the day more than ever before. Studios feel like they have no choice but to fall back on formula now given near-certain belief that anything less is way too risky. 90s cinema was filled with risks too but the difference is that now studios have gotten a massive taste of just how reliably you can turn a profit as long as you follow the data - even shitty movies that everyone hates makes money now.
Back then, originality is what you needed to stand out. Now, truly original content is far more likely to get buried in algorithms like an outlier. Back then, formulas were most definitely a thing but studio execs had some level of understanding that every film was a huge gamble no matter what you did so you might as well go for it. Nowadays, a studio's guaranteed $500k profit is far more appealing than a string of super super risky *maybe* $100k-profit films.
I remember when the rumor was that Affleck was riding on Damon's coattails for this film. After seeing Ben's writing/directing ever since now I'm convinced both are equals and that's why they still have a close friendship
As emotional as the film is and as great as everyone is in it, Minnie Driver rips my heart out. Like my chest gets tight when I watch her. She’s exceptional in those scenes.
Minnie Driver is so great in this, although she's only in a few scenes she's terrific and really memorable.
I sat on this movie a year or two after it came out because I didn't really know what it was about and the title sounded kind of dumb.
Oops. When I finally watched it I was blown away. One of the best films I have ever seen. And having grown up with an abusive father, getting in trouble when I was young, being in court, having a probation officer and court ordered therapy when I was 9 years old. It was almost like someone stole some of my story...minus the genius part. And the way out. And the hopeful ending...sigh. It's all good though.
This is a powerful film and one of the best examples of dialogue and mixing scripted and improv language and acting. It does seem extraordinary that Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as young people were able to write such a powerful story and several deep characters
Man I watched this for the first time earlier this year and it instantly became one of my favorite movies of all time. Such a fantastic script, happy that Affleck and Damon won an Oscar for it. Excited to watch and hear your thoughts on it!
So glad to hear this. This was a wonderful watch!
Great reaction! Robin Williams also earned an Oscar for his performance.
@@JamesVSCinema It was their first movie script, not sure if anyone else mentioned that!
It's kind of an incredible story: A couple of non-working actors decide to write a script on spec, hoping that they will get to act in the movie. And not only is it green-lit - with them in the cast - and put on screen to critical acclaim. But they walk home with an Oscar for best script. Has anything even close to that ever happened before or since?
The Fisher King is another great Robin Williams film that nobody seems to talk about. It's really fun and visual creative thanks to Terry Gilliam.
Absolutely! The Fisher King is an extraordinary and amazing film and Robin's performance is so powerful. This movie is one I always have on an annual re-watch.
Yes! It's a wacky film, but the emotion is so real!
I love Terry Gilliam, esp. Fisher King and 12 Monkeys
This film is definitely in my top 10.... some of my favorite Robin Williams performances
Robin Williams. Miss him!
Glad you finally watched this. Some movies should be watched every so often for the rest of your life. This is one of them. It hits differently over the decades but always with tears, smiles, and laughs.
How did you like them apples? I got the feeling that everyone involved in this movie knew they had gold in their hands with this. Every single actor brought their A game for this movie. It deserves every Oscar they got for the film. I'm glad Robin Williams got his recognition for his role. Such a great talent and person. I miss him dearly.
I love the dialogue in this movie. Especially the one between Matt Damon and Ben Affleck near the end.
No sugar coating, no BS, just straight to the point. That's a real friend talking to him and telling what he needs to hear.
Exactly. This felt so real.
So many amazing scenes to choose from but that one is one of my favorites. Chucky is a good friend
Thank you, that scene is my favourite one in the film (that does NOT have Robin in it)
That's the kind of friend that is truly selfless. He cares deeply about his friend's success and happiness, even if it means he doesn't get a goodbye.
The director of this movie, Gus Van Sant, directed another drama a few years later called “Finding Forrester”. It’s one of my favorite movies, and an underappreciated one.
One of my favourite films for a reason. Great story, but some of the best acting I've ever seen. Makes me miss Robin Williams more and more every time I see it.
This movie is extremely emotional. I miss Robin Williams so much. I have never connected to an actor the way I did to his work, and knowing what kind of a person he was... I really do miss him.
This one is a guaranteed tear-jerker for me. Several very emotional moments.
"It's not your fault" is a powerful phrase in the right moment for mental health. Another one for me is "I understand how you feel." It's easy to forget how much comradery there is in mental health struggle. While everyone is on their unique paths, if those paths were sentences in poems, they would rhyme really well.
Warning, if you click show more, you'll see part of the path I'm walking on:
Trauma, and very low self esteem. ADHD, hyper vigilance and from time to time 'bouts of burnout. If our paths rhyme, I understand how you feel. It's often not your fault, so don't be too hard on yourself when it comes to these things.
Robin Williams is the GOAT. May he rest in peace and good luck to his daughter, Zelda.
Thanks for this and never apologise for being you and feeling what you do. Your ability to verbalise the emotions that something stirs in you is what makes your videos so real and engaging. As always stay awesome, stay genuine, much love
I used to watch the Oscars every single year and root for my favorites. I've been really excited for a number of people who won (Halle Berry, Charlize Theron, Curtis Hanson and Brian Helgeland for L.A. Confidential, etc.), but I can definitely say I was SO THRILLED to see Robin Williams win for this role, and Matt Damon and Ben Affleck win for the screenplay. It was beautiful to see Robin get that recognition after all the works he's done, and hilariously fun to see Matt and Ben win for screenplay -- if you've never seen their award acceptance speech, look for it on youtube. It's awesome. They're so young and so excited, they're bursting.
Matt Damon got a lot of credit for the work he did on this film (as he should), but to me, Ben's work is the unsung character in Good Will Hunting. I'd never seen him in anything before, he was so new to the big leagues (so to speak) at that time, but I remember being so astonished and fucking impressed with him for that final scene of his. When he realizes that Will has left without saying a word (just like he brutally, honestly told Will he hoped would happen some day), the myriad of emotions that cross Ben's face (from confused to surprised to 'holy shit he actually did it' to a little sad that his friend's gone and then back to 'wow, good for him') is remarkable and fantastic. I love that moment in the film so, so much. That moment, and when his character tells off Will about how mad he'll be if Will is still there doing the same shit after another 20 years... brilliant.
James, just in case you want to see the acceptance speeches, which are so fun:
Robin Williams - ruclips.net/video/q6Egi5V_jNU/видео.html
Matt & Ben - ruclips.net/video/d8RIS5GJqAg/видео.html
The excitement is contagious. So much FUN.
on a side note, elliott smith shoulda won that oscar for miss misery.
Had to come back and say: after Will had his good cry, it cuts to him staring out the train window. There is a new look in his eyes. He is lighter. There is clarity there, and I love that the sun hitting him accentuates it. Such a great movie in so many ways. And yes, anyone with a soul and a childhood will tear up at that scene
Another scene where you really see Matt Damon use subtle but impactful facial changes is during Robin Williams monologue at the park. Matt starts that scene with that tough kid look but as Robin gets deeper into the monologue Matt’s facial expression changes and you can see the scared, young boy underneath. It is really genius.
One of the best movies I've ever seen. Storytelling, acting, dialogues, filmography, emotional profundness are out of range. I'm always impressed watching reactions to this masterpiece. Gives hope, that humanity will survive and humans are worth it. Especially in this terrible times. Peace.
Is this a safe space? Can I admit that I've never seen this movie? Probably one of the only reactions I've watched for a film I've never seen. I think there's something to be said about seeing this type of content before the original - I think it elevates the work and adds depth for the viewer. I look forward to seeing it. Thanks for sharing, James.
Watching this as young adult back in 97 had a profound effect on me. Knowing that the guys that wrote this were just a few years older than me blew my mind. Robin Williams' performances in this and Dead Poet Society will live on in my memory as two of the greatest performances of all time. I really get a kick out of vicariously experiencing films for the first time again with you. Love this channel. Really appreciate your insight. Thank you James.
I feel you, James. This is one of my top 3 favorite films of all time. It also helps that I'm from Boston and the film came out literally the day I was born. But most of all, it's how human this film feels. The script is a masterpiece, there are so many beautiful life lessons in it, and it's effectively a much needed therapy session for so many of us.
Another film I would highly recommend after this is Finding Forrester. Same director a couple years later, and a very similar story of an extremely talented young writer in The Bronx who gets a helping hand from a much needed father figure. I would very highly recommend it after this, even if you just want to watch it on the side rather than on the channel.
I almost always cry at the “it’s not your fault” scene. This is a great movie. A lot of the music is Elliot Smith. A bit dark and depressing but so good. Really helps set the tone of the film.
Love this movie, on a Ben Affleck note, he is also a pretty great director and if you have not seen them, I highly recommend checking Gone Baby Gone, The Town and Argo.
Gone baby gone was dope. I'd like to see Casey in more roles. Side note, in good will hunting, Cole Hauser gave a bunch of his lines to Casey because he felt that his character was more important and the lines would work better coming from him. Thats why Cole was usually in the background or passed out at the table
When you get that many “damn”’s in one scene from James, you know it’s a good movie.
My older brother gave me a version of the "its not your fault" speech....one of the most powerful moments of my life. This movie means the world to me. So glad you connected with it as well. Awesome reaction
I loved this reaction. You apologised in the notes and in the video for getting emotional. I know this channel is usually about the craft but you have nothing to apologise for, it was one of the realest reactions I've seen you do. Kudos for putting it out there and sharing those feels. Certainly made me want to go and revisit this simply astounding film. I haven't seen it for a long time, and since then I've gone through some tough shit, nothing like the childhood trauma show in the film, but film van be like therapy right? Working through those things we didn't know we needed help with until we see and experience it.
If you haven't already, listen to Elliott Smith: he has a few of his songs on the soundtrack and is just lovely. Glad this one had such an impact on you!
Thank you for this reaction sir, don't worry about anything, it only makes your videos better!
This movie is gold, top tier, perhaps half as great as Robyn Williams himself.
This is such a well made and sincere movie, so many great scenes, speeches and amazing raw emotion. I'll never get tired of it.
Never apologise for showing emotions, James. And I and surely others definitely understand if you don't want to get into details about stuff you see in these movies, that's wholly for you to decide whether you choose to elaborate on it or not. There are two videos (or one video and one video series) I think you'd find interesting. One is by fellow movie reactor Cultured Bubble who also related much to this film. The other is some analysis videos by the channel My Little Thought Tree. This guy is a therapist in the UK and approaches it from that angle.
And on to some movie trivia: There's a lot of adlibing in this movie but the two main ones are both by Robin Williams. One is the final line "he stole my line" which wasn't supposed to be there. The other is his character Sean telling Will the story about his wife farting in her sleep, that's Matt Damon legit losing it. As for the group of friends feeling so natural, well, besides Matt Damon and Ben Affleck being lifelong friends and writing this movie together, one of the other two (the guy that very happily takes Matt Damon's place in the car in the very end) is Ben Affleck's younger brother Casey Affleck. I don't know who the fourth guy is but probably a friend aswell.
Great reaction as always, keep 'em coming. :)
So glad you watched this! This launched Ben and Matt's careers and there was quite a number of Oscars won by this film. I remember their (Ben & Matt's) acceptance speech (I think for writing) and it was so great. You should look it up on the RUclipss. ❤
I, actually, remember Ben Affleck, on the PBS show "Voyage Of The Mimi", when he was a kid.
I'm 68. This is the BEST movie I've ever seen in my lifetime! Full stop.
This movie reminds me of a little-known gem titled 'Things We Lost in the Fire' from 2007. It was directed by Susanne Bier and starred Halle Berry and Benicio Del Toro. The story is very personal and emotional and deals with loss and grief in the face of a family tragedy. It also deals with drug addiction and how the support of true friends can make the difference between certain death and rehabilitation. I wish this film can have more exposition because I'm sure there are a lot of people that are in need of comfort and inspiration. James, I don't know if you have seen this film but if you haven't it would be nice if you can react to it. As I said a lot of people can benefit from it. If you can't make a reaction at least you can share your impressions with your friends and followers. That is another way many people can know about this magnificent film.
Danny Elfman did the gorgeous music score. I was super surprised to see his name in the opening credits while hearing such sublime music. I HUGE leap forward from where he started doing goofy orchestral things like "Big Top Pee Wee" and "The Simpsons" opening theme.
Never fails to make me tear up a bit. Performances in this film are through the roof!
The music is by Danny Elfman: Batman '89, Edward Scissorhands, Nightmare Before Christmas, Men in Black, Spider-Man, etc...
the rumour at the time was that william goldman (the princess bride) actually wrote this screenplay. damon & affleck consulted him at the time - that's on the record. goldman addressed it in his memoirs and swore up and down he hardly added anything to it.
The park bench monologue is one of the best moments in film history. Robin Williams earned his Oscar on that speech.
It's strange that 25 years later time flies by so quick. I remember the Oscar coverage on entertainment tonight when this movie won.
I can't believe you've never seen this classic film before. Great reaction my dude! ❤
Matt and Ben won an Oscar for Best Screenplay for this. And Robin Williams FINALLY won himself an Oscar for his brilliant acting.
Hands down one of the best pieces of film out there. Always reminds me of how much I miss Robin Williams. Glad you got to do this one.
the scene where he says its not your fault will is one of the most emotional scenes ive ever seen
I don't know if you were reflecting on your own trauma or empathizing with Will's but thanks for sharing your reaction with us. I can't get through this movie without crying either.
This movie was originally written as an action movie. The government was after Will because of his genius, and in the middle of it is this story of Will's touching relationship with his therapist.
They cut the action out and made a masterpiece.
LMFAO, no way!!
If thats how that movie was made it was destiny XD
@@JamesVSCinema I believe the scene where Will goes on the long monologue about attacking another country and the ripple effect to the economy over here is what the "action" of the original script was going to be. Thank goodness for re-writes!
I was visiting a Highschool buddy about 5 years after we got out of school who'd moved up to Anchorage AK and went solo to a theater on a day he and his girlfriend were both working. The story hit very too close to home with me, and I came out a wreck. I'm no math genius or a Southie but my dad sacrificed me to a wicked stepmother in an attempt to create that perfect nuclear family that doesn't exist from my experience.
The amazing thing about this film is that it is set in such specific settings -- a high-powered university, a unique ethnic working-class neighborhood. And yet it speaks to so many people from all kinds of backgrounds.
I've been going to therapy for years, have 4 mental diagnoses and 5 medications with 2 I take on my own, gone to therapy for years, and keep getting stuck in life in the same place my entire life only seeing the worst that could happen if I change things.
I haven't seen this movie in years but watching this and hearing the shit that Will says to excuse himself from moving on, it's the exact thought process I have and it hurts. I'm gonna rewatch it on HBO as soon as I finish the video.
Without sarcasm, I promise you James, thank you for the cathartic realization that I need to see this again and learn from Will. I can keep moving. No. I need to, and will keep moving.
So happy that you did this movie, I think everyone and every reaction channel should watch this.This is definitely right up your alley, and I really like your reactions and your channel, March On my friend.👍
I love that right as you said if you were his friend you'd speak up to him and try and slap some sense into him, sure enough the movie does just that, almost as if you're in the business of filmmaking..... hmmmm. Great stuff!
Whoa. Really taken by your reaction to this film. For me, this is one of THE films, you know? Glad that you liked it, and you let it take you on that journey, like you said. ✌
After Robin Williams died in 2014, a lot of people went and turned the bench in the park in Boston where he gives his famous monologue into a memorial.
Saw it in theaters when it first came out and it still hits the same today… classic
Watching people have a cathartic reaction to a movie or music is my therapy. Thank you for this reaction and all of your other ones.
I was so happy to see that you reacted to this. I knew your appreciation of the craft of filmmaking, your artistic side, and how much you love storytelling would ensure you loved it. To see the connection you have with the characters and this story made it an even better watch.
PS: Williams improvised the entire his wife used to fart in her sleep thing! Damon’s laugh is real. I love that.
I already cried at least 10 times with this movie and now i crying with you too brah, come on hahaahaha, hug from Brazil! Great content!!
There's a lot in this film I identify with personally as well. Living up to one's potential. Physical abuse in childhood, and its various coping mechanisms. I suspect many of your subscribers can totally understand why you were feeling this one a bit more. Not sure if it's just the power of writing from personal experience at work here, but this is the best written film I've ever seen.
This film. I saw in 97, first year at university... Loved the film, fell in love with Elliot Smith.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It was truly cathartic for me to watch your journey through this film.
I love it when a movie really reaches out and touches the reviewer! Thank you for sharing this!
Fun fact, the problem that took "2 years to solve" is a puzzle that most people could probably figure out in about 15 minutes of playing around. Behind the mathematical jargon, all that you have to do is find all the unique ways 10 nodes can be connected, that aren't equal to each other by simply moving the nodes around. But it looks complicated, so they used it in the movie lol.
I've actually been thinking about GWH a bit lately because I started taking an online course in Discrete Optimization a few weeks ago. Chugging away at some code in a bit after I eat dinner 🙂 like that problem that was on the board but with 1,000 particularly connected nodes
James you have one of the best channels on RUclips. Sincere & honest. It's not for clicks or views & your audience appreciates that!
Thank you ✌️
Beautiful review James. It's such a great film and hits for so many of us in so many areas. Thanks for a fantastic channel, sending all strength to you.
Thanks Chris, this means a lot to me.
You're reviews always make me smile. Thank you. :)
Once in awhile we get an actor or actress whose got mad skills in other fields of cinema. Turns out these two have not only written one of the greatest screenplays ever but one has gone on to be quite an established director as well. Need PROOF this wasn't just a one-n-done? Watch the small masterpiece "THE LAST DUEL" which was also written by and starring Damon/Affleck and you'll agree with me it was hands down the BEST PICTURE of 2021 and mysteriously IGNORED by the Academy...
This is one of my favorite reactions from you man. I remember seeing the movie for the first and being so connected to it. I really saw it at the perfect time when I needed it the most. Brilliant movie.
Dude, I’ve been watching you for a minute and this is by far my favorite reaction from you by far! Fucking stellar
That was an incredible reaction, man. Don't be afraid (though I get your reservations for privacy reasons) to react as genuinely as possible.
Love your videos man @james vs cinema. Great work
Oscar winner for Matt, Ben and Robin!! Amazing piece of cinema with incredible writing and performances.
This is my favorite movie of all time. It was great to see you react to it. I never get tired of watching this movie.
once again just content gold. it always makes me appreciate films more when they connect with people on a very deep level. just a true sign of a film done right.
In my top 10 of all time...maybe top 5. It's a masterpiece...genius! ♥
You're the only person I've ever heard list the awesome, kind-hearted people, and all of that right off the top of your head! My respect for you just amped up exponentially!
Ah thank you!! 🙏🏽
Glad to see you connected with this so well. I watched it about 6 years ago for the first time when I was 16 and thought it was good but didn't get much out of it. Watched it again in December and it became one of my favorite movies of all time. The script is absolutely fantastic.
One of my all time favorite films. I still have tears every time. Such a wonderful film.
One of my all-time favorite movies. Great to watch it w you. It’s like seeing it w new eyes again.
Please don't apologise or worry about getting emotional whilst reacting to something that gets you. I personally love this film for how raw, human and real it is. If it explores something that hits you personally then it's done it's job successfully and is really a compliment to anyone who worked on it.
I love this film for the exact same reasons. Robin Williams and Matt Damon were fantastic in this and I think you're right, there seems to be a lot of themselves in these roles. The script is phenomenal and each time I watch this there is something new that I can appreciate every time. It's a beautiful film for so many reasons. Thank you for sharing your reaction, I'm glad I got to experience someone watching this for the first time, especially someone who felt like they connected with it in a personal way.
I think my favorite performance moment in this movie was the bench scene. But while the line delivery by Robin Williams was great, the nonverbal portrayal of body language by Matt Damon was amazing. It can be easy to understand a character's emotion buy how they deliver the lines, or what expression their face is, how their breathing. But to do it while just sitting still, looking forward, completely stone faced. Using little subtle things like a brief side eye glance. It truly is brilliant.
One of my all time favorites. Hits home with me on a lot of stuff as well. But seeing your reaction to that scene where he says it's not Will's fault... My heart breaks for you man. All we can do is our best, and sometimes it's not enough for people.. even though it should be.
Keep up the content man, I'm loving it. Best reaction channel out there imo and I've only seen 2 of your vids
Amazing movie, fantastic reaction. You are great. Glad I found your channel, been watching alot of your reaction the last couple of days. Wish you an awesome weekend
Happy to hear this!! Cheers
This is a powerful movie. Never known anyone who wasn't affected by it. Always appreciate your insight into my favorite films. Good stuff.
Please don't apologize for getting emotional - that raw reaction is what makes the vid even better
I have to admit, I am 100% jealous that you had the fire thought to record your reaction to this movie. I’ve seen this over 200 times, and still get emotional. But to get to see a person’s reaction is priceless. Great video, great commentary, awesome foreshadowing. I hope nothing but the best for you and your channel.