The part where Chuckie realizes Will has left is always my favorite part. He is sad and happy all in one then you got the awesome Robin Williams line at the end.
I can't think of any logical way there could be a sequal to this movie. This is Will's defining moment. The moment he chooses to go after what he can instead of being satisfied with a mediocre life. Part of storytelling is asking yourself: Is this the most interesting story of my character's life?
I love how his best, realest, and closest friends - the ones he planned to grow old living down the street from - are all genuinely happy that he took his ticket and got the fuck out of there. They all wanted so much more and better for him; they didn’t wanna hold him back/down there in South Boston with them and their mediocre (but still honorable) lives. They wanted him to have all the kinds of better that a human being can have in his/her life; and to transcend all of that place, as he was more than able to do with the level of mega-genius that he had. They loved him unconditionally; and through that love, they wanted him to leave them behind and spread his *huge* wings and just go fuckin flying all over this simple little world already. It takes a next-level degree of best-friend love to want your buddy to leave you behind and do what he was born to do, instead of stickin it out through life with you.
Exactly you get it. chucky is the truly his best friend. he wanted him to give up on him so he wont hold him back he wanted the best for him even if that means leaving him and his friends.
god don 1 its a film exactly. a film made by real people of the real world expressing real emotions directing a film lol you missing the point of movies
The “Son of a bitch. He stole my line” was improvised on the spot by Robin Williams. Matt Damon said Williams did about 15 takes of this scene. He only said this line once, in the middle of all the takes he would do for this scene, and never said it again afterwards. It was decided to use this take because it was the best one from all the takes.
@@MidwestFarmToys there’s some arguments as to how many takes. Damon was there on the set as well to read the lines Robin is reading so he could react at the right time. But the bottom line is in the middle of however many takes it took to do that scene, Robin just said that on the spot with no warning to anyone and the director liked that take enough to put it in the movie. I know this response is late, but just for some context as to why Damon said the scene was shot about 15 times.
@@antraxxslingshots I get the sense a lot of Robin's lines were improvised, finding better things to say than the script - he's just that good. Most notable is the scene where he told Will about his wife farting in her sleep, nobody was expecting that.
It must have taken a lot of effort for Affleck to put those mixed emotions on his face at the same time: jubilation that his best friend actually listened to him and left without a goodbye conflicting with the sad realization that he'll probably never see his best friend again. I know lots of people rip on his acting these days, but damn he was excellent in this movie.
@@BlaneNostalgia Exactly He was a friend so good that he wanted what was best for Will, even if that meant that he wouldn't get to see Will ever again. That's true brotherly love.
I was 3 when this came out, and I’d go far enough to say it’s the greatest movie of all-time. I’d love to see and hear the applause it got in the theaters.
the look of comprehension on Chuckie's face reminds me of that line from Shawshank "Some birds aren't meant to be caged, their feathers are just too bright. And when they fly away, the part of you that knows it was a sin to lock them up does rejoice But still, the place you live in is that much more grey."
That note change at 1:51 is so good. It happens at the exact moment that Ben’s expression switches: the moment he realizes his best friend has gone without even a goodbye, and it’s a brief moment of sadness before it turns into genuine happiness.
It was acted perfectly by Affleck i think. You can totally see the Stages: 1) Oh my god, he is really gone 2) damn, my friend left me...really sad 3) realizing thathis wish for Will came true so he is really happy for him. They can be sure they will never ever forget each other anyway, even if the see or hear nothing of the other for the rest of their lives.
@@nicolacruz3537 Because that is how Affleck hoped it would be one day, it was a call back to an earlier scene in the movie, just like the note was to Robin Williams.
Give me a good story and interesting well acted characters we can relate with and care about. Give me that over mindless special effects. This movie is pure quality from beginning to end
this movie is overrated. the whole premise of the movie is bullshlt. Will being able to solve in seconds a problem that took professors years to solve breaks the movie for me. Everything else is based on that premise (the huge genius of Will) so it's... weak.
ArbiterDan the thing is, there are quite literally people out there with that same kind of potential. You may harbor your doubts, but this movie is not as unrealistic as you may believe.
It's actually not bullshit. There are people (they are incredibly rare) who have insights that even leaders in their respective fields can't see. This entire story was essentially inspired by Ramanujan & Hardy -- Hardy being one of the greatest mathematicians of the early 20th century and, by Hardy's own account, Ramanujan far surpassed him.
2:55 can we just talk about how haunting the end of this movie is? The final lines belong to Robin Williams, while Elliot Smith sings "Miss Misery." What a perfect song that Elliott wrote just for this film, and what a perfect line that Robin improvised. Two absolute legends who were lost way too soon, here at the peak of their talent, conspire to make those final shots of a car driving westward, through the Allegheny pines so much more poignant. In the years since this movie was made, that's all taken on a real unexpected gravity.
3:14 I like to think that Will actually did precisely that. Becoming a therapist, helping people, wounded children like him and Sean. Giving them the strength to overcome their trauma and allow themselves to grow.
I got to see that look in person once. Those bright eyes. We made eye contact on a crowded street in passing and as I realized it was him, just nodded warmly with a smile, and he did the same.
You know when the "Girl" is right to change your life. It's an amazing feeling and 30 years later still going strong. How many times I think what if I did not make the move, every day.
It's funny how it suddenly hits you sometimes. It hit me out of the blue when I realized she was The One. I immediately booked a flight from L.A. to Ohio and proposed that weekend. We just celebrated our 30th. I hope for the rest of you that you get to experience the same joy in your lives. I realize I got lucky and not everybody gets Happily Ever After. But you might.
This movie truly shows the beauty of friendship. Though it must've hurt Chuckie that Will left without saying anything (which he always wished for) but he is ultimately happy because he can think that Will would be somewhere he truly belongs rather than ending his life in a place that didn't give him the space to shine. Absolutely one of my favourite movies. And the fact that Damon and Affleck are best friends makes me feel that such a bond can truly exist.
If you think that, you must have watched a different movie than I did. That's EXACTLY what he wanted for him. If a best friend took my honest heartfelt advice, I would be eternally grateful and happy for him.
That would take away from the beauty of this scene, in my opinion. The way things turned out, Will is gone to find love and never coming back. The rest is for the audience to think about.
I just love how Ben's expression completely tells about his feelings. Like he is sad that his friend left but the satisfaction that his friend listen to him and went on for good.
The part that always gives me chills is when the little guitar solo notes to “Miss Misery” start up right after Robin Williams says his line. Like the topping on the cake for a perfect ending
Elliott Smith deserved a lot more acclaim than he got. Absolutely beautiful artistry, I don't know how any other songs would fit as well as his did throughout the movie.
@@onnak I would love to get some his vinyl records. I have never heard any of his other songs. I know I could stream them but I want to experience them on a record player first.
@@Caltops78 you should totally listen to his stuff. Some of the best if not the best music I’ve heard. He’s got plenty of unreleased tracks on RUclips as well as stuff on streaming services
@@Helsinki40268 I know! I keep seeing Elliot Smith’s records at the shop and I always pass him up. There is just so much music to collect it gets overwhelming. Next time I go to the shop I’ll pick up one his albums no matter which one it is. Thanks for the push
@@Caltops78 if you want more simple guitar and vocals, check out earlier stuff like self titled or Roman candle. His later stuff has a much beatle esc sound with a lot more instrumentation. I would suggest starting off with either/or Or XO for your first!
I love this scene. My favorite part is when Robin Williams turns over the note and it says "... tell him sorry, but I've got to go hunt some good will!"
I was wondering too. i like to think it is Elliot Rodgers, the guy who was 1 year older than the main character here, and who (in real life) never had a gf and did a murder/suicide. I can relate to the no gf thing.
Elliott Smith, one of the greatest songwriters the world has ever seen and like Robin Williams, was taken too soon. For all of you asking who he is, look him up. He’s a true one of a kind and his music will hauntingly make you feel things no other musician can.
After a lifetime of getting bullied and beaten up, he just wanted some affection. Is that so bad? He wasn't lazy and didn't lack ambition but when the people who should love, nourish and support you are absent ... Affection and love is all you ever want. Hugs and some warmth. He was just sad. He just needed some kindness.
The one thing that I always loved about Robin Williams is his ability to do solid drama. While I did enjoy his comedy films, I felt he was always great doing drama. Good Will Hunting, The Fisher King, Dead Poets Society, are just a few of his best films. The best part? I will always remember him for his role from Mork & Mindy, whom I grew up watching during the 70's and 80's. He's just one of those rare actors that comes along who can make you laugh, make you cry, make you stand up and look at yourself in the mirror. he is, forevermore, a consummate actor.
My son, who was born in 2002, watched this movie with me and told me it was the best movie he has ever seen. This movie was made 5 years before he was born but resounds with his generation like no other film I know.
For those don’t understand the ending it is clear that will finally detached from society to live happily by pursuing his own personal interests he is more happy taking down the road even alone because he knows finally nothing holds him back
Will could be the only person in the world to beat the house with his math skills. He gets himself effin rich and now he and Skylar are millionaires lol
Remember guys, your real friends are the ones that want to see you be better than you are everyday. If they’re not making you be better, or believing in your potential to do so, they aren’t your friends. This scene is amazing.
One of the best movies ever made with Matt and Robin as leading roles hands down. The "Its not your fault" scene is one of my favorites in the movie. Brings a tear to my eye everytime I watch it. #ripRobin
Best ending ever. I mean, I'm SO glad that Will allows himself to be vulnerable that I don't even care if he gets the girl or not (I hope he does, but that's not the question). My favourite movie !
That Smile at 2:04 said a lot. The part where Chuckie realizes Will has left is always my favorite part. He is sad and happy all in one then you got the awesome Robin Williams line at the end.
Robin Williams was great indeed, but I never thought Ben Affleck was right for this role. He was too pretty and tried too hard to make up for it. Even his smirk in this scene was as overdone as his street Bostonian. He looked too much like Elvis here which ruined it for me.
I agree, Robin is brilliant in this movie, Matt, Ben and Minnie are also excellent as well. Even Casey was really good even though it would be another 10 years or so before he got more widespread recognition, becoming an Oscar winner himself for Manchester By The Sea (2016).
I don't see what's so "bittersweet" about this ending. If anything, it's just sweet because Matt Damon's character Will Hunting finally realizes what he wants out of life and decides to take action by going after it.
You can see the bittersweet in Ben Affleck's scene with the various facial expressions he shows as the realization hits him. He realizes that Will left, and while he is happy about it, he's sad that his best friend won't be there with him every day. That that part of their life together is over forever. And he's suppressing that bittersweet emotion with that awkward smile as he walks back to the car and tells the rest of them that Will is gone.
Because he left the closest people in his life up to that point and the place he was born and raised. New beginnings, though necessary, are always bittersweet.
I miss Robin Williams so much. So much. When I die I don’t need to know who shot Kennedy, have an hours long conversation with Einstein. I just want to say “Thank you” to Robin Williams. Then I’ll be set.
So it obviously didn’t work out between him and skyler so he came back trained as an assassin and became Jason bourne, in the mean time his best friend is running around in a black suit calling himself batman. Just shows you never know where life is going to take you
I saw this movie the day before my hs graduation for the first time ever and this song will always remind me of this girl i met I liked in the summer after graduation we were cool but my dumbass wasted a year and a half being scared to admit my feelings towards her and eventually she moved on and found someone else and never spoke to me again. Listening to the song hurts sometimes smh. If you like someone go after them and don’t be afraid because you’ll end up like me living in regret.
I always imagined what Will would say to Skylar when he sees her again. Something like, “I know people think I’m smart, but I’m not. I’m an idiot. And a liar. I do love you. I just needed to come tell you that.”
I think it's rare that a movie will *ever* leave me feeling bittersweet but this one did. This ending means a lot, especially after remembering of Robin William's passing. This movie felt genuine and I hope it's message helps others who've gone through things similar. Therapy doesn’t make you weak by any means, so stop thinking that. The only one self conscious about your image is yourself.
It had to be difficult for Will. He needed to be challenged intellectually and as intelligent as Skylar was, she couldn't keep up with Will's level of genius and she knew it. But damn, the girl really loved him warts and all. Will finally figured out that counts for something. Maybe she's not perfect but he's never going to find perfect. So at least he found someone who really loved him.
@@moeball740 yeah, I think it is more about taking the risk than actually succeding. Even though the goal of this risk is to be happy and finding the one, the healing is in the attempt to avoid going "through your entire life without ever having to really know anybody".
I live about one mile from where the Au Bon Pain used to be. I was in Harvard Square when they were shooting that day. Tastees and the Baskin Robbins is long gone. That Weeks Footbridge is still there, though.
Will’s car, which was given by his buddies, and to which he uses to drive across country and pursue his dreams or what he wants, symbolizes that we can not pursue our dreams and goals without the help and support of other people.
It's quite jarring to see Academy Award winner Casey Affleck in that vest top running around. What an ending, perfectly encapsulates the themes of the film and teaches something that is so easy to forget; the people who love you are there and want YOU to succeed. Just so beautiful and touching and why the fuck does it matter if he comes back and succeeds or if it works out with the girl? For the first time in his life he is choosing, he is liberated and can make mistakes
I love how Chuckie took his time processing Will’s absence. He’s at first excited that “the best part of his day” is realized, then he’s sad that his friend’s gone, then back to feeling happy for him, then wondering if he’ll ever talk to him again, and then back to “of course he will” with the smile. Glad the camera stayed with him throughout all of that.
This is my message to YOU or anyone who reads this, live your best life, enjoy it take the risk you normally wouldn’t cause it’s like they say “you always miss the shots you don’t take” ❤️ lots of luv brothers
the most powerful part of the film happens in this scene....and its not anything that happens....look at Will's eyes as he looks up at robbin William's character through window....its something you never see in his eyes in any other scence...it's a one second shot...you see hope/happiness
I still can not believe those two kids wrote that. And only Robin Williams could top that genius with his ad lib line at the end. "Son of a bitch. He stole my line." The last stroke of the genius on the Canvas. One of my top ten of the last 50 years.
I could watch this film a million times and never get bored of it. Just a brilliant all round feel good film with great acting especially by the late Great Robin Williams ❤.
I do sometimes wish we would've had him pulling up in Cali, with Skylar seeing him from a distance, locking eyes, a smile on her face, giving us a glimpse of the happily ever after we all wanted for Will. Knowing with her, he'll never have to worry about not being loved.
I loved this movie's message too. It basically tells you that true happiness doesn't always mean having some high-end job, but pursuing what you're truly passionate about.
I don’t know what’s crazier, thinking that car would make it to California or thinking he could find Skylar when he gets there. No social media, don’t see anyone with cell phones, probably doesn’t have email at that time.
I grew up watching watching "Mork & Mindy" clear back from the late 1970s into the early 1980s, a show that featured this then nearly unknown manic comedic genius named Robin Williams. When that show ended, I joined hundreds of millions of people watching him do appearances on various TV series, late night talk shows (especially with the late great Johnny Carson), standup routines, and dozens of movies. This guy made so many people laugh and cry, then we all cried for the last time when he couldn't go on living. It's rare when someone has the kind of range that Robin Williams had.
Love this last scene of him driving down the road with the wide open green fields and beckoning horizon ahead signifying his psyche is squared away for the first time in his life and that the whole world is now his oyster in every way. Thanks to his buddies and Sean.
I went all the way to Europe to see about a girl, We are back living in L.A , with 3 kids and 25 years Married! whatever you need too.
whipped! then again you didnt have tinder back then
good shit
Good for you man.
@@cristiant6566 Yeah cus everyone that's ever gotten married is whipped
Thats great man!
The part where Chuckie realizes Will has left is always my favorite part. He is sad and happy all in one then you got the awesome Robin Williams line at the end.
93ddb Did you know that line was improvised?
Robin Williams, the damn king of improvistion
the way Ben changes expressions.. from surprised to sad to happy.. such a wonderful scene.. its the stuff of legends.. and ppl say he cant act :(
One of many favorite moments of this movie. Love Afflecks expression
Jayson T I did yes. 👍
I’m glad they never did a sequel to this. Impossible to better it.
It's funny how they made a fake sequel in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
I can't think of any logical way there could be a sequal to this movie. This is Will's defining moment. The moment he chooses to go after what he can instead of being satisfied with a mediocre life.
Part of storytelling is asking yourself: Is this the most interesting story of my character's life?
No reason to make a sequal.
There’s nothing left to write. The moral is there. Nothing to add to it.
I always thought the sequel was him being in space and got left behind.
I love how his best, realest, and closest friends - the ones he planned to grow old living down the street from - are all genuinely happy that he took his ticket and got the fuck out of there. They all wanted so much more and better for him; they didn’t wanna hold him back/down there in South Boston with them and their mediocre (but still honorable) lives. They wanted him to have all the kinds of better that a human being can have in his/her life; and to transcend all of that place, as he was more than able to do with the level of mega-genius that he had. They loved him unconditionally; and through that love, they wanted him to leave them behind and spread his *huge* wings and just go fuckin flying all over this simple little world already. It takes a next-level degree of best-friend love to want your buddy to leave you behind and do what he was born to do, instead of stickin it out through life with you.
That was very well put bro.
Exactly you get it. chucky is the truly his best friend. he wanted him to give up on him so he wont hold him back he wanted the best for him even if that means leaving him and his friends.
god don 1 its a film exactly. a film made by real people of the real world expressing real emotions directing a film lol you missing the point of movies
@god don 1 correct,in real life u r not gonna get friends like what u see in reel life
@@ktolwal thats the sad part, we all want friends like that but never considered being those friends in the first place.
The “Son of a bitch. He stole my line” was improvised on the spot by Robin Williams. Matt Damon said Williams did about 15 takes of this scene. He only said this line once, in the middle of all the takes he would do for this scene, and never said it again afterwards. It was decided to use this take because it was the best one from all the takes.
@@MidwestFarmToys there’s some arguments as to how many takes. Damon was there on the set as well to read the lines Robin is reading so he could react at the right time. But the bottom line is in the middle of however many takes it took to do that scene, Robin just said that on the spot with no warning to anyone and the director liked that take enough to put it in the movie. I know this response is late, but just for some context as to why Damon said the scene was shot about 15 times.
@@Jared_Wignall you are awesome dude! After 2 years you replied to your own comment…you know you are in love with this film!
@@bachoodikadze2158 great movie is timeless. No shame in that
I wonder what the Script had planned originally. No Line at all? That would have been far worse.
The improvised one fits perfectly.
@@antraxxslingshots I get the sense a lot of Robin's lines were improvised, finding better things to say than the script - he's just that good. Most notable is the scene where he told Will about his wife farting in her sleep, nobody was expecting that.
That is life. "Got to see about a girl" Thank you Robin Willams. Now I am in the Phillippines.
Don't you mean: "I had to go see about a ladyboy."?
And she had something really big to reveal?
He said Philippines not Thailand
Claymore Tricks there are plenty in the Philippines you ignorant fuck
Sentai 7 Good on ya mate
It must have taken a lot of effort for Affleck to put those mixed emotions on his face at the same time: jubilation that his best friend actually listened to him and left without a goodbye conflicting with the sad realization that he'll probably never see his best friend again.
I know lots of people rip on his acting these days, but damn he was excellent in this movie.
Mid 90s was prime Ben Affleck. Chasing Amy, Dogma, Armageddon, and this.
Affleck was the bomb in Phantoms yo
He was a good friend
@@BlaneNostalgia Exactly
He was a friend so good that he wanted what was best for Will, even if that meant that he wouldn't get to see Will ever again.
That's true brotherly love.
I’m sure Will would come back even help his friends lives w the newfound wealth he will have
I remember people starting to applaud when the car showed driving on the highway awesome film
Tony Mira must have been awesome!
I was 3 when this came out, and I’d go far enough to say it’s the greatest movie of all-time. I’d love to see and hear the applause it got in the theaters.
I’m jealous you got to see it in theaters, it must have been incredible
I-90 Mass Pike
What if Will was taking a mean ass shit and his friends just left him at his house with no ride
Your pfp is my reply...
I take them daily, you’re so right.
Pro tip, lay down toilet paper over the water first, it prevents splash back.
Oh,and that's mean 🤣🤣🥰love it!
Directors cut
Lmaooo
the look of comprehension on Chuckie's face reminds me of that line from Shawshank "Some birds aren't meant to be caged, their feathers are just too bright. And when they fly away, the part of you that knows it was a sin to lock them up does rejoice But still, the place you live in is that much more grey."
That note change at 1:51 is so good. It happens at the exact moment that Ben’s expression switches: the moment he realizes his best friend has gone without even a goodbye, and it’s a brief moment of sadness before it turns into genuine happiness.
Danny Elfman is a genius, all of his songs add to the movie perfectly.
It was acted perfectly by Affleck i think.
You can totally see the Stages:
1) Oh my god, he is really gone
2) damn, my friend left me...really sad
3) realizing thathis wish for Will came true so he is really happy for him.
They can be sure they will never ever forget each other anyway, even if the see or hear nothing of the other for the rest of their lives.
why do you have to leave without goodbye？
beautiful
@@nicolacruz3537 Because that is how Affleck hoped it would be one day, it was a call back to an earlier scene in the movie, just like the note was to Robin Williams.
After he got to California, he joined the CIA and became Jason Bourne
While his mate moved to gotham lol chases margot harley quinn lol😂
And the math professor decided to become a physicist and met Thor 😂
Literally Laughing out loud at this comment!
Not possible. Jason Bourne was from Dixon Missouri, not Boston
😂
Casey Affleck cracks me up in this scene lol. "Well boys, looks like I'm moving up a rank. Shotgun, baby." Haha
the way he smiles when he realizes he’s gone, it shows how happy he is for his friend going out for a better life
Give me a good story and interesting well acted characters we can relate with and care about. Give me that over mindless special effects. This movie is pure quality from beginning to end
this movie is overrated. the whole premise of the movie is bullshlt. Will being able to solve in seconds a problem that took professors years to solve breaks the movie for me. Everything else is based on that premise (the huge genius of Will) so it's... weak.
The problem is easy, and had not been an issue to solve for a long time. Long before the movie. Movie is still good.
ArbiterDan the thing is, there are quite literally people out there with that same kind of potential. You may harbor your doubts, but this movie is not as unrealistic as you may believe.
Strongly Agree!
It's actually not bullshit. There are people (they are incredibly rare) who have insights that even leaders in their respective fields can't see. This entire story was essentially inspired by Ramanujan & Hardy -- Hardy being one of the greatest mathematicians of the early 20th century and, by Hardy's own account, Ramanujan far surpassed him.
My favorite movie of all time. Wish I could have the same feeling I did the first time I watched it. Absolutely magical.
Joey Bud I still do that’s why it’s my favourite film
Don’t watch it for a couple years
I had a more intense feeling, after the second watch...dont know why
You watched into the wild ? Same strong feeling
Best movies
Yes man..i know what you mean..i wish i can see it again for the first time
2:55 can we just talk about how haunting the end of this movie is? The final lines belong to Robin Williams, while Elliot Smith sings "Miss Misery." What a perfect song that Elliott wrote just for this film, and what a perfect line that Robin improvised. Two absolute legends who were lost way too soon, here at the peak of their talent, conspire to make those final shots of a car driving westward, through the Allegheny pines so much more poignant. In the years since this movie was made, that's all taken on a real unexpected gravity.
real
As a man i can say without a care I cried I think it was a perfect ending #riprobinwilliams
Me too, it's not a shame it's respect for the film.
No fcking shame. I let them fall for this one
3:14 I like to think that Will actually did precisely that. Becoming a therapist, helping people, wounded children like him and Sean. Giving them the strength to overcome their trauma and allow themselves to grow.
is it just me. when you look at Robin Willams. he always had a look you could not explain?
MrKellyndonna no matter if he was smiling, he was always sad behind those eyes. 😢
+Allison Priest i agree hun
Exactly, well spoken
I got to see that look in person once. Those bright eyes. We made eye contact on a crowded street in passing and as I realized it was him, just nodded warmly with a smile, and he did the same.
You know when the "Girl" is right to change your life. It's an amazing feeling and 30 years later still going strong. How many times I think what if I did not make the move, every day.
"I had to go see about a girl"
I did that 8 years ago. Never looked back... :-)
Thanks for the advice!
Dippe Galant me too moved to Mexico in 2009 and I'm still here
Dippe Galant awesome.
It's funny how it suddenly hits you sometimes. It hit me out of the blue when I realized she was The One. I immediately booked a flight from L.A. to Ohio and proposed that weekend. We just celebrated our 30th. I hope for the rest of you that you get to experience the same joy in your lives. I realize I got lucky and not everybody gets Happily Ever After. But you might.
@@moeball740 congratulations!
This movie touched me in so many ways love Robin Williams role especially
It molested you? seek therapy
This movie truly shows the beauty of friendship. Though it must've hurt Chuckie that Will left without saying anything (which he always wished for) but he is ultimately happy because he can think that Will would be somewhere he truly belongs rather than ending his life in a place that didn't give him the space to shine. Absolutely one of my favourite movies. And the fact that Damon and Affleck are best friends makes me feel that such a bond can truly exist.
If you think that, you must have watched a different movie than I did. That's EXACTLY what he wanted for him. If a best friend took my honest heartfelt advice, I would be eternally grateful and happy for him.
I’d like to imagine a sequel when Will returns with his good life and shares it with his best friends.
Thats not a sequel... that's just a good scene.
Good Will Hunting 2: Hunting Season
Dread Pirate Robin Applesauce, bitch
That would take away from the beauty of this scene, in my opinion. The way things turned out, Will is gone to find love and never coming back. The rest is for the audience to think about.
Wouldn’t be the same without Robin (or Elliott smith for that matter) :(
I just love how Ben's expression completely tells about his feelings. Like he is sad that his friend left but the satisfaction that his friend listen to him and went on for good.
The part that always gives me chills is when the little guitar solo notes to “Miss Misery” start up right after Robin Williams says his line. Like the topping on the cake for a perfect ending
Elliott Smith deserved a lot more acclaim than he got. Absolutely beautiful artistry, I don't know how any other songs would fit as well as his did throughout the movie.
@@onnak I would love to get some his vinyl records. I have never heard any of his other songs. I know I could stream them but I want to experience them on a record player first.
@@Caltops78 you should totally listen to his stuff. Some of the best if not the best music I’ve heard. He’s got plenty of unreleased tracks on RUclips as well as stuff on streaming services
@@Helsinki40268 I know! I keep seeing Elliot Smith’s records at the shop and I always pass him up. There is just so much music to collect it gets overwhelming. Next time I go to the shop I’ll pick up one his albums no matter which one it is. Thanks for the push
@@Caltops78 if you want more simple guitar and vocals, check out earlier stuff like self titled or Roman candle. His later stuff has a much beatle esc sound with a lot more instrumentation. I would suggest starting off with either/or Or XO for your first!
He went to see about a girl and ended on Mars! Damn
Radu Ro underrated comment. This is what I thought when Martian came out.
Was this before or after he lost his memory and discovered he was a highly trained agent?
That’s a hell of a detour.
Is the power of love
I love this scene. My favorite part is when Robin Williams turns over the note and it says "... tell him sorry, but I've got to go hunt some good will!"
"Son of a bitch. That's the name of the movie..."
So in the end Chuckie was Will's Soulmate after all. Because he challenged him and Will listened to him by leaving!
Such a great movie, Rip Elliot and Robin.
I was wondering too. i like to think it is Elliot Rodgers, the guy who was 1 year older than the main character here, and who (in real life) never had a gf and did a murder/suicide. I can relate to the no gf thing.
ItsOk ToBeWhite Elliott Smith actually has quite a few songs in the movie.
Elliott Smith, one of the greatest songwriters the world has ever seen and like Robin Williams, was taken too soon. For all of you asking who he is, look him up. He’s a true one of a kind and his music will hauntingly make you feel things no other musician can.
Mr. Barsad 4. Miss Misery, Angeles, Say Yes and Between The Bars.
@Be Offensive Elliot Smith. He contributed like six songs to the soundtrack.
After a lifetime of getting bullied and beaten up, he just wanted some affection. Is that so bad?
He wasn't lazy and didn't lack ambition but when the people who should love, nourish and support you are absent ... Affection and love is all you ever want. Hugs and some warmth. He was just sad. He just needed some kindness.
The one thing that I always loved about Robin Williams is his ability to do solid drama. While I did enjoy his comedy films, I felt he was always great doing drama. Good Will Hunting, The Fisher King, Dead Poets Society, are just a few of his best films. The best part? I will always remember him for his role from Mork & Mindy, whom I grew up watching during the 70's and 80's. He's just one of those rare actors that comes along who can make you laugh, make you cry, make you stand up and look at yourself in the mirror. he is, forevermore, a consummate actor.
Trained at Juilliard.
Did you ever see One Hour photo
I’m still sad that his gone, he was a very special actor and had so much to give ❤
It's been said that the greatest comedians can make you laugh ... and cry.
No matter how many times I watch this it will always make me cry
R.I.P. Robin Williams! You lit the screen with your unbelievable talent and charisma!
"Son of a bitch...he stole my line" ahahha great
Yeah but line is in your hand, eat it. Lol, he ga e the line to his guys
Improvised line too
It was Robin Williams best performance ever
you mean Matt Damon.
alexa rodriguez that would be bourne
Peter Stawicki In a career of multiple brilliant performances, perhaps you are correct.
His was aladin1
Did you forget Patch Adams? He was excellent in that movie.
Brilliant film!!! Should be mandatory in all high schools across the globe.
and Dead Poets Society should be mandatory in schools as well
My son, who was born in 2002, watched this movie with me and told me it was the best movie he has ever seen. This movie was made 5 years before he was born but resounds with his generation like no other film I know.
some say he's still driving
unowen7591 lmao😂
LMAO XD
They also say Elliott Smith is still singing this song on a loop.
J.D. Salinger dude no :( leave Elliot in his peace....
Driving it in probably hehe
I love this ending because when Ben shrugs, he knew his friend went off to a better life.
For those don’t understand the ending it is clear that will finally detached from society to live happily by pursuing his own personal interests he is more happy taking down the road even alone because he knows finally nothing holds him back
Matt was awesome, but Robin Williams was brilliant!
One of best movies with best endings ever!!
Kudos to you for not cutting the video at the credits. Miss Misery is paramount to this ending
I always come back and watch these clips... just an awesome movie
SOB stole my line is just amazing
That chuckle from affleck when he realize matt is gone. Pure class
"I had to see about a girl"
Bullshit, he's just going to Vegas to take a shot at the World Series of Poker.
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Will could be the only person in the world to beat the house with his math skills. He gets himself effin rich and now he and Skylar are millionaires lol
Remember guys, your real friends are the ones that want to see you be better than you are everyday. If they’re not making you be better, or believing in your potential to do so, they aren’t your friends. This scene is amazing.
RIP Robin Williams, RIP Elliot Smith this movie was amazing.
One of the best movies ever made with Matt and Robin as leading roles hands down. The "Its not your fault" scene is one of my favorites in the movie. Brings a tear to my eye everytime I watch it. #ripRobin
Then, Will stands up:
-"O' Captain. My captain!"
you never forget those true friends who pushed you to be the best of who u are
Best ending ever. I mean, I'm SO glad that Will allows himself to be vulnerable that I don't even care if he gets the girl or not (I hope he does, but that's not the question).
My favourite movie !
That Smile at 2:04 said a lot. The part where Chuckie realizes Will has left is always my favorite part. He is sad and happy all in one then you got the awesome Robin Williams line at the end.
Robin Williams was great indeed, but I never thought Ben Affleck was right for this role. He was too pretty and tried too hard to make up for it. Even his smirk in this scene was as overdone as his street Bostonian. He looked too much like Elvis here which ruined it for me.
Every actor in this movie did some of the best work of their careers in my opinion.
I agree, Robin is brilliant in this movie, Matt, Ben and Minnie are also excellent as well.
Even Casey was really good even though it would be another 10 years or so before he got more widespread recognition, becoming an Oscar winner himself for Manchester By The Sea (2016).
Agreed.
How can you be tired watching these classic movies in this life...
Back in the time when Hollywood used to give chances to at least dozens of amazing films a year.
Yup. Now its just marvel movies, remakes, reboots, and sequels.
@@Sean-bz8ri disgusting…..
@@Sean-bz8ri exactly that’s why Hollywood is dead Netflix is the new thing but it’s so shit have you seen Netflix original movies
If people can wrap their head around it, this movie is 25 years old in December. How much time has passed by...
Ben Affleck is such an underrated actor. His recent roles as quiet, serious men has ruined his reputation but he was perfect in this role
Do you still have some pot?
I don't see what's so "bittersweet" about this ending. If anything, it's just sweet because Matt Damon's character Will Hunting finally realizes what he wants out of life and decides to take action by going after it.
Livingston Hampton I’m not too sure man, it’s just a vibe I felt
Well... that's understandable. People feel different vibes and mine was just a sweet ending vibe.
You can see the bittersweet in Ben Affleck's scene with the various facial expressions he shows as the realization hits him. He realizes that Will left, and while he is happy about it, he's sad that his best friend won't be there with him every day. That that part of their life together is over forever. And he's suppressing that bittersweet emotion with that awkward smile as he walks back to the car and tells the rest of them that Will is gone.
Good point Veruthas. I didn't think about that at first.
Because he left the closest people in his life up to that point and the place he was born and raised. New beginnings, though necessary, are always bittersweet.
I miss Robin Williams so much. So much. When I die I don’t need to know who shot Kennedy, have an hours long conversation with Einstein. I just want to say “Thank you” to Robin Williams. Then I’ll be set.
So it obviously didn’t work out between him and skyler so he came back trained as an assassin and became Jason bourne, in the mean time his best friend is running around in a black suit calling himself batman. Just shows you never know where life is going to take you
I saw this movie the day before my hs graduation for the first time ever and this song will always remind me of this girl i met I liked in the summer after graduation we were cool but my dumbass wasted a year and a half being scared to admit my feelings towards her and eventually she moved on and found someone else and never spoke to me again. Listening to the song hurts sometimes smh. If you like someone go after them and don’t be afraid because you’ll end up like me living in regret.
Ben is really good in this scene. He looks simultaneously very sad and very happy on the porch.
“A good ending is never about happy ever after, but about a hopeful future”
I always imagined what Will would say to Skylar when he sees her again. Something like, “I know people think I’m smart, but I’m not. I’m an idiot. And a liar. I do love you. I just needed to come tell you that.”
One of my favorite movies. Beautiful ending. Beautiful priceless selfless love from genuine friendship.
This movie changed my life..I will always be grateful for this movie!
This Elliot smith soundtrack is very appropriate.
I think it's rare that a movie will *ever* leave me feeling bittersweet but this one did. This ending means a lot, especially after remembering of Robin William's passing. This movie felt genuine and I hope it's message helps others who've gone through things similar. Therapy doesn’t make you weak by any means, so stop thinking that. The only one self conscious about your image is yourself.
Would’ve been nice to actually see Will and Skylar reunite. Great movie though
It had to be difficult for Will. He needed to be challenged intellectually and as intelligent as Skylar was, she couldn't keep up with Will's level of genius and she knew it. But damn, the girl really loved him warts and all. Will finally figured out that counts for something. Maybe she's not perfect but he's never going to find perfect. So at least he found someone who really loved him.
It's not really about that, it's about taking the chance, regardless of the risk that you might get hurt.
@@moeball740 yeah, I think it is more about taking the risk than actually succeding. Even though the goal of this risk is to be happy and finding the one, the healing is in the attempt to avoid going "through your entire life without ever having to really know anybody".
I live about one mile from where the Au Bon Pain used to be. I was in Harvard Square when they were shooting that day. Tastees and the Baskin Robbins is long gone. That Weeks Footbridge is still there, though.
My favourite film of all time. I laughed, cried and was inspired!
So glad they went with an orchestral soundtrack addition. Super classy and emotional! Gets the job done every time!
Will’s car, which was given by his buddies, and to which he uses to drive across country and pursue his dreams or what he wants, symbolizes that we can not pursue our dreams and goals without the help and support of other people.
2:50 self-promoting to the passager front seat.
Kenny Ducoste funny because the guy that got in the fromt is ben’s brother in real life lol
And he got the Oscar last year haha, this movie is how he started his career
Ben's brother Casey...
i'm pretty sure it was a ad lib too, if i recall it wasnt in the script to jump to the shotgun seat
It's quite jarring to see Academy Award winner Casey Affleck in that vest top running around.
What an ending, perfectly encapsulates the themes of the film and teaches something that is so easy to forget; the people who love you are there and want YOU to succeed. Just so beautiful and touching and why the fuck does it matter if he comes back and succeeds or if it works out with the girl? For the first time in his life he is choosing, he is liberated and can make mistakes
After years Chuckie found his talent and went save the world with his bat-like outfit...not being left out
BEST ENDING QUOTE TO A MOVIE. EVER. IN FACT, BEST MOVIE EVER!!!!
I love how Chuckie took his time processing Will’s absence. He’s at first excited that “the best part of his day” is realized, then he’s sad that his friend’s gone, then back to feeling happy for him, then wondering if he’ll ever talk to him again, and then back to “of course he will” with the smile. Glad the camera stayed with him throughout all of that.
One of the greatest closing moments to a movie. Ever.
This is my message to YOU or anyone who reads this, live your best life, enjoy it take the risk you normally wouldn’t cause it’s like they say “you always miss the shots you don’t take” ❤️ lots of luv brothers
the most powerful part of the film happens in this scene....and its not anything that happens....look at Will's eyes as he looks up at robbin William's character through window....its something you never see in his eyes in any other scence...it's a one second shot...you see hope/happiness
Absolutely agree. His pure joy says it all.
I still can not believe those two kids wrote that. And only Robin Williams could top that genius with his ad lib line at the end. "Son of a bitch. He stole my line." The last stroke of the genius on the Canvas. One of my top ten of the last 50 years.
Still one of my most favorite movies of all time. It was not just cinematic art ... It was magic.
I could watch this film a million times and never get bored of it.
Just a brilliant all round feel good film with great acting especially by the late Great Robin Williams ❤.
The ending of this Film was filmed in the Film "The Spectacular Now" with Shailene Woodley and Miles Teller.
I do sometimes wish we would've had him pulling up in Cali, with Skylar seeing him from a distance, locking eyes, a smile on her face, giving us a glimpse of the happily ever after we all wanted for Will. Knowing with her, he'll never have to worry about not being loved.
One of my all time favorite movies. Endlessly watchable. Topped off at the end by Chuckie’s selfless act of letting Will go.
Im watching this for the first time in 2022..and feel disappointed didn’t watch this underrated movie in cinema
this is the 1st time ive come across a movie where i had to just see the ending. What a movie.......masterpiece
@Barry Obama Am talking about how will chose to go after a woman rather than pursue a dream job. You can't imagine doing such a thing in today's time
The look over his shoulder to his buddy in the backseat after attaining shot gun is terrific lol
So many memorable scenes in one movie...
I really underestimated the score of this movie. The bird like chirping is like a new morning, a new Will.
Love the message of the ending of the movie....smth like "there are more important things in life than a 'job' "
I loved this movie's message too. It basically tells you that true happiness doesn't always mean having some high-end job, but pursuing what you're truly passionate about.
I don’t know what’s crazier, thinking that car would make it to California or thinking he could find Skylar when he gets there. No social media, don’t see anyone with cell phones, probably doesn’t have email at that time.
I grew up watching watching "Mork & Mindy" clear back from the late 1970s into the early 1980s, a show that featured this then nearly unknown manic comedic genius named Robin Williams.
When that show ended, I joined hundreds of millions of people watching him do appearances on various TV series, late night talk shows (especially with the late great Johnny Carson), standup routines, and dozens of movies.
This guy made so many people laugh and cry, then we all cried for the last time when he couldn't go on living.
It's rare when someone has the kind of range that Robin Williams had.
This is one the greatest movies of all time. Matt and Ben are truly friends in real life and that transcends into the screen
translates 👍
Love this last scene of him driving down the road with the wide open green fields and beckoning horizon ahead signifying his psyche is squared away for the first time in his life and that the whole world is now his oyster in every way. Thanks to his buddies and Sean.