EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER!! First time watching Good Will Hunting (1997)! Movie Reaction!
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What an emotional movie with such a great story! Once I started crying it was hard to stop the tears. I'm incredibly happy I watched this one. Such great performances as well from Robin Williams, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck!
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What is your favourite Robin Williams movie? :)
he was such a gorgeous person. there are so many wholesome movies with him. i really love mrs. doubtfire, birdcage or hook. but his serious roles were exceptional as well! as in dead poet's society, awakenings or the fisher king. i really miss him. he never had to try to be funny. he genuinely was
Good Will Hunting
I'm not usually a big Robin W. fan he's always been a bit over the top for me but I really like him in this film.
He was a phenomenal comedian and comedic actor, and also an outstanding dramatic actor. I love the dark comedy, Death To Smoochy.
Oooof why? Such a hard question. I definitely recommend watching Patch Adams if this movie touched you.
I love how, instead of doing the cliché thing where Will's friends are dumb violent drunks who drag him down and are against him bettering himself, they're actually always supportive of him and push him to go for it even when he doesn't want to, and actually are happy for him when he leaves, especially Chuckie.
THIS. stuff like this is why I love the movie Chef. The main character and his ex-wife aren't the bitter fighting couples you always see in movies. She doesn't try and screw him over, neither of them use their kid against the other. It's one of the few healthy adult relationships I've seen on film and it's sad how fucking RARE that is.
thanks for that insight. I never looked at the subtext in that way. Interaction on this channel about movies really takes it to the next level.
@@mayorjimmy You love the movie, Chef ? Love ? Wow….
This is what real friends do. I've done it to others and they've done it to me. If you love someone you only want the best for them.
@@tempsitch5632 me too .I rewatch that movie all the time
My favourite Robin Williams quote is “I think the saddest people always try their hardest to make people happy because they know what it’s like to feel absolutely worthless and they don’t want anyone else to feel like that.”
Apt quote from Robin, considering what happened.. Someone that brought so much joy and happiness, but had such massive demons to fight that no one even knew about.
I think this is true. A lot of people who suffer from mental problems go out of their way to help others not feel the same way. Williams was a great example.
“I walk in the rain so people don’t see me cry.” - Charlie Chaplin
It's so unfortunate that some of the most valuable things said about depression and sadness are said by people who suffer the worst of it and ultimately succumbed to it. Robin Williams, David Foster Wallace, Sylvia Plath, and so many more. And those are only the famous people.
One of my favorite things about Robin Williams is that no matter what movie he was working, he insisted that the local area homeless people be in his movies as background people, so they got paid at the end of each day they were on set. He didn't have to do that, but the saw an opportunity to use his celebrity influence to make a positive influence on other's lives. That's the right kind of human, imho.
Is that allowed? Do they not have to be part of the actor's union to be in the film?
@@MoMoMyPup10 I don't know. Maybe they're allowed to use a certain amount of background people. I just read that booking agent Brian Lord stated it was always on his rider as a requirement.
That’s quite a gossipy stretch you’re spreading there.
@@tempsitch5632 In going back and reading more, it's hard to know if this is true. Not sure what to do in this situation besides admit that I was taking liberties without exploring all the facts or delete it.
@@TornSoul062473 Well if it helps, I respect your open mindedness to possibly being wrong and acknowledging responsibility. Also, it ain’t a big deal, so don’t sweat it.
I worked in a restaurant with a guy from South Boston a little after this movie had come out. He said the only part about the depiction of Southie that wasn't believable is when the cops arrested Will Hunting. He said the cops would have just drove by the fight and gave them a thumbs up.
Back in 1995 I was riding my bike towards the Golden Gate Bridge when this person came riding up behind me and asked if I would have a problem with him riding along with me for a little bit. I said I had no problem with that and we talked some while riding. After about a minute or two I was like "Damn, that guys voice sounds really familiar, but it can't be..." because he was wearing a helmet and sunglasses I wasn't sure. Then I got up the nerve and said "Mr. Williams?" and he answered "Just call me Robin." I told him that no one was going to believe me when I told them who I rode along with that day and he said something like that it wouldn't matter if anyone else believed me or not, just as long as you know it happened. One of the coolest random events to ever happen to me.
Robin is my all time favorite actor and human. You are so fortunate. Thanks for sharing your story here! Seattle says Hello. 💜
Just remember Mary, the man who "makes you cry every time he speaks", is also best-known as a genius comedian. Such an amazing force of nature! Rest in peace Robin Williams.
I have seen this movie about 50 or 60 times and every time Robin Williams tells Matt Damon, "it's not your fault". It breaks me every time. ------ He keeps repeating it and my eyes fill with water even more. He says it again, and I continue to cry and sniffle. ------- The fucking scene breaks me every time. ------- I'm a grown-ass man and I turn seven every time I watch that scene. ------ Such amazing writing. Less is definitely more and has such a powerful effect.
Watashi mo!
Same. I remember the first time I saw it I could not catch my breath. So powerful.
I'm right there with you.
Every time
Seven you say? Nice one.
This movie truly is a gem. Minnie driver’s acting in that scene where Will starts cracking it over moving with her to California certainly makes my eyes well up. Some of the best acting I’ve seen. She’s crying already and Will says about the cigarettes being put out on him when he was a kid and her heart visibly breaks even more than you thought possible.
She’s so underrated.
I agree.
....AND gorgeous!
I passed her by coming out of a coffee place in San Fran many years ago. Didn't get a chance to talk with her, but she was stunning. I've always thought so. But the acting chops are Undeniable.
Robin Williams won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for this role. Though he’s known best for his incredible comedy (The Birdcage from 1996 is fantastic!), he’s also an amazing dramatic actor (Dead Poets Society from 1989). But, my favorite Robin Williams movie is Awakenings from 1990. Based on a true story, and co-starring Robert DeNiro, it’s a beautiful, often overlooked film.
1000% was going to suggest Awakenings. Very different than most of DeNiro's work. Dead Poets Society and The Birdcage are also great.
Who would've predicted that Mork from Ork would turn out to be such a thespian?
AWAKENINGS needs a reaction definitly. such a good film
World according to Garp.
One Hour Photo is also a pretty solid dramatic performance from him.
Another great movie with Robin Williams in a "school" setting is Dead Poets Society.
When you said "He's got the saddest eyes" it brought me to tears knowing all the pain he was going through in real life. Also I love the fact this was written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, that young and to have written such a great story.
"It's not your fault" is one of the most profound lines was spoken in a movie. What a masterpiece. Have to see this once more. R.I.P. Robin Williams.
One of the lesser known, but still worth seeing, Robin Williams movies is "The Fisher King." Co-stars Jeff Bridges, Mercedes Ruehl, and Amanda Plummer.
When he tells her "i don't love you".... you can see the dagger in her heart. i feel physically ill when i see that scene because I know what it feels like to just have your guts twisted like that.
I like the movie a lot and was totally surprised when I read that matt and ben wrote the script themselves.
Same!
@@chumkrimson8161 it was a long time ago. And some people don't consume that type of news/information
Also from what I remember hearing the movie only ever got greenlit when Robin signed on to it that basically put star power behind it allowing it to get made. So in a very real way Matt and Ben owe their success to Robin for opening the door and allowing them to walk through. They have said as much as well he really took a risk making their movie and a pay cut but taking that risk launched the career of so many others.
Lets be real, Matt wrote it lol
And they did it while still in college too if I remember right.
Affleck and Damon wanted to make a name for themselves instead of just being a cog in the Hollywood writers wheel. Instead of just selling it to a studio they wanted to be cast in it. They referenced what Stallone did with his Rocky script. Stallone being Rocky is the greatest example of gambling on yourself, but this is a close second.
I think it was a good call. Both of them being childhood friends and growing up in the Boston area gave the script authenticity and legitimacy, and they did a good job bringing that story to the screen.
This reaction has made me realize something about you.
You are one of the sweetest people on RUclips and you have such a big heart.
This film hits me on so many levels. I have a Masters Degree with Honours that has served no purpose whatsoever in my subsequent life, although, to be fair, I didn´t want the degree and barely worked for it. I was a child prodigy whose lack of stimuli and inability to deal with it has led to unfulfilled adulthood. I suffer from a number of psychological issues, and had my first breakthrough with my first therapist when I told him about this film. The very next session, he came in and basically hit me with the final scene with Will and Sean. And then, Robin Williams. I am currently pursuing a career in acting, and Robin Williams is the reason why. When I was a child, he was the first person who I identified as being an actor, and I wanted to do what he did. I met him briefly in 2011, and was devastated when he died. I couldn´t leave my bed for several days. A couple of years ago, I finally got recognition with some industry names when, after a few years of avoiding all things Robin, I faced my fear and performed his monologue from the park bench, which I have since visited. One of the most important films of my life. This film was actually the bridge that led me opening up my movie podcast to discussing issues and offering support to any listeners who are going through things. Thank you so much for reacting to it. My favourite Robin films, as well as this obviously, are probably "What Dreams May Come", "Good Morning Vietnam" and "Awakenings".
hope it works out for you
@@kingj9699 Thank you.
This is one of the greatest films ever written. I watch it once a year.
After seeing this movie in 1997 I returned to university to complete my graduate studies. I have been in practice as a psychotherapist since that time. Thank you for your reaction to a movie that continues to inspire me.
Robin Williams had the purest soul and this world lost a major source of joy when he left us.
This is one of my all-time favorite movies and I'm so glad you had a chance to see it.
Another great Robin Williams movie is the Fisher King, directed by Terry Gilliam. It has some extremely dark moments but has an amazing ending.
Great reaction, Mary! I cried with you when Sean was talking to Will about his wife. I lived that. My wife was 23 when she died. I was 24. It's been 48 years and it still hurts. 💔
Such a unique storyline, it's so very unique - an abused genius, traumatized and broken needs to find his deep needed healing from grief and redemption.
Skylar can't save him. Sean can't save him. He has built up so many defense mechanisms that he couldn't let his guard down with his friends, scientific peers, or the woman he wanted to love. He can't be honest and transparent with anybody.
Sean has to break him down and let him expose himself and fix himself from within for the real breakthrough to happen. WOAH.
For me the world wasn't the same after Robin Williams passed. I grew up watching his movies, from Dead Poets Society, through Aladdin, Mrs Doubtfire, Hook, Flubber, Jumanji, Good Will Hunting, and so on. It felt like we all lost that funny uncle that we all loved.
Mary, those are pickled eggs on the bar. They are hard boiled, and put in a solution of water, vinegar, and salt. Bartenders put them there for customers to eat for free because they make you thirsty, and you will drink more beer.
I love the part when Will finally breaks free from his trauma and starts crying.
A lot of people love to say Morgan Freeman can say anything and make it sound beautiful I would say the same applied to our late dear friend, Robin. We miss you. Love your reaction ;)
Robin Williams was not just one of the best actors ever lived, but one of the best people. He is one to remember.
Robin Williams was brilliant in everything but for me this was his most powerful role. Absolutely enthralling performance, nobody else could have made it this good.
Robin is mostly known for comedies but he is exceptional here and this film makes me cry every time I watch it or watch someone reacting to it. A cinema near me did a screening of this for charity after Robin died and there were lots of people there. He is beloved by so many and his connection with Matt in this film was something special.
Everything with Robin Williams makes me cry because he was a rare human who cared for others.
1:00 Good Morning Vietnam is a must see, "The world according to Garp" is another lesser known of his movies and a personal favourite, he's amazing in it. "The Fisher King" also, lesser known but amazing performance, also a great performance by Jeff Bridges in that one.
Love Garp!
"Will you still need me,
Or will you leave me,
when I'm 64?"
I don't know why more people don't know about Garp. I've loved it since it first came out, I was a fan of Robin since Mork & Mindy but that was the film that showed me that he was a real actor and not just a comedian. Also introduced me to John Lithgow.
I just love your reactions, and even though I've seen this movie countless times I got emotional again during the same scenes that made you teary :). Robin Williams is known as a comedian, but other than this one "Dead Poets Society" is my other favourite movie he's in. Cheers from Canada!
was sweet how moved she was by some of the dialogue
The scene where he says "It's not your fault. It's not your fault." hit me so hard. As a survivor of child abuse it is so true...I internalized all of that and saw myself as the "bad kid" or black sheep like I must have done something to deserve it. But...sometimes $hit happens and you do nothing to incur the person's wrath.
Robin Williams is/was an amazing actor. Funny but so many of his lines in several movies he added parts of the lines in himself, and some came out brilliant, like him.
I didn't tear up the first time I watched it or subsequent times but I might have the last time I watched it. It made me miss Robin. The first film I ever remember seeing when I was a kid was hook. First actor I actually remember. Animal all the roles I've seen him play always wondered if this one in particular was the closest to him as a person. The vulnerability. The wisdom. This is something authentic about him in this role. Makes me miss him a lot.
Your reaction to this movie has got to be one of the sweetest, most adorable things I've seen in quite a while! Your face and voice are so expressive, your comments so genuine and honest. I hope you have someone there to give you a big hug after that rollercoaster. You deserve one!
I don't trust anyone who can sit through that park bench scene without crying. It's one of the greatest monologues in movie history IMO.
`I was an underachieving high school student when I saw this movie in the theater. Needless to say, this is my favorite movie of all time.
Chuckie is the kind of friend we all need to be. He knows his life will be greatly worsened by not having Will in it, but he is so full of love for his friend that he makes this huge sacrifice.
I am so impressed with Mary and Everyone from Europe. They learn at least two other languages from an early age. By the time they reach adult hood, we are so outmatched and in spite of that, she, and everyone like her, are filled with love and acceptance.
Another amazing Robin Williams movie is Awakenings, which is based on a true story, and co-stars Robert De Niro. Either that or Dead Poet's Society are my favorite Robin Williams movies.
I am surprised Matt Damon and Ben Affleck aren't well known for writing any other movies, just this one. This one was so good, you'd think they'd have others.
Well they wrote/co-wrote the script for the new Ridley Scott movie, the Last Duel which is a very good movie, one of my favourites this year.
Awakenings (with Robert DeNiro as well) and Dead Poet's Society are two of Robin Williams' best dramatic performances. Good Morning Vietnam and The Fisher King are two of Williams' best dramatic/comedic hybrid performances.
Awakenings - yes, seconded. Another unheralded RW masterpiece.
Yes, definitely watch Awakenings
Now you know why Robin Williams won an Oscar for this role. Truth be told, I love every movie I have seen him in.
I'll open myself and share why movie was so special for me. I see myself in will. I don't have a photographic memory. I've a identic (mispelled) memory. Bad keyboard makes up words. I don't memorize everything I see. I remember details. I was an honor student in school. Being really smart is a dual edge sword. Yes can be brilliant. Yet it's so much harder to connect when you're different.
Watched this with you on Patreon. Don't worry about the tears. It's normal to cry at least 4 or 5 times watching this movie. There's a reason this film won so many awards. Robin Williams' performance as he delivers that monologue to Will on the bench will forever be a shining point in cinematic history. It's beautifully written and perfectly executed. The whole film is really. So glad you got to experience this one! Thanks for a beautiful reaction Mary! If you want another movie that's peak Robin Williams, you should put Patch Adams at the top of your list. It's absolutely hilarious, but also a beautiful story that will also have you reaching for the tissues.
When Robin passed away that bench in Boston Public Garden became a huge shrine to him
This is one of my favorite movie of all time. I cry every time, even though I know the movie. The actors performance are just so good especially Robin Williams and Matt Damon.
Thank you for the silent and understated recognition of the great Robin Williams. So subtle and yet powerful.
Good Will Hunting won an academy award for best screen play. It was written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Who are still to this day, best friends.
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck won an Oscar for writing this movie. And it shocks me that two guys who were so young at the time could write such a profound and wise script at such a young age. Just goes to show their talent.
That’s Sistine chapel speech is one of the best written scenes in the history of movies.
This movie is a masterpiece! One of my favorite of Robin Williams is "Bicentennial Man". Another two are "Patch Adams" and "Dead Poets Society". I'm sure that other commenters will list my other favorites. I enjoyed your genuine reaction to this film. 🎥
Still one of the BEST screenplays ever written in the last 30 years...
First time I've watched one of your reactions, I was drawn in by the choice of this movie. Even watching your reactions brought me back to feeling really emotional from this movie, it is a complete masterpiece of acting and writing. Absolutely a stellar example of the late Robin Williams, even more touching now when you watch him knowing he had serious issues with depression.
11:40 is one of the best dialogs in movie history. Robin Williams earned his Oscar win here.
I watched the movie 3 times and never cried once. After watching this girl review it, I shed tears.
That bit with Robin Williams on the park bench ... and that's a performer known for being one of the best comedians ever. What a powerhouse he was.
The eggs on the counter are hard-boiled and pickled (they're in a brine, not plain water) for flavor and for preservation. It makes them "shelf stable" (no refrigeration required.) Some people really like pickled eggs.
The feeling after randomly searching for "react to good will hunting" every once in a while and seeing new uploads is just incredible :). I'm glad more people are seeing it nowadays
So happy whenever I see this movie reacted to, such a powerful film. Easy favorite for me!
Mary, I've lived one aspect of this movie, and I can say with complete conviction: It doesn't matter how innately good you are at something if you're not truly passionate about doing it. If you choose to do something just so you won't "waste your potential," eventually you'll learn that that potential was an illusion. Your performance will suffer as you hit the inevitable obstacles but don't have the tenacity to push through them, and your self-esteem will suffer as you wonder if maybe you were never really as good as everyone made you believe you were.
My strongest advice to any high-performer: Do whatever you want to do -- NOT what you think you SHOULD do, or what your parents, family, role models, or advisors think you should do. Do what makes you excited. What makes you happy. That's the only way you'll succeed. The rest is just noise.
Deep post -- and really good advice.
Let's not forget Matt Damon and Ben Affleck started writing this script when they were teenagers! One of the greatest pieces or writing ever was written by a couple of teenagers from Boston.
One of the many bests that Robin Williams starred in I will call the best. "What Dreams May Come". Your heart will never feel the same.
Yes Mary this was a brilliant movie. Your best reaction ever. This one had you tore up from beginning to end!
This is my favorite movie. I cry every time I watch this. You are not alone!
Robin Williams is so underated so fking underated like Hollywood doesn't deserve a phenomenal genius like him !
Marij you must must must-see, "The Bourne Identity," ------ I think your text movie scroll at the start of the reaction covers a ton of Robin Williams movies. -------- He's a next-level talent for sure. Happy Hunting.
The entire Bourne series is awesome!
@@americandad8903 Preach on brother. Preach on. They are all so good.
Love me some Bourne !
"Awakenings" is an underappreciated Robin Williams gem and one of those films that can change the way you look at life forever.
P.S.: have plenty of tissues on hand.
The eggs on the bar are pickled eggs. They used to be a pretty standard bar snack, but that was like 50 years ago. So, that was a very old school townie bar.
My favorite behind the scenes fact of this movie, during the scene where Robin talks about his wife farting when they're laughing you'll notice the camera shaking and thats bc the camera operator is laughing with them lol.
this movie has some of the most beautiful monologues and scenes
Good Will Hunting and Dead Poet's Society are two of my favourite dramas and both include Robin Williams!
Robin Williams started out as a comedian and is known for funny movies. But he has a wide range and can play serious drama rolls like this or in Patch Adams. Or, a villain like in “Insomnia” or “One Hour Photo”
most of us grew up knowing Robin Williams as a comedian and tv actor. then he did good morning Vietnam and really proved his acting skills., and kept reminding us of his comedic talents with Aladdin and mrs. doubtfire
31:22 this line was actually improvised by Robin Williams but it made the Director laugh so hard he decided to keep it..another great movie along the same genre is Meet Joe Black (Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins)
Even 25 years on, this movie still gets to me. So good. Not bad for Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's first screenplay.
Affleck,Damon and Robin all won oscars for this movie masterpiece...
I'm glad you liked the Sean speech at the pond. It remains in my top 5 best of all time.
Damon and Affleck wrote this script in high school. That's what is most amazing.
What always amazes me about this movie, every time I see it, is all the people around him who see that he's hurting himself and want him to face the truth so that he can live a happy life -- Sean, Prof. Lambeau, Skyler, Chucky . . . each of them confronts him. It takes *all* of them (especially Sean, but really all of them) to save him, and they almost fail. He's a genius, yes, but what makes him lucky is all the loving friends he has.
this being one of your first Robin Williams films is insane. nothing of his that you watch after this will come close, i imagine.
Love your reaction!! This is one of the best movies of the 90s. I love how you knew how he was gonna show him that he got her number b4 he pulled the "how do you like them apples?" joke. Such great one-liners and two epic speeches by Sean and Chucky. The soundtrack is amazing by Elliott Smith; even though it's depressing, it does align w/the movie very well.
One of the best movies ever made, and I love that you loved it. A beautiful reaction.
Never ceases to amaze me how young these 2 we're when they wrote this. A much deserved Oscar for writing.
It's interesting to watch Matt Damon & Ben Affleck talk about Robin Williams - his genius improvisations that became the most memorable lines in the movie.
Love your channel ✌️
It was a pleasure watching this reaction with you and no matter how many times I watch this magnificent film, it still gets to me.
Also love how the students know if any of them take credit from will, they'll be expected to continue working on problems that hard and harder so the rouse wouldn't last regardless!
Mary, thanks for another intelligent and emotional reaction. Obviously the pain and tenderness touched you, as they do me. I have to tell you a story. People who have commented on this movie to other 1st time reactors may have gotten sick of seeing my dumb story. Sorry, it's part of my self therapy. The story is about a detail in the film that is so small and insignificant that Damon and Affleck had to know most people would never notice it. I probably noticed it only because I'm a musician.
At the beginning of the story, a couple of psychotherapists are being "auditioned" with the aim of finding a shrink for Will. For the 2nd one, Will is lying on the couch, eyes closed, pretending to be hypnotized. He breaks into song: "Skyrockets in flight, afternoon delight, ohhh afternoon delight!" He opens his eyes and says "I don't need therapy!''
At the end, when Will is driving toward California and the credits are rolling, we hear a number of songs, the last one being "Skyrockets in Flight, Afternoon Delight", written and sung in 1976 by The Starland Vocal Band. Nice touch.
The park scene is one of my favorite scenes of all time, and one of the most beautifully written.
So I came back to this to commiserate with Mari and break down with her at the most heart-breaking part... but, instead, I ended up re-watching the whole entire goddamn thing because she's just such a wonderful woman. A really, truly, preciously empathetic and sympathetic person - her heart isn't just on her sleeve, it's on your sleeve and you're both bawling your eyes out trying to figure out why someone's heart is one someone else's sleeve and it's wonderful. I feel plenty, in my day to day, but it's generally private and with Mari, I remember what it's like to actually feel something with someone else and I love it - I love her. She's a gem and she deserves the world : ) Hopefully, someday soon enough, she gets some piece of that through all of us.
My mother was a mathematician - I knew the line, "How do you like them apples?!" years before I ever watched this movie myself.
The Red Sox went 86 years between titles, 1918 and 2004. In 1975 they played an epic series with the Cincinnati Reds. Game 6 is considered one of the greatest World Series games ever. Many great and momentum swinging plays, The game went into extra innings. The Red Sox came up at the bottom of the inning and Carlton 'Pudge' Fisk hit a home run that ended the game, tying the series 3 to 3 and forcing a final game 7.
This is mentioned a lot , but the scene where Chuckie gives Will some tough love is one of the best examples of intelligence vs. wisdom you'll see in a movie. "I don't know much, but I know that." Is such a great line to end the conversation.
R.I.P. to one of the best actors, and comedic genius, Robin Williams.
I've cried every time I've seen this. Was broken the first time I saw it in 1997. Am even more broken now.
you're in a unique spot when it comes to Robin Williams. most people know of his comedic roles or standup before finding his dramatic work which I find more fulfilling. I'd recommend checking out What Dreams May Come, Insomnia. and One Hour Photo.
Robin Williams is infinitely better as a dramatic actor than as a comedic actor.
The Fisher king. I think it has the best performances by several actors (Jeff Bridges, Robin Williams, Michael Jeter).
You would probably also like Dead Poet's Society and The Fisher King. I've been a huge fan of his since he appeared on Happy Days as Mork from Ork. When he left us, I was more devastated than any other celebrity suicide. Anthony Bourdain was a close second.
The eggs on the bar are pickled. Pickled eggs used to be a staple food in bars, taverns, and pubs in the US in the early 20th century. By 1997 a jar of pickled eggs on a bar in a movie was just a narrative way of letting the audience know this is an old bar where old guys hang out.
This film was written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. They won the Oscar for best screenplay. They originally wrote this for a 20 minute play then turned it into a film. Great reaction and keep up the great work!