GOOD WILL HUNTING (1997) MOVIE REACTION - WHAT A BEAUTIFUL STORY! - First Time Watching - Review

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

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[@babalonkie]

A good film... but you uploaded and hid one of my favourite films you teases lol Copyright or premature slip up? 😋

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Both! 😂 see you Saturday 🤖

[@williambryan3346]

@5:52 The actor singing and going back and forth with Ben Affleck about the burger is Ben’s brother Casey.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Didn’t recognize him! He was so young in this as well! Thanks for pointing it out 😃

[@williambryan3346]

Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Robin Williams definitely earned their Academy Awards.

[@dabe1971]

The story about his wife farting was improvised by Robin, Matt's laughing was genuine and if you look closely you can see the camera operator shaking too. Robin also improvised the very last line of the movie. Scary when you realise that Matt & Ben wrote this classic when they were only 22 and when his performance was recognised by the Academy, Robin referenced their age during his acceptance words. The whole speech is one of the best Oscar moments ever, you can feel the love in the room for Robin, especially from the host Billy Crystal, his old friend from the very early days of trying to make it in showbiz. It wasn't polite applause from his peers - it was genuine love for a man who had brought so much joy & laughter but was also capable of touching performances like this. Wonderful. The award and speech are on YT, do try and watch.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yes!!! That moment was such an incredible scene and one that added such a wonderfully joyous feel to the film! Robin Williams was one of the greats! We will definitely check out the speech you mentioned! Affleck and Damon did an incredible job with the story with its maturity and emotional depth! What a film!!

[@JeffKelly03]

And I love the fact that Damon was ALL ABOUT Robin ad-libbing, too. He's told the story about the last line where they had Robin do a bunch of different takes, and when he heard "He stole my line" he grabbed Gus Van Sant's shoulder because he knew it was the absolute perfect way to end the film.

[@phj223]

I've heard about the adlib part and Matt laughing for real, but not that the camera man was laughing as well. I think I could see the shot bobbing a bit in this reaction, that is fantastic. xD

[@XxThePhantomFreezexX]

..... Matt Damon

[@michaelcastillo3231]

Yeah, we all know.

[@cobbycaputo3332]

One of the things I like best about the script is that Robin Williams calls him "sport" or "chief" or some other somewhat nickname. But at the end he calls him "son". Reflects the journey the two of them took together.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

That’s such a heartwarming detail! Thank you for pointing that out ❤️

[@lizmarch4000]

wow. That gave me chills. Great catch.

[@stevenmonte7397]

I bet I saw this 40 times before that stood out to me.

[@batmanvsjoker7725]

That "It's not your fault" is so great cuz you can hear in Matt's vocal tone how he goes from defensive to embracing.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

The way he finally opens up in that scene is not only beautiful but so realistic it makes everyone watching emotional. We’ve all been there. We’ve all hold on for too long sometimes and that relief we see feels familiar. Beautifully executed!

[@JeffKelly03]

@@OfficialMediaKnights I always thought the ending seemed a little too easy, but then I watched breakdowns from channels like Cinema Therapy where they were like, no, that's incredibly accurate and that's how a LOT of people find breakthroughs in their therapy.

[@MegaForrestgump]

@@OfficialMediaKnights One thing I find about that scene is a subtle moment where a boy without a father and a man without a son become father and son. Also, that drive at the very end is one of the most scenic drives in New England, especially out towards the Berkshires in the fall. I have driven it a few times. I-90, the MassPike.

[@potterj09]

Very interesting childhood. Matt Damon is the son of a tough but compassionate school teacher. I too have such a mother & it really helps being loved but never coddled.

[@batmanvsjoker7725]

I will literally never shut up about the bench monologue. So well-written and delivered. Everything about it is simply perfect. I wish movies had that same impact more often nowadays.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

We’ve spoken about this a lot! And it has to do with the fact that movies don’t focus on the emotional journey as much anymore. Almost as if we fear being vulnerable. Those stories that stay with us today tend to be the ones that just like the films coming out in the 80s and 90s have characters that show their vulnerabilities. That’s what makes them relatable in the first place!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

That’s all fine to us! But like you said you can’t rely completely on that. People want to feel the connection with the character. And you can only achieve that through writing and doing so in an honest way that gives the viewers a peak into who this person is.

[@LordBaktor]

Too many writers go for the cynical, slightly "over it" tone that Marvel popularized where you need to undercut any potentially emotional moment with a snarky remark. It works when Tony Stark does because that's his defense mechanism, but not everyone needs to be thay way.

[@kdizzle901]

I can recite it word for word it’s a masterpiece

[@gesundheit602]

It’s crazy that Ben Afleck and Matt Damon wrote this movie at such a young age. Not only did they win an Academy Award for best original screenplay, but it immediately made them stars. Robin Williams also won an Academy Award for best supporting actor. Amazing!

[@BGTitanAvatar]

We give a lot of praise to Robin, Damon and Ben, and rightfully so. Their performances were spectacular. But Minnie Driver is so underrated in this movie. For the comparatively small amount of screen time she gets she is a delight throughout. She’s giving just as much, and has amazing chemistry with Damon and his crew.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

She was fantastic! So charming and as you mentioned had great chemistry with Matt Damon!

[@leonh.kalayjian6556]

You need a great girl to make the story work. Like Pudge Fisk, She hit a home run.

[@bigblueminamiku3679]

I always thought she was one of the most underrated and underused actors of the 90s. She was also fantastic in Grosse Pointe Blank which came out in the same year as this.

[@sircdrom]

Hear hear!

[@pellevinken]

@@bigblueminamiku3679 And in Return to me!

[@mystisith3984]

Such a classic. The dialogues, the actors, the message, the music... And that catharsis. 😭 So rewatchable.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ooff that catharsis really hit. It creeped up on us 🥹

[@jayge17]

Hands down, the performance of Robin Williams' career. Every time I see this film, I cry for the man that we lost too early.

[@dazediss6629]

Bro didn’t u see jumanji

[@davidstevenson1933]

The more times I watch this the deeper my appreciation grows for Minnie Driver's acting in the dorm room argument scene. She so expertly conveys her character's shifting emotions from moment to moment and it totally sells the scene. It's a top 10 all-time scene performance IMO.

[@williambryan3346]

@2:17 I love how Miramax put the writing credits on the screen at the same time that Ben Affleck and Matt Damon were onscreen. That was a nice touch.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

That was such a great little detail!!

[@davidmannion7333]

Honourable mention for Minnie Driver as well, she's great in this - very warm and naturalistic in the part and plays that break up scene without it being hysterical and over the top but conveys the devastation like a punch to the gut.

[@kellifranklin4432]

"Your move chief." One of the greatest monologues in movie history and Robin Williams was superb. Thanks for watching this beautiful movie.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

It truly was a fantastic monologue! So many incredible ones in this movie. But the way he delivered those lines was so natural and filled with emotion. He was such a talented actor ❤️

[@chrisking6667]

Absolutely. I was 17 when I first saw this 2 years after its release. That monologue...It forced me to consider the elderly in a new light I had never imagined.

[@orchidwave2574]

@@OfficialMediaKnights Something really subtle...Shaun initially addresses Will as 'Chief'...by the end, Shaun addresses Will as 'son'...imagine the power of that simple word coming from someone who's convincingly (and unexpectedly) taken on the role of a trusted father figure in Will's life. Whatever gaping hole is created by growing up as an orphan, bounced around several abusive foster homes...to have a truly caring father figure address Will as 'son'...

[@JeffKelly03]

One of my favorite little details in the movie is that, when Sean first meets Will, he calls him "Chief" or "Sport" but by the end, he's calling him "Son." All are terms of endearment, but obviously calling him "Son" is a lot more intimate and speaks volumes to how much they've grown to care about each other.

[@batmanvsjoker7725]

I just love how the movie thrives simply on good acting and a solid script. We don't always need the razzledazzle, the simple things can be enough.

[@dudeusmaximus6793]

All props to Minnie Driver, her performance just rips your heart in half.

[@charleswoolley8367]

Whenever I see a movie of this caliber, it makes me grateful for things...2 parents that loved me. A roof over my head, food, and clothing for 18 years. So much we take for granted, that other never had.

[@ravensdark99]

That Oscar for Williams was SO deserved...that monologue was one of the greatest in movie history..and that was ONE take

[@AsylumSaint]

It's not just the morals that keep the students from claiming they solved the math problem. They would have to get up in front of the class and prove how they did it.

[@ChadSimpson-ft7yz]

Haha exactly.

[@veggiesarefruits]

Exactly this. I think every reactor I've watched makes a comment to that point, but they're not thinking it through. To me, it seems immediately obvious why no one would take undue credit for solving an advanced formula overnight, then do so again with one that took several high achieving professors longer than two years to prove. Something I've noticed by watching movie reactions and interacting with people from the latest generations, is that a lot of younger folks don't seem to have the ability to use context clues. We had that concept hammered into us from 4th grade all throughout college. Our brains were molded early on to pick up on minute bread crumbs in books, television, movies, and a ton of real-life, face-to-face interactions. We had to use critical thinking every day. For one thing, most of our entertainment wasn't created FOR us: we had to create our own entertainment through hands-on, interactive and collaborative play. Additionally, we had far more social interactions, as well as the necessity to come up with our own ideas, rather than parroting what we heard and/or read online. It's something I believe we tend to take for granted. We were taught how to think, not what to think.

[@mariokx250]

Robin Williams’ monologue on the bench gets so much attention, and rightfully so, but I never see anyone talk about how incredible Matt Damon’s acting was in that scene without saying a word! You can see the thoughts and the wheels turning in his head as Robin is talking, you can feel his feelings and he does all of this through some subtle facial expressions that anyone who has ever had to learn something the hard way recognizes. It’s phenomenal.

[@haroldlipschitz9301]

I really like the friendship between. Sean and Gerry…it’s very real. Two very different men who complement each other and add value to their lives as friends. Kind of a parallel with Will and Chuckie

[@bradythurman7640]

The simple cinematography and incredible acting of the bench scene absolutely blows my mind, and the “it’s not your fault” scene just breaks me every single time

[@ty_the_RetoVideo_guy5543r]

Rest in Peace Robin Williams, this is his best performance. I watched What Dreams may come after he passed away and was in legit tears

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

He was absolutely incredible, and on so many occasions has made us laugh and cry. What a talent. RIP

[@ty_the_RetoVideo_guy5543r]

@@OfficialMediaKnights this movie has a couple scenes too where I shed a tear. It really is a fantastic film

[@gergopiroska5749]

As far as i know he ended his life due to early signs of dementia He didn't wanted to go through all that so he just.. You know

[@shep4life]

The scene where Ben tells him his best part of the day. Chefs kiss

[@ralph1270]

The only thing that saved Will Hunting's life was the amazing support system of real friends and people that truly cared about him, regardless of his mental state. That alone was a blessing in his life. This is a masterpiece of film and screenplay adaptation.

[@blizzardofodds4220]

This is one of my favorite movies and I feel the dialog is so natural in this movie its like everyday conversation and it all is so genuine and not out of place. The character arcs in this are great as well between Sean and Will. One of the best movies all around from acting to the written script.

[@mav2knight]

I just found you guys a few weeks ago and must admit, you two are awesome. I watch a ton of reaction videos because I love seeing the different reactions. I love seeing others emotions, hearing their laughter and crying along with their tears. I would say that you have become one of my top 3 reactors. You are intelligent, witty, and emotive. You seem to have a breadth of life's experiences that compliment your views and you work well together. Thanks for your views, and your reactions. You do a terrific job and I'm so glad I happened upon you. Look forward to more from "the Media Knights".......😁

[@beastnino]

Man, have I been absolutely waiting for you guys to react this masterpiece. My all time favorite movie. Glad you guys finally watched and enjoyed it! Keep up the awesome work as always!

[@roygarcia4200]

R.I.P Robin Williams (1951-2014)

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

RIP. We still miss him 😔

[@caseymoe816]

Great reaction guys as always. You’re easily in my Top 5 reactors. Somebody commented on how rewatchable GWH is and they’re absolutely right. I have watched this movie probably 10-15 times, seen every reaction to it on YT, and yet marvel at its authenticity, its originality, its art. Tears stream down my face every single time it is just that good. Gus Van Sant’s direction, the acting, the cinematography and the writing are all phenomenal. Robin Williams is spectacular. It is a master class in great filmmaking. All of which leaves me with one question: When are you guys gonna take your shot? Would love to see your dreams and aspirations come to life on film. Let’s go!👍

[@zedwpd]

Counseling is confidential. They shouldn't have been in the room with the previous ones. Sean was right to kick them out.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Definitely agreed - their presence was not going to foster a very healthy environment for Will to be vulnerable during the sessions...

[@jjh5374]

Was hoping you’d watch this classic. Some fantastic performances in this grounded film and an even better soundtrack with the help of Elliott Smith’s haunting music. Robin Williams at his finest. His monologue with Damon on the bench is a gut punch.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Elliott Smith's music was such a perfect fit for this and added such a mesmerizing feel to it!! This movie is genuinely so special, and Robin Williams' acting in this was just spectacular!!

[@batmanvsjoker7725]

Words can't express how much of a loss both for actors and for humans Robin's death was. The great ones always leave too early.

[@amandagoodtime7751]

This movie makes me cry everytime especially the “it’s not your fault” scene because it reminds me of my dark time and I was told that by someone special in my life it’s crazy how words can change a person

[@YukiNakaii]

This is hands down my favorite movie. I rewatch it every couple of years.

[@punpundit5590]

I don't normally watch reactions with more than one person, because it tends to be about the relationship between the people more than the relationship between the individuals and the content; you guys are a rare exception and I really appreciate it. Thank you for focusing on the content you are reacting to.

[@jcraws7978]

I was a therapist for 14 years. Many, many people react as Will did when he said he does not love her. It is a defense mechanism to protect themselves. If they do not ever let people get close to them they cannot be hurt.

[@keineahnung5708]

This movie is a masterpiece in my eyes and your reaction to it was so heartwarming too. Thank you for this ❤ it made my day a bit better

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Wow this is such a huge compliment, thank you!! We are so glad we got to play a little part in making your day better ❤️

[@jasonaugustine3370]

"real loss only occurs when you love someone more than you love yourself" One of best and most true lines ever.

[@dazediss6629]

The best part about this film is that Will helped Sean just as much as Sean helped Will. And Sean didn’t even know he was broken himself until he met Will.

[@ColinDunnet]

Just want to say thank you guys. Love the channel. It's been helping me while I've been out of the hospital and on disability. I haven't seen this movie in years so it was nice to re watch it with you guys

[@shellchoke427]

My absolute favorite movie of all time. It connects almost too many aspects on which I can look back to (not the "being a genius" part of course). It hits hard every time I watch it. Had and still has enormous emotional impact on me. I really love this one.

[@AFTepes]

Love how he changes the subject about lifting and then in 17:20 when Sean grabs Will you can see his face full of fear because he remembers how much weight Sean can lift.

[@brandonshaw2120]

13:25 and 35:22 The little knowing looks are great

[@hashtagPoundsign]

Along these line with this fantastic film, I highly recommend “Finding Forrester” and “The man who knew Infinity”. Thanks for the reactions and commentary.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Those are some wonderful suggestions, we're adding them to our list!! Thank you so much for the recommendation!

[@johnmavroudis2054]

If you can't shed a tear during this brilliant film, then I'm not sure you're an empathetic human being. It's hit me EVERY time I see this. The performances and writing is off the charts. Since you love this one.. you've got to check out these films, which are just as impactful: "CHILDREN OF MEN," "GRAVITY," "PLEASANTVILLE," "STRANGER THAN FICTION," "ARRIVAL," and "AMELIE." Cheers!

[@meladammelen2842]

Oh my god yes ALL of these!!!

[@Stogie2112]

Gerry Lambeau was indeed trying to live through Will. He saw Will as the super genius that he could never be. Gerry brought Will to Sean as he would bring a car to a mechanic. He wanted Will fixed NOW. Gerry wanted to save Will the mathematician. Sean wanted to save Will the man. Was Gerry a villain? No, but his motives were quite conflicted.

[@nessaarandur7740]

I've seen this movie so many times but even watching people react to it I bawl. Robin Williams was a real treasure. Somehow the best comedic actors really can play dramatic roles spectacularly. I wonder if that's because as comedians they completely understand emotive storytelling.

[@Gilgland]

You both do a great job of breaking down both the film making side of things and expressing your reactions and feelings about movies so it was awesome to see you react to one of my favorite movies. Glad y'all enjoyed it.

[@stevetokeley6542]

They wrote this together in school.Got Robin Williams his only Oscar.Chokes me up every time.Exceptional film.

[@TheStjimmy34]

This movie is one of my Top 3 movies of all time. This movie really helped me with my emotions and introspectively allowed me to open up and trust myself. I always lived for others and this movie made me realize that I shouldn't be afraid of my intelligence and that my success is the ultimate way to live for my family and friends. I grew up being picked on by my family and others for being highly intelligent and having an elevated sense of the world like Will, not at that level, but way higher than those around me. This movie helped me realize that I can be and do anything in spite of them. So happy that this movie is now part of your life. #bless

[@theflatbunny8322]

Minnie Driver doesn't get nearly enough credit for this movie. Ben, Matt, Robin, they're all fantastic but she really brings it all together. A simple, natural performance.

[@glyngasson8450]

I love the fact Robin calls Matt "chief" at the start and "son" at the end❤

[@antonstbar4994]

When Will finally breaks down at the end it’s such a great moment. A man becomes a scared little boy weeping. It’s heartbreaking

[@jcg1576]

In the 47 years i have been alive so far no celebrity death hurt as much as that of Robin Williams. He truly was a one of a kind in terms of energy, comedy, and overall talent. Rip Robin Williams,. You continue to be dearly missed by so many. I don’t know if you have seen it or not but another great movie starring Robin Williams is Mrs DoubtFire.

[@Gerthebear1962]

I love how Gus Van Sant makes film seem natural, effortless and intimate while giving it a very dream like quality at times. Also the soundtrack of Elliot Smith added to this feeling and won best original song at the Oscars.

[@7y2oN]

I caught a great moment of vulnerability at 30:37. Denise is visibly relating to the pain of when Will breaks up with Skylar then notices it when she looks off camera and straightens herself up. Never be ashamed of the allowing yourself the chance to feel an experienced memory. They help make us into who we are.

[@amirsharif6003]

One thing amazes me, is how Matt Damon and Ben Affleck manage to grasp the psyche of the main characters in all their complexity. I mean, it's hard for most of us to truly know and understand what we haven't experience...but they managed to portray it in their script. It's a gift.

[@Ron-n4j1l]

You guys are great! It was terrific to hear you verbalize the intricate weaving of a great movie and provide some insight into how the feelings and emotions conveyed were accomplished. Thanks!

[@budoboy1977]

"It's not your fault." "Yeah, I know." "No, you don't." So many great moments in this movie.

[@vancevo1474]

I love that little “knowing look” Denise gives the camera when Ari says something that may or may not happen.

[@taylorrussell3158]

Affleck and Damon actually got there start with this script so it was the other way wround. Simular to Stallone and Rocky.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

It's amazing what they've done with this story! What a fantastic film!

[@mandyschmidt7960]

I love Jack Nicholson and I love As Good As It Gets, but damn that Oscar should have gone to Matt Damon. This is an Oscar performance if I ever saw one.

[@jeromysmith2486]

Everyone likes to talk about the little details of this movie because it is written and acted near perfectly at every level. I love how the obvious lesson is often ignored, you never know who, where, or when you may encounter a life altering experience.

[@KS-xk2so]

Honestly there isn't much integrity in all the people in the class not claiming credit for the solve. These are HIGH level equations that take experts, weeks or months to prove. This is an Advanced Mathematics class, they know that. If someone without the skills tried to claim credit, he'd be proven as a fraud about 2 minutes after the Professor started asking questions.... maybe less.

[@aadil1998]

A truly heartwarming movie, robin williams at his best. God i miss that man

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

So true though, he was amazing in this. Made us laugh and cry, then laugh again. What a talent!

[@charlessoliman3151]

@@OfficialMediaKnights Robin Williams was a phenomenal actor and not just in comedy. Dead Poets Society and What Dreams May Come are both amazing films that show the talent he has in dramatic roles as well as his obvious comedic talent.

[@zoelo8149]

I don’t understand why Sean tells Will that he doesn’t understand loss. He’s an orphan, that’s incredibly devastating loss. You feel like you’re going to die. I remember being 3 years old and truly believing that I was garbage. Will is not trying to be difficult or an asshole. He puts on a tough front because he is terrified. If Chuckie knew what Will actually went through, he wouldn’t want to trade lives with him.

[@whoever_81]

What great reactors you are guys. No fluff, so on point, deeply empathic, fantastic humor, every time! You compliment each other perfectly and you certainly deserve much more subs! 💖

[@anonymes2884]

Lovely reaction to a great movie. I've genuinely loved plenty of "big" movies, the "Endgame"s etc. but _this_ works purely on writing and performances. It captures something so human with such clarity that it's nigh impossible to believe it was written by a couple of guys in their early 20s.

[@bjornvanderlinden1516]

That last shot of Ben is classic. Such good acting! Fun fact: Kevin Smith can't even describe this scene without crying.

[@AnotherFacelessDigitalNoOne]

One of the best things about this movie is that is was great before robin even said a word. No big deal... it was only extraordinary after that ❤

[@ricardorgomez]

BTW... Will's life is about safety and security. He works construction or whatever labor-intensive job because he knows he'll never get fired (as long as he shows up). Then he has his buddies who knows he can depend on for anything. His family. I mean, dating and opening up to a person who may be your perfect partner is tough enough for people without the baggage. I can only imagine the difficulty for Will. The barriers he's had to create from the physical abuse as a child. Won't allow anyone into his life unless they are connected closely to his inner circle. ROUGH life.

[@johnnybags2324]

One of the things I really love about this movie is the genuine laughter. It’s infectious.

[@shercahn]

One of my friends self-studied through high school and double majored in college. He would read all the encyclopedias and go to the library all the time. There is a football player who is a genius when it comes to Math. John Urschel. Played for Penn State and then went pro. I ended up dropping out of college because Math was more important to him and his experience of a concussion interfering with his love of math was too much. In fact, he loves math so much that he'd give Math books as gifts to his teammates. His most recent accomplishment was becoming part of the faculty at MIT.

[@Awhmanitsdanttv]

Personally my favorite detail in this movie is the framing. When Will is with his friends or Skylar. They share the screen. When Will meets Gerald they don’t begin to share the screen until the math begins. And when with each therapist he sees, they don’t share the screen. When Shawn and Will first meet. They don’t even share the same screen until they insults his wife. Then we get the park bench scene and they still rarely share the screen. Then as the sessions go, their chairs get closer and closer and they begin to share the screen more. By it’s not your fault, they start to only share the screen with the over the shoulder/shot reverse shot. Once they hug that’s it. They share the very last scene/therapy session together only sharing the screen. The visual storytelling behind that is Will’s trust. The people he shares the screen with are the ones he trusts enough to let inside. And it’s shown when Gerald and Will have an argument the scene ends with them not sharing the screen. And the last time they do, it’s Gerald walking out of Will’s life and closing the door. It’s sometbjng that really stands out and makes this movie just a little more perfect.

[@shainewhite2781]

Robin Williams took home the Best Supporting Actor Oscar Ben Affleck and Matt Damon took home the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.

[@deeanna8448]

You're so right about Robin Williams' eyes. Thry were so expressive. In rhet "it's not your fault" scene, the kindness and compassion just shines through.

[@bdsilduce]

One cool detail I like, during their first meeting Sean was calling Will "chief". As their relationship grew he changed it to "sport" and the last session he was calling him "son"

[@jaimicottrill2831]

I cry every time I watch this movie. Robin Williams is always and forever the best. I love watching movies with you two, you point out things I never noticed and help me appreciate movies better! I know you get a lot of recommendations, but you should definitely put The Last of the Mohicans on your list. It has one of the best scores ever, its cinematography is beautiful and the story is epic.

[@Ldiablo3]

I always assumed that Will drops the weightlifting questions because Sean outbenches him by a lot. Will can't answer the question because it would make him the weaker man.

[@yippykiyay89]

That's how I saw it.

[@charlier711]

Great reaction guys. It's hard to watch knowing Robin's eventual fate. Those scenes where he was struggling mentally were somewhat film come to life. Makes us realize what a gift he was. Dead Poets Society is my favorite of his and definitely worth a watch.

[@mirkoyossen31]

You can see the growth of the relationship between Robin's character and Matt's when Robin starts calling him chief, then Will and finally refers to him as son.

[@davidfausel9029]

Nothing more to add - just so happy to rewatch this with you guys!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Aw this brightened our day, thank you so much! We're so glad you joined us on this one!

[@danbatesy5492]

This is a serious quality film it gives and shows you that people who don’t and can’t afford to go college but are actually can be just as smarter and theirs nothing more sweeter then when someone who hasn’t got nothing no education can put those rich people in their places that money means nothing. The people who grow up without money is the ones who survive better then the ones who get spoon fed because they know nothing but being hand fed. And also for me in this movie I love is his mates who would be their for him no matter what.

[@ArmandoMartinez-zz5xt]

This came out the year before Saving Private Ryan, Spielberg wanted a non-renowned actor to play private Ryan but then Matt Damon blew up on this!

[@borntogazeintonightskies]

RIP Robin Williams RIP Elliott Smith 2 greats that left us way too soon.

[@meanmax9663]

I love movies, especially movies with substance. This is one of my all-time favorites, and I watch it as many times as I happen across it.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

This is just one of those films that never gets old. No matter how many times I rewatch it, it always hits me right in the feels!

[@michaeltabor4176]

Bear in mind that both of these actors had a very close relationship with Kevin Smith when starting out. When you listen to the dialogue it is obvious that he was a big influence in their writing style. In fact, one of them is on record as saying that without Kevin Smith this movie never happens.

[@PeacefulJoint]

I mean it probably wouldnt have been made without kevin smiths help. He brought the screenplay to Harvey Weinstein himself to get it made.

[@DREDAY92003]

Matt and Ben's first time out winning Oscars for Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Oscar for Robin Williams. Great job guys..

[@joeschmoe233]

The scene where Robin Williams is talking to him on the park bench is a masterpiece.

[@follow_the_money_trail]

"I want to see what Matt & Ben's writing chops are like." Oh boy, are you in for a treat (even though you'll have now seen it, of course) 😊

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

They are such talented writers! Honestly it was so inspiring. The honesty of the dialogue shows how smart those two are.

[@follow_the_money_trail]

​@@OfficialMediaKnights Having seen the film many times, I'm always left with the question 'where are they writing from?' They were basically kids when they wrote it.

[@miskbalder]

The funny(and biggest) misconception in the world is that education equals intelligence, which is why people are surprised when they find the greatest geniuses in the most odd places rather than in the big universities It is an amazing movie and bears so much truth in so many ways Robin Williams was incredible in this, and Matt Damon totally killed it

[@SRS13Rastus]

I bought this movie for my Dad on his birthday, His father was an emotional bully and despite My Dad being the smartest man I I've even met, nothing he did was good enough for his Father. My Dad has the strongest character I know but the "it's not your fault" scene broke him... He took in a huge breath and started weeping then said "I wish someone had said that to me, maybe I might not have made the mistake of leaving after you were born, maybe all our lives might have been better, easier...." I just said "Stop it! Right now! Yes you made mistakes, bad choices, whatever, that's called being HUMAN! You chose not to inflict your insecurities on us, you took yourself out of the equation, You stayed away through fear of becoming your own Father and projecting his brand of psychological abuse of you onto us..." "Yet you came back to us, You asked Mum to ask us if we wanted to see You, because Mum never had a bad word to say about you, told us what she saw you being put through by your Father, even as a grown man we ALL said OK. Why? Because of what Mum told us about YOU, The truth of who and what you were, the human being behind the mystery of "Who is my Dad..?" "You took responsibility for the choices you made and isolated yourself just so you COULDN'T do the same to us.. You came back and SHOWED us the MAN behind those truths, I KNOW now you could NEVER do that to us, THAT'S why he was your FATHER, THAT'S why you're my DAD! There's a BIG difference between those words where I come from, Father to me means "He who must be obeyed" You're my DAD though, The person who has and always will have my respect despite the 24 years you've not been part of my life, well guess what? You've been part of my life for longer than that now, You've given me what every Son of a great Mother wants, Her dream home, the home YOU built, Her security in retirement, more importantly YOU showed Me what it truly means to be a MAN and a grown up, Mum made this possible by opening our minds and showing us to not be judgemental until we've "walked a mile in another mans shoes. Only then can you HOPE to understand their life choices."." "You KNEW you were a mess throughout the time you were away, by staying away you didn't allow us to see the wreck your own FATHER had made of you and you refused to inflict HIM on us as well.." "I'm PROUD of you for that, you PROTECTED us and waited YEARS to heal yourself before reaching out to us, that reaching out took a HUGE amount of courage! You couldn't KNOW what we thought, felt and wondered about you but you had the strength to try and find out. Put away those doubts, fears and regrets, don't let them rule you, they're in the past, let them stay there.." "Look at what you've done! Look at what YOU'VE achieved! Walk with your head high! YOU are NOT your FATHER! You couldn't be because we love respect and cherish you in a way your FATHER would envy... YOU WON Dad, You beat him in the end, please PLEASE remember that!" He bawled his eyes out as we hugged him...

[@zedwpd]

You like to see actors outgrow their acting and do something else. Well this was their first project, so they didnt outgrow anything.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yeah, it's not like any of them branched out later on in their careers, like producing, directing... Gee, I can't think of what we could have possibly been thinking.

[@DVouts11]

A lot of the time I subscribe to reactors that are starting on a cinematic journey (i.e. Harry Potter or Star Wars or Marvel or Lord of the Rings) that I can have on in the background while I write or during lunch at work because I love film and any way for me to hear others talk about it keeps me engaged, even if just for a little bit a day. I think this is the first time I subscribed to a channel for 'The Way' the two of you discuss film. You pay attention to themes and dialogue and cinematography and it's a refreshing take on film reactions (at least to me). Well done and I have subscribed. It does help that "Good Will Hunting" is my 3rd favorite all time film. I see my 1st all time was a few reactions ago "Gladiator". Excited to be here.

[@danterengiil4448]

The bench scene was so well writeen: knowledge vs experience. He wasn't belittling him he was telling will somethings can't be learned only experienced and I love that this was written by two college kids hoping to get into Hollywood. 😢

[@danterengiil4448]

I've seen this movie so many times bc I love it. It's only after many MANY rewatches did realize that Will asked for a 2nd date BECAUSE Sean suggested it 😭😭😭

[@danterengiil4448]

I love the bar scene when will steps in bc he understood his best friend was being attacked in smarts and will attacked the guy in smarts and made him feel SMALL...I love will so much 😢

[@danterengiil4448]

One of my absolute favorite scenes is Chuckies monolog at the construction sight...he loves will so much he wants him a better life but no good byes .😢 this movie has so many good confrontation its insane 😢

[@jasonaugustine3370]

She approached him, it almost never happens, one time in my life and she turned out to be the love of my life. Two people who just know they are right together.

[@martywittenberg1427]

Omg i never knew Stellan Skarsgard was the Father of Alexander Skarsgard. The things you learn watching these reactions. And that Bill to. I saw him in John Wick 4. For a story written by 2 friends at that age this is a great story. Robin Williams showing a serious role is also a breath of fresh air as his comfort zone really is comedy. But there is nothing that man couldn't play really. This world is truly less without him. R.I.P. Robin Williams..May you knock em dead of laughter in Heaven.

[@rickcrane9883]

Robin Williams starts out by calling him Sport and Chief. In the end he calls him Son. That pretty well sums up their relationship.

[@charles7836]

THAT was an excellent reaction. That's what I'm talking about. Do you see now I'm not interested in the "Oohs" and "Aahs"? I'm only interested in what you just did; your reaction was so focused on a plot and genuine entertainment through fulfillment, that you forgot about the direction, and lighting, and so on and so forth. You were thrilled to be seeing and hearing what you were seeing and hearing. That was beautiful. At last, we understand one another. Didn't it feel good? You didn't have to please any subscribers by saying what you think they wanted to hear. It was just fun.