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

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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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

@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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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".......😁

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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!👍

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

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

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!

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.

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

I love this film. It helped me with my childhood and to stop blaming myself.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 ❤

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.

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!

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! 💖

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Such a good movie. Was great watching it with y'all.

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.

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!

Thanks for introducing me to this movie - it was beautifully poignant. Luv the way you guys react to movies, being real and seeing beyond the surface. I was introduced to Gus Van Sant through an early gem - My Own Private Idaho. If you haven’t seen this, I recommend a watch. It’s loosely based on Shakespeare’s Henry IV & V with lots of imagery and a touching insight into a very close relationship that Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix really shared. Would luv to see you react to it.

Great Movie and Reaction !!!!

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.

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

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...

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

You two have such gret chemistry. Live long! Cheers from Paris. And tonight my dear Robin's monologue about what happened to him hits me harder than ever... crossing fingers.

Two videos at once! Whoa.

Yay! Excited for a new Media Knights! And it’s a fantastic film too.

From Matt, Ben, Minnie, Stellan and Robin, I don't think there is a better acted movie. This movie is in my top 10 of all time and will likely never be replaced.

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.

One of the things I feel like got lost in this is that the singer/songwriter, Elliot Smith, achieved some fame after this, since they used a few of his songs in the soundtrack. I think he was an incredible artist, until his way too soon death from suicide in 2003. Great reaction to a fantastic movie! I have watched it probably around 50 times! LOL, but that is normal for me. Sometimes I'd rather chill with a KNOWN rather than waste time on something I may not appreciate as much.

Dude, your insight between the bar scene and the monologue was amazing! Never looked at it like that before. (That's why I love reactions.)

one of my top movies, and yours is my favorite reaction to it. Y'all went deep. I swear the whole time I was nodding and agreeing with you, and out loud too! (And not once have I ever thought about the gifted car that's still good on the "inside." ) I appreciated both of your analyses. I'm off to watch more!

Love y’all’s accent - super powerful script and scene work.

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.

Another great reaction guys. My wheelhouse is 80s movies, but the more 90s movies I’ve given a chance, the more gold I’ve discovered.

He does it from memory. Incredible

what a beautiful movie, i tear everytime

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

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.

you were both absolutely wonderful! thank you.

What a wonderful reaction. I want to come back for more.

Gus Van Sant rarely misses

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.

I KNEW this was going to be a great reaction video from the two of you. The one thing that really struck me was how you spoke about the chemistry about all these actors. I mean, they are either related, have been friends for decades (Matt and Ben were in the movie "School Ties" with the redheaded guy and that was 10 years earlier) and Minnie Driver had a real-life thing for Matt Damon. And who doesn't love Robin Williams.... So yes, that connection was definitely there for all of them. And that part about his wife farting, that was ad-libbed by Robin. Just way he tells it, you can tell it's comedian Robin Williams and not his character.... I miss Robin.... We need him.

You guys need to watch the Dead Poets Society. Another Robin Williams classic!