Good Will Hunting | 'I Will End You' (HD) - Matt Damon, Robin Williams | MIRAMAX 

I love Will’s insecurity as soon as he hears an old man can bench press more than him.

- "Maybe you married the wrong woman." - "Maybe you should watch your mouth." Brutality.

This entire scene is Will trying to provoke Sean. Constantly pulling at threads, trying to find something to get under Sean’s skin. When Sean snaps, Will thinks he’s won as his plan is to make himself beyond help so he doesn’t have to attend counseling. It’s leads to Will’s shock when Sean returns for a second session. Absolutely beautifully done

One of my favorite moments of the movie. Will was accustomed to intimidating others by his intelligence or violence. He never met another intellectual who could perpetrate violence upon him. This is actually the beginning of their relationship.

That line "I don't have much hair left" always cracks me up because it was said by Hollywood's hairiest actor.

This is what happens when a tough kid provokes a tough man. Great acting... RIP Robin Williams

The snap from his lunge to gripping him by the neck . The whole dynamic/mood shift and initial shock in Will’s eyes. All control gone from Will to the hand and the rage in Robins eyes .

I love how he calmly takes his glasses off before unleashing the rage.

This scene is fascinating to dissect and really shows the writers know how counselling works. I doubt anyone's interested but here's my very long in-depth analysis of the scene. This is Will's first session here. It feels important to him that he shows how strong and tough he is and that he doesn't need therapy. You see it all the time with kids in counselling, there's that way of strolling round the room as though you're a) testing the space is safe, the way an animal will in unfamiliar territory b) asserting dominance by strolling round again, almost like an animal leaving its scent and c) looking for weaknesses to attack: he chooses the books he keeps. "United states of american history volume 1" said in a sneering manner. Keep in mind all this time Sean is just sitting there still in the centre of the room, while this kid just waltzes around sneering at things, imagine how it'd feel for someone to do that walking round your bedroom? That's the feeling Will is trying to push onto Sean. Will then notices the army picture, he has some level of respect for that, it's not something he can attack so he ignores it and brings his eyes back to the books. "Jeeesus." And then lighting a cigarette, the ultimate way of asserting his dominance, "fuck your smoking rules, you can't control me just like non of the other therapists could." He then schools Sean on what the correct history book to read is "I know more than you do, you're stupid compared to me." Sean shoots back with Noam Chomsky book to say "I equal your intelligence". A moment Will again ignore, barely even taking in what Sean says. That's something this scene gets perfect: the filter people can have on their minds, Will simply filters this out and says "you people fucking baffle me." That's my favouite line of the scene because what it shows you is what all these books feel like to Will. They're not just books in a room for Sean's use, Will interpret them like bragging, like a load of medals Sean has hung on the wall to show off his intelligence. Firstly, Will wouldn't like that and has to criticise because Will needs to be the one to show of his intelligence and dominance but secondly...just the idea that that's how Will sees it. It might be correct that Sean has all those books on shelves to make himself look smart and respectable, but there are tonnes of ways Will could've interpreted it...yet he saw it as that: these books are a threat, they are this stranger therapist showing off how much better he is than me, I don't like that. Tells you a world about how Will's mind works that he sees a load of books on a shelf like this. "You surround yourself with them and they're the wrong fucking books." Another great line. "surround yourselves with them" like these books are armour, a fortress for Sean to hide behind. Just the idea Will sees it that way says so much about him...but they're the wrong fucking books, because Will need to show he knows better and is smarter. "So what are the right fucking books." Does two things a) Sean shows he doesn't mind swearing and not uptight in that same way all the other therapists were. b) he's challenging Will's point in a way that gentle and not at all confrontational. Will ofcourse can't list the right fucking books because he doesn't exactly know himself, it was just a comment he made to try and make Sean feel stupid so he says "whatever will blow your hair back." "I ain't got much hair left." This is where Sean start employing humour, largely poking fun at himself because he recognises that Will doesn't want to be made to feel small and it might set him off. It shows he can take Will's insults, he's strong enough to manage them without either breaking down or reacting angrily to them. It shows Sean is resilient to cope with Will, which begins stage two of their interactions. Will is no longer just trying to assert his dominance, he's know also testing if Sean is strong enough to bear him, or if he's weak like the other therapists and will give up on him. This is all unconscious so Will won't know it's what he's doing, but he's now starting to test if Sean is good enough to manage someone with as much emotional baggage as Will. Want proof for this fact? Remember later in the film where he tells Skylar that he reckons she'll leave him if they get too close because everybody leaves him? That's what he's expecting Sean to do, so he tests it. "If I go on the attack, if I show Sean my very worst, will he give up on me?" "You're better of shoving that cigarette up your arse." Sean's attempt to stop him smoking done with light humour. Will responds with humour but refuses to stop smoking. Sean shows he won't just completely ignore it, but he realises Will isn't ready to let go of that total dominance and power he needs to feel yet, so he laughs and just accepts it. It's almost like a compromise "I've pointed out I don't like you smoking but I'm willing to accept it this first session if it helps you settle in." Very macho talk about lifting. Sean shows Will he's not weak. In comes the filter on Will's mind after Sean points out he benches 285...that's more than Will so he ignores the comment and changes the subject. This moment is also where the session start to derail. Will doesn't want to be made to feel small and weak...the idea that Sean is physically stronger makes him feel exactly that. Will needs to address the balance by quite cruelly attacking Sean now so he goes for something very personal: a painting. As he's staring at it you hear Sean ask. "You like art? You like music?" he feels nervous that Will is going to attack his painting so he's trying to draw the subject away, Will repsonds by telling it's a piece of shit. A pretty damning statement but Sean shows he's tough enough to take it. It's not quite had the effect Will was hoping the attack would have so he sticks the knife in further. He criticises the skill of the painting, which Sean is still able to bear so he goes deeper and attack the emotions behind it. He starts psychoanalysing: he starts using Sean's own profession against him, that's as harsh as an attack as you can get. He also uses it to suggest Sean became a therapist because he fucked up his life. But again, Sean takes it on the chin. "Bingo!" I should also point out, Will has succeeded in getting Sean out of his chair by now. Wandering round the room was important for asserting Will's power but it also delays the session from really starting. If they both sit down together, Sean's going to start probing his feelings and that's dangerous waters for Will, he doesn't want that...he's now got Sean out of the chair as well and now that's happened, there's no hope of this session ever really starting. So still, Will hasn't wounded Sean so he takes a punt "maybe you married the wrong woman?" "maybe you should watch your mouth." His attack finally lands. That slight grin you see on Will's face here tells you everything. It's the same grin that anyone who has worked in a school will know. You can almost read Will's unconscious thoughts here as "I've finally found the chink in his armour. I've finally broken him down. Now I can make him lash out and give up on me the same way everyone else does, which means I won't have to sit in this chair with him and delve deep into my uncomfortable feelings, because I'd rather not think about them. I've proved I'm tougher than him, I've proved I was right to think no one can stand me when I show them my worst, and I've also proved I don't need therapy. Victory!" He makes the final blow and Sean finally loses it. Will looks a bit afraid at first but then his smirk returns and he mockingly says "time's up" meaning "another therapist I've broken, I win!" This is the part of the scene people seem to be misunderstanding. Sean's success isn't that he shows Will he won't put up with his shit, because all the other therapists showed that too, they wouldn't put up with his shit so much so that they refused to see him ever again. Sean's success is that even when Will throws everything he's got at Sean, even when he's downright cruel and stirs Sean into violence, even then, Sean will still see him again. That's an incredibly powerful thing. Sure, it's important that Sean has set some level of boundary that Will won't break in the future "do not insult my wife." but the reason the work can begin after this is because Sean will see him again. It's the very message will wasn't exepcting "I won't give up on you. Even when you're the biggest little shit ever, I won't give up on you. I will forgive you, I won't hold a grudge, and we'll come again next week to repair our relationship." That's a hugely powerful message that he shows in his actions, a message we could all do with experiencing at somepoint. Will is used to people leaving him and now here's finally someone who won't. From here on Will can't really wonder "what if people hate me deep down? What if a time will come when Sean will see my real side and realise he doesn't like me anymore?" Sean has already seen the very worst of the worst from Will and he still wants to see him again. That's Sean's success: not that he lashes out, but that he can repair the relationship even when it's taken to breaking point. EDIT: because of all the support you've all given me, I decided to make a youtube channel to post more polished, more in depth videos analysing scenes like this one from Good Will Hunting. I'm working on making this scene into a video right now but go ahead and subscribe if you're interested. There's other stuff I'll be doing too, including any films you'd be interested in me analysing. You've all been so positive in the replies and I'm genuinely grateful for all of that. My channel is called My Little Thought Tree and here's a link ru-vid.com/show-UCYtu3JxrpI1XjNn-B_HqW4Q

"If you ever disrespect my wife again, I will END YOU." Damn I got the shivers and wanted to yell "Fuck Yeah!" When you've been with the love of your life, alive or living on in memory, you will NEVER EVER let someone disrespect them.

Robins acting is insane. After he chokes will and snaps on him. If you watch closely when he releases will as he walks past he keeps his head down and goes from pure rage too instant sadness. You can see the sadness as will walks past him

He pushed him that hard, that Will landed on Mars and kinda got stranded there for 18 months with a whole bunch of potatoes

That has got to be the best non comedic acting I’ve ever seen Robin do. Love it.

I love this whole scene, Will trying to press his buttons, then the realisation that he’d gone too far, his reaction wasn’t expected.

What really baffles me that Matt Damon and Ben Affleck had the vision to write this absolute masterpiece at such a young age. I also love that they were friends in the movie like they are in the real life. The director work and casting is also perfect. Truly a joy to watch art like this that touches you deeply.

Robin Williams was a comedian but he was also a brilliant and incredibly talented actor. If an actor or actress can make you feel joyous, make you laugh, make you cry, make you question yourself, pull you in and feel true human emotions for a character that doesn’t exist. That’s the mark of a true artist!

I love the look on Will's face when he realises he can't physically one up Shaun so he tries it mentally.

"i will end you" is like the most hardcore phrase you could possibly use to threaten someone

“Beware the fury of a patient man.”

Sean puts up with a lot from Will, but some line cannot be crossed without retaliation. Never assume a man's tolerance is a sign of weakness.

I love it when Robin comes back with “285. What do you bench?” Just totally rips Damon’s character in half and he’s so embarrassed he changes the subject. Dagger

I love how Robin Williams calmly takes his glasses off before grabbing will by the neck

One of the most overlooked parts of this scene is how when Gerry sees Will walking away, instead of following him to ask what happened, he goes to Sean, showing that his friendship with Sean is more important than even his work

This scene will always, always, always hit me like a ton of bricks. When I was about 15‐16 I had a psychologist like this. Court appointed and all to keep me out of juvi. I'm 40 and still mourn Dr. Al Ferguson. Thanks Doc.

I never knew robin could be so... Frightening.

I love the part where Sean tells Will how much he benches and without hesitation asks Will the same question. I think that's where Will gets the first inkling that he's not dealing with one of the usual schmucks and he starts ramping up his questioning of Sean.

Perfect Robin Williams. Voice gets deep with the last "f@cking end you" Then as Will walks by cautiously Robin puts his eyes down in shame for losing his temper.... So many emotions in very little time. You are missed, Robin..

Robin definitively needed more roles like this: all threatening, mysterious and impecable. I miss him

This is the scene where Will realised he was not messing with the usual quacks that get assigned to him. I think Will was pushing Sean on things sensitive to him to ensure that he would lose his temper and ask for Will to be reassigned, just like every other shrink he had seen before. What he didn't expect was that Sean was a man from hard times himself, who had no fear of him and would fight him if provoked. Although it starts them off on rocky ground, I believe it earns Will's respect, which is imperative in them gaining trust in one another later in the film.

Robin Williams was in a whole different world with this role.

I love the constant game of one-upsmanship going on. Sean understands Will's literary references, reveals that he benches more than Will, and catches Will's allusion to Van Gogh.

He poked around until he found a crack and when he found it he chipped at it to get a reaction.

When Matt Damons character is describing the picture, I can't help but think, is that how Robin Williams felt in the time before he died. For me, this scene really hits me harder now that Robin is gone, and the way he went as well. Great man, sorely missed

The fear in Will's eyes when he get's choked looks so real. I think the acting stopped and real life kicked in a for a moment.

I’ve watched this movie at least 10 times and I’m secure enough in myself to admit that I still can’t watch it all the way through without crying at some point.

Robin Williams was SUCH a great actor.

After Robin died this scene just feels like he tapped into his own life and channelled it, you could see it in his eyes.

I was watching Hook with my young children tonight and it really hit me how much I truly miss Robin. I am almost 40 and grew up watching him in film and TV and I really miss him. He was such a light in the world. Far from the perfect person. He was very troubled throughout my lifetime but he still found a way to inspire others. I have yet to find another in cinema to have the same spark or be so moving in his portrayal of sensational characters. What a loss to the world.

“As a credited and certified Therapist, let me break this scene down for you, if I may:” -Someone on literally every video clip from this movie

This movie has lost none of its punch in 22 years. Especially in those therapy scenes the interplay between Robin Williams and Matt Damon is so realistic one can almost forget these are two actors saying their lines in a studio. The contrast between the "I will end you!" and "It's not your fault" scenes is such a powerful transition and triumph.

Robin and his beautiful sad blue eyes.

Will's look at 2:38 when he knows he hit a nerve. Robin calmly taking off his glasses and the little warning whistle before he throttles him... just perfect. Wonder if that was an actor choice or a direction.

When an older guy takes his glasses off, be wary. I used to be a correctional deputy and I loved working with this old guy, Sgt Ramsey. He was in his late fifties, 6’6”, about 200lbs, and was more fit than most younger deputies. The inmates called him Sgt Death. When it came time to go hands on with uncooperative inmates (usually the younger guys), the older inmates knew the moment Ramsey’s glasses and watch came off, he was going to destroy whoever was being uncooperative. They would stated yelling to the younger inmates to just give up because they weren’t going to win against him. The youngsters never listened and it usually ended just like this clip.

Love the way they throw Robin's strength into the frame at the beginning to lead up to the tense part's credibility

Nice how as he said "you married the wrong woman" Robin takes off his glasses to prepare for fight.

3:10 . There is no other way to cut it. No one can "act" this. The eyes. For those of you that don't see it, you're lucky. This man felt pain. I remember the first time I saw this and felt a pang go through my chest. Robin.. you were a blessing to us all. Love. RIP.

He was testing how far he could push and intimidate this new therapist and the look in Damon's eyes when he knew he had crossed the line and understood there were limits and an element of edge to this therapist - which he was unprepared for - is masterful. It's the depth and maturity of the acting, the excellent script, the contrast of characters here that make for an exceptional and compelling movie for our minds. It's taught me how to be more human, and to be mindful of my words and behaviour - that hurt goes many ways and affects us unexpectedly if we continually cross lines.

The thing that I love about this movie is that the relationship between Robin playing the "sage" and Matt playing the "upstart" is not as stony and cliche as it is in other works. Robin plays a man who is not emotionally invincible, impervious to the barbs and jabs of Matt's character, and that makes the dynamic so much more organic and interesting. A more pedestrian script would've involved Robin offering nothing more than a somber smile to Matt's insults, letting Matt walk all over him as part of the unveiling and healing process. This scene is an example of how two men with unresolved issues - issues that actually affect both of them emotionally and make them vulnerable - can lead to a much more impactful story with a stronger resolution.

He's just a kid, doesn't have the faintest idea what he's talking about

Love this scene. Even though he's a Councillor/psychologists trying to maintain professionalism, he's also a broken man still grieving.

Every single time I come back to this scene, or this movie in general, this part always gives me goosebumps and chills. What a spectacular juxtaposition of characters.

I would’ve knocked him on his ass too. I don’t care how brilliant he is; that was a cheap shot just to end the session because he didn’t want to open up.

2:56 when u realise he wasn't bullshitting about benching 285

I love it when a Real Man protects and stands up for his wife.

I could truly see fire in Robin’s eyes. There was this cold, murderous intent that chilled me to my soul. Well played, Robin. Rest well, brother

Rest in a place that finds you peace, Robin. Thank you.

I remember seeing this scene for the first time, and as soon as "Sean" takes off his glasses I'm like "oh fuck, here it comes"

This movie could NOT have been made any better!!! One of the GREATEST MASTERPIECES of film-making!!!!!! RESPECT!

Will had it tough, to be sure, but in that moment, he realized that when Sean was his age, he was drafted into the army and sent halfway across the world to kill people...and his wife was very likely one of the reasons he didn't eat his sidearm after coming back. You just don't fuck with that. Ever... In any event, he never took his eyes off of Sean until he was beyond his reach. Easily one of the most powerful 3.5 minutes in the film.

What do you bench? 285. What do you bench? Holy crap not that much. Nevermind.

I love the lighting and cinematography that begins at 2:34. The lighting and closeup of Will's face might symbolize some sort of enlightenment Will is experiencing. He realized what makes Sean tick and how he can get underneath his skin.

I so miss Robin Williams. 😪 He was such a great actor and personality.

this scene is a psychologist's field day, absolutely amazing acting and tremendous writing.

Don't fuck with a man who benches 285 for reps.

The difference between knowing a lot and having actually done things. Sean benches 285, Will doesn't even reply. Sean paints, Will doesn't do any art "paint? sculpt? like art?" no reply. Photo shows Sean with military buddies in wartime. Will has never committed to anyone or anything but himself. Sean is a man, Will is a smart-ass boy who thinks he knows about the world and judges everyone and everything else. Sean has the books and the knowledge, but he's also lived in the world...war, marriage, career, expressing himself in art... It really shows the difference between a boy and a man, and both play their parts perfectly. Robin Williams was superb at just taking it until the boy crossed a line.

We didn't appreciate Robin Williams enough for what he was when we were lucky enough to be graced by his presence.......Forever cemented in History as one of the best actors to ever exist.

I love how during the session Will has multiple attempts to provoke Sean the same way he provoked other therapists. All the crap he gives Sean about benching, time-wasting books, his picture, etc. Before Will started saying sh*t about Sean's wife, Sean calmly agreed with Will and answered his stupid questions, which noticably caught Will off guard, as his childish brain was not prepared for such brutal honesty.

The only comedian I can watch and take him seriously when he does serious movies, insomnia for instance blew me away. I’ve watch other comedians in serious roles I’ll be laughing in my head. With Robin he’s just fantastic from being super hilarious to being dead serious.

I love the ambient, suspenseful music in this scene. Once Will insults Robin's wife, it starts to build, because we know from Robin's response that Will went too far, but Will doesn't notice that. He sees the missing piece of a puzzle he was trying put together. But he didn't see he was two seconds away from getting his head ripped off.

robin was and is so precious man

This scene is quite amazingly complex and subtle. And incredibly well-acted. So many subtle indications as to watch each of them is feeling - in a look, or a tone of voice, or in what is not said.

RIP Robin Williams Thanx for those words. I use 'em wisely... ...when needed.

"MAAAAT DAMON" - Matt Damon, Team America

To be fair Matt Damon is very chokeable.

I love how the light hits wills face showing he's found the way to push his buttons

Looking back on these old masterpieces makes me think a lot. How we have so few extremely talented actors like Robin Williams. I miss him dearly. Every time I watch a clip of him I’m filled with wonder and excitement. I don’t get that much now and days. 🙂😌😒😞😔😢 RIP Robin. I wish we all could have helped a little bit more.

Man this was a great scene showing Robin Williams talent from loveable comedian to very believable acting. I bet even Matt Damon thought that he was going to get punched. Robin Williams will always be one of the greatest actors and may he rest in peace it's too bad we had to loose him.

Love this scene for the visible shift in power. Will, having spent his life walking through everybody with no respect suddenly sees somebody who halts his arrogance with one fell swoop. I will end you! Brilliant.

Even as he shows a strength only available during moments of rage brought on by lost love, he shows restraint knowing the true strength of the mind that exists at the upper level of the throat he's strangling. Robin wasn't a comedian, he was a human who knew what it was like to feel every emotion possible. He was just fantastic at putting on a face to copy each one.

“What do you bench?” “285, what do you bench?” *“…You paint that?”*

"Really gets in the way of my yoga..."

Fantastic acting by Robin Williams at 2:55.

I love how will is a pretty tough guy but he realises Sean is tougher and not to be fucked with

THIS movie was an absolute rocking movie! 2 great people playing their respective parts to the MAX! RIP Robin 😢 😥

There's something so powerful in RW's expression in the screenshot. You can just see the man lost and hurting so clearly.

Powerful scene

I like how Will walks around him thinking he may take a swing at me. He was put in his place knowing he benches over two hundred pounds.

The insecurity of Will when he hears Sean can bench press more than him to the point he had to say something about a painting

Man, it's so weird watching Robin's absolutely terrifying side... I would definitely shit my pants.

Broken comedians makes the best dramatic roles, it ain't method acting, it's just transposing their life experience and feeling of being alone even if surrounded, truth is, no one will ever understand someone else's pain even if they've been friends for years.

When I was a teacher at school, I always wanted to do the same move towards my students. And say almost the same words.

Damon's performance here is brilliant, the facial expressions and little nuances in his voice are all there. But Williams was showing himself to be the GOAT in this scene. There's not much more powerful than a gentle, soft spoken man that looks like he can fight if you push him to it.

In all the roles I saw Robin do, I think this was the only one in which I saw him get angry.

This scene never fails to give me chills. Intensity

He took off his glasses, meaning he was expecting Will to lash back. He was ready for a fight. He was ready to defend his wife's memory.

Well deserving of the Oscar for best screen play. Dialogue in this movie was amazing.

I love the subtle little whistle Robin does because he knows what's about to go down. It's the little things.

Robin had wonderfully emotive eyes. So much can be said of them alone.

Williams' eyes at the end where he realizes that the kid got the best of him. The anger and shame.

I am always in awe of the range and depth of Robin Williams and Matt Damon's acting in this movie, this is just a beautifully writing and acted movie from start to finish from the whole cast, they all compliment each other on each scene....this is one of my all time favorite movies, right up there with Heat (another well written, acted and directed movie).