Matt Damon on Robin Williams' improvised line in Good Will Hunting 

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Matt Damon can play his older self in Saving Private Ryan now.

That final line from Robin was such a perfect ending for this movie. R.I.P Robin Williams

It is impressive that Matt and Ben wrote Good Will Hunting when they were still so young. That proves that they truly are talented on so many levels. And Ben an Matt (especially) were amazing in that movie. But Robin Williams made that movie come together like no one else ever could. Robin showed one of his best acting in that movie. That moments on that park bench, Robin's dialogue. If that didn't hit you in the heart, you are dead.. R.I.P. Robin Williams. You've played many amazing characters, but you were an exceptional human being who's still missed very much.

So nice of Matt Damon to honor Robin Williams, awesome Matt ❣

Dang it. Missing Robin again.

RIP to Robin. I don't think I've ever been rocked harder by the death of someone I'd never met. He felt like an old friend.

I worked on a movie with Robin a week after he won his Academy Award for Good Will Hunting. One of the nicest, Kindest, most genuine humans I’ve ever met.

Thanks Matt and Ben. What a freaking down to earth awesome movie. I grew up in the Hood in Detroit and i can so relate to this. I went into the Air Force and became a normal part of society. I like to watch it over about every 6 months to a year. God Bless...and Robin was unreal....Very sad to hear how he passed.

In the mid 90’s, my grandma lived in San Francisco and would take us walking around the rich neighborhoods during the holidays to look at all the decorations. One sunny day in October we turned a corner and Samuel L Jackson and Robin Williams (I didn’t quite know who they were as I was around 6 or 7) were outside holding a basketball talking to a delivery person. My grandma walked up and politely introduced herself to Mr. Jackson and reintroduced herself to Mr. Williams (he did a lot of stand up in the city in the 70’s). They both showed me how to bounce a basketball and Robin Williams ran inside and grabbed a Polaroid camera and my grandma took a picture of me trying to spin a basketball on my finger, Samuel L Jackson,and Robin Williams. She pulls it out at least once a year and I still can’t believe I had such a genuine and holism moment with 2 extremely famous people.

I miss Robin Williams. When he was alive, and performing, the world was just a little happier of a place.

I’m convinced that Robin’s mind worked faster than any human ever.

One of my all time favorite movies. We need more of these please. It’s food for the soul. 🙏❤️

Robin was one of those rare combinations of amazing talent and human being. They don't come around very often.

I’m so glad that Matt and Ben were awarded the best original screenplay award that year! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

It takes tremendous talents to make such an iconic movie, and Robbin Williams will ever be remembered for his acting talent. R.I.P.

I’ve never seen anyone that could improvise like Robin Williams, I doubt we ever will.

Phenomenal film. One of my all time favorite films. Love hearing Robin Williams improved the last line of the film. Pure gold.

I wonder if Robin had any clue how much he was loved and respected. 💔💕💕

Such an incredible man. The world has been darker without him.

Matt is a great actor. I loved him immensely in good will hunting, Bourne series and Martian. Really talented guy

Good will hunting is a legendary movie and Robin is a Legendary Entertainer

I can’t get enough of Robin Williams. When he’s was acting he takes you in and it’s incredible. He really made this world a better place. Thanks Robin. RIP my friend.🕊️

ROBIN WILLIAMS...RIP...was a consummate Renaissance Man. Smart comedy, incredible actor, brilliant mind who touched the whole world. So glad Ben and Matt wrote such a fabulous film and got Robin to act in it. No actor could gave been better. One of my top 5 films of all time. ❤

Robin William's was pure brilliance ❤✌

A beautiful film and perhaps my favorite Williams performance. Sometimes we'll see a genius at comedy and realize that their genius isn't limited to comedy alone. Robin was a precious gift to us all. You are missed Robin and we are all better for the part of your soul that you shared with us.

Robin Williams was one of the GOATs. Forever in our memory. RIP.

Man I remember when Good Will Hunting came out. They don't make movies like that anymore. 💖

Want to see Good Will Hunting again now. Miss Robin Williams so much.

One of the best movies of all times. I still will watch it about 4-5 times a year especially holidays for some reason.

That final line was iconic. Being impromptu just makes it even more epic.

I miss Robin Williams. What a life, what a soul.

Robin Williams was such an incredible actor and his death left an immense void in the world of cinema and our world in general. Rest in peace Robin. 💗

I really miss Mr. Williams…what an incredible person/actor! I’m sure he is keeping the angels in Heaven in stitches 🥰

I appreciate Matt Damon’s willingness to give in depth answers; not always the case.

Love you and missing you precious Robin Williams! You blessed us with your beautiful soul! 🙏💔❤️❤️❤️

Good will hunting is still one of my all time favourite movies. If I’m feeling like watching a movie and can’t decide I just watch good will hunting.

This was a phenomenal film, the psychological dynamics are profound, yet relatable…Robin was absolutely brilliant in acting his character, my 2 faves of him are this & “Dead Poets Society”-another classic that I never tire of watching…RIP Robin ❤️🙏🌞❗️

IMO Robin is one of the very greatest all around entertainers of the past 50 years. What an absolute master of his craft. His talent knew no bounds.

My wife's favorite film. We must have watched it 20 times together. Now I watch it alone ❤

Robin was amazing. May he rest in peace.

I'm happy to say, those of us that watched him saw something special. Robin Williams was one of the best of us, he really cared about people. Peace and love y'all 🤟

As a recovering addict Robin will always be my hero and favorite actor. He was art in motion. Everything about him was extraordinary. I’m grateful for the time we got with him and his films on this earth.

Robin Williams was truly a treasure. If only he could have felt one billionth of tue joy he brought to the world, he'd probably still be with us. R. I. P. Robin. You are sorely missed.

God is miss Robin Williams. His brilliance is just mesmerizing every time he’s on screen. Or even just his voice acting. I still miss him.

Robin was a treasure. Watch his work. Learn. “Be kind. Always.”

It’s truly rare when you can actually say someone is one in a million. Robin was one in a billion. That man was special and I miss him.

Honestly, what an absolute gem of a film

That movie fast tracked Damon and Affleck as movies stars. Robin Williams was instrumental in making them and the film famous almost overnight. Lucky people.

Robin Williams is hands down my favorite actor, he's so versatile that he can be serious or comical from one second to the next and make it truly believable. Plus I just have an attachment to him through all of his animated movies because that's what I grew up watching.

I wish Robin could’ve been as happy on the inside, as he made all of us. RIP Mr. Williams.

The world is sadder without him. To know he was suffering, and couldn't be helped is heart wrenching. That's the state of affairs for many. The pain of mental health problems, with no solutions is profoundly impacting so many and their loved ones, and usually they face it without support. Because even with doctors and medicines, most remain in intolerable agony.

Just makes you miss Robin even more 💔

Robin Williams is a treasure.

Robin truly was a one-of-a-kind type of guy. I've never understood or experienced real grief over a celebrity's death. Until Robin Williams. This world isnt the same without him in it ❤

We all miss Robin immensely….so grateful he left such a great legacy behind for us to cherish

True artistry always gives me goosebumps when certain things are uncovered

Just love Matt…. Amazing person….

He had such a unique gift for comedy and humanity. I love that line! It's such a perfect ending to the movie. So representative of their relationship. Antagonistic but affectionate. Such a great film. Matt's a great storyteller! 👏💫

Robin was magic and his presence on film impacted colleagues and fans around the world in many special ways. Truly special person no doubt about it, Rest easy Mr.Williams

Matt was gorgeous in GWH, with his youth and floppy hair. And that “It’s not your fault” scene … 🥺 Superb bit of writing.

did an independent film 2 summers ago and had a small part in it and during one of the days we were shooting we had an older gentleman give us an old car from the 60’s to use because it was a film about the Vietnam war and he told us a story of how he was on set one day and robin came up to him and broke the ice and started joking and had a long conversation with him. Robin Williams was really a one of a kind human being and entertainer. He was always one of my favorites and I remember being so upset when he passed, but that story will always stick with me about who he truly was.

Robin Williams was a genius comedian. His timing and improv talent made him feel that scene and in that moment it is the character that speaks, not the actor following the script. It's a rare gift. What a loss of a beautiful man.

Legend still lives in all of our hearts.

Man matt Damon looks old. Weird how you see them growing up all young and fresh with energy and all of a sudden you see them being old and also realize how old you are, how time flew by.

That movie is one of my favourites ever - it feels so genuine and real and I'm not surprised to hear that some of the parts that make me tear up are just improv from the actors.

9 years ago today you left us, Robin. I still miss you. I hope you're at peace now. 🙏💙🫶

Rest in peace my favorite celebrity and homie of all time 🙏 Robin McLaurin Williams 21 July 1951 ~ 11 August 2014⚘

Robin Williams should be registered as a national treasure, because he really was just that. I loved that his movies are funny, but they have depth. Good Morning Vietnam was funny but has seriousness. Good Will Hunting the same.

Matt Damon, greatest actor, writer, director and humanitarian. Not to mention as gorgeous today as he was in Good Will Hunting.

Loved this movie, one of my favorites. Love Robin, love Matt, love Ben. 👍😊🙏✝️✌️😎

One of my all-time favorite movies. For two young Hollywood stars to have created such perfection is such a credit to them…and Robin Williams.

So lucky to meet Robin as he was walking thru the Common- on his way to do "The monologue" on the bench. I had no idea what the movie was about, but he was so sweet and nice and it was just he and I, and he told me- "you want to know who you need to watch, who was terrific....". he pointed over to Matt about 5oo ft away. He said he was gonna be something. He said Steven Spielberg just called him to be in his next movie to play Ryan in saving pt Ryan" HE loved Boston and the people here loved him too.

Brilliant. Ben & Matt when they were young and hungry birthed my inspiration for writing. This clip is quintessential. Thank you for sharing this 💖

Robin was a wonderful actor but more importantly a wonderfully kind human being. He is still greatly missed.

Robin Williams was a creative genius. It’s deeply saddening that he wasn’t able to escape and receive help over his issues. He’s missed by his fans and I’m sure deeply missed by those who knew him and was close to him. 🙏🙏🙏

Robin was the greatest improvisationalist that I've known. A talent like no other. The world may never have another. To the Great Stage above, the robin has flown.🐦

RIP Robin. My family will continue to enjoy your works long after my time on this Earth. Way to leave a legacy that inspires us to be a better version of ourselves.

Robin Williams was stunning in that film. his tour de force xxx

Actor, writer, producer or activist- #MattDamon is one of the VERY BEST!

Knowing what we know about Robin today, the scene where Matt talks about Robin's painting was a spot on analogy for Robin's career in comedy

Rest in powerful peace 🙏 Robin McLaurin Williams 21 July 1951 ~ 11 August 2014⚘

Such a brilliant man and caring guy

“You only get a little Spark of madness!”RW

I will always miss Robin but watching these classical moments makes me grieve him again. I think I speak for many others when I say this, but I'm not the only one :(

This was one of the best movies I’ve seen, thanks for you, Matt, and Ben writing this and choosing Robin Williams to star along side both of you! It is Excellent!!!🥰

Robin Williams was such a generous and kind man full of talents. Stardust memories

You need interviews like this to remind us of his genius. Maybe he should have been reminded more often

Seemed really authentic for his character to say as it comes off with an Irish wit Truly love Robin as an actor but more so as a human being, just had a wonderful aura about him and owe my childhoods best memories involving his films Forever a Legend x

Amazing. Robin was a one off. The world is a sadder place without him.

You made the most incredible choice! The diversity of his talent is boundless. I miss seeing him in films.

R.I.P. Mr. Robin Williams. You are sincerely loved and missed. 💔

One of my favorite movies ever I've watched the hundreds of times

Good Will Hunting was one of the better movies I have ever seen in my entire life. Very very well done !❤🎉

Almost every time I see something with Robin Williams in it, or someone (fellow actor, comedian, film-maker, director, etc.) talking about him in it, I start crying. Even though it's been years since he left us, and even though I never knew him personally or met him in the real world, I'm still profoundly affected by his absence like the grief one feels after the death of a well-loved family member or very close friend!

To see the contrast between Damon from here and a movie makes me realize how short life is.

I miss Robin Williams.

Robin helped me as a kid, and then to grow up. Miss him so so much. Gr8! Peace ☮️💜

Matt Damon is one of the sweetest actor I've ever known of. We are pretty much the same age. So he's just been around as long as me.

Reality. When you realize that all the heartthrob actors from your youth grew old too.