Good Will Hunting

He was the bomb in Phantoms, though.

 

Affleck could play the shark from Jaws.

 

Like the back of a Volkswagon?

(That's all I've got)

 

He was great in Dogma, but after that, his career's been sort of eh.

 

I'm sorry to drag you away from whatever gay, serial killer on horseback movie you were shooting this week.

 

His acting in Chasing Amy proved to me he has some serious chops. And I agree with DD that the Bennifer saga, replete with Gigli, helped derail his career for several years.

 

I love that movie, SC.

Chasing Amy is also in my top 10 -- maybe five. And it's mostly because of Affleck.

 

While not in my Top 10, GWH is a really fine movie. I watch it every now and again, and still enjoy it.

As for Affleck, he showed some acting talent in his higher-minded choices like "Hollywoodland" and "Changing Lanes." "Gigli," "Reindeer Games" and whatever the hell that Philip K. Dick adaptation/monstrosity was, not so much.

If "Gone Baby Gone" is any indication, he's set for much better things behind the camera. I think he bought the rights to most of Lehane's books.

 

According to imdb, BigSleeper, Marty Scorsese is filming Lehane's "Shutter Island." Now that is something I'll be looking forward to.

 

I've always thought that Kevin Smith wrote parts specifically for Affleck, playing to his strengths and downplaying his weaknesses. I really think Hayden in CA is essentially Ben Affleck. He's not so much acting as playing a version of himself.

 

"gwh" is a terrific film. first time, every time for me. a must-see for anyone who appreciates first-rate screenwriting.

i'm no affleck basher, either. i think he's quite talented. any man good enough for jen garner is good enough for me. 8) 8) 8)

 

Love Good Will Hunting. It's in my top 10 as well. Robin Williams is incredible in this movie. I thought Affleck would be the next big thing in Hollywood after seeing it about 10 years ago. But he's chosen some horrible movies (Daredevil, Gigli, Surving Christmas) and some mediocre ones (Hollywoodland, Smokin' Aces). He's extremely talented and Gone, Baby Gone was the most pleasant surprise of 2007 for me. His two best movies he's been involved in were ones he wrote, so I suggest he starts penning more scripts and avoiding the bores he usually gets cast in.