Bringing Matt Damon closer to acting, but Ben Affleck has to thank his best friend for inspiring him to pursue cinema.
The historical work The Last Duel directed by Ridley Scott premiered on October 15. The project has the presence of A-listed names, in which the outstanding “pair of cards” Matt Damon and Ben Affleck . From the movie to life, they will always be remembered as two very good friends.
Twenty-four years ago, Damon and Affleck collaborated on the screenplay of Good Will Hunting , which made them the youngest person ever to receive an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. And it can be said, Good Will Hunting is also the work that started the sublimation in both of their careers.
Let’s be famous together
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck were both born in Boston, first met at a Little League baseball game and decided to be friends as kids. Affleck’s impression of Damon is “a pure American guy, with a kind face, gentleness and sweet personality”.
The two began auditioning for films big and small and gradually entered the art world. Amateur Batman shared: “I am less than 2 years old but Damon was filming in front of him. I also have experiences that Damon craves.” Affleck introduced Damon to a manager in New York, giving the friend more acting opportunities.
In 1989, Damon and Affleck played teenage boys in the film Field of Dreams , then in School Ties (1992). By 1997, the two experienced memorable moments with the success of the movie Good Will Hunting. Together they wrote the script and starred in the movie .
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon won Best Original Screenplay for Good Will Hunting at the 1998 Academy Awards. Photo: New York Post.
According to the New York Post , to portray the image of Will Hunting – a genius who grew up in a poor city of Boston with an unhappy childhood, abandoned by his family (played by Damon), and the image of Chuckie Sullivan – a member of the tour group. street thug (played by Affleck), the two actors have to show the difficult transformation in psychology, from hurt, careless, to cruel look.
Damon and Affleck’s outstanding performance was recognized by prestigious writers. Experts appreciate the similarity in the two’s strengths, but each shines in a different way.
After that, Damon became famous with We Bought a Zoo and had 4 more Oscar nominations. Affleck showed excellent performance through the film Pearl Harbor and won a win for the film Argo (2012).
“The comedy Dogma (1999) that saw the reunion of two friends was not honored at any awards, but it is certainly the best theatrical film of the two actors,” the New York Post said.
Side by side through the ups and downs
The audience easily caught the moment Matt Damon and Ben Affleck chatted while attending the same event. The two actors are also amusing because they often tease their friends in interviews.
In 2004, after Damon joked that actors shouldn’t always be in blockbusters, Affleck appeared on Weekend Update and hit back. “I can’t seem to remember what role he played in The Bourne Supremacy, ” he said.
Another time when answering the press via video , Damon teased that his best friend lost the role of Batman to Robert Pattinson.
According to the New York Post , over the past decade, Damon and Affleck have had their ups and downs. The moment Damon rose, Affleck had to sink in failure and vice versa.
Ben Affleck has been criticized by critics for “playing blockbuster works that lack intelligence”. The two films he directed, The Town and Gone Baby Gone, did not receive positive reviews. In terms of private life, Affleck was criticized for flaunting her love for Jennifer Lopez, having experienced a psychological crisis and alcoholism.
At the weakest stage, in addition to his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, Affleck was also fortunate to be revived by his close friend Damon.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have been close since childhood. They have maintained a friendship for 40 years now. Photo: New York Post.
With Matt Damon, he also brought himself many times because of his thoughtless speech. The Daily Mail reported that in 2015, when he was on the judge’s chair with Ben Affleck on the show Project Greenlight, Damon spat when he made a racist statement about black women.
Also that year, he was criticized for love bridges the throne so gay so silent about their intentions. The actor only admitted to using obscene words to refer to people from the LGBTQ community in an interview earlier this year.
Nearly 40 years of watching their friend grow, fall and get back up, Affleck and Damon both appreciate this friendship. They especially appreciate each other because every time one has a problem, the other will be there to comfort them.
According to the New York Post , The Last Duel marks the reunion of the “matching cards” after years of focusing on developing their own careers. The work that premiered not long ago was not well liked by experts and the good cooperation of Damon and Affleck in acting and scripting is considered a bright spot.
“Co-writing the script was very interesting. We will cooperate more and hope to have good works,” Damon shared.
Jennifer Lopez reappears skinny with boyfriend Ben Affleck on the street
Jennifer Lopez received public attention when appearing with a thin appearance with her boyfriend Ben Affleck on the street in New York.
Recently, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were seen having dinner in New York.
The singer wears a t-shirt and jeans with a youthful personality. Meanwhile, the actor dressed up in style and elegance.
Loving couple holding hands on the street.
However, many people think that Jennifer Lopez looks much thinner than before.
Not long ago, according to sources on Pagesix, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck happily went to dinner together at a 5-star restaurant in the Pendry Hotel, West Hollywood.
“They are very happy together. The two are starting to talk about their future,” the source revealed.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck met on the set of “Gigli”, then dated and got engaged in late 2002.
In September 2003, the star couple announced the postponement of the wedding and officially separated in early 2004. So, with this reunion of the couple, they received the attention and support of relatives and friends. and the public.
