Use code VEROWAK50 to get 50% OFF First Box and free wellness shots for life with any active subscription at bit.ly/48jwgUS I am completely blown away by Robin Williams!!! Matt Damon and Ben Affleck wrote an amazing movie too. What are great serious movies with a comedian as lead? Patreon (full length & polls): www.patreon.com/verowak Buy me a Ko-fi (or lemonade): ko-fi.com/verowak Subscribe to the channel: ua-cam.com/users/verowakreacts Follow me on Twitter and Instagram for stuff and selfies: twitter.com/verowak instagram.com/verowak/
What are great serious movies with a comedian as lead? The first one that jumps into my mind is Jim Carrey in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
@VerowakReacts I leave a comment on this film all the time. I worked with Robin Williams on a film and when people say "never meet your hero, they'll always let you down" doesn't apply to him... He was such a gentleman and great person. You should watch 'Midnight Caller', 'Insomnia' or 'One Hour Photo' to see him play very different from most films he's cast in. Loved the reaction, by the way
@@TerryNationB7Ironically, I think Jim Carrey playing a comedian (Andy Kaufman) in Man on the Moon is probably his most serious and arguably best work. I couldn’t stand Andy Kaufman and therefore didn’t like the movie that much, but Jim Carrey was astonishing in the role IMO. Worth the watch just for his performance.
@@VerowakReactsanother fantastic Robin Williams film if you haven't seen it is "Good Morning Vietnam" I believe it may have actually been written FOR Robin Williams specifically but if not he FITS the role PERFECTLY and from what I read he ad-libbed most of it!!
The line: “Most days I wish I never met you because then I could sleep at night, and I wouldn't have to walk around with the knowledge there was someone like you out there….and I didn’t have to watch them throw it all away.” hits so hard right in the gut. Especially the delivery of the “And I didn’t have to watch you throw it all away” part. Stellan Skarsgard is at his very best in this movie.
@@StreetHierarchy you know what’s funny? Their roles seemed like they should’ve been swapped. Robin Williams should’ve been the patient and Robert De Niro should’ve been the doctor lol
I recommend looking up Robin’s acceptance speech for this Oscar win. It is incredibly sweet and wise and you can feel the love for him in the room from his colleagues.
If you are ever in Boston the bench in Boston Public Garden is a popular tourist stop since Robin's passing and was a huge memorial after his death. Finally everyone should have a friend like Chuckie and also be a friend like Chuckie
Thank you, Was literally scrolling through the comments to see if anyone mentioned Awakenings.. Added a thumbs-up in hope for a reaction to that movie, Even though I'm a bit late lol...
I'm glad you connected so well with the film. Dead Poets Society is the most obvious serious role that ranks up there with this. I'm certain you would love it if you haven't seen it. Imagine writing that script in your 20s and everything that followed.
They went to my high school in Cambridge, I was in Matt's nephew's class and as for Mrs Affleck (Ben's mom) is a fucking Legend shes a pretty awesome lady to talk to I gave her an award once and we hung out at the dinner
I actually think they were even younger. If I remember right, Matt came up with the basic premise and the story for a college class and his professor encouraged him to flesh it out and keep going with it.
@@VerowakReacts Directed by Monty Python member Terry Gilliam, who also directed Time Bandits, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, Brazil, 12 Monkeys, and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
You would be breaking new reaction ground because that is one I'm not sure any other tractors have done. While I love the movie it is more a feature for Jeff Bridges and Mercedes Ruehl than Williams
My fave Robin Williams movies are: The World According To Garp (1982) The Fisher King (1991) What Dreams May Come (1998) His others are good too, but those are great ones. Vero, just wanna say I really enjoy your warmth & naturalness, thanks for sharing yourself. You & your channel are a delight. 🤗
Finally, someone mentioned What Dreams May Come... I kept scrolling and was already posted before I watched the reaction and looking. Glad I found others that love it as much as I do.
Good Morning Vietnam. Another role by Robin Williams with amazing moments and emotion and humor. My understanding is that he improvised all of the radio scenes in that film.
Robin Williams films I've see that I can recommend. Good Morning Vietnam, Dead Poets Society, Insomnia, OneHour Photo, Awakinings, The World According to Garp, The Best of Times. There's more but mostly comedys which we know he is brilliant at.
I notice a lot of people have already mentioned other great movies featuring Robin Williams. I see many have already mentioned "Dead Poets Society" as another great dramatic role of his, but I'd also like to throw "Good Morning, Vietnam" into the mix. It's the movie that really established him as a great dramatic actor, rather than just focusing on his comedic chops.
All the reactors seem surprised that none of the math students tried to claim credit for the solution. They know that the first thing the professor would ask is details on the steps to the solution.
I always like the 150 grand education part because it isn't necessarily roasting people who pay for college and not even the other guy for that matter. He is roasting the entire education system and saying that people are paying thousands of dollars and they are just reading books like he does.
I grew up in Cambridge as did Damon and Afleck. We went to the same HS though I was years before them. The lads were played as from Southie (South Boston an Irish enclave... infamous for Whitey Bulger) ). North Cambridge (the home of Tip O'Neil) had the same ethos of TOUGH, LOYAL guys as Southie. I grew up in that milieu and can relate utterly to this film. We would NEVER let our mates down! I lived a short distance from the Harvard Divinity School...perhaps the most beautiful building at Harvard.
I am new to your channel. just had to say that you are such a smart, Observant and emotionally intelligent reactor. I really appreciate your reaction to one of my favorite movies and my favorite actor- Robin William. Thank you!
'Loved your loving this movie. All cast were great here. 'Incredible that Damon and Affleck were 22 and 20 when they co-wrote this screenplay. It garnered them a well deserved Oscar. Maybe check out Robin Williams in AWAKENINGS (1990) Robin Williams, Robert De Niro - another incredible film. Peace -
In my opinion, the very best dramatic acting I have seen from Robin Williams is The Fisher King. The film co-stars Jeff Bridges, and I think they were both nominated for Oscars.
Matt Damon, Minnie Driver, Stellan Skarsgård and Robin Williams gave one of the best ensemble performances ever. Any of them could have won an Academy Award. The Unabomber scene may be my favorite. It really illustrates the conflict between those who want to help Will and those who want to use or manipulate him.
Hey V - great reaction! Probably my favorite Robin Williams performance ever! 🥰 For other dramatic roles, I would suggest "Dead Poets Society" or "Awakenings". For a dramatic with comedic blend type role, perhaps "Mrs. Doubtfire" or "The Birdcage". All are amazing performances by Robin. If you have already seen these, I apologize (I haven't checked before writing this). Robin was an amazing human being and performer - miss him. See you again soon, my friend! Peace!
I haven't seen any of them, this one was my first Robin Williams movie 😁 I really do feel like I started with one of his most amazing performances though lol
Another wonderfully heartfelt reaction. I love how your can't hide when you get emotional, your cheeks redden, and it is so endearing. It's so much fun how you interact. So happy I'm subscribed now!
@@VerowakReacts Yeah I second the motion on this one Vero, since you said you wanted to see Williams doing his best dramatic work. Dead Poets is what put Williams on the map as being viable in Hollywood for dramatic roles. And drummy's right, you'll totally love it.
I was a teenager when Mork and Mindy came out and i was an instant Robin Williams fan, i thought he was the funniest guy i had ever seen, so entertaining. When i saw this movie its the first time i ever saw him in a non comedic role and it blew my mind. He is very expressive as you say , a bonafide actor of great talent beside just a funny guy. He is one of a very few celebrities whos passing i really felt. Enjoyed watching your reaction! After all that i had to stop and remember that Matt Damon and Ben Affleck wrote all of this. I didnt know that for a long time, that also blew my mind. This movie is just so good all around.
I can’t remember the specific episodes or moments in Mork & Mindy but I remember he could be so emotionally impactful when they tackled serious topics. Even back then he could transition so smoothly from comedy to drama in such a natural manner even while dressed in a red jumpsuit and silver boots doing his report to Orson. A gifted man.
Another fantastic dramatic performance from Robin Williams is in the movie What Dreams May Come, co-starring Annabella Sciorra (The Hand That Rocks The Cradle) and Cuba Gooding, Jr.
Always liked at the end when they gave him the car. They noted it didnt look like much on the outside but it had a good engine, they could be talking about Damons character with that description
One of the best movies ever made in my opinion. I wish they had made a sequel. It would have been nice to have seen Will in a new city, impressing everyone with his massive brain, while slowly swimming deeper into the romance with Minnie Driver.
The lines in the scene when Sean talks about his late wife's farting antics were ad-libbed by Robin Williams. That is why Matt Damon was laughing so hard. If you watch the scene carefully, you can notice the camera shaking a bit, possibly due to the cameraman laughing as well. Other great Robin Williams movies are. Dead Poets Society Good Morning Vietnam Patch Adams Hook Mrs. Doubtfire Jumanji.
21:22 I am glad you said this. People are SO hard on Tom, and it's easy to be, but he's right there filling his role and being supportive for people. He kind of echoes Casey Affleck's character, Morgan, who is sort of on the bottom rung of his group, but he just is always on his own thing and never backs down.
One of my all-time favourite movies. Brilliant writing (that earned Matt & Ben a well-deserved Oscar), awesome cast, hilarious comedy, and heart-breaking & heart-warming drama. Cheers and Happy Weekend from Canada. 🥃☮❤
@@VerowakReacts ❤️ I realize you’ve had so many suggestions already, particular ones multiple times. To document my two cents worth I can’t stress enough how impactful the films Dead Poets Society and The Fisher King are. Closely followed by Awakenings and Good Morning Vietnam. And all have some basis, loosely at least, in true stories or people. The World According To Garp is a good film based on an interesting novel as well.
Every year on the week prior to the anniversary of his death, I binge watch his movies, and then I save this movie for the day of his passing because I think it’s his best work and it’s my way of celebrating and remembering him
The scene where he talks about his wife farting was improvised. It was so random, it even caught the camera man off guard, which is why the camera is shaking at that point also. RW was a total genius when it came to improv, and pretty much all films he's acted in are treasures because of it.
Definitely worth checking out more Robin Williams entries. His range in dramas like these are incredibly noteworthy as he was more known for comedic roles. Insomnia directed by Christopher Nolan showed he can play a sinister character, One Hour Photo is another; albeit disturbed as opposed to competently evil. Devastated when he suddenly passed, although very pleased he won an Oscar for Good Will Hunting.
This is an all-time classic flick, for sure. If you're looking for another truly terrific Robin Williams performance, may I suggest Dead Poets Society.
Something's that not always talked about (there's a lot of great stuff to discuss so I get it!) but I love Gerry and Sean's non-apology at the end. It's a great show of real friendship; like, the entire movie they are at odds but both in their own way care about Will. Once they've both done right by Will, they're able to mend decades of fighting with six words, none of which includes actual "I'm sorry"s lol
Robin Williams won the Oscar for best supporting actor for this movie. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck won the Oscar for best screenplay and they were only 21
Wonderful reaction. It's hard to watch Robin in the scenes where he struggled with mental health. Sometimes art imitates reality. RIP Captain my Captain.
Some amazing Robin William's films... - Dead Poets Society - Good Morning Vietnam - Mrs Doubtfire - The World According to Garp - Patch Adams - Hook - Bicentennial Man - Man of the Year
A few great Robin Williams films: The Word According to Garp (Dark Comedy) Awakenings (with Robert De Niro!) What Dreams May Come (Tearjerker!) The Fisher King (with Jeff Bridges)
Robin Williams won a Oscar for Good Will Hunting and he said for the first time he was speechless! He was excellent in the movie as well as everyone else. This is a well made movie that has a lot muscle. Highly recommend!
Something interesting about Stellan Skarsgård: Three of his kids all went on to be incredibly notable famous actors. While the rest of his children are still successful in their own right, Bill is known for John Wick, The Divergent and as The Sinister Pennywise in IT. Gustaf for his work in The Way Back, AIR and Oppenheimer. And Alexander you might know as True Blood character Eric Northman, who would also star in the film, The Northman. (Yes, there is a connection there) But yeah, I was quite blown away at the impressive legacy of the Skarsgård family.
Love your reaction, this is one of the best movies ever, covers so much, from wincing, to laughing to crying and Robin Williams was the best part of it. Matt Damon's crying scene just blew me away. Keep up the great content and stay safe.
Thank you so much for that beautiful react. This is a great movie that will go into time and still be an amazing movie. It is one of my favorite movie of all time. Thank you again Verowak
This movie should be used as a Litmus test to determine if a person is a sociopath. Whoever doesn't cry should be locked away from the rest of society because they obviously have no empathy for human beings.
Many of the lines that Robin Williams and Damon had together Robin changed with ad libing with a witty comeback. Some lines that they kept like "Tell me what you really think" and the last line in the movie which he was suppose to say "good luck kid" but Robin changed it to "the kid stole my line" Matt Damon And Ben Afleck were so impressed with how better he made the script they kept all of his "additions" while filming.
You know how you watch some movie and you think, I could have written a better script. After watching this film, one comes away with, wow! So that’s when talented individuals come together and create a masterpiece. This of course is one of them. I’ve seen this movie several times but it always gets me emotional.❤️💥
Robin was truly one of the most special souls and we are so lucky to have been around during his lifetime. I cried for days when he left us and I still can't watch him without getting teary. 'Bicentennial Man' is an insanely underrated performance of his. If you want expressive Robin, that one is my personal favourite, followed closely by 'Hook'
There's a clip floating around of a short video call that Robin Williams made to a dying woman in New Zealand. It was meant to be private. The family released it later, after Williams's death, I think. It's just Robin touching base with the woman, who had always wanted to meet him. The thing is that there is so much tiredness and pain in Williams's eyes, that you can tell he's going through a hard time himself, but he's pulled himself together and made this effort for this woman across the world that no one else was ever supposed to know about. He wasn't throwing himself in front of a train for someone, but it was still such a clear act of selfless love that it feels almost like you shouldn't be watching. He seemed like a genuinely kind man.
One of my all-time favorite Robin Williams' movies is What Dreams May Come. I think you'd like it too whether you release the video or not. Keep up the great reactions by just being yourself and don't let life change who you are.
Robin's last line 'He stole my line' was an improvisation that they decided to keep in, much like the whole scene about him telling well about farting in his office where you could plainly see the camera shaking because the camera operator was laughing.
Great reaction. This is such an amazing movie. To answer your question at the end, the movie "The Fisher King" is exactly what you are looking for. Robin Williams shining in a dramatic role. And "Dead Poets Society" obviously as well if you haven't seen that one. :)
I wasn't aware of some of the information about the movie that you added. That was interesting and adds to the appreciation that I already had for the movie. However, the thing that I really liked about this reaction was just what a genuinely nice person you seem to be. Thanks for that positivity, and I hope life goes well for you.
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I am completely blown away by Robin Williams!!! Matt Damon and Ben Affleck wrote an amazing movie too. What are great serious movies with a comedian as lead?
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Looking forward to this one!
What are great serious movies with a comedian as lead?
The first one that jumps into my mind is Jim Carrey in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
@VerowakReacts I leave a comment on this film all the time. I worked with Robin Williams on a film and when people say "never meet your hero, they'll always let you down" doesn't apply to him... He was such a gentleman and great person.
You should watch 'Midnight Caller', 'Insomnia' or 'One Hour Photo' to see him play very different from most films he's cast in.
Loved the reaction, by the way
@@TerryNationB7Ironically, I think Jim Carrey playing a comedian (Andy Kaufman) in Man on the Moon is probably his most serious and arguably best work. I couldn’t stand Andy Kaufman and therefore didn’t like the movie that much, but Jim Carrey was astonishing in the role IMO. Worth the watch just for his performance.
Great reaction as always, this young lass is always engaged and engaging.
Robin Williams is one of the rare souls that can make you laugh and cry deeply in the same film. Rip.
His facial expressions are marvelous
Bro, same scene!
Perfectly said! Ultimate entertainer!!
I’ve never found him funny. He’s a great dramatic actor though.
Yes, him and Jim Carrey are the best comedians of all time
The way she was just absolutely tickled pink at herself coming up with "Math Damon" 😂💀
🤣Sometimes I think of clever things, that is definitely one of them 🤩😁
@@VerowakReacts If you ever watch the show "Breaking Bad", you'll meet METH Damon 😂 (No, Matt Damon isn't in Breaking Bad)😊
@@VerowakReactsanother fantastic Robin Williams film if you haven't seen it is "Good Morning Vietnam"
I believe it may have actually been written FOR Robin Williams specifically but if not he FITS the role PERFECTLY and from what I read he ad-libbed most of it!!
@@bernardsalvatore1929 The real Adrian Cronauer admitted that he was never as funny as Robin Williams though.
@@VerowakReacts I loved that! I giggled, and I don't giggle.
Robin Williams won his only Oscar from his work in this movie. He deserved it, but he deserved many others, too.
The line: “Most days I wish I never met you because then I could sleep at night, and I wouldn't have to walk around with the knowledge there was someone like you out there….and I didn’t have to watch them throw it all away.” hits so hard right in the gut. Especially the delivery of the “And I didn’t have to watch you throw it all away” part. Stellan Skarsgard is at his very best in this movie.
Skyler's grief is so real and profound when Will says he does not love her. Her acting skill gets overlooked.
Dead Poet’s Society, is a GREAT Robin Williams movie!
My favorite of his. RIP Captain.
@@charlier711that was his personal favorite movie of his too 😀
Agreed, but if you want one that may absolutely destroy you, peep AWAKENINGS from 1990, with Bob DeNiro.
@@StreetHierarchy you know what’s funny? Their roles seemed like they should’ve been swapped. Robin Williams should’ve been the patient and Robert De Niro should’ve been the doctor lol
Robin Williams in this movie gives one of the 10 best supporting actor performances of all time, IMO.
Absolutely he does! One of my favourite performances ever
@@VerowakReacts Please review 'Dead Poets Society.' It's another Robin Williams masterpiece!
Completely agree.
Robin Williams was one of a kind.
I recommend looking up Robin’s acceptance speech for this Oscar win. It is incredibly sweet and wise and you can feel the love for him in the room from his colleagues.
Robin Williams…pure Talent in all aspects. RIP
I always thought that will needed permission from his friends to leave: so when Ben gave it to him, it freed him to move forward
If you are ever in Boston the bench in Boston Public Garden is a popular tourist stop since Robin's passing
and was a huge memorial after his death. Finally everyone should have a friend like Chuckie and also be a friend like Chuckie
Chuckie is really just such a great friend. That one scene was really great
@@VerowakReacts I love that he actually does smile when Will is gone.
When robin williams said "but they will always wake you up to the stuff you never paid attention to" i had the same response as you 😂😂😂😂😂
Awakenings with Robin Williams and Robert DeNiro is another freaking tear jerker... its an excellent forgotten movie.
Yes, an amazing movie.
Thank you, Was literally scrolling through the comments to see if anyone mentioned Awakenings.. Added a thumbs-up in hope for a reaction to that movie, Even though I'm a bit late lol...
Robin Williams won the Oscar for this performance. He was such a treasure.
A well deserved Oscar, he was amazing
Robin Williams was one of the best actors, his range of characters was always great. Another great film he was in was Death To Smoochy.
You may want to check out Moscow on the Hudson. I believe it was Robin Williams first dramatic role.
I'm glad you connected so well with the film. Dead Poets Society is the most obvious serious role that ranks up there with this. I'm certain you would love it if you haven't seen it. Imagine writing that script in your 20s and everything that followed.
One of my favorite performances was Robin Williams here. Won an Oscar, back when they actually mattered. Great reaction. Teared up with you. 😂
Pretty astonishing Damon and Affleck wrote this in their mid 20s.
They went to my high school in Cambridge, I was in Matt's nephew's class and as for Mrs Affleck (Ben's mom) is a fucking Legend shes a pretty awesome lady to talk to I gave her an award once and we hung out at the dinner
Also pretty disappointing they didn't continue to write more movies like this.
That's so awesome to hear!! I love it when people are just good and a positive in people's lives
Insanely impressive, they did so incredibly well
I actually think they were even younger. If I remember right, Matt came up with the basic premise and the story for a college class and his professor encouraged him to flesh it out and keep going with it.
The fisher king as I recall was a god Robin Williams film R.I.P.
Favourite Robin Williams role for me would be The Fisher King! Great film too!!!
That's a movie I've never heard of, but if Robin Williams is in it, I'm in!
@@VerowakReacts Directed by Monty Python member Terry Gilliam, who also directed Time Bandits, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, Brazil, 12 Monkeys, and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
Yes, please put The Fisher King on your list❤
You would be breaking new reaction ground because that is one I'm not sure any other tractors have done. While I love the movie it is more a feature for Jeff Bridges and Mercedes Ruehl than Williams
The two speeches by Sean and Chucky are amazing my friend :)
They absolutely are!
My fave Robin Williams movies are:
The World According To Garp (1982)
The Fisher King (1991)
What Dreams May Come (1998)
His others are good too, but those are great ones.
Vero, just wanna say I really enjoy your warmth & naturalness, thanks for sharing yourself. You & your channel are a delight. 🤗
I loved what dreams may come so much.
YES! Garp!
Finally, someone mentioned What Dreams May Come... I kept scrolling and was already posted before I watched the reaction and looking. Glad I found others that love it as much as I do.
Dead Poets Society
The World According to Garp is a lost treasure. Thank you for mentioning that one. One hour photo was good too. RIP Robin Williams. 🙏
If you’re curious to see Ben play the “gifted” role, you can in The Accountant. A very different film than GWH but I dig it
The park bench in Boston is dedicated to Robin Williams where the famous scene takes place between Robin and Damon
If ever I go to Boston, I'll have to visit it!
Good Morning Vietnam. Another role by Robin Williams with amazing moments and emotion and humor. My understanding is that he improvised all of the radio scenes in that film.
you really said “math damon”. i can’t deal with that.
What Dreams May Come. Awesome awesome awesome Robin Williams dramatic movie.
Robin Williams films I've see that I can recommend. Good Morning Vietnam, Dead Poets Society, Insomnia, OneHour Photo, Awakinings, The World According to Garp, The Best of Times. There's more but mostly comedys which we know he is brilliant at.
I notice a lot of people have already mentioned other great movies featuring Robin Williams. I see many have already mentioned "Dead Poets Society" as another great dramatic role of his, but I'd also like to throw "Good Morning, Vietnam" into the mix. It's the movie that really established him as a great dramatic actor, rather than just focusing on his comedic chops.
All the reactors seem surprised that none of the math students tried to claim credit for the solution. They know that the first thing the professor would ask is details on the steps to the solution.
I always like the 150 grand education part because it isn't necessarily roasting people who pay for college and not even the other guy for that matter. He is roasting the entire education system and saying that people are paying thousands of dollars and they are just reading books like he does.
I saw this in the theater. It remains a favorite of mine.
I grew up in Cambridge as did Damon and Afleck. We went to the same HS though I was years before them. The lads were played as from Southie (South Boston an Irish enclave... infamous for Whitey Bulger) ). North Cambridge (the home of Tip O'Neil) had the same ethos of TOUGH, LOYAL guys as Southie. I grew up in that milieu and can relate utterly to this film. We would NEVER let our mates down! I lived a short distance from the Harvard Divinity School...perhaps the most beautiful building at Harvard.
I am new to your channel. just had to say that you are such a smart, Observant and emotionally intelligent reactor. I really appreciate your reaction to one of my favorite movies and my favorite actor- Robin William. Thank you!
"Math Damon". LOL
I'm proud of that one 😂
Top Robin Williams films:
- Awakenings
- The Fisher King
- Aladdin
- Dead Poets Society
- Good Morning Vietnam
- Dead Poets and Fischer King !!!! But - Dead Poets!
Awakenings is such a wonderful performance. More than holds his own with Deniro
You missed World According to Garp.
Amazing movie. Glenn Close was so good in that one@@nmt2k2
What Dreams May Come is an amazing movie with Robin Williams. It's actually one of my all-time favorite movies.
Robin Williams is so good in this. I love The Fisher King too. A film that also shows Robin’s range as an actor.
Robin Williams in Awakenings. Holy shit that movie will break anyone
Seconded 👍
'Loved your loving this movie.
All cast were great here.
'Incredible that Damon and Affleck were 22 and 20 when they co-wrote this screenplay. It garnered them a well deserved Oscar.
Maybe check out Robin Williams in
AWAKENINGS (1990)
Robin Williams, Robert De Niro -
another incredible film.
Peace -
The best reaction I’ve seen for this film.
In my opinion, the very best dramatic acting I have seen from Robin Williams is The Fisher King. The film co-stars Jeff Bridges, and I think they were both nominated for Oscars.
Not Oscars. They were both nominated for Golden Globes which Williams won. Mercedes Ruehl was the Oscar winner from the film.
This is my favorite Robin Williams role, but a very close 2nd is Awakenings.
I miss Robin so much
I'll be checking more of his movies, this being my first, I instantly became a fan
Robin Williams again with an amazing performance. The best monologue of all time.
His performance will forever be one of my favorites performances ever
Matt Damon, Minnie Driver, Stellan Skarsgård and Robin Williams gave one of the best ensemble performances ever.
Any of them could have won an Academy Award.
The Unabomber scene may be my favorite.
It really illustrates the conflict between those who want to help Will and those who want to use or manipulate him.
Absolutely an amazing ensemble. I would love it if there was an Oscar category for best ensemble
Hey V - great reaction! Probably my favorite Robin Williams performance ever! 🥰 For other dramatic roles, I would suggest "Dead Poets Society" or "Awakenings". For a dramatic with comedic blend type role, perhaps "Mrs. Doubtfire" or "The Birdcage". All are amazing performances by Robin. If you have already seen these, I apologize (I haven't checked before writing this). Robin was an amazing human being and performer - miss him. See you again soon, my friend! Peace!
I haven't seen any of them, this one was my first Robin Williams movie 😁 I really do feel like I started with one of his most amazing performances though lol
"Patch Adams" was also a great film, based on a real story.
Another wonderfully heartfelt reaction. I love how your can't hide when you get emotional, your cheeks redden, and it is so endearing. It's so much fun how you interact. So happy I'm subscribed now!
Haha the damn redness gives me away every time!
@@VerowakReacts Ohhh, but it's soooo endearing!
Since it hasn't been mentioned, please watch Dead Poets Society...I think you would ❤ it.
The name sounds pretty interesting! 😁
@@VerowakReacts Yeah I second the motion on this one Vero, since you said you wanted to see Williams doing his best dramatic work. Dead Poets is what put Williams on the map as being viable in Hollywood for dramatic roles. And drummy's right, you'll totally love it.
Good Morning Vietnam (1987). Robin Williams with Forrest Whitaker supporting
I was a teenager when Mork and Mindy came out and i was an instant Robin Williams fan, i thought he was the funniest guy i had ever seen, so entertaining. When i saw this movie its the first time i ever saw him in a non comedic role and it blew my mind. He is very expressive as you say , a bonafide actor of great talent beside just a funny guy. He is one of a very few celebrities whos passing i really felt. Enjoyed watching your reaction! After all that i had to stop and remember that Matt Damon and Ben Affleck wrote all of this. I didnt know that for a long time, that also blew my mind. This movie is just so good all around.
I can’t remember the specific episodes or moments in Mork & Mindy but I remember he could be so emotionally impactful when they tackled serious topics. Even back then he could transition so smoothly from comedy to drama in such a natural manner even while dressed in a red jumpsuit and silver boots doing his report to Orson.
A gifted man.
Another fantastic dramatic performance from Robin Williams is in the movie What Dreams May Come, co-starring Annabella Sciorra (The Hand That Rocks The Cradle) and Cuba Gooding, Jr.
Always liked at the end when they gave him the car. They noted it didnt look like much on the outside but it had a good engine, they could be talking about Damons character with that description
One of the best movies ever made in my opinion. I wish they had made a sequel. It would have been nice to have seen Will in a new city, impressing everyone with his massive brain, while slowly swimming deeper into the romance with Minnie Driver.
Every single actor in the movie was superb. The whole team did amazing
I disagree on the sequel part. Good Will Hunting definitely doesn't need a sequel. It's perfect as a standalone movie.
Sequel culture sucks.
The lines in the scene when Sean talks about his late wife's farting antics were ad-libbed by Robin Williams. That is why Matt Damon was laughing so hard. If you watch the scene carefully, you can notice the camera shaking a bit, possibly due to the cameraman laughing as well.
Other great Robin Williams movies are.
Dead Poets Society
Good Morning Vietnam
Patch Adams
Hook
Mrs. Doubtfire
Jumanji.
What Dreams May Come is an amazing one if you haven't seen it.
I'm always astonished how The World According To Garp doesn't get much love. I always liked that film myself, :)
Dead Poet's Society and The Fisher King are two of Robin Williams's best performances.
21:22 I am glad you said this. People are SO hard on Tom, and it's easy to be, but he's right there filling his role and being supportive for people.
He kind of echoes Casey Affleck's character, Morgan, who is sort of on the bottom rung of his group, but he just is always on his own thing and never backs down.
you are just lovely, I'm not too well currently so thanks for cheering me up
I'm glad I could help 🥰
One of my all-time favourite movies. Brilliant writing (that earned Matt & Ben a well-deserved Oscar), awesome cast, hilarious comedy, and heart-breaking & heart-warming drama.
Cheers and Happy Weekend from Canada. 🥃☮❤
Very glad you were able to experience this film. Thank you for sharing your wonderful reaction.
I'm so glad I watched it, it is such a great film
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I realize you’ve had so many suggestions already, particular ones multiple times. To document my two cents worth I can’t stress enough how impactful the films Dead Poets Society and The Fisher King are. Closely followed by Awakenings and Good Morning Vietnam. And all have some basis, loosely at least, in true stories or people. The World According To Garp is a good film based on an interesting novel as well.
Robin Williams' monologue is definitely one of my all time favorites 🙌
His delivery is just perfect
Every year on the week prior to the anniversary of his death, I binge watch his movies, and then I save this movie for the day of his passing because I think it’s his best work and it’s my way of celebrating and remembering him
That's a really amazing way to remember him!! That's very sweet
Beautiful reaction 🙂
This is my "clear the tear ducts" movie. Love this film a lot.
that boy's wicked smaht
The Bay Area in 1995 (at the beginning of the internet era) would have been an amazing place for someone with Will's raw mathematical talent to be.
V, another Robin Williams film definitely worth watching is "Awakenings" with Robert De Niro.
Thanks B, that's a new one, I haven't heard of it before today
@@VerowakReacts It's directed by Penny Marshall and was nominated for many awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor (De Niro).
Nicely done. Robin Williams, The Dead Poet's Society... I also loved The World According to Garp. He shines in everything, even when he was young.
Robin Williams films I really enjoy are Patch Adams and Dead Poets Society after Good Will Hunting!
The scene where he talks about his wife farting was improvised. It was so random, it even caught the camera man off guard, which is why the camera is shaking at that point also. RW was a total genius when it came to improv, and pretty much all films he's acted in are treasures because of it.
Definitely worth checking out more Robin Williams entries. His range in dramas like these are incredibly noteworthy as he was more known for comedic roles. Insomnia directed by Christopher Nolan showed he can play a sinister character, One Hour Photo is another; albeit disturbed as opposed to competently evil. Devastated when he suddenly passed, although very pleased he won an Oscar for Good Will Hunting.
What Dreams May Come is my favorite Robin Williams film .
Crazy how the writer made his character that he also played a secret genius. Just exploding subtly and nuance
This is an all-time classic flick, for sure. If you're looking for another truly terrific Robin Williams performance, may I suggest Dead Poets Society.
Something's that not always talked about (there's a lot of great stuff to discuss so I get it!) but I love Gerry and Sean's non-apology at the end. It's a great show of real friendship; like, the entire movie they are at odds but both in their own way care about Will. Once they've both done right by Will, they're able to mend decades of fighting with six words, none of which includes actual "I'm sorry"s lol
You did such a wonderful job on reacting to this movie. Best of luck with your channel dear.
Thank you so much!! I'm glad you enjoyed it 🤩
Robin Williams won the Oscar for best supporting actor for this movie. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck won the Oscar for best screenplay and they were only 21
Uhh damon was 27 or 28
Wonderful reaction. It's hard to watch Robin in the scenes where he struggled with mental health. Sometimes art imitates reality. RIP Captain my Captain.
FFS this crap again
The year Williamas won was a loaded category. Robert Forrester in Jackie Brown was FANTASTIC
The Fisher King, The Fisher King, The Fisher King
Some amazing Robin William's films...
- Dead Poets Society
- Good Morning Vietnam
- Mrs Doubtfire
- The World According to Garp
- Patch Adams
- Hook
- Bicentennial Man
- Man of the Year
+Awakenings..👍
A few great Robin Williams films:
The Word According to Garp (Dark Comedy)
Awakenings (with Robert De Niro!)
What Dreams May Come (Tearjerker!)
The Fisher King (with Jeff Bridges)
Edit: The WORLD According to Garp
Robin Williams won a Oscar for Good Will Hunting and he said for the first time he was speechless! He was excellent in the movie as well as everyone else. This is a well made movie that has a lot muscle. Highly recommend!
I will always recommend this movie to everyone!
So did Matt Damon and Ben Affleck for the screenplay.
Something interesting about Stellan Skarsgård:
Three of his kids all went on to be incredibly notable famous actors. While the rest of his children are still successful in their own right,
Bill is known for John Wick, The Divergent and as The Sinister Pennywise in IT. Gustaf for his work in The Way Back, AIR and Oppenheimer. And Alexander you might know as True Blood character Eric Northman, who would also star in the film, The Northman. (Yes, there is a connection there) But yeah, I was quite blown away at the impressive legacy of the Skarsgård family.
I have not seen any of his kids in a movie lol One day I will haha
Love your reaction, this is one of the best movies ever, covers so much, from wincing, to laughing to crying and Robin Williams was the best part of it. Matt Damon's crying scene just blew me away. Keep up the great content and stay safe.
All the actors were absolutely fantastic in this movie
@@VerowakReacts They really were. :)
I F-ING LOVE THIS MOVIE!!! So brilliant! Robin went from calling him sport to calling him son.
Thank you so much for that beautiful react. This is a great movie that will go into time and still be an amazing movie. It is one of my favorite movie of all time. Thank you again Verowak
My pleasure, the movie will hold up forever, it's just that timeless and amazing
you got that right...@@VerowakReacts
You have such a good heart. I love seeing that in people
If everyone could have Robin Williams as a therapist, this world would be a better place.
This movie should be used as a Litmus test to determine if a person is a sociopath. Whoever doesn't cry should be locked away from the rest of society because they obviously have no empathy for human beings.
I hate how many times I've seen this movie. It's an emotional rollercoaster with so many incredible performances.
Another great serious role Robin Williams had was in August Rush! It was one of my favorite movies as a young teen.
Many of the lines that Robin Williams and Damon had together Robin changed with ad libing with a witty comeback. Some lines that they kept like "Tell me what you really think" and the last line in the movie which he was suppose to say "good luck kid" but Robin changed it to "the kid stole my line" Matt Damon And Ben Afleck were so impressed with how better he made the script they kept all of his "additions" while filming.
You know how you watch some movie and you think, I could have written a better script. After watching this film, one comes away with, wow! So that’s when talented individuals come together and create a masterpiece. This of course is one of them. I’ve seen this movie several times but it always gets me emotional.❤️💥
Robin was truly one of the most special souls and we are so lucky to have been around during his lifetime. I cried for days when he left us and I still can't watch him without getting teary.
'Bicentennial Man' is an insanely underrated performance of his. If you want expressive Robin, that one is my personal favourite, followed closely by 'Hook'
There's a clip floating around of a short video call that Robin Williams made to a dying woman in New Zealand. It was meant to be private. The family released it later, after Williams's death, I think. It's just Robin touching base with the woman, who had always wanted to meet him. The thing is that there is so much tiredness and pain in Williams's eyes, that you can tell he's going through a hard time himself, but he's pulled himself together and made this effort for this woman across the world that no one else was ever supposed to know about. He wasn't throwing himself in front of a train for someone, but it was still such a clear act of selfless love that it feels almost like you shouldn't be watching. He seemed like a genuinely kind man.
One of my all-time favorite Robin Williams' movies is What Dreams May Come. I think you'd like it too whether you release the video or not. Keep up the great reactions by just being yourself and don't let life change who you are.
Robin's last line 'He stole my line' was an improvisation that they decided to keep in, much like the whole scene about him telling well about farting in his office where you could plainly see the camera shaking because the camera operator was laughing.
His ability to improvise is so damn impressive!!
Great reaction. This is such an amazing movie. To answer your question at the end, the movie "The Fisher King" is exactly what you are looking for. Robin Williams shining in a dramatic role. And "Dead Poets Society" obviously as well if you haven't seen that one. :)
Thank you! This is my first Robin Williams movie and it seems like there are a lot more for me to catch up on :D
I wasn't aware of some of the information about the movie that you added. That was interesting and adds to the appreciation that I already had for the movie. However, the thing that I really liked about this reaction was just what a genuinely nice person you seem to be. Thanks for that positivity, and I hope life goes well for you.