Matt Damon's biggest movies
Following the release of Matt Damon's world exclusive interview with SPIN 1038's Fully Charged, we've put together a list of some of his best movies.
So if you're looking for something to watch in isolation this week, here are some ideas:
1. Good Will Hunting
This movie follows the story of a genius named Will Hunting, played by Matt Damon.
Despite his incredible IQ, Will chooses to work as a janitor at MIT.
However, his whole world changes when Professor Gerald Lambeau discovers his talent.
SPIN 1038's Fully Charged surprised one of their listeners by introducing her to Damon on their video call interview with the star.
When speaking to him, she revealed her favourite Matt Damon movie is Good Will Hunting.
And he shared, "That was a big one for us. That took most of our twenties to get that thing made."
2. Contagion
This movie takes place in the middle of a global pandemic.
Doctors try their best to contain the virus as more and more people exhibit the same symptoms.
Matt Damon, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow and loads more incredible actors star in the film.
Speaking to Fully Charged on SPIN 1038, Damon talked about the similarities between Contagion and the current global pandemic.
He said, "Anyone who says we couldn't predict this, I mean just look at Contagion."
"10 years ago we made a movie just by talking to experts and asking them, 'well how would this look and how would it go down?'"
3. Saving Private Ryan
This movie follows Captain John Miller, played by Tom Hanks, who takes his men behind enemy lines to find Private James Ryan.
While searching for Ryan, they each face the brutal realities of war.
Saving Private Ryan features an incredible cast including Matt Damon, Adam Goldberg, Edward Burns and loads more.
4. The Martian
This movie follows the story of astronaut Mark Watney, played by Matt Damon, who's left behind on planet Mars.
He struggles to survive on the planet while members of NASA fight to bring him home.
Meanwhile, his crew mates set off on their own rescue mission.
And it's streaming on Netflix!
5. The Talented Mr. Ripley
Set in the 1950s, this movie follows the story of a young man named Tom Ripley and a spoiled millionaire playboy named Dickie Greenleaf.
Dickie's father sends Tom to Italy to bring his son home to America however, the task is not as easy as it looks.
The Talented Mr. Ripley stars Matt Damon, Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Watch SPIN 1038's global exclusive interview with Matt Damon here.
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