How does Ben Affleck get so much work?

[pulse8]

ElFenix did.

 

[dr150]

It's all about momentum in acting.

If you're in a project (good or bad), your agent is able to easily line up the next 1-2 projects. Once the box office numbers come in positively, you can ride it in perpetuity for another 3 usually--until it gets recalibrated again.

In Affleck's case, he made a deal with the "Good Will Hunting" deal with Miramax that he would either write or act in a Miramax project (which is why he & Damon act in so many Kevin Smith Miramax projects) for a commitment of 5-10 projects (?)--I forget the exact figure.

Affleck has called this contract indentured servitude in the past, as Miramax pays low--a HUGE bargain in Miramax's case with Affleck's other non-Miramax projects in the $10M+ category.......Still at the time, it was a good deal for a first-time screenwriter/stuggling actor to have a contract with some consistent work....

 

[TheAudit]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
EVERY. SINGLE. FILM.

LOL!

 

[PlatinumGold]

Originally posted by: purbeast0
its funny how everyone on these boards hate any male that every girl loves ...

ben afleck is a decent actor IMO, stop hating on him because he can get more poon in 1 hour than most of you can get in your entire life. im sure you all probably think brad pitt is a horrible actor as well huh. same with tom cruise.

actually, i think brad pitt is pretty impressive. he looked impressive in Troy.

Tom Cruise, i've always thought he was just an ugly midget and have no understanding as to why women find him attractive.

but your claim is, my opinions are reactionary and it isn't. when i was younger, i liked watching robert redford and paul newman movies (both girl magnets of the day).

i just think affleck is boring.

 

[jjones]

His best roles in a flick are always as supporting actor. As the lead, he sucks, IMO; he's very one dimensional. He keeps getting work because he's good looking and was fortunate enough to get name recognition because of his work as supporting actor in a couple of popular movies. It's certainly not for his acting performances.

 

[0roo0roo]

voyage of the mimi? lol

he had good will hunting...then the oscar. he's been riding on the halo effect ever since....

 

[aidanjm]

Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt

Originally posted by: aidanjm

Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt

Originally posted by: aidanjm

Originally posted by: Wuffsunie
I like his work with Kevin Smith. Of course that's more the material than anything else. I'd say that's his best work over all in terms of acting.
He also did well in Changing Lanes, though. That was probably his best leading role.
What he did Shakespeare in Love was more amusing, as it was just a supporting role.

Kevin Smith is great.

The only decent movie Kevin Smith did was the one without Affleck.

IYO. IMO, all his stuff is worth watching. Every. Single. Film.

Then may you enjoy a happy life of watching nothing but Jersey Girl and Mallrats. Kevin Smith is a one-shot wonder who reached his peak in Clerks and then started believing his own press. Since then his movies have gone severely downhill and not been able to hold a candle to Clerks. Every movie resorts to the same tired in-jokes, self-references and scenes that have been dragged out of past releases and used again. Every. Single. Film.

Actually I quite enjoyed Mallrats. Kevin Smith's films are in essence love stories, with the relationship in question being the friendship between two hetero male friends. You could say that was the case even with Chasing Amy. I don't see many film makers exploring that theme of friendship between hetero males.

 

[aidanjm]

Originally posted by: Megatomic
View Askew works are like any other cult hit. Either you love it or you hate it. I personally love View Askew stuff. Every. Single. Film.

 

[DivideBYZero]

In this world gone mad we won't spank the monkey. The monkey will spank US!

 

[Sepen]

Originally posted by: PlatinumGold
he plays the same part in every movie. he does nothing different in good will hunting that he did in gigli.

Exactly. He doesn't act, he plays himself, always. If any of you dare, take a look at Saving Christmas. He is so awful. Why does he get jobs?

 

[aidanjm]

Originally posted by: Sepen

Originally posted by: PlatinumGold
he plays the same part in every movie. he does nothing different in good will hunting that he did in gigli.

Exactly. He doesn't act, he plays himself, always. If any of you dare, take a look at Saving Christmas. He is so awful. Why does he get jobs?

He's not awful, he is at least competent, and he's pleasant to look at.

Didn't he co-write that first big film he had with Matt Damon? They produce movies now, too.

 

[Gothgar]

Originally posted by: Evadman
Satanic Rites?

ha!

 

[yougotdeals]

Originally posted by: RaDragon

Originally posted by: Anonemous
mallrats?

Hehehe... He was perfect for that part.

 

[Zap Brannigan]

Jay and Silent Bob Strikes back had some funny moments.

Dogma was funny.

Good Will Hunting was pretty good. It was cool seeing lots of places I'm familliar with on the big screen in that one.

 

[KeithP]

I think it is because women like him and women have the final say on what movies a lot of guys see.

-KeithP

 

[Zap Brannigan]

Originally posted by: KeithP
I think it is because women like him and women have the final say on what movies a lot of guys see.

-KeithP

Substitute the word guys with clueless morons please. LOL

 

[Zap Brannigan]

I watch what I like; thats all there is to it. No one can make me watch a movie or make me do anything for that matter.

I don't watch chick flics and I don't hang out with bossy annoying psycho girls either.

 

[Squisher]

Originally posted by: KeithP
I think it is because women like him and women have the final say on what movies a lot of guys see.

-KeithP

My wife hates him.

I always threaten I'm going to make her watch one of his movies when she's old and bed ridden

 

[NakaNaka]

Good Will Hunting was a great movie. Paycheck wasn't bad (it was entertaining at least). Mallrats/Chasing Amy are good Kevin Smith stuff. I'll take the flak but I liked Armageddon. And School Ties was awesome. Oh, and let's not forget Boiler Room.

 

[Descartes]

I think he can be good, but he seems to have prematurely sought out blockbuster roles after Good Will Hunting success. Matt Damon was in a few lesser known movies that I think helped further establish his credibility as an actor. I like just about every movie Matt Damon has been in...

 

[CrackRabbit]

CHASING AMY

 

[EGGO]

Dogma?

 

[0roo0roo]

Originally posted by: dr150
It's all about momentum in acting.

If you're in a project (good or bad), your agent is able to easily line up the next 1-2 projects. Once the box office numbers come in positively, you can ride it in perpetuity for another 3 usually--until it gets recalibrated again.

In Affleck's case, he made a deal with the "Good Will Hunting" deal with Miramax that he would either write or act in a Miramax project (which is why he & Damon act in so many Kevin Smith Miramax projects) for a commitment of 5-10 projects (?)--I forget the exact figure.

Affleck has called this contract indentured servitude in the past, as Miramax pays low--a HUGE bargain in Miramax's case with Affleck's other non-Miramax projects in the $10M+ category.......Still at the time, it was a good deal for a first-time screenwriter/stuggling actor to have a contract with some consistent work....

yup. harvey weinstein owns your ass for the next few movies if u make a deal with him as a young desperate film maker/actor. its the deal

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: Zap Brannigan
I watch what I like; thats all there is to it. No one can make me watch a movie or make me do anything for that matter.

I don't watch chick flics and I don't hang out with bossy annoying psycho girls either.

You're 14, aren't you?

 

[chowderhead]

Originally posted by: dr150
It's all about momentum in acting.

If you're in a project (good or bad), your agent is able to easily line up the next 1-2 projects. Once the box office numbers come in positively, you can ride it in perpetuity for another 3 usually--until it gets recalibrated again.

In Affleck's case, he made a deal with the "Good Will Hunting" deal with Miramax that he would either write or act in a Miramax project (which is why he & Damon act in so many Kevin Smith Miramax projects) for a commitment of 5-10 projects (?)--I forget the exact figure.

Affleck has called this contract indentured servitude in the past, as Miramax pays low--a HUGE bargain in Miramax's case with Affleck's other non-Miramax projects in the $10M+ category.......Still at the time, it was a good deal for a first-time screenwriter/stuggling actor to have a contract with some consistent work....

Yep, I wonder about why this guy gets work. But I agree he has had some modest hits that help carry him through his string of box office failures. Plus, he is cheaper to pay than say Cruise or Pitt or even Reeves. I bet he gets the roles the big stars pass on.

If you look at IMDB, here is his credits and lowlights. Yes, i should go to sleep.

Untitled Zak Penn Project (2005) (announced)
Man About Town (2005) (filming)
Surviving Christmas (2004) <--- bomb
Jersey Girl (2004) <--- bomb
Paycheck (2003) <--- modest disappointment
Gigli (2003) <--- bomb
Daredevil (2003) <--- modest hit for budget. no sequel?
The Third Wheel (2002/I)
The Sum of All Fears (2002) <---- good returns/ salvaged the franchise
Changing Lanes (2002) <--- modest returns
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
Daddy and Them (2001)
Pearl Harbor (2001) <---- modest hit for budget
Bounce (2000) <--- bomb
Joseph: King of Dreams (2000) (V) (voice)
Reindeer Games (2000) <--- disappointing returns. This was not released during winter for some reason
SNL Fanatic (2000) (TV)
Boiler Room (2000) <--- disappointing return
Dogma (1999) <--- art film
Forces of Nature (1999) <-- first lead actor in big romantic comedy - modest hit
200 Cigarettes (1999)
Shakespeare in Love (1998) <--- supporter actor
Armageddon (1998) < ---- big hit but supporting actor to Willis
Phantoms (1998)
Good Will Hunting (1997) <--- became really known.
Office Killer (1997) (scenes deleted)
Chasing Amy (1997)
Going All the Way (1997)
Glory Daze (1996)
Mallrats (1995)
"Against the Grain" (1993) TV Series
Dazed and Confused (1993)
School Ties (1992)