Matt Damon Archive
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The week in film: ‘The Martian,’ ‘The Walk’
Posted on October 1, 2015 | No CommentsHollywoodandFine.com The New York Film Festival is underway and two of the biggest commercial titles of the fall are in its lineup. (They also happen to be opening this week.) […] -
‘The Monuments Men,’ reviewed by Marshall Fine
Posted on February 5, 2014 | No CommentsHollywoodandFine.com Having been mentioned as an Oscar contender for 2013, George Clooney’s “The Monuments Men” was abruptly bumped from awards season to this week because, according to the press release, […] -
‘Elysium,’ reviewed by Marshall Fine
Posted on August 8, 2013 | No CommentsHollywoodandFine.com Anyone who thought “District 9” might be some sort of newcomer fluke needs only watch the first few minutes of “Elysium” to see that Neill Blomkamp is the real […] -
‘Promised Land,’ reviewed by Marshall Fine
Posted on December 27, 2012 | No CommentsHollywoodandFine.com I wanted to like “Promised Land” and certainly agree with its politics. So why did it feel like a preaching-to-the-converted letdown? Written by costars Matt Damon and John Krasinski, […] -
‘The Bourne Legacy,’ reviewed by Marshall Fine
Posted on August 9, 2012 | No CommentsHollywoodandFine.com Tony Gilroy is the smartest, most intriguing screenwriter since William Goldman was in his heyday. In a variety of films – including his own “Michael Clayton” and “Duplicity” – […] -
‘We Bought a Zoo,’ reviewed by Marshall Fine
Posted on December 24, 2011 | No CommentsHollywoodandFine.com Matt Damon has had a strong career playing hard-edged, serious guys like Jason Bourne or the title character in “Good Will Hunting.” So you forget his aptitude for comedy. […]