Saturday, July 9, 2011

My Case for Matt Damon

Time and time again I have to defend my obsession with Matt Damon. If you don’t like Matt Damon, then something is wrong with you.

Seriously. Look in the mirror. There is something wrong with you. He has a palpable charisma that radiates from the screen. He is a political activist. He is a committed husband and adoring father.

These are the obvious reasons why he is awesome. Here are a few more:

1. He won an Oscar for screenwriting.

Ever heard of Good Will Hunting? How do you like them apples? People like to snidely say he didn’t win an Oscar for acting. I know. Thanks for the clarification, smart ass. I’m a writer. I’m impressed by talented writers.

Most screenwriters don’t look like Matt Damon and most screenwriters don’t win Academy Awards, making a guy that looks like Matt Damon that won an Academy Award hotter than any of these two independent factors alone. Make sense? Forget it. It’s not your fault.

2. Jason Bourne

I really don’t think I need to say anything further.

3. He has historically been one of the most bankable leading men in Hollywood.

This mother fucker sells tickets. You put his name on a blank poster and people will come. I'm not the only person who likes Matt Damon. Millions of people love Matt Damon and will spend their money to watch him.

4. This. Seriously, how awesome is this


5. Boston boys always bring it.