This is good news. Matt Damon decided he doesn't want to go back to Boston. Maybe Ben Affleck gave him another talk? Remember towards the end of Good Will Hunting when Affleck said, "why the fuck are you still here?[Boston]" They were pretty close in that movie and my sense is that Affleck had something to do with the decision.
Why would Damon consider returning to the scene of so many bad memories? First off there's the Minnie Driver character. Ten years have passed and her character's alcoholism and prostitution must certainly be in the final stages. That won't be pretty. Then there's Robin Williams who, again after ten years, strikes me as something of a bear, and the way he was eyeing Damon (see above) adds an entire layer of backstory that never struck me until now. It finally makes sense as to why Williams took such an interest in Damon, why he was always trying to get him drunk, and the reason for all the interminably long man hugs prevalent throughout the movie.
Anyway, Damon should realize that the sequel is always worse than the original. I can understand visiting for a two week vacation. Perhaps he can find a chaperone and spend time with Williams. After all it was Williams who recognized Damon's talent and encouraged him to follow his dreams, so a quick drop-in would be the polite thing to do. But to move back permanently when he has achieved so much success on his own seems like a mistake.
I can see him feeling bad for Affleck and Williams (both of whom have had sparse critical acclaim since GWH,) and he's probably thinking that a reunion could re-ignite their foundering careers. If it's Janitorial Arts that he longs for then maybe he could mop floors at Wayne State University part-time, and then go full-time during the off season. I'm sure they would love to have him. MIT is an impressive thing to see on somebody's resume.
Steven,
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*rolls eyes*
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