Actor Ben Affleck candidly discusses his most remarkable career accomplishments.
Fresh Retake: Ben Affleck's Top Work Revealed: Armageddon Commentary Track
In a surprise turn of events, Ben Affleck has candidly declared his commentary track for the blockbuster Armageddon (1998) as his best work to date. This surprising self-appraisal was brought to light during a chat on Criterion Closet Pick.
Affleck, the director of Argo, shared his thoughts on the commentary and admitted, "I feel like the best work of my career is right here on this disc."
The 52-year-old actor isn't alone in his admiration for the commentary. Many approach him to discuss it as much as they do about his on-screen roles.
Affleck's commentary is acclaimed for its unfiltered honesty and humor. He mockingly critiques the premise of training oil drillers as astronauts and quips, "How hard can it be? You just aim the drill at the ground and turn it on."
Earlier, Affleck had labeled Armageddon's commentary among the "top five all-time DVD commentaries" in an interview with GQ magazine, adding that other people didn't seem to listen to it until much later.
Expressing his shock at his honesty during recording, Affleck quipped, "Everything I said was a hundred percent true, but that's not what you're supposed to do."
Being part of the Criterion Collection adds to the cultural significance of the commentary, with Affleck jokingly mentioning the possibility of a 4K release. Fans frequently approach Affleck about the commentary, solidifying its cult status.
Unlike typical commentary tracks aimed at focusing on technical details or praise, Affleck's approach combines skepticism with wit, dissecting plot holes while acknowledging the film's entertainment value. This unvarnished style has made it a benchmark for behind-the-scenes irreverence. Affleck's commentary not only redefines his relationship with the film, but also demonstrates how meta-humor can elevate a DVD extra into a standalone cultural artifact.
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- In a chat on Criterion Closet Pick, Ben Affleck, the director of Argo, declared his commentary track for the blockbuster Armageddon (1998) as his best work to date, claiming that it is rightfully placed among the top five all-time DVD commentaries.
- Affleck's commentary is acclaimed for its unfiltered honesty and humor, with many world commentaries approaching him to discuss it as much as they do about his on-screen roles.
- Fans frequently approach Affleck about the commentary, solidifying its cult status, and they praise him for his skepticism and wit, as he dissects plot holes while acknowledging the film's entertainment value.
- Unlike other entertainment celebrities, Affleck's commentary not only redefines his relationship with the film but also demonstrates how meta-humor can elevate a DVD extra into a standalone cultural artifact.
- Jokingly mentioning the possibility of a 4K release, Affleck's commentary, being part of the Criterion Collection, adds to the cultural significance of the film, marking his commentary as a benchmark for behind-the-scenes irreverence.
