Matt & Ben
by Mindy Kaling, Brenda Withers
What readers are saying
Readers have generally found 'Matt & Ben' to be a clever and humorous take on the relationship between Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, highlighting its witty writing by Mindy Kaling and Brenda Withers. Many appreciate the play's entertaining nature, express a desire to see it performed live, and praise its light-hearted satire. However, a few readers felt that the humor may not resonate as strongly in writing as it would in performance, indicating that the play might not be everyone's cup of tea.
Synopsis
Matt & Ben depicts its Hollywood golden boys – before J-Lo, before Gwyneth, before Project Greenlight , before Oscar… before anyone actually gave a damn.
When the screenplay for Good Will Hunting drops mysteriously from the heavens, the boys realize they’re being tested by a Higher Power.
Press Reviews
"TOP 5 SHOWS OF THE YEAR!"
— Time Magazine
"BEST COMEDY OF THE YEAR!"
— NY1
"HOT LIST PICK! Catch Matt & Ben!"
— Rolling Stone Magazine
"The hottest ticket in town! A twisted tale about how Matt Damon and Ben Affleck wrote the Oscar-winning movie Good Will Hunting!"
— US Weekly
"A hit! Acidic, funny and affectionate! Matt & Ben spoofs Hollywood's best friendship!"
— The New York Post
Characters
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Ben |
Matt |
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Publication
Matt & Ben is a comedy play written by Mindy Kaling and published by Samuel French (2007).
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