Ben Affleck shares his surprise at 'Armageddon' being included in the Criterion Collection, reflecting on how he initially underestimated the film's significance. In his commentary, he reveals a matured perspective, acknowledging his pride in the movie's success. During a recent Criterion Closet visit, he enthusiastically selected various classic films, noting how they influenced him as both an artist and a person. Affleck's genuine passion for cinema shines through as he shares insights and even showcases his ability to do impressions, revealing a new side to his personality.
"I didn't think of it as that kind of movie when he did it...but it's an achievement I'm proud of and didn't intend to be as good as I now think it is."
"There's no better clout or legitimacy than being genuinely enthusiastic about your art."
"Here's a movie I'm in," he says with a grin as he pulls that one off the shelf.”
"Affleck takes to the Criterion Closet like a fish to water, plucking movie after movie."
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