Affleck's Armageddon Commentary Gains Viral Revival

Ben Affleck has recently drawn renewed attention for his brutally honest commentary track on the Criterion DVD release of Michael Bay's 1998 film 'Armageddon,' which he now describes as possibly his best work. In a visit to Criterion's Closet Picks, Affleck recalled how his candid remarks about the film's logic, particularly questioning why oil drillers were trained as astronauts, led director Michael Bay to tell him to 'shut up.' Affleck says he is recognized as much for the commentary as for his acting, and he considers the track an unexpected highlight of his career. Over the years, the commentary has become widely regarded as one of the best in the DVD era. Both fans and Affleck are now calling for a 4K reissue of the Criterion edition, which is currently out of print. This episode underscores Affleck’s self-deprecating humor and lasting influence beyond acting and directing.