85% audience rating? I think these ratings come from the sections of tragedy people didn't like about the film. Damons acting was insanely good. To portray a character so far from the actors own reality, convincingly, is the ultimate goal of every actor. Driver was flawless, Affleck was flawless, Cormer was flawless. The film, as the 1200th century was, is both tragic and inspiring. For sure it could have been edited down to the 120 minute standard. But obviously the director felt it necessary to portray the entire stories emotions. Beautiful display of story telling.