Review of I'm Still Here (2010) by Miguel A — 04 Aug 2011
WARNING - SPOILER ALERT!
This one is sort of a review of 2 halves for me. The Documentary reveals a whole different Joaquin to the one we see in films as the Actor, it's clear from the film that Phoenix's explosions and tantrums are similar to a young child's outbursts, he is ironically egotistical for a man who feels he affects people in a positive way, hugely controlling and very much a Diva with a small entourage pandering his every need.
He then faces a world where he just wants to dive in at the deep end. It's arrogant and very cringeworthy at times and shows Phoenix in a totally repulsive state.
There were hints throughout the film as to it's authenticity and whilst Brother-in-law Casey Affleck Directed the film, this could very much have been watching Joaquin commit Career suicide.
...and so it is revealed this is a Mockumentary! Toward the end you are almost hoping that it is and of course turns everything in my review around and of course, Phoenix and others acted their roles very realistically, it was a great stunt and it was pulled off well!
This review of I'm Still Here (2010) was written by Miguel A on 04 Aug 2011.
I'm Still Here has generally received mixed reviews.
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