Review of I'm Still Here (2010) by Lindsey H — 08 Dec 2010

Had "I'm Still Here" been released just a couple years sooner, I think it would have taken the world by storm. As it stands now, we've simply seen this before and in much more interesting ways.

There was a novel that was very similar to this released last year, but for the life of me I cannot think of the title. Also, two summers ago we had Bruno. In many ways, this is the exact same film, just with more of an artistic philosophic manner and less provocative.

Even in music, Gaga's single 'Paparazzi' and the entire 'The Fame' album explored many of these same things. So, it's not so much that what Phoenix did is poorly done, as much as just poor timing.

And, honestly, the film is boring and Phoenix is obnoxious. In a way, you cannot help but wonder if his career was already dying. I mean, why risk so much unless there wasn't much to lose. Either way, this really doesn't seem like a way to jump start his career.

In fact, it seems like many people are sort of frustrated with Mr. Phoenix. I was surprised at how nasty everyone was toward Phoenix in the media. The montage of spoofs and such was one of the film's finest moments.

It's terrible and something that we do to everyone. The only other highlight is the film's poster. I personally think it is amazing. Other than those two things, the film kind of sucks. If we could jump back a couple years, maybe things would be different.

As it is, the film and possibly even Phoenix will be forgotten in a couple years.