In 2008, Joaquin Phoenix declared that he was leaving drama behind and embarking on a fresh career. It was his intention to start a career as a rapper, and he was lampooned thoroughly for a severely off kilter appearance on David Letterman’s show. Since then, people are waiting the release of the documentary “I’m Still Here,” which chronicles his brand new life and attempt to become successful in that field. The film is starting to hit theaters, and also the “I’m Still Here” reviews are beginning to pour in.
Some kind of rap documentary
The buzz about the release of the film is it’s an update on Joaquin Phoenix. The infamous Joaquin Phoenix Letterman appearance was, for many, the last reference point people had for him. He seemed to be coming unglued at that point. Most of the “I’m Still Here” critiques discuss in detail the state he is in. Roger Ebert, within the Chicago Sun Times, makes the point that the bulk of the film is about Phoenix having gone completely sideways, and that seems to be the draw. Given that Ebert and other critics mostly discuss Phoenix deteriorating, Phoenix cannot be too happy with himself.
It’s Joaquin Phoenix first and puppet show last
Music documentaries have a benchmark to meet. Many will name obscure documentaries about Bob Dylan or the Rolling Stones, but the real standard for any music documentary is “This is Spinal Tap,” the “Mock-doc” by Rob Reiner about an English rock band that disintegrates and redeems themselves. ”Spinal Tap” is a classic, and also the “I’m Still Here” reviews are not exactly as kind. ”Spinal Tap” is a classic. It has a 96 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. “Still Here”: 55. Common themes in “I’m Still Here” reviews are Phoenix’s drug use, unhinged behavior and lousy production by the film’s director, Casey Affleck. Joaquin Phoenix’s sister, Summer, happens to be married to Casey Affleck, who’s Ben Affleck’s younger brother.
Shine the light and deliver him to rehabilitation
This film can’t be about a pre-eminent rapper about for making it large, because he hasn’t; but rather it is about a talented person who left a successful profession behind and is about to implode. The subject of the film is self destructing. Sadly, schadenfreude sells quite well. The critiques also mention Joaquin’s older brother, River Phoenix. River Phoenix perished from a drug overdose. It is never fun to view somebody with talent throw it away. Phoenix might be determined to do so.
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Roger Bert
rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100907/REVIEWS/100909992
Rotten Tomatoes
rottentomatoes.com/m/im_still_here_the_lost_year_of_joaquin_phoenix/
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