Tuesday, October 19, 2010

I'M STILL HERE (2010)



DIRECTOR: Casey Affleck. STARRING: Joaquin Phoenix. Casey Affleck. Antony Langdon. I'm Still Here is an excellent portrayal of self destruction that might prove to be destruction itself. Joaquin Phoenix gives us his vision of a star destined to meet "rock bottom." As truly fake as this documentary is claimed to be, it would be hard to believe that many of Phoenix and director Casey Affleck's personal feelings towards "fame" are not expressed. There are laughable moments through out the film, but more where you are caught off guard at fiction seeming to be a little too realistic. If this film would have been the real deal, it's an certainty that Phoenix would be hard pressed to find a Hollywood gig anytime in the future. Although, since it's fake we can all breathe a sigh of relief as one of film's more talented stars hasn't gone completely insane. Recommended. RATING: * * * * (Four Stars)

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