So it has come out, the Joaquin Phoenix documentary I'm Still Here is actually a mockumentary according to director Casey Affleck, who said Phoenix's role was "terrific" and the "performance of his career". The film, following Phoenix's so-called transition from acting into rapping, while slowly suffering what seemed like a mid-life crisis, has received mixed reviews from the critics, who don't know wether to take the film seriously or not. Roger Ebert gave the film 3/4 stars, saying
"A mind is a terrible thing to waste. The tragedy of Joaquin Phoenix's self-destruction has been made into "I'm Still Here," a sad and painful documentary that serves little useful purpose other than to pound another nail into the coffin. Here is a gifted actor who apparently by his own decision has brought desolation upon his head. He was serious when he said he would never act again. He was serious when he announced a career as a hip hop artist. He wasn't goofing when he was on the Letterman show. He was flying into pieces [...] All of this is true. At least we must assume it is. If this film turns out to still be part of an elaborate hoax, I'm going to be seriously pissed. Actually, there are subtle signs it might be."
The people I've talked to don't seem bothered about this film, but I think I might give it a go. Who knows, it could turn out to be a mockumentary comedy like that of Borat and Spinal Tap, and end up being a cult film. Or.. it might not.
I seem to be losing my touch with blogging recently, so this weekend I am going to try and watch a new release and see what the hell is going on in cinemas in the past couple of weeks.
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