Either Joaquin Phoenix is a terrible rapper, or he just created an ill-conceived satiric piece that completely trashes his career and image in the film “I’m Still Here.”
Ostensibly a documentary filmed by his brother-in-law Casey Affleck about Phoenix’s career transformation from actor to rap artist, the film chronicles a bizarre odyssey by Phoenix when he abruptly announces to the world that he is retiring from acting. After deciding to also apparently stop bathing or grooming, he is shown as a spoiled, narcissistic star who thrives on drugs, hookers, and demeaning comments to anyone around him. Throughout the film, he continuously degrades and ridicules anyone who suggests that this is a fake ploy or stunt. He acts increasing bizarre and surrounds himself with people equally disgusting who enjoy exposing themselves to each other and defecating on faces while people sleep.
I don’t know what to believe anymore, and from what I’ve seen in this film, I don’t care. His antics are either a really pathetic cry for help, or a disgusting attempt to fool us all. But if the latter is true, than shame on him for questioning us who are asking whether it’s true or not. Either way, it doesn’t work. My esteem for Mr. Phoenix has diminished greatly, and his film has earned the lowest rating I have given thus far on WikPik.
Watched on Netflix streaming.
It was sad to see someone with talent acting the fool. But then again, Charlie Sheen may have set the standard high with his latest antics.
Regarding BigdaddyDave’s Review
Woof. He’s always been an odd guy. Guess this doc just proves how odd.
You deserve a combat citation for sitting through it, BigD.