I saw this last week and have been thinking about it since.
First, I thought the movie was great as was Phoenix. No need to re-state what others have already said.
The shame of it is that it is very disturbing and many movie-goers are just not comfortable with that. As a result, there are people who won’t get to see Phoenix’s performance and may support the best acting award go to someone else.
(Plot discussion upcoming)
He was mesmerizing in this role. You could see his transformation as his mental illness took a greater hold of his mind. The combination of being fired and realizing his mother’s role in his sad life was too much for him to handle. He capitulated.
I never thought I would see someone play this role as well as Ledger. Phoenix did.
First, I thought the movie was great as was Phoenix. No need to re-state what others have already said.
The shame of it is that it is very disturbing and many movie-goers are just not comfortable with that. As a result, there are people who won’t get to see Phoenix’s performance and may support the best acting award go to someone else.
(Plot discussion upcoming)
He was mesmerizing in this role. You could see his transformation as his mental illness took a greater hold of his mind. The combination of being fired and realizing his mother’s role in his sad life was too much for him to handle. He capitulated.
I never thought I would see someone play this role as well as Ledger. Phoenix did.