Joaquin Phoenix

[daredevil0214]

I was thinking. There's the Salma Hayek thread. Then there's Ewan McGregor. And there's even one for both Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. But non for Joaquin Phoenix. So, being the big fan i am, i've decide to make one.

http://www.joaquin-phoenix.net/pics/print/interview0800_02.jpg

He's sexy, you have to admit it! haha. so what do you all think of him? I think he's a great actor. Exotic looking. Interesting roles (pornographic endorser to King during Ancient Roman Times). He's fearful and unique and good looking.

I loved him in Quills. An Awesome Movie. He wasnt too bad in To Die For either. hehe.

What do you all think?

[Annie Hall]

I think he's handsome in a very odd way. Not at all like River...but, in his own way, not half bad.

http://www.kinoweb.de/film2001/Quills/pix/qu7.jpg

He really made Gladiator for me, I thought he was incredible and overstated which was perfect for the role. I must admit, I still picture him as little Leaf Phoenix...but...I'm getting over it. He's a solid actor with a good future.

[Jerk Shapiro]

Too bad he'll be overlooked come "golden-statue-time" for Signs. He gave the performance of his career.

[Martha]

Joaquin Phoenix is one of my favorite actors. He's talented and good looking. I really liked his performance in Gladiator.

[Big Pudge]

he kix ass!!

plain n simple!!

and why he kix ass: because he takes on different flavors of roles, n NAILS EACH N EVERY ONE OF EM!!

[BorderEevilIII]

Joaquin was awesome in Signs! (Runs & Camps Out Infront of Video Store) It seems like yesterday he was "Leaf" when he did Parenthood. Joaquin defintely does have a solid future if he chooses great roles like Gladiator & Quills...

[freakandgeek]

he is a great actor. very talented and he has a certain look. great eyes. he was wonderful in signs. well, i guess, I LIKE HIM....:cool:

[FeydRautha]

I've always admired Joaquin's acting ability, not only in "Quills" and "Gladiator" but in some B-movies he did, such as "Clay Pigeons" and "Return to Paradise".

Acting talent seems to run in his family. It makes me wonder what his brother Phoenix might have achieved if he hadn't died at such a young age.

[BadCoverVersion]

Beautiful, talented, unique and very bloody sexy!!!

[Hannibal21]

I used to love him, but for some reason he just annoys me now. The more I think about, he hasn't really had that many good performances at all.....in fact, I disliked most of them. River Phoenix is FAR more talented.

NAY

[BadCoverVersion]

Originally posted by Hannibal21
What more can you ask for?

A shag?

[The Locnar]

Wow, that's a lot of praise for the guy. Did anyone see him when he appeared on The Tonight Show back when he was promoting Gladiator? He came on completely, falling down, stinking drunk! And this wasn't a good job of acting either, he was sweating and slurring every word and practically drooling. It had to be the stupidest thing I've ever seen a guest on the show do. What was funny was afterwards, no one talked about it, not even in the gossip columns. Leno still talks about it to this day but doesn't say his name.

[Grebdron]

He's been fine in a few movies, but whatever. For me, he's fallen into the same pit as Jeremy Davies from Saving Private Ryan. After his performance in Gladiator, I'll hate him forever.

[James Logan]

Great actor, no doubt there. He was fantastic in both GLADIATOR and SIGNS, and better than good in all his other movies. Great guy too, I hear.

[Bullet Tooth Tony]

Everything I've seen the guy in he's been great...8MM, GLADIATOR, TO DIE FOR & SIGNS

Playing different roles and showing versitality is a hallmark of a talented actor. I really hated him (not his performance) in Gladiator and that in itself is a good thing.

Like one of my favourites Don Cheadle he is very under rated.

[FeydRautha]

Originally posted by Grebdron
After his performance in Gladiator, I'll hate him forever.

I just gotta ask...erm, why?? Granted he's not on a par with Jonathan Harris or our own homegrown boozer Russell Crowe, but I thought he was pretty good in the role of the usurping, patricidal young Emperor.

I wouldn't shag him, but I'll acknowledge the dude's got some acting chops.

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by FeydRautha
I just gotta ask...erm, why?? Granted he's not on a par with Jonathan Harris or our own homegrown boozer Russell Crowe, but I thought he was pretty good in the role of the usurping, patricidal young Emperor.

I wouldn't shag him, but I'll acknowledge the dude's got some acting chops.

You misunderstood, sugar. Sorry! I meant that he played his part too well. I hated his character so much, that I can't separate them. Same with Jeremy Davies in Saving Private Ryan.

[Psychocandy]

Originally posted by Grebdron
You misunderstood, sugar. Sorry! I meant that he played his part too well. I hated his character so much, that I can't separate them. Same with Jeremy Davies in Saving Private Ryan.

Hating an actor for playing a character in a movie seems a little on the harsh side...no? :confused:

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Psychocandy
Hating an actor for playing a character in a movie seems a little on the harsh side...no? :confused:

Sure, but what can you do?;) They've typecast themselves to me.

[flowrchild]

I think he's a good actor, but I don't look at him as a sex symbol or a hunk. He is too creepy looking for my taste.

I am partial to his brother River, one of the most talented, beautiful, sweet-natured men ever to grace Hollywood. Damn that addiction.

[Buck Turgidson]

Good work in the otherwise rancid 8 mm. Also excellent in Gladiator and Quills. He has a Tim Roth-like ability to invest even the rottenest characters with some humanity and pathos.

Has my favorite line in Quills: "It's hardly even a proper novel at all, what with the repeated use of words like 'nipple' and...'pikestaff'..." :D

[FeydRautha]

Originally posted by Grebdron
You misunderstood, sugar. Sorry! I meant that he played his part too well.

Oh, gotcha [Feyd smacks her head for being so dumb]. You're right, though...he had that part down pat. Even his accent was convincing, and our Russ has nothing but great things to say about working with him on that shoot.

If you want to see him play a total innocent thrust into a world of troubles, watch "Clay Pigeons". He rocked in that film.

[Moviefan1234]

He's a very talanted actor with a great career ahead of him. Can someone enlighten me on how you pronounce his first name?

[Grebdron]

waw-keen

[daredevil0214]

such a great name. such great appearance. such great acting abilities. im so glad so many people like him. heh heh. yay. :D

yeah he was good in all the movies ive seen him in. i particularly liked him in the yards. and i cant wait for its all about love, hence the avaitor (however the hell you spell it) heh heh. wow. id say this thread was a success wouldnt you?

hehe

OOH i LOVE jeremy davies too. he was great in solaris. heh.

oh and i wouldnt mind a shag from joaquin phoenix himself. wink ;) wink. haha. anyway.......

[Moviefan1234]

Originally posted by Grebdron
waw-keen

Thanks, I appreciate it.

[darkface]

That first pic is awesome. Never seen anything like it.

but I like him. He's a good actor and i can't think of anyone that acts, or looks like him which makes him unique. And that's always a good characteristic to have while acting.

[Kimmy]

yep i lately watch more movies with him and i like them all

[lily25]

His performance was amazing in Return to Paradise...I could cough up a few tears now just thinking about him!

[daredevil0214]

Originally posted by darkface
That first pic is awesome. Never seen anything like it.

but I like him. He's a good actor and i can't think of anyone that acts, or looks like him which makes him unique. And that's always a good characteristic to have while acting.

the first pic IS awesome!!!! haha. and he is unique. yeah definitely.

[Annie Hall]

I also have oodles of fun saying his name. "Wah-keen"...that's just too wonderful. One feels as though one could disappear into the night...."she turned to him, and he said 'wah-keen'...and with this...he was off...."

:D

[Succubus]

Ah, the wonderful "nipple and pikestaff" quote. Classic.

I first noticed Joaquin in 8mm- and he was probably the best thing in a bloody awful film. That and the leather trousers he wore. Hmm. You could tell what religion he was, for Christ's sake!

So, after my viewing of the Film That Killed Nicolas Cage's Film Career, I decided to do some backcataloguing, coming up with various beauties such as To Die For, Return To Paradise and Clay Pigeons. And them Mr Phoenix hit the big time in Gladiator, and suddenly, he was the pretty boy to Russell Crowe's sweaty testosterone.

But my favourite Joaquin Moment ever has to be his role in Quills. Jesus Christ, I think it's because I was educated to be a good Catholic girl, and I could never remember priests being as sexy as that, ahem. It was just the angst and the longing and the tortured look he had going on...and the fact that he had sexual chemistry with absolutely bloody everyone in that film...even a naked Geoffrey Rush...

..and yes, frankly I am disturbed by that. ;)

[FeydRautha]

Originally posted by Succubus
...and the fact that he had sexual chemistry with absolutely bloody everyone in that film...even a naked Geoffrey Rush...

..and yes, frankly I am disturbed by that. ;)

Don't be. Geoffrey Rush has a big following down here, and everyone I've spoken to says universally that it was the best scene in the film. (But, that's Aussies for you...always supporting the local talent.)

What I've always been curious about is...what's up with his upper lip? He has a noticeable indentation just to the left of his lip cleft. Is that a scar, or a natural facial shape? Anyone know??

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by FeydRautha
What I've always been curious about is...what's up with his upper lip? He has a noticeable indentation just to the left of his lip cleft. Is that a scar, or a natural facial shape? Anyone know??

It's called a harelip. Usually from surgery when they are youngsters to repair a cleft palate.

[Succubus]

FeydRautha, I completely agree. Both actors perfected that scene. I suppose it's a testament to both their talents that they can generate a spark when they seem the unlikeliest of couples. And despite scorching my retinas with his blatant full frontal nudity, Rush is one of the best actors out there. I'm anticipating Lantana's DVD release over here.

Now, the Harelipgate debate. If you ask me, Joaquin does have a harelip scar. It's a very recognisable one, just the line above the lip where the upper lip was 'made.' Think Manhunter and Red Dragon if you're having trouble.

In an interview, Joaquin mentioned that his Mother told him that when she was pregnant with him, she felt a kick, and that the scar was a result of a sign from God, and that he was born with the scar.

Look, Mrs Phoenix, there is nothing wrong with having a harelip. Poor misguided Joaquin!

[daredevil0214]

i think the harelip's kinda sexy. it defines him as a person sorta. heh. oh yes he was wonderful in quills. i cant wait for his upcoming films. wahoo!

wahkeen haha wahkeen. i could definitely get used to that. haha.

[Buck Turgidson]

Originally posted by Succubus
And despite scorching my retinas with his blatant full frontal nudity, Rush is one of the best actors out there.

He said in interviews at the time of the film's release, that that was his tribute to DeSade: inflicing his body on the audience like that was an act of Sadism :D

[freakandgeek]

Originally posted by daredevil0214

oh and i wouldnt mind a shag from joaquin phoenix himself. wink ;) wink. haha. anyway.......

i wouldn't either!

;)

[vastlynne]

Mind if I go berserk on Joaquin's pics? :D

http://www.joaquin-phoenix.net/pics/others/prada05.jpg Prada shoot

http://www.joaquin-phoenix.net/pics/others/8mmwrd03.jpg "8MM"

http://www.joaquin-phoenix.net/pics/screen/todiefor01.jpg "To Die For"

Took the words straight out of my mouth, Succubus!
I had the hots for him from 8mm and from then on...bam! Pheonix Swoon! ;) It was only a matter of time when I went hunting down every last film he did. Glad i'm not the only one swooning for this fine young man.

[daredevil0214]

Originally posted by vastlynne
I had the hots for him from 8mm and from then on...bam! Pheonix Swoon! ;) It was only a matter of time when I went hunting down every last film he did. Glad i'm not the only one swooning for this fine young man. [/B]

my god! like me! hahaha. i saw him in quills and i fell in love and i went out and like bought all his movies! haha.

hot pictures! haha.

sigh. once you go joaq, you never go back. heh. you'll never be alone. hehe.

[freakandgeek]

this is my most favorite picture of mr. phoenix....

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid46/p6fd4b3206328dbde17521ab17059f21d/fccbaea2.jpg

today i bought clay pigeons!!! i had to go to like 10 stores, but i was on a mission. great movie, but joaquin is soooo cute in it!!!

woo hoo:cool: :D

[daredevil0214]

thats a great picture. i like the other one that was posted though. the one with him in the same wardrobe (prada shoot right?) only sitting. ack! im melting. lol.

you got it?!? i've been trying SOOO hard to find it! i juss got signs and u turn. hehe. he's so great in u turn.

[vastlynne]

Hehe, he looks like a bad-ass rebel prep(does that make sense?:D ) in that pic, Freakandgeek!! Excellent pic.

I think what does it for a lot of us is those damn sexy eyes and his brows!!!! I mean come on!! they're PERFECT! I just ADORE deep, broooody eyes. Ai, I need a drool bucket. ;)

[daredevil0214]

Originally posted by vastlynne
I think what does it for a lot of us is those damn sexy eyes and his brows!!!! I mean come on!! they're PERFECT! I just ADORE deep, broooody eyes. Ai, I need a drool bucket. ;)

oh definitely. his eyes are sexxxxxy and damn perrrfect. haha.

http://www.joaquin-phoenix.net/pics/others/prada02.jpg

you gotta admit. hes got the preppy look hooked. fucking awesome. hehe.

[SIREN30]

I have to agree that he made Gladiator, for me. I expected Russell Crowe to be good but I didnt expect Jauquin to blow me away like he did. I loved how unpredictable his character was and how fun it was to hate him. I also loved the comic relief he lent to Signs and his performance in Return to Paradis was incredible as well.

As for Gladiator, I probably wouldnt have liked it as much as I did had it not been for Phoenix. I really didnt like Ridley Scott's direction. He is treading his brother's footsteps well and I've actually grown to like him more, I think.

[BorderEevilIII]

http://i.imdb.com/Photos/Mptv/1097/5082_0001.jpg
I just watched Parenthood on TNT and could not get over how Joaquin or "Leaf" his name that he used for the movie at the time, he looked very young then. The capture from imdb, Joaquin/Leaf is sitting on the arm chair in front of Keanu Reeves..............................

http://i.imdb.com/Photos/Events/1094/wi20010311_JoaquinPhoenix_Granitz_156987.jpg
Older bro River would be so proud of him......

[jeo4]

GLADIATOR
SIGNS
U-TURN

YAY!!:cool:

[Duddits]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cheetara]

Simply...sexy...:D

[docholiday_13]

The dude owns in every movie I've seen him in.


Very respectable sized Yay.

[Boba Joe]

I first saw him in To Die For and was pretty much impressed.
He's a very good actor.
Yay.