Joaquin Phoenix Keeps Rising

Joaquin Phoenix has been around for longer than you think. He began as a child actor in films like Space Camp and Ron Howard’s Parenthood. Since then, he has established a mighty career, with three Oscar nominations under his belt. His roles in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator and James Mangold’s Walk the Line earned him two of those nods and made him an A-list actor, but he really took off in 2010. Playing himself (or at least a version of himself) in the mockumentary, I’m Still Here, was a turning point. He stayed in character off-set and fooled pretty much everyone on national television. Since then, his resumé has continued to grow. He worked with Paul Thomas Anderson on The Master and Inherent Vice, and with Spike Jonze on Her. Most recently, he starred in Lynne Ramsay’s dark and haunting feature, You Were Never Really Here and Gus Van Sant’s Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot. And those are just the heavy hitters. Phoenix’s performances from the past several years are not just personal bests; they’re some of the best performances among all actors, period. With an already illustrious career, Joaquin Phoenix has nothing to prove-yet he continues to push himself and get better each time. We can’t wait to see what this remarkable performer does next.
While you’re here, don’t forget to check out the other installments in our series, "The Gush," in which we praise the likes of Lakeith Stanfield, Tom Cruise, Josh Brolin, and Tessa Thompson.

[@fluffyfarts6485]

He has risen now, joker has lifted him to an insane level

[@phunios]

FluffyFarts this guy was legendary before the joker people are just now staring to realize it

[@bien.mp4]

the gamer rose up

[@yes-gs2rd]

+Jose Guajardo Yeah but you need something mainstream for the normies to notice anything

[@R3cklessExo]

Omgee here come these comments -.-

[@diebartdie2837]

@@yes-gs2rd its true

[@pancarialice]

definitely going to win an oscar for joker. holy shit, that performance.

[@wifine1951]

oscar lost its crediability when they nominated Black Panther for best picture. If JP doesn't win for best actor, the oscars will lose all of its crediability

[@symbolitical4158]

@@wifine1951 watch endgame win it sadly

[@symbolitical4158]

@ no offence but he started acting way before heath did. Legacy wise you could kinds say they are different leagues.

[@stn6408]

He should finally win an Oscar.

[@stn6408]

@ you should watch it. I think the joker is one of his best movies

[@notevencare3209]

This aged well.

[@demamdq2346]

oh boy joker is a masterpiece

[@saturatedcranium]

@@demamdq2346 no

[@natalieshort8364]

@@saturatedcranium yes

[@saturatedcranium]

@@natalieshort8364 no

[@natalieshort8364]

@@saturatedcranium yes

[@evamorley8361]

I have never became obsessed with someone as quickly as Joaquin Phoenix. Damn

[@tomoli1]

What about Cillian Murphy?

[@yesterdaywasADTR]

Exactly! Thought I was the only one that felt like this

[@mjfreaklove]

Then that makes us 2.

[@ihavenoname.6078]

Wow you probably only watched joker and that’s it idiot.

[@katr.9902]

His eyes are magnetic. I've never seen eyes with such expression.

[@rebecadeholanda3768]

I feel the same

[@risk2193]

Jake Gyllenhall is good too

[@tinlucic9359]

Tom Hardy dude.. One look tells you a story

[@TK-yk7zb]

Joaquin and Hardy def top the list

[@xtratex1019]

I'd like to add Ian McKellen to the list.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iquviXuMnt6Kbas

[@julestia2]

how is it that every character he portrays he becomes a different person

[@julioamador261]

It's his job

[@yuh7145]

Idk it’s almost as if he was acting

[@cryforthemoon]

actor

[@swaglordthe1th597]

@ just so you know you dont have to specify MALE actor, if you say the word actor its already a male cuz if it was a woman you would have said actress.

[@cyan7181]

Swag Actor can be used also for female actors, so it’s correct to specify.

[@he-man4978]

Most underrated and underused actor in the history of Hollywood. Should have at least 3 Oscars by now.

[@crypts761]

He will soon.

[@MrKinghuman]

No one thinks he’s underrated at all and he picks good roles.

[@commentconnoisseur1001]

@@MrKinghuman well if everyone thinks you're underrated, then you're not underrated at all, so your argument doesn't make sense.

[@abtaco3038]

You guys say that about everyone smh

[@lolabunny1837]

He will have one next year.

[@TimZoet]

* looks at title * * looks at date * Fendor: "Why are you laughing?" Me: "You wouldn't get it"

[@coffin3050]

I get it😉

[@amanms1999]

I am surprised that such a huge number of people only discovered him because of the joker. But I am still happy that he is finally getting the attention he deserves

[@TheGamingg33k]

Im worried Oscars will go PC and not give him an oscar for his acting in Joker. I genuinely felt bad for Arthur during the entire movie and Its been a while since an actor made me feel emotional from a movie.

[@REChronic54]

You know I've been aware of him for a long time and I feel like others have been too. Unfortunately, It took something mainstream for people like me to check him out. And its funny discovering him in movies I've known about and be like "that was him?!".

[@SoraNoRei93]

@@REChronic54 _And its funny discovering him in movies I've known about and be like "that was him?!"_ Exactly! I watched Gus Van Sant's last movie cause of director's name and Joaquin was great in there. After Joker I (re)watched other significant films with Phoenix, and understood that I'd saw them in past. I just do not recognize him! But what I've always known: his name in cast implies the good movie. (sorry for my poor english)

[@robertosheldon9061]

I was impressed after I saw him in Gladiator. Playing the hero is one thing. But playing a unique, scary, awesome villain...that is a very dfferent thing. And he nailed it. He was perfect in that role. And he was insane as Joker.

[@davidlean1060]

I remember him from that movie with Nicole Kidman and Bufallo soldiers in the 90's. The fact he looks like a pal of mine helps in remembering him also.

[@noahg2]

the best thing about him is he's not a method actor he's simply just the best in the business

[@smotnick]

Chris Bale.

[@tl3509]

" I don't even know what method acting is..." - Joaquin Phoenix (in one of the Joker interviews)

[@mistyblue7141]

noah ppl saying he’s not a method actor know nothing about him and are just on the joker wagon and have no idea what method acting he’s been named one of the best method actors around this a well know fact that long time Phoenix fans know and when he says in interview that he’s not a method actor he’s actually acting.

[@bestfella6531]

@@tl3509 fun fact : Joaquin Phoenix is known for having lied sometimes in interviews and in front of camera.

[@futuropasado]

he trascended even method acting... he is improvisational genius

[@Pintexx]

He’s literally on a similar level to Keanu Reeves at this point in terms of fans loving him.

[@Amar-ux7gi]

Pintexx He is better actor than Keanu, even tho Keanu is also a great actor

[@celestegarcia923]

Nero I don’t find Keanu Reeves that great

[@electraheart3868]

@Mert Ali Yıldız why would people hate Phoenix?

[@littleeark1]

Nero Keanu Reeves is a terrible actor. What the hell are you seeing?

[@littleeark1]

Mert Ali Yıldız I fucking hate Keanu Reeves.

[@greenrunsdeep917]

He used to think his life was a tragedy But now he realises It's a comedy

[@barrelbarrel5842]

Shut the fuck up

[@museishen2132]

Shut the fuck up

[@unikeko96]

😄

[@necrospencer658]

@Farsam Abbas wow

[@hector3810]

Green Runs Deep we live in a society

[@user-fb6cw6cb2i]

Him and his late brother, River, are amazing actors.

[@ivylindal7692]

90sriver I completely agree

[@CharlieTooHuman]

His brother would be proud of him

[@AlexanderNovak0]

Who

[@user-fb6cw6cb2i]

martin martin Joaquin's brother, River Phoenix.

[@user-fb6cw6cb2i]

water bear I'm a girl

[@GangiFilms]

He will be a LEGENDARY JOKER

[@harshitsharma8972]

He is now a LEGENDARY JOKER

[@hyder_khurshid]

Your wish is fulfilled

[@kushvocal_official]

Wow bro...

[@mushirk9144]

Take my money already

[@JacquiPenar]

this comment aged well

[@freethought1947]

he doesn’t manipulate his face, he lives in the moment and reacts to the things that happen within, around, and at him.

[@ajpdeschenes]

Thanks! This needed to be mentionned!

[@papajohn6839]

Exactly, this is what people who aren’t actors think acting is, like he planned what he was gonna do with his face or something. The best part about Joaquin is he has the freedom to act instinctively

[@mjz5254]

Not really. Actors sometimes need techniques, even gimmicks to pull off great performances. Marlon Brando put some bread inside his mouth in order to have the look and accent he had in Godfather. Not all great performances come from "living in the moment" or method acting. Some are calculated and for the lack of a better word: acted.

[@papajohn6839]

Michael Jiang Zhu There’s quite a big difference between adding things to your body to make your character look a certain way or creating the physical life of your character than consciously deciding what faces to pull to portray a certain emotion. I think most actors would agree that if you’re consciously thinking about what emotion you’re “supposed” to be portraying, you’re not really acting you’re performing, because acting is experiencing what the character is experiencing in these situations

[@papajohn6839]

Michael Jiang Zhu I’m also not implying it doesn’t take any technique or planning to be instinctive. Pretty much all of the people who taught Stanislavsky’s acting methods: Meisner, Stella Adler (Brando’s teacher), Uda Hagen, Strasberg all teach that you do your emotional homework beforehand, and then when it’s time to do the scene you trust that the groundwork is there and live moment to moment, reacting off of impulses. If you want to cite Brando in The Godfather he is a perfect example of instinctive acting, considering he had the other actors hold cue cards so he didn’t know what his next line was until it came up

[@omgufoundme8243]

Lol imagine the person who made this video after watching Joker

[@quentinsummers2531]

Hello

[@akinator7864]

Hello

[@marriederwin7404]

Hello

[@czapiraa]

Hello

[@Alina-bo6qs]

Hello

[@parth8548]

Who is here after the release of his new masterpiece : "Joker" ?

[@Ishanzeus]

His laugh is perfect

[@oridnarygamer2113]

i think its better than a masterpiece

[@euanemery7413]

Masterpiece is a long stretch but Joaquin is fucking brilliant

[@dylanjohnson4331]

ME SOOO GOOOD

[@parth8548]

Just watched it again , thinking of seeing it one more time . What a great movie

[@octaviancaesarhibernicus4447]

Gladiator would not have worked without the unhinged Commodus.

[@tyrantfitness]

Le epic history

[@kylej.whitehead-music309]

Yeah, right from his first appearance you feel that he's unpredictable and dangerous but also quite pitiful. The essence of the character is right there in those first few scenes and the rest of his scenes are just elaborating on that.

[@shaikaftab1199]

Yes

[@Kevin-zq3wy]

That is so untrue, the plot and protaganist of Gladiator were so fantastic, no Commudus could have made it bad.

[@jabalmybal7560]

@@Kevin-zq3wy If u didnt know the antagonists is as equally important as the protagonist

[@NegatingSilence]

This is the first time I realized all those characters were the same actor.

[@hamwarshwany]

NegatingSilence same here

[@electraheart3868]

How can you forget those beautiful eyes and eyebrows?

[@lillyhasund1846]

@@electraheart3868 and nose and mouth and hair :>

[@seanmatthewking]

nooooob

[@vinnregi4882]

I am so glad he did Joker. Not just because of his amazing performance, but also because now the wide public can appreciate him, and hopefully discover more of his work.

[@rickg8015]

If River had lived, It would have been great to see the Phoenix Bros. in a film together..

[@ayden_james]

Rick G i’ve always wondered what roles river would take on if he reached past 30..

[@donna25871]

marty mcdemarco I feel that Leonardo DiCaprio ended up with many of the roles that may have gone to River Phoenix.

[@arshiaarjomandi911]

I swear the comment sections ofevery single interview, every single video about this guy in general are flooded with comments about his brother. He is his own person ffs

[@bryanfletcher2104]

Donna Cianciosi more Brad Pitt roles i feel

[@nerychristian]

He would have been in roles similar to Christian Slater or Ethan Hawke.

[@ZuberKhan-lh3fl]

Joaquin Phoenix the next joker

[@Newovar]

Holy shit so much yes.

[@theyago5559]

Yes

[@-dash.]

@COOLMCDEN 219 people already know he will be playing it 2months ago, its just that the first teaser dropped few days ago

[@jokeman8467]

l know

[@anduel45]

Yep he is now

[@hbahsirhitrahb]

for me “The Master” is the best performance!

[@swapnilpatil7158]

2020- phonix wins academy award for best actor

[@Pyjitrasul]

Cheers for that!

[@CesarDainezi]

I love jachim phonix

[@VictorHenrique-mc1gc]

Joker gonna give him that

[@ceratoenjoyer]

Looks rlly promising now

[@shamsk7924]

phonix

[@anthonycampos8057]

NO MORE WAITING!!!!! This man deserves an Oscar.

[@nianakis2834]

His brother River Phoenix deserves a star in the walk of fame!! How about that! River was the most riveting actor to watch! (similar to James Dean in intensity and impact)

[@nianakis2834]

Stellvia hoenheim, Are you serious? If so I am here to tell you that his brother River is, was, and always will be the most riveting to watch with emotional impact embodying his characters, similar to James Dean. He was also very beautiful. (Where have you been)? Unfortunately we lost him long ago.

[@heyheyfc]

Someone needs to throw him an Oscar real hard! Like, concussion causing hard.

[@pinheadlarry8688]

Anthony Campos I get the feeling he’s gonna get one for his role as Joker now. He’s gonna be Heath Ledger type good. If he’s better then heath remains to be seen tho.

[@caseyaulbach7693]

He'll probably never get an Oscar simply because he insulted the academy in 2012 and hasn't been nominated since. They're petty like that. If you want an Oscar, you gotta kiss their ass, and Jaoquin simply refuses to do that. But it doesn't matter, he doesn't need one. Anyone who has passion for the craft of acting will agree that Joaquin is one of the bests of all time.

[@camiibells5009]

Joaquin Phoenix= best actor ever

[@th23461asdc]

He is a genius. The most talented actor on this earth.

[@xz9376]

Agreed, he’s the best actor alive. He’s weird but truthful.

[@smotnick]

Chris Bale has a greater range, although Phoenix sure earns points for "Joker."

[@sharona1981]

I don't necessarily think he's weird. He seems introverted and unique, definitely, I just think he's uncomfortable in the public eye. Which is unfortunate, because I think Joker may have succeeded in making him possibly the most famous actor in the world right now.

[@DC-zi6se]

How is he weird. He has done a multitude of roles. Recently most of his roles are weirdos.

[@laura-fw6gm]

@Ali Shabbiri River died from an overdose behind the viper club.....

[@laura-fw6gm]

@Ali Shabbiri Yeah, it was such a tragedy. Poor Joaquin and one of their sisters were witnesses.

[@tea3njoyer]

Just watched his Oscar acceptance for Joker, i had to come back to this video.

[@danieljohnsonredmond8399]

He liked Joaquin Phoenix-before it was cool.

[@kirind.dragon1901]

Me too. But if you look at best perfomances of the decade list. Many fans before Joker think his performance #1 in The Master

[@bigsexygoat8]

Kaushik Nambisan it still is the master

[@amanms1999]

@@kirind.dragon1901 The Master is his best performance, followed closely by Her

[@emjbelle]

As did many us. 20 years and counting

[@lara_young]

I’ve liked him since Gladiator.

[@Blondfoxy24]

The Joker movie has been not released yet, but we all know he already deserves a well deserved Oscar

[@jdunnatl]

Why? You don't need to see the other nominees or even this movie to decide?

[@jdunnatl]

@@Blondfoxy24 Have u seen "Girl Interrupted"?

[@Blondfoxy24]

@@jdunnatl yes. That is why I am telling it! Also, if you are really crazy, and play a crazy role, it is not a deserved Oscar. All of them got Weinstein in common, btw

[@italianstallion701]

I have now seen Joker, can confirm Oscar worthy.

[@Blondfoxy24]

@@italianstallion701 😍😍😍😍

[@marty3903]

he just simply wants to make his brother proud.

[@teachers.higgins2150]

Not only his brother but Heath Ledger as well

[@Billie0708]

@@teachers.higgins2150 Phoenix and Ledger were really Close friends too in Real Life as well.

[@mknioui4888]

Joaquin phoenix has a unique and rare sort of acting

[@kathiravanganesh5618]

Lots of people said Leo is best actor every Oscar year people support Leonard di caprio but I always supporting jaqulin Phoenix

[@Chinaski1]

* Joaquin

[@THOMAS2910able]

Leo is not even close to Joaquin ... People who say Leo is the best are people who can't differentiate between a great performance and a great movie .

[@thomassutton5128]

Oh, come on man. Maybe Joaquin is better than Leo, but if you can't admit he gives great performances than you are blind.

[@THOMAS2910able]

When Leo acts it feels like Leo acting not a character - I still really enjoy him but he's the most overrated actor .

[@avinashasitis]

nobody says that except for fanboys in india who have just started watching english movies and they also believe that nolan is the greatest director ever.

[@AA-qb7ni]

There's something about him, his personality and the roles he picks that makes him stand out from the other actors. He's my favourite actor. I've loved him since gladiator and i'm glad he's getting loadsss of recognition and praise for Joker. It's what he deserves👏

[@wajhizack7922]

I loved this guy acting in joker. He is unbelievable actor.

[@PaoloReaper]

I genuinely think he's one of the greatest actors ever.

[@futuropasado]

"His performance in “The Master” is like anything I’ve ever seen." Hell yes.

[@Legaleze]

Joaquin is now way above the “A” List. They don’t have a scale to measure Joaquin. I love the honesty and the sheer rawness of his acting. I also think that anyone could talk to him and not feel overwhelmed.......Awesome!

[@DontKnowDontCare69]

Joaquin is not going to the oscars It's coming for him

[@Koragh_]

hes the oscar

[@margaretbrown5836]

EXACTLY!!! While we're hoping he wins the Oscar, Oscars better hope they win HIM!!! PERIOD!!!

[@LadyBloodyWrists]

He has expressed his hatred for the Oscars before tho

[@violetabucinskaite9123]

HE GOT IT! He got the Oscar! 😄

[@sofia-it5gz]

Joker and The Master will forever be my fav Joaquin movies ❤❤❤❤

[@beebekingcritic5020]

And soon this man will be playing The Joker

[@jokeman8467]

8 months later

[@goofyahhh254]

@@jokeman8467 woww!! Didn't even know of a new joker movie..

[@shreya446]

wait is it confirmed? holy shiet that's brilliant

[@shreya446]

@@TheJoppemin must've missed it

[@shreya446]

@@TheJoppemin same!

[@hectorabcdefg9076]

This man is the most beautiful man I’ve ever seen in my life

[@VioletSky908]

Same, I can't get over him. I've been obsessed for months now

[@OoxB505]

What an actor! Don’t know why he doesn’t have an Oscar already. Should’ve won for Gladiator, hopefully he wins with Joker 🙌🏻🃏

[@everythingisawesome2903]

And should have won for 'The Master' too. I mean, as much as we all love Daniel Day Lewis brilliant performance in 'Lincoln', Joaquin Phoenix was still genuinely far better than him that year.

[@jizzyt1502]

I give u the oscar for cause ur beautiful

[@luisdaniel7027]

Bethany Howe 💯

[@amanms1999]

@@everythingisawesome2903 I agree. It was one of the best performances I've ever seen in the past few years. Also he deserved at least a nomination for "Her"

[@damnokay2]

jizzy t that’s kinda cringe

[@mmedeuxchevaux]

Phoenix has been one of my favorite actors since I saw him in "To Die For" in '95.

[@VioletSky908]

He was so good in that too, as well as "Inventing the Abbots" in 1997

[@GoogeLucy]

can’t forget about river phoenix.

[@ivylindal7692]

stellvia hoenheim how do you not know river?!

[@user-fb6cw6cb2i]

stellvia hoenheim wow. Really?

[@clairegraham1594]

#RipRiver

[@clairegraham1594]

stellvia hoenheim River Phoenix is Joaquin’s brother he was a really big child actor in the 80s but sadly died in 1993 I only know this because I❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ River Phoenix

[@GoogeLucy]

Claire Graham :/ same. i love him, if he was still alive idk what i’d do. i wish i could have met him.

[@Am-ww2uu]

The best actor in last 20 years

[@CipherSerpico]

*Literally EVERY* performance I’ve ever seen from him - has been impeccable. And yet, somehow ... he seems like he’s still getting better.

[@LOSTEpisodesForFree]

Who was a fan before 'Joker'?

[@aniruddhagowda8072]

mee

[@kirstyannbaird6091]

You Were Never Really Here, also a great movie. Though Joker is a masterpiece!

[@GuyWhoLikesTheSnarkies1435]

I've seen Gladiator when I was young, but The Master is the film that got my attention. Never thought I would be so blown away with his magnificent performance on that film, I started to think if he really had himself real high for it😅

[@aidanproko]

Me. Ever since Gladiator. I know that’s not a day 1 follower but I am really just magnetized by his performances. Also I’ve seen Joker and I still think his no. 1 best performance was Freddie in The Master. But Arthur in Joker is a VERY close second

[@alyssapinon9670]

Unfortunately not me but after seeing joker I want to have a marathon of watching his other movies

[@saltypeanut4157]

Who's here after the JOKER final trailer release? Goddd I want this guy to win an Oscar for JOKER.

[@kroganoperator]

How could you say that without even seeing the movie?

[@Datamuse0]

@@kroganoperator oscar has never been about movie, it's about charisma the actor possess,, and let me tell you,, this JOCKER has it all.. ...he is going to nail it...... phenoix for academy...

[@MashhoodAhmed48]

I watched his "you were never really here" I like his act. Movie premise wasn't that good. But his actingwas master class.

[@velvet_light390]

im tired of indians going crazy for the joker

[@devilsadvocate2990]

@@velvet_light390 why bro why can't we like the joker? He is one of my favourite villains

[@999titu]

The master one of the best movies of world cinema of the decade

[@futuropasado]

And of all time in my opinion... Underrated masterpiece.

[@highlyfavored2434]

I was fascinated by Hoffman and Joaquin...excellent film

[@jackr_4382]

Joaquin Phoenix, Daniel Day-Lewis, Willem Dafoe The three GODS in acting.

[@TheSwanlake2009]

In Gladiator he was amazing he really made that movie.

[@bosshoggmoth3295]

Phoenix as Cash was chillingly beautiful. I’m in awe of the depth of the character.

[@ALBUMOF2008]

He’s just the BEST actor you’ll never change my mind 😩👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@hridoyabdullah5133]

His facial expressions in late night show of the Joker is a cinematic masterpiece

[@YouCanCallMeReTro]

Joaquin Phoenix kind of reminds me of Keanu Reeves in that he's an actor whose widely liked by people and the internet especially. Whats made this similarity even more is that they were both affected deeply by the death of River Pheonix, with Joaquin being his brother obviously and Keanu being his best friend.

[@YouCanCallMeReTro]

You realize Al Pacino and Robert De Niro have won oscars right? Have you ever seen The Godfather? Taxi Driver? Once Upon a Time in America? Keanu isn't really a critically acclaimed actor, but he has his role which is action movies and he's brought people a lot of joy with his roles over the years and is an exceptional human being.

[@alvarocortez1919]

The best thing about him is that he's good but not a snob. Unlike other actors.

[@emmyelijah7395]

Joaquin was deprived of an Oscar for "The Master".

[@sumitbhandari9609]

Emmy Elijah well, he was up against Day-Lewis for Lincoln. :)

[@rahulpharidas]

He wasn't even nominated last year for You were never really here,the Oscars are crap...

[@user-bx9jp6fs7c]

yes!

[@rebelpunx88]

This aged like fine wine

[@adamsniffing6346]

He's got a face which can change identities so much an so well

[@clingclanglarry3327]

Joaquin Phoenix is the reincarnation of Marlon Brando.

[@dreydenransom2313]

Adithya Prakash reach

[@diegopisfil614]

Adithya Prakash he looks like Andrew Garfield when he was young in 1995

[@999titu]

Adithya Prakash , more of Gary old man

[@travisodermatt2472]

He's better than Brando

[@livingashtree1942]

@@travisodermatt2472 Brando revolutionized acting, he brought more life to acting.

[@sirmagnifico04]

Who’s here after he finally got his Oscar?

[@Scented_Shadow]

I showed my mom the Joker trailers, hype as I was, and she noted that Phoenix was playing the lead role. She then remarked something very interesting about him; she told me: "He's not afraid to be ugly, is he?", and that struck a chord with me. I think a lot of actors might focus on looking good on the big screen, but it takes a dedicated man to dig so deep. To get so far into their role that they cease to be themselves and allow themselves to become, if necessary, an ugly person. And I really had to agree with her insight.

[@acealexander9070]

He is amazing. Incredibly versatile.

[@AMAN-xu5iz]

He became one of my favorite actors out there after watching The Master and Her. I recently watched his joker teaser trailer. Oh boy, i was blown away by his legendary performance in a first scene when he drifted himself from a very sad facial expression to smile.

[@henriette2456]

He didn't even get an oscar nom in her, he was amazing in that film and the film itself was also amazing, in every way. One of the greatest ever made.

[@ruly8153]

To be fair there were some great lead performances that year and not everyone can get a nomination. I thought Oscar Isaac for inside llewyj Davis and Joaquin Phoenix for Her would have been nominated any other year.

[@laneyportelance]

As a huge fan of Joaquin, this comment section is so nice to see! I didn't realize there were so many people who appreciated his work, and so many people who liked The Master! Also seeing love for Daniel Day Lewis and Phillip Seymour Hoffman; well deserved. Can't wait to see Joaquin as The Joker. If anyone's as incomparable as Heath Ledger, its Joaquin Phoenix. Perhaps I can learn to hold two Joker performances in my heart, in the same way that Mads Mikkelsen and Anthony Hopkins share the Best Hannibal Lecter award in my opinion :)

[@ItsNessaTho]

Joaqin Phoenix and Jake Gyllenhaal have the most beautiful and expressive eyes in Hollywood 👌🏾😫

[@juriana3460]

Vanessa's love for RM's dimples 바네사 Have you seen Tom Hardy?

[@ItsNessaTho]

@@juriana3460 yes i have.

[@gjin141]

James McAvoy also wins in the expressive eyes contest...

[@bigsexygoat8]

Jake has those al Pacino eyes

[@fahimbae7209]

Tom hardy is

[@_Windezzy]

So glad there is people that have watched this man become one of the greatest of this generation. Dude puts out great, quality acting almost every single time he’s in a scene. Now that Joker is about to release everyone is gonna be able to see how great he is.

[@KMHill]

All these clips from The Master remind me how very much I miss Philip Seymour Hoffman, who, in my opinion, is the very greatest actor the US has ever produced. I so wish he was still with us.

[@annabuttler4753]

yes you are probably right, but he never has show us that big spectrum of characters as JP. This is what makes JP just better., because we have much more to see - simple reflection with a little sorry that we have no more the possibility to see PS - and I PS dosn't sing johny cash for sure...no talent for the music, no voice and limited in the way blocked body, which is also very magnetic but .... I know, you tend to discuss about PS as intellectual actor, compering to any other...but let us talk about a emotions

[@sheggy5442]

Joaquin and Phil were the dream team

[@TheRubberStudiosASMR]

damn that heroin

[@fadhilramadhani1847]

How many more great performances he could have given made me so sad. RIP

[@juliangeorge2026]

yeah, his performance in synecdoche was one of the best of the 21st century imo

[@harimanoj7743]

Who is here after his role as Joker

[@AndrewWatchesMovies]

Probably the best actor of our time!!

[@awildymarcappeared6134]

Her is one of my favorites and I loved his role as Theodore!

[@JB-vq6xv]

Can’t wait to finally see him as The Joker next year

[@amalHope3]

I'm obsessed with Phenix since the (Gladiator) and (Walk the Line). He is such a brilliant actor and beautiful person

[@jamieyoung1255]

anyone else think that he should have played Bundy instead of Efron

[@TickFlicks-You.got.it7]

Jamie Young but Efron was still a great performance

[@jamieyoung1255]

@@TickFlicks-You.got.it7 Agreed

[@MiracarloHabla]

Efron was shit ajajajajaj

[@MiracarloHabla]

But Still Bundy was a shitstain movie

[@tariqondatrack2366]

no actually i think that efron fit the role more but i think phoenix fits roles where you really have to change emotions and really have to know how to play every type of role

[@redwolfirl5587]

I've literally only seen 2 movies with Phoenix. Joker and Walk the Line. Both of which are amazing movies. I think it's safe to say that this guy is right about him being the best actor.

[@emilioginobili3851]

I thought I was alone... Phoenix is truly a master at his craft. Shame he won't get the recognition due. But I salute him for standing his ground.

[@evoken1216]

Just like a Phoenix rising from the dust. Godspeed Joaquin, Godspeed.

[@evoken1216]

Brother Joaquin

[@LadyLoki6664]

I never thought much of Joaquin Phoenix before, I was more into actors like Leonardo DiCaprio, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Keaton, etc. But after hearing about him portraying the Joker in the upcoming solo movie, I looked more into Joaquin and his other films. Joaquin Phoenix is definitely an actor with dedication and passion to the art and he is a very influential performer who deserves more recognition.

[@marcocelebor3708]

"You were never really here" is so underrated

[@battutulu3030]

Master was a Masterpiece.

[@vipset87]

SO GLAD you did this before the release of Joker

[@marcusmilton1]

Phoenix + joker = Oscar.

[@brucewayne1943]

I have said for years that he is the most underrated actor ever.

[@DavidHernandez-ug9gb]

He's the best actor working today. 100%

[@PaulGLarsson]

Inherent Vice is criminally underrated. Such a vibe throughout

[@papalxsty]

Joaquin Phoenix now Oscar award winning actor, I'm glad he finally got an award for his acting efforts.

[@Horror-Man]

As good as Split was, I feel like it could have been a truly great film had Phoenix been cast in the lead role as was initially planned.

[@coentertainer]

I think Phoenix is a much better actor than McAvoy but there's no way he would have beaten McAvoy's performance in Split.

[@redmacbeth5198]

We can never say for sure how Phoenix would do. But mcavoy’s acting was amazing in split, that’s for sure

[@ivangarciaramos3940]

Mcavoy owned that performance.

[@adilrawshan]

With all the respect to McAvoy s performance, it would've been a super line up in the movie glass if it was him... Samuel, Bruce & Phoenix !! 😍

[@gideonMorrison]

Fuck mcavoy

[@sanchezpunchez3823]

It's like you predicted his performance in Joker! He's amazing!

[@shivpuri5769]

Sanchez Punchez Maybe DC watches this guy's videos considering Pattinson was casted as Batman

[@jaredkunish]

Without a doubt my favorite actor.

[@MelMelMel]

2:55 wtf my eyes started to mimic his expressions due to the intensity of it.

[@StuUngar]

I remember thinking no one would want to play Joker because theyd always be compared to Ledger. But as soon as they announced Phoenix, Id knew he’d stand on his own. I’ll go far as to say Phoenix surpassed Ledger and is the greatest Joker of all time.

[@lykn6929]

Joaquin Phoenix and Benicio Del Toro!!! Need more attention.

[@mainsmain]

@@lewissison6557 huh? You talking bout Christopher Nolan the man with 0 Oscar wins? Yeah the academy sure loves him...

[@MrCholoPants3415]

Pablo Trihard How the fuck does Benicio Del Toro suck? What are you smoking?

[@TheRBK21283]

Lupa 444 del toro already has an Oscar. Lol

[@lykn6929]

I dint say he needed one. Another would not hurt. He just need more wrk more roles.

[@josharntt]

@@mainsmain I can't believe that, he really has? All his movies are so good though.

[@vivianhudson9145]

Now I recognize him; I knew he was the Joker but I couldn't remember what other movies I knew he was in. I watched a video essay about You Were Never Really Here a while ago and I loved it. He's a brilliant actor and does so much with every role he gets.

[@phoenixrisingme]

So underrated. From Gladiator, Signs, Johnny Cash and list goes on.

[@jesse4270]

Joaquin is something special ! I just think he looks at things totally different than the norm. This is what produces great performances. Thank you for this video. He is my personal favorite !!

[@89Awww]

The Joker and Vito Corleone now have something in common: They are the only characters to be portrayed in two Oscar winning performances! Vito Corleone was portrayed by Marlon Brando (The Godfather) and Robert DeNiro (The Godfather Part II), who won Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor respectively. The Joker was portrayed by Heath ledger who posthumously won Best Supporting Actor for The Dark Knight and by Joaquin Phoenix who recently won Best Actor! He TOTALLY deserves his win for Best Actor and he's one of the greatest actors EVER!!!

[@thecanucklehead3034]

That scene you touch on where it shows all the tiny expressions really makes me excited for his take on the joker

[@Mastakilla91]

People ask: "how is it that every character he portrays he becomes a different person?" Well, isn't that what a good actor should do?