This scene is one of the most impressive feats in acting I've ever seen. Phoenix and Hoffman created fireworks every time they were on screen together.
If he would’ve done this film the year prior or after, he would’ve got it. DDL is the greatest living actor on earth, but Phoenix is right there with him.
Lol, no, DDL deserve even more Nobody ever get robbed on Oscar, you just need to check on the winner and the movie that win the Oscar, stop making stupid statement on who on who to win.
@@miawmewo What are you talking about? People DO get robbed at the Oscars. It is evident from the many, many, many failures the Academy has exhibited throughout the years. Gwyneth Paltrow ring any bells? Sandra Bullock? Hellen Hunt? Reese Witherspoon...I could go on and on. Come on man...
To be shown in all acting schools. Everything is perfect, the choices are right, the pace is perfect, the mastery is total. They really listen to each other.
Utterly masterful. Some actors can truly become a character in such a way that, not only do you forget it's acting but you know that only they could have made it as great as it was. Joaquin has done this before, but never more convincingly than in this film. No one and I mean no one could have played this role. Oscar or no Oscar, this man is one of the greatest actors of all time.
I honestly think the scenes with Phoenix and Hoffman are the best one-on-one acting I've ever seen - by which I mean I don't think I've seen an example of two actors who are both as good as these two are here in the same scene.
I agree in that this is one of my favorite acting moments in any film, but I'm not sure how much Hoffman really *does* in this scene. Don't get me wrong, I love him in this movie, but this scene is mostly Phoenix being incredible (and the lack of music or edits - there is just NO emotional distance between the viewer and Phoenix in this scene).
Blue Velvet +1. as far as legendary one-on-one scenes go, i would also like to mention there are some some legendary one-on-one scenes in Glengarry Glen Ross (Jack Lemmon, Alec Baldwin, Ed Harris,...) and True Romance (Dennis Hopper Vs Christopher Walken)
He should've won an Oscar for his insane role as Freddie Quell. He actually deserved it, but most of all, for sharing such a brilliant acting with a genius as Philip Seymour Hoffman. Now, with all this Joker well deserved hype, let's hope he finally gets it. He's a true acting gem.
@@amanms1999 Especially since DDL already had two and had only recently won a few years before. I think a third Oscar, which is rare, should be reserved for a truly exceptional performance. DDL wasn't even the best of 2012, so I don't believe that win was warranted.
Just after he slapped himself thrice, the rest of the scene is SINGLE SHOT..... The way he used each muscle of his face, modulated his voice, changed the tone of each reply he gave are absolutely BONE Chilling and Jaw - Dropping 😶😶😶 Literally, I just get speechless each time I watch this video
@@irvancrocs1753 I loved gladiator but at that time Russel was so big...so Joaquin acting was like in shadows in that movie but other movies of his showed how gifted he is. So many Oscars nomination proves it. He surely will win this year for JOKER...if he dont then FUCK oscars
I am not from the US, in fact, I am Italian, and even in my country we think Oscars are biased. Winning an award (especially an Oscar; I think awards in Germany, France and Italy are a bit more just and fair) doesn't define great actors or movie, what makes great cinema is memorability, and being enraptured in the scene so much you forget this is acting.
Nothing tops this. I mean nothing. Daniel Day Lewis is a giant of an actor. But joaquin is the rarest breed of an actor as he is so unique. He and hoffman deserved oscars without a shadow of a doubt. Joaquin is a treasure!
Great acting. Great scene. Jaoquin Phoenix is kind of creepy in the way he responds and how emotionless he is at the beginning and then you see him slowly break when he is restraining himself from blinking. When he cracks, and screeches it is frightening. He is going to be bringing the most human adaptation of Joker that we have seen so far.
PT Anderson reached some kind of new height with The Master. I had pretty high expectations after There Will Be Blood, yet he still managed to completely blindside me and exceed my expectations with this film. When I first heard he was making "the Scientology movie," I was, like many people, a bit curious and unsure of where he was going to go with that subject matter. And instead of doing some kind of straightforward, specific biopic or docudrama (something far too prosaic and mundane for an artist like Anderson), he used the whole idea of cults and the archetypal master-follower dynamic as a kind of philosophical metaphor, and a vehicle to explore some of the deepest, most subtle aspects of human existence. This film has so many layers to it, and is so conceptually complex that I felt compelled to go see it several times before the end of its theatrical run. It seemed to be concerned with themes and ideas that I'd rarely seen explored so deeply in a movie, things which have thrilled, vexed, haunted, saddened and confounded mankind for centuries. One usually has to read a great novel to experience the depth of insight and expression found in The Master. And of course we can't talk about it without mentioning how goddamn breathtakingly beautiful it is, just on a purely aesthetic level. The poetic, 70mm visuals, Johnny Greenwood's dreamy musical score (and the lovely period tunes)... I mean it truly left me reeling that first night I saw it. I remember walking out of the theater in a daze almost, and just being completely bewitched by it, intoxicated almost. Not many films (especially nowadays) can have that powerful of an effect.
The Master for me is his definitive masterpiece, a top tier form of cinema, specially nowadays is bold, it has many layers to it. I'm just sad that many people only takes the cult and scientology theme, there's so much more themes as metaphors... I watched 4 times already. With 1 time it's impossible to grasp half the density of the film... I'm sure it's already one of the greatest films of this century and will be underrated for years to come until more people dig into it, with a more open mind or spiritual searching for the meaning of human condition.
Brandon TheBurk This and the end scene of There Will Be Blood are why PTA is a legend. Well there are many other in his resume it would just take too long to list.
If you figure a way to live without serving a master, any master, then let the rest of us know, will you? For you'd be the first person in the history of the world.
Very rare combination to have two brilliant actors in a movie. Even rarer to have a brilliant director included. In the next 15 to 20 years this will be mentioned with the best movies of all time. Brilliant.
This Scene, + The opening scene of 'Boogie Nights' + The Telephone Scene from 'Punch Drunk Love' + Tom Cruise's "Respect the Cock" monologue from 'Magnolia' + The final scene with Eli and Daniel Plainview at the Bowling Alley in 'There Will Be Blood' are some of the most iconic scenes in cinema. Paul Thomas Anderson is a genius.
I think my favorites are Boogie Night's pool party scene and Punch-Drunk Love's bathroom demolition scene. TWBB is hard for me to pick one. The final scene, the silent opening, Daniel's confession; all great.
I knew form the moment he was announced as the person who would be playing the Joker that we were going to get a helluva performance from Joaquin. And I'm glad to say he exceeded my expectations.
Crazy how people are now only recognising how good Joaquin is because of Joker, I remember watching this back in 2012 and being blown away. Should of won the Oscar that year.
That tomato face reaming tear-soaked face with that large vein popping on his forehead is some of the most visceral images composed by an actor. He deserved the Oscar.
What I like about this sequence is that it shows the legitimacy of the "Cause" movement. In between all of Dodd's lies & manipulation there lies a grain of truth here. People will refer to this movie as the "Scientology movie", and denounce everything the characters preach, yet, in one beautiful sequence we're presented with something positive & good. No matter your attitudes about the cult or practice, in this sequence it shows how it can legitimately help someone. I thought it served to help a viewer wrestle with their ideas concerning the characters and motivations.
Totally agree with you serpico, in fact Freddie truly respects and loves his "master" because he found sort of psychic relief thanks to him....even after he left because he didn' t wanna join his cause anymore.
I come back and watch this scene probably once a month. In my opinion, it is the most well acted scene in history. It has stuck with me throughout the years and it amazes me every single time.
This movie was very close to heart for Joaquin as he also struggled with Alcoholism in the early 2000's until 2005 when he decided too go to the rehab. Now he is completely sober. He already knew how to act like an Alcoholic because he was one himself in the past. Oh BTW... Joaquin will nail the part of the joker ;]🤡👌😊
When he says his mother is in Loony Bin.. I feel so bad for him. Because everyone's mother is the best person in their lives. It left me very sad to hear that.
My new year resolution was no matter what I will not lie a single time the whole year..and I'm not lying I'm a strong hearted person but his acting in this scene just made me cry. I could feel his pain ☹️. What an amazing actor..hats off to u sir🔥
Can you imagine binge-watching all of his movies/performances for the first time? What an experience that would be! I think that if I watched back-to-back *Gladiator,* *Quills,* *Walk the Line,* *The Master,* *Her,* and *You Were Never Really Here* one weekend, I would have to call out sick on Monday; I would bee too drained. LOL
I don't care... If his Joker is going to be good or bad (hope it'll be good!)... It doesn't matter. Because he is the one of the greatest actor. He has already done the acting for his life in this movie. He should have been given Oscar for this scene only!
this. is. hardcore. i'm not sure there has EVER been a scene showing such... unhinged acting brilliance. joaquin phoenix... a true genius. phillip seymour hoffman... as true a genius, and *as* a film fan i'll mourn his death for as long as i care *about* film. just...yeah, you don't need *_me_* to tell you how uncanny this scene is.
Bijinius Cross Phillip is a great actor, but I find it hard to respect a drug addict. You had all the talent in the world and nothing but opportunity and you threw it all away to get high. Weak.
MetalGecko87 Tell that to Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Prince, Amy Whinehouse, Kirk Cobain, Billy Mays, Heath Ledger and all the others who killed themselves for this stufd. Hell tell that to Joaquin Pheonix and see if he agrees. His brother died at only 23 years old because of drugs. They do not make people better, they ruin them. Look at homeless junkies on the street, they are not profound, they are sad. PSH would have been just as good, if not better if he was sober. As for "we are all a drug addict in some way" if you mean we are all addicted to something that is not good for us, then I agree. If you mean literally we are all drug addicts then no.
I saw joker and I will say this this moment for me he is the best actor working today period. No one come close. Most disturbing one man show I have ever seen. Me friends where really scared hard R movie.
When actors achieve this kind of brilliant synergy, it takes me back to Lecter and Clarisse. Surely, both these men are among their generations 10 best actors. Wow. Wow. Wow, this scene inspired by Scientology's "audits." And surely Paul Thomas Anderson is on the short-short list of best living directors. Boogie Nights. Magnolia. There Will Be Blood. The Master. Who else in Christ's name is better? Not even Tarantino or Fincher or Inarritu or Nolan or anyone. I think Anderson just passed everyone.
You can see at the start of the 2nd minute his left eyes started to twitched a lot. Some people say it's due to "you can't blink" situation, but honestly that's where Phoenix got his Oscar nomination. Simply groundbreaking
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This scene is one of the most impressive feats in acting I've ever seen. Phoenix and Hoffman created fireworks every time they were on screen together.
Zach Macias no oscar for this
True.
I miss Hoffman so much - his presence alone is so unique, so full of depth.
@@ondrejnovotny7628 Even when it's a minor role like in Boogie Nights and Magnolia.
this is hands down the performance of the century so far. the scene in the jail solidified it for me as something truly unique.
Phoenix was robbed of the oscar,he completely transformed himself into his character
matthew w I always tear up near the end of this scene. It's heartbreaking in a way, and the pure emotional power behind Phoenix is astounding.
matthew w Yup
+Hintrland iii This is what Dianetics and Scientology auditing do to your mind.
+matthew w who got it instead?
+Anthony Cuello I think DDL for Lincoln
He is going to make one insane Joker
leonthesleepy what?
Phoenix is playing the Joker on a separate, independent DC Film (not DCEU related)
I wager that he'll be a better Joker than Ledger.
Drsoe08 he has the potential for sure!
absolutely. Can't wait to see it.
This man is going to play The Joker. Im getting chills.
Finally getting respect, good
Joaquin you are LEGEND my man..
Morgan Lj he rocked mannnn
He nailed it
How's the chills?
Hoffman will be deeply missed, these two were amazing together.. They fed off of each other the entire time in the movie, you can feel it..
This is the point of reference for people who are trying to learn the nuances of acting. Two legends in one of the best acted scenes of all time
Yea both great! But he blinked several times.
-Are you lying?
-No.
-Are you a liar?
-Yes.
Boom.
Maybe that means that he wasn't lying to his previous question but has lied about other things
David Arias
@Hakuna Matata Ulol
@Hakuna Matata Kung iniisip mo na insulto ang salitang bading, literal na ulol ka talaga. Wala nang biro. 😆
@Hakuna Matata Uuhhhhhhhhhh. Ha. Di ko na-gets.
Give Phoenix the Oscar already!!!
Little late for that
Why?
Self Slaughter Because they don't go back to previous year's nominees and give the Oscar to other people...
I mean he's been up for an Oscar more than once, so in the future, they should just give it to him because he deserves it.
Self Slaughter Well that really just depends on the role. You really want him to win an Oscar, even if it's a terribly acted character?
This scene alone proves Joaquin should have won the Oscar that year.
Stop it. Love phoenix but DDL Made Lincoln in reallife
If he would’ve done this film the year prior or after, he would’ve got it. DDL is the greatest living actor on earth, but Phoenix is right there with him.
Lol, no, DDL deserve even more
Nobody ever get robbed on Oscar, you just need to check on the winner and the movie that win the Oscar, stop making stupid statement on who on who to win.
@@miawmewo What are you talking about? People DO get robbed at the Oscars. It is evident from the many, many, many failures the Academy has exhibited throughout the years. Gwyneth Paltrow ring any bells? Sandra Bullock? Hellen Hunt? Reese Witherspoon...I could go on and on. Come on man...
To be shown in all acting schools. Everything is perfect, the choices are right, the pace is perfect, the mastery is total. They really listen to each other.
Utterly masterful. Some actors can truly become a character in such a way that, not only do you forget it's acting but you know that only they could have made it as great as it was.
Joaquin has done this before, but never more convincingly than in this film. No one and I mean no one could have played this role. Oscar or no Oscar, this man is one of the greatest actors of all time.
I honestly think the scenes with Phoenix and Hoffman are the best one-on-one acting I've ever seen - by which I mean I don't think I've seen an example of two actors who are both as good as these two are here in the same scene.
I agree in that this is one of my favorite acting moments in any film, but I'm not sure how much Hoffman really *does* in this scene. Don't get me wrong, I love him in this movie, but this scene is mostly Phoenix being incredible (and the lack of music or edits - there is just NO emotional distance between the viewer and Phoenix in this scene).
Tdk interrogation scence with bale and ledger is up to par
Blue Velvet +1. as far as legendary one-on-one scenes go, i would also like to mention there are some some legendary one-on-one scenes in Glengarry Glen Ross (Jack Lemmon, Alec Baldwin, Ed Harris,...) and True Romance (Dennis Hopper Vs Christopher Walken)
Brad Melvin hahha no
GiantSandles Have you seen the interrogation scene from The Dark Knight.
Jaw dropping. Simply jaw dropping.
The acting in this movie is god tier.
Seriously this man is going to be a sadistically evil and insane Joker.
You were right
You can say that again pal .
He was insanely good!
@@irtizaabbas5601
Did you watch the movie already?
Your fucking right he was savage tho
Wow. Just wow. The acting, the writing, the shot. Just, wow.
I remember seeing this scene in the movie theater and you could hear a pin drop. Everyone was completely stunned by their acting.
He should've won an Oscar for his insane role as Freddie Quell. He actually deserved it, but most of all, for sharing such a brilliant acting with a genius as Philip Seymour Hoffman. Now, with all this Joker well deserved hype, let's hope he finally gets it. He's a true acting gem.
I agree. He deserved it more than Daniel day Lewis in Lincoln
@@amanms1999 Especially since DDL already had two and had only recently won a few years before. I think a third Oscar, which is rare, should be reserved for a truly exceptional performance. DDL wasn't even the best of 2012, so I don't believe that win was warranted.
Who else tried not blinking with him?
Took me 4 tries
What are you doing here? :00
He didn't blink when he said he did but when he did blink he carried on. Maybe it's meant to be like that.
I tried not to blink. But I failed.
Came to watch this again after the Cinefix video. Such a great film.
Me too. I'm glad i watched it for that scene. Good movie, kinda boring during the end though
+Reno van zanten "Good movie, but boring." Yeah, right, and Michelangelo's paintings were OKAY, but a little cluttered. smh
ManyMannys Same
Okay, let me rephrase. It dragged towards the end.
Just after he slapped himself thrice, the rest of the scene is SINGLE SHOT..... The way he used each muscle of his face, modulated his voice, changed the tone of each reply he gave are absolutely BONE Chilling and Jaw - Dropping 😶😶😶
Literally, I just get speechless each time I watch this video
How could any person in the world not like this actor. He is one of the best, if not the best we have right now!
This man right here, he's gonna revolutionize the Joker, he's gonna be the reference for Mr J for years to come.
You weren't wrong
And he did!
True
Hoffman + Phoenix + Anderson = Masterpiece...
one of the best pairings in cinema history.
Everyone in the comments said he would be great as Joker.. Man he was way better than u could have imagined. Prophecy!!
Yeah seems like many people haven't watch Gladiator yet, but i am glad he got a lot recognition he deserves..
@@irvancrocs1753 I loved gladiator but at that time Russel was so big...so Joaquin acting was like in shadows in that movie but other movies of his showed how gifted he is. So many Oscars nomination proves it. He surely will win this year for JOKER...if he dont then FUCK oscars
This... This is powerful
He should of won the Oscar. What a shame.
The Oscars are a sham. Just consider the fact that There Will Be Blood did not take home Best Picture, Director, Writer, or Score.
Also, I've seen a few interviews where Pheonix says he really doesn't like award shows. Doubt he'd care
I am not from the US, in fact, I am Italian, and even in my country we think Oscars are biased. Winning an award (especially an Oscar; I think awards in Germany, France and Italy are a bit more just and fair) doesn't define great actors or movie, what makes great cinema is memorability, and being enraptured in the scene so much you forget this is acting.
What a great piece of acting. 👍
Saw this after he was oficially announced as the joker.....wow
Epic. Nothing else to describe this.
Nothing tops this. I mean nothing. Daniel Day Lewis is a giant of an actor. But joaquin is the rarest breed of an actor as he is so unique. He and hoffman deserved oscars without a shadow of a doubt. Joaquin is a treasure!
Great acting. Great scene. Jaoquin Phoenix is kind of creepy in the way he responds and how emotionless he is at the beginning and then you see him slowly break when he is restraining himself from blinking. When he cracks, and screeches it is frightening. He is going to be bringing the most human adaptation of Joker that we have seen so far.
Two legends right there. I'm glad so many people understand Joaquin's brilliance now.
And now he got the Oscar that he fucking deserved so many years ago. His performance in this scene was just outstanding.
PT Anderson reached some kind of new height with The Master. I had pretty high expectations after There Will Be Blood, yet he still managed to completely blindside me and exceed my expectations with this film. When I first heard he was making "the Scientology movie," I was, like many people, a bit curious and unsure of where he was going to go with that subject matter. And instead of doing some kind of straightforward, specific biopic or docudrama (something far too prosaic and mundane for an artist like Anderson), he used the whole idea of cults and the archetypal master-follower dynamic as a kind of philosophical metaphor, and a vehicle to explore some of the deepest, most subtle aspects of human existence. This film has so many layers to it, and is so conceptually complex that I felt compelled to go see it several times before the end of its theatrical run. It seemed to be concerned with themes and ideas that I'd rarely seen explored so deeply in a movie, things which have thrilled, vexed, haunted, saddened and confounded mankind for centuries. One usually has to read a great novel to experience the depth of insight and expression found in The Master. And of course we can't talk about it without mentioning how goddamn breathtakingly beautiful it is, just on a purely aesthetic level. The poetic, 70mm visuals, Johnny Greenwood's dreamy musical score (and the lovely period tunes)... I mean it truly left me reeling that first night I saw it. I remember walking out of the theater in a daze almost, and just being completely bewitched by it, intoxicated almost. Not many films (especially nowadays) can have that powerful of an effect.
The Master for me is his definitive masterpiece, a top tier form of cinema, specially nowadays is bold, it has many layers to it. I'm just sad that many people only takes the cult and scientology theme, there's so much more themes as metaphors... I watched 4 times already. With 1 time it's impossible to grasp half the density of the film... I'm sure it's already one of the greatest films of this century and will be underrated for years to come until more people dig into it, with a more open mind or spiritual searching for the meaning of human condition.
+Azku Shang
I completely agree!
Joaquin was FANTASTIC as the Joker, he's one of a kind
SO damn amazing..one of the best scenes of cinema
Brandon TheBurk This and the end scene of There Will Be Blood are why PTA is a legend. Well there are many other in his resume it would just take too long to list.
If you figure a way to live without serving a master, any master, then let the rest of us know, will you? For you'd be the first person in the history of the world.
first
Nature is my church
Love is my religion.
Beauty is whats cooking
in the masters kitchen.
We dont serve masters.
The master serves us!
Fernando Reyes Some Nomad in the B.C times must've just served himself. It has to have happened
best quote from the film IMO
diogenes
2 of the greatest of this generation....
Just watched the joker. He has made one insane joker, the most insane.
Honestly he is such an underrated actor.Pure talent i see here
How is he underrated ?
Joaquin definitely isn't underrated.
Very rare combination to have two brilliant actors in a movie. Even rarer to have a brilliant director included. In the next 15 to 20 years this will be mentioned with the best movies of all time. Brilliant.
Best scene in the history of film.
lol
Matt Dickey Bold claim
G O D F A T H E R
One of the most intense movie scene i have ever seen. Phoenix is hipnotizing me.
This Scene, + The opening scene of 'Boogie Nights' + The Telephone Scene from 'Punch Drunk Love' + Tom Cruise's "Respect the Cock" monologue from 'Magnolia' + The final scene with Eli and Daniel Plainview at the Bowling Alley in 'There Will Be Blood' are some of the most iconic scenes in cinema. Paul Thomas Anderson is a genius.
Niko Baladad Add to that the FBI room scene from Inherent Vice ;)
I think my favorites are Boogie Night's pool party scene and Punch-Drunk Love's bathroom demolition scene. TWBB is hard for me to pick one. The final scene, the silent opening, Daniel's confession; all great.
Niko Baladad. wrong
..the scene in there will be blood when daniel realizes his so called brother is lying.
You forgot the fire scene in there will be blood.
Joaquin is a truly gifted guy.
Great scene with 2 great actors.
When I first saw this movie I thought he will never top this performance, but after watching Joker i think he did.
Greatest actor in 2000s for sure.
I knew form the moment he was announced as the person who would be playing the Joker that we were going to get a helluva performance from Joaquin. And I'm glad to say he exceeded my expectations.
Paul Thomas Anderson's entire career has been leading up to this moment, and what a moment it is.
JOKER: *#1 Movie In The World*
TH-cam: "Let's put this in everyone's recommendations
Crazy how people are now only recognising how good Joaquin is because of Joker, I remember watching this back in 2012 and being blown away. Should of won the Oscar that year.
Maybe the best acted scene of all time.
cellphonekid2 Acting is bullshit
This isn’t acting, those are real emotions ur seeing from him...
That tomato face reaming tear-soaked face with that large vein popping on his forehead is some of the most visceral images composed by an actor. He deserved the Oscar.
@@jayrichardson8045 Still called acting....
Cinefix ranked this scene as the greatest movie scene ever
Careful watch on the waterfront before saying best
This some of the best acting in a I've seen in any movie the amount of pure emotion Joaquin exudes in this scene is simply amazing and very moving.
What I like about this sequence is that it shows the legitimacy of the "Cause" movement. In between all of Dodd's lies & manipulation there lies a grain of truth here. People will refer to this movie as the "Scientology movie", and denounce everything the characters preach, yet, in one beautiful sequence we're presented with something positive & good. No matter your attitudes about the cult or practice, in this sequence it shows how it can legitimately help someone. I thought it served to help a viewer wrestle with their ideas concerning the characters and motivations.
Totally agree with you serpico, in fact Freddie truly respects and loves his "master" because he found sort of psychic relief thanks to him....even after he left because he didn' t wanna join his cause anymore.
I grew up in Scientology. I'm not in anymore but there is a lot of benefit to the lower level stuff
amen to that
this is straight up like, top 3 all time acting moments.
I come back and watch this scene probably once a month. In my opinion, it is the most well acted scene in history. It has stuck with me throughout the years and it amazes me every single time.
You are witnessing the rise of an actor ladies and gentlemen can't wait to see him in Joker and watch him really blow up
Rise?? Phoenix has done dozens of incredible films, his status as a legend is well secured with or without the joker.
@@paranoidplane9799 Exactly.
Gooood... I don't understand English.i don't see this movie.but i cry.... Joaquin is God of actor...
Two great and legendary actors on screen ladies and gentlemen! We don’t get this very often!
This is history of cinema.
Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful acting.
One of the best scenes ever in the history of films.
Incredible. I love this film.
Bro even the fucking vein on his forehead is an incredible actor
This movie was very close to heart for Joaquin as he also struggled with Alcoholism in the early 2000's until 2005 when he decided too go to the rehab. Now he is completely sober. He already knew how to act like an Alcoholic because he was one himself in the past.
Oh BTW... Joaquin will nail the part of the joker ;]🤡👌😊
He struggled with it after playing Johnny Cash. Not before. Said it in Interviews.
master class Acting! amazing!
This man deserves at least 4 oscars at this point
When he says his mother is in Loony Bin.. I feel so bad for him. Because everyone's mother is the best person in their lives. It left me very sad to hear that.
Wow Phoenix... Just wow
Dude can act his ass off, damn. After the photos of him as Joker I can't wait to see a actual clip of that. He might just nail it completely.
I love I love I love how his answer the second time differs to the “Do you ever think about how inconsequential you are?” question
Phoenix defines acting
My new year resolution was no matter what I will not lie a single time the whole year..and I'm not lying I'm a strong hearted person but his acting in this scene just made me cry. I could feel his pain ☹️. What an amazing actor..hats off to u sir🔥
What a duo!!🔥👏🏼
They both really deserved Oscars for this. Very, very good. And far too rare. :/
Great actors. I've watched that joker trailer 6 times at least
Two great actors, one great scene
I envy people who were introduced to Joaquin by his joker performance.. Now they get to see another similar outstanding performances by him
Can you imagine binge-watching all of his movies/performances for the first time? What an experience that would be! I think that if I watched back-to-back *Gladiator,* *Quills,* *Walk the Line,* *The Master,* *Her,* and *You Were Never Really Here* one weekend, I would have to call out sick on Monday; I would bee too drained. LOL
I had no idea he voiced Kenai in Brother Bear either, I always loved Kenai's voice.
I don't care... If his Joker is going to be good or bad (hope it'll be good!)... It doesn't matter. Because he is the one of the greatest actor. He has already done the acting for his life in this movie. He should have been given Oscar for this scene only!
The joker is nothing without him...... A living legend
Heath Ledger?
Me: *Watches 3 Joaquin Phoenix interviews*
TH-cam algorithm:
Having a jam session in the comment section before you go take out some bad dudes. cool, Me too.
literally
I'm mummified!!!💀💀💀
One of my new favorite scenes of all time. I get chills watching this.
Wow 2 great actors in one scene!
Class of acting !!!
this. is. hardcore. i'm not sure there has EVER been a scene showing such... unhinged acting brilliance. joaquin phoenix... a true genius. phillip seymour hoffman... as true a genius, and *as* a film fan i'll mourn his death for as long as i care *about* film. just...yeah, you don't need *_me_* to tell you how uncanny this scene is.
Bijinius Cross Phillip is a great actor, but I find it hard to respect a drug addict. You had all the talent in the world and nothing but opportunity and you threw it all away to get high. Weak.
MetalGecko87 Tell that to Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Prince, Amy Whinehouse, Kirk Cobain, Billy Mays, Heath Ledger and all the others who killed themselves for this stufd. Hell tell that to Joaquin Pheonix and see if he agrees. His brother died at only 23 years old because of drugs. They do not make people better, they ruin them. Look at homeless junkies on the street, they are not profound, they are sad. PSH would have been just as good, if not better if he was sober.
As for "we are all a drug addict in some way" if you mean we are all addicted to something that is not good for us, then I agree. If you mean literally we are all drug addicts then no.
If he is as weak as you claim then surely he deserves our compassion and understanding rather than our judgement?
Josh Ellison I don't feel sorry for junkies. Their fate is one that could have been avoided and they themselves are soley responsible for.
Really? So a crack baby that didn't ask to have junkies for parents, but was now born addicted is SOLEY responsible for that? Makes sense.
An absolute tour de force in acting
extraordinary performance!
Never thought someone would be made for a role so much after heath ledger
I saw joker and I will say this this moment for me he is the best actor working today period. No one come close. Most disturbing one man show I have ever seen. Me friends where really scared hard R movie.
100 Oscars to him........NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I fucking love Joaquin.
My god, I need to see this movie and start paying attention to Phoenix.
PTA & Joaquin & Philip Seymour Hoffman = Masterpiece.
It's bad that Philip Seymour Hoffman passed away back in 2014
Phoenix is a giant, obviously hoffman was too. It' so sad he passed away so young...he will be missed
When actors achieve this kind of brilliant synergy, it takes me back to Lecter and Clarisse. Surely, both these men are among their generations 10 best actors. Wow. Wow. Wow, this scene inspired by Scientology's "audits." And surely Paul Thomas Anderson is on the short-short list of best living directors. Boogie Nights. Magnolia. There Will Be Blood. The Master. Who else in Christ's name is better? Not even Tarantino or Fincher or Inarritu or Nolan or anyone. I think Anderson just passed everyone.
He might be the best joker we've had
He was❤
powerful scene in a brilliant picture. film making at its finest. Chilling stuff.
You can see at the start of the 2nd minute his left eyes started to twitched a lot. Some people say it's due to "you can't blink" situation, but honestly that's where Phoenix got his Oscar nomination. Simply groundbreaking
Came to watch this because my love for Paul Thomas Anderson's directing.