Joaquin Phoenix

What can I say...I'm in love. Two nights ago at my aunt's place we sat down to watch The Village. I thought it was a horror movie, but turns out it was a thriller love story about a Ivy Walker and Lucius Hunt. Joaquin Phoenix plays Lucius Hunt, and I fell in love. I realize it was the character, but some character are written so well that you can't help yourself (this will be a separate post I promise). The first time I watched a performance by Joaquin Phoenix was a couple weeks ago, in Signs, as a protective uncle and a loyal younger brother. I liked him, but its hard to notice someone else when the screen's dominated by Mel Gibson and aliens. So two nights ago my memory was refreshed and I can't get enough of him. His dark hair and features, his straight nose, and his brilliant green eyes behind which hide a million mysteries. He's not super tall, but with his scar and intensity I feel he embodies the phrase "tall, dark and mysterious". The minute we came home from my aunt's I downloaded and watched Quills and Ladder 49. Phoenix's portrayal of Abbe is impeccable as the valiant defender of right, the miserable lover and then the tortured soul. In Ladder 49 he's a brave fireman that has boundless generosity. Each role so dramatically different yet done to perfection and with such grace. The viewer is left entranced by the intense green gaze. I'm going to watch Two Lover and Reservation Road tonight, and by tomorrow I'll complete my Phoenix-mania with Walk the Line, We Own the Night, and It's All About Love.
I'll have more pictures then ;)
It's a pity he quit movies. I would have watched anything he did.