If ‘Two Lovers’ does turn out to be Joaquin Phoenix’s last ever movie then at least he’s going out on a high note. His performance as the borderline dysfunctional Leonard Kraditor torn between the smartly sensible Sandra (Vinessa Shaw) and the sexily screwed up Michelle (Gwyneth Paltrow) is both riveting and totally convincing.
Just as Robert De Niro was Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver or Jake La Motta in Raging Bull, Phoenix has that rare ability, which he also displayed as Johnny Cash in ‘Walk The Line’ to be totally at one with the character he is playing. Continue reading
