Joaquin Phoenix Birthday Special: From Joker to Her, 5 Movie Quotes of the Star That Left a Lasting Impact (Watch Videos)
The actor is known for his extreme method acting ways and this time after undergoing an immensely terrifying body transformation, the actor managed to get into the skin of one of the most dreaded villains of the comic book world, the Joker flawlessly. Here's wishing the star a very Happy Birthday!
Joaquin Phoenix is currently in the news for all the right reasons. The actor is enjoying the success of his latest film Joker which has left not the just the audiences but also the critics in awe of his work. The actor is known for his extreme method acting ways and this time after undergoing an immensely terrifying body transformation, the actor managed to get into the skin of one of the most dreaded villains of the comic book world, the Joker flawlessly. Joker Movie Quotes: 9 Powerful Dialogues by Joaquin Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck Will Stay with You Hours after You Leave the Theatre!
As Phoenix turns 45 on October 28, we look at some of his best movie quotes. The actor has starred in several big films including the likes of Gladiator, Walk the Line, Her and so on. Phoenix's characters have always had something rather special and his performances have always been unforgettable. Here are some of his best movie quotes, of course including Joker!
1. "I Used to Think My Life Was a Tragedy, But Now I Know It's a Comedy"
Joker has become one of the most successful R-rated films at the US box office and one of the reasons for it has also been its incredible writing. Phoenix totally nails this dialogue in the film and it is impossible for you to not feel sorry for his character, Arthur Fleck with deteriorating mental health.
2. "Ambition, that can be a virtue when it drives us to excel. Resourcefulness. Courage. Perhaps not on the battlefield but there are many forms of courage"
Phoenix made audiences hate this guts with one of the most brilliant portrayals of an antagonist in 2000's Gladiator. The actor played the role of Commodus and has this movie quote during an interaction with his father on being denied the Emperor position. The 2000 film had him give on of his best performances until Joker.
3. "Sometimes I think I've felt everything I'm ever going to feel. And from here on out, I'm not going to feel anything new, just lesser versions of what I've already felt"
Her is an unusual story where Phoenix's character, buys an Artificial Intelligence system to help him write. However, amazed by the AI's ability to adapt, he falls in love with it. This is one of the most emotional dialogues in the film.
4. "Because You're Mine, I Walk the Line"
Phoenix played the famed musician Johnny Cash in Walk the Line. The film revolved around Cash, an aspiring musician, receives a golden opportunity to tour with the famous June Carter. This quote is also one of the most popular songs of the singer.
5. "I Don't Know What I Told You But If You Have Work For Me To Do I Can Do It"
Phoenix plays Freddie, a World War II veteran, who is unable to deal with the post-war society in The Master. However, when he comes across a religious movement known as The Cause, he finds solace in it. The actor nailed this role and managed to leave a lasting impact with his performance in the film.
We wish Phoenix a very Happy Birthday and hope that he continues to do such phenomenal work ahead. Looks like it is Oscars calling this year for the star and we are sure his fans will be thrilled to see him bag this honour.
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