Totally. Throw in another great actor opposite and this could be cinematic gold. Penn would be nice.

Phoenix has co-starred with Penn in U-Turn. Joaq will nail it as he always does! Only hope Ruffalo has as much passion because this movie sounds very emotional so watch out!- phoenix will steal the show.its a natural for him. Such a profound actor, he has been a leading man for a long time!

I was watching the shooting of this movie in Easton, CT. Joaquin Pheonix was very passionate indeed. I heard from a neighbor that after an intense shoot he went inside the Bluebird Inn and was yelling and shouting and punched a hole through the wall! Dont forget Jennifer Connelly though. I saw her acting through the monitors cause I was sitting behind the director. Even without hearing the sound, just her expressions were very emotional and heartfelt. Can you say Oscar?! I met her after the shoot and got a picture with her. She's just as sweet and friendly as you'd think but I heard someone say that "under no circumstances" is Joaquin signing any autographs so I didn't even ask. Paul Bettany, the British director of the film was very nice though also and it was sweet seeing him taking little walks around the set with his wife Jennifer on breaks. They're so cute together!

Thanks Stephanie, always great to hear something from the set itself.

I've heard that Pheonix is very intense on set and really gets into his characters. Some actors are like that and let the character take them over.

Oh Connelly is wonderful. I saw her in House of Sand and Fog and realised that she's way more than a stunningly beautiful actress. Her performance in that film just blew me away.

Actually Paul Bettany isn't directing the film, it's Terry George (Hotel Rwanda). However I have heard they are a wonderful couple together.

I've heard from other sources that Joaquin was really nice and signed autographs for people who were standing outside.

I love filmmaking. It is the best ever art!!!