I'm Still Here (I) (2010)
7/10
Watching this cinema verité was not a pleasant
21 January 2011
experience. But I did watch it intently, wondering what I was supposed to get out of it. I did get that the life of a celebrity is like walking a tight rope. It is certainly dangerous to one's mental health. It is essential to have loyal and supportive friends. The movie shows the horror side of fame.

Casey Affleck does a good job making this look like a documentary. JP is great as a successful and yet desperado actor turning rap singer. I was left wondering if the interactions of the players and the deal-making portrayed are an accurate depiction of Hollywood.

One strange omission is that the main character is shown doing many things but never shown eating. He seems to gain weight during the filming but he is never shown eating a morsel of food. It would have been more humanizing if it had been shown.

It's definitely worth watching.
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