Joaquin Phoenix vs. Jamie Foxx
 

I was having this discussion with some friends after (finally) seeing 'Walk the Line' this weekend.
In terms of capturing the person they were playing in their respective films, who did a better job? Looks, mannerisms and voice should be considered.

Re: Joaquin Phoenix vs. Jamie Foxx
 

That's a tough question, as I've seen a lot more footage of Ray Charles than Johnny Cash. They both did a damn good job. I finally went with Phoenix because he did his own singing and it helped him nail the musical parts.

Re: Joaquin Phoenix vs. Jamie Foxx
 

at one point while watching "Walk the Line" I closed my eyes and could swear it was Cash singing. Phoenix did a really phenomenal job.

Re: Joaquin Phoenix vs. Jamie Foxx
 

singing >> lip-synching

always has been, always will be.

Re: Joaquin Phoenix vs. Jamie Foxx
 

needs an option for people who haven't seen them

your poll will be ruined by people who just want to see the results and vote on a random opinion

Re: Joaquin Phoenix vs. Jamie Foxx
 

Got to say they were both good but I give the edge to Jamie Foxx because playing a blind drug addict is alot harder than playing a just a regular drug addict.

And I have to say they could have just taken the script from Ray and put Cash's name in everywhere and you would have the same movie.

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at one point while watching "Walk the Line" I closed my eyes and could swear it was Cash singing. Phoenix did a really phenomenal job.

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You've got to admit tho, it would be a lot easier to impersonate Cash's monotone voice than to imitate Ray Charles' dynamic singing.

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at one point while watching "Walk the Line" I closed my eyes and could swear it was Cash singing. Phoenix did a really phenomenal job.

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You've got to admit tho, it would be a lot easier to impersonate Cash's monotone voice than to imitate Ray Charles' dynamic singing.

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No question about it.

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at one point while watching "Walk the Line" I closed my eyes and could swear it was Cash singing. Phoenix did a really phenomenal job.

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He did sound a lot like Johnny Cash, but no way that it wasn't discernible by someone who has listened to a lot of Cash. That being said, great acting isn't about imitation.