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Joaquin Phoenix

You see so many earnest characters in movies all the time, everyone has a purpose.

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Joaquin Phoenix is pointing out that movies often show characters who are very serious and driven by clear goals. He suggests this is a common pattern in storytelling where every character is given a specific reason for their actions.

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