We’re not crying, you’re crying … and so is Joaquin Phoenix in his new film “C’Mon C’mon,” which sees him holding back tears as he reads an unexpectedly poignant children’s book to his nephew.
“C’Mon C’Mon” is the third feature by Mike Mills, who has made movies about his father (“Beginners”) and his mother (“20th Century Women”) but now looks to explore his own impulses, foibles and curiosities as a new parent.
Mills’ surrogate is Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny, who forms a tenuous but transformational relationship with his young nephew (Woody Norman) when they are unexpectedly thrown together.