Brian Cox says Joaquin Phoenix was “terrible” in ‘Napoleon’
nme.comSuccession star Brian Cox has slammed Joaquin Phoenix‘s “terrible” performance in Napoleon – see what he had to say below.While attending HistFest earlier this week, Cox spoke about a number of films, actors, theatre critics, and politicians that he had deemed “terrible” – which included Napoleon and its star Joaquin Phoenix.According from a report from The Standard, Cox said of Phoenix’s role in Napoleon: “Terrible.
It’s terrible. A truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix. It really is appalling. I don’t know what he was thinking. I think it’s totally his fault and I don’t think Ridley Scott helps him.
I would have played it a lot better than Joaquin Phoenix, I tell you that. You can say it’s good drama. No – it’s lies.”He continued: “I think he’s well named.
Joaquin… whackeen… whacky. It’s a sort of whacky performance.”Brian Cox then hit out at the lack of accuracy in Hollywood films: “Braveheart is a load of nonsense.
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