Brian Cox blasts Joaquin Phoenix’s Napoleon portrayal as ‘truly terrible’
Brian Cox has slammed Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of Napoleon as “truly terrible”. The outspoken actor, 77, who has spent years sharing his fiery views on other actors’ personalities, behaviour on set and performances, also declared he could have played the part of the French Emperor a “lot better” than 49-year-old ‘Gladiator’ star Joaquin. He said during a live talk hosted by the Evening Standard about Joaquin’s portrayal: “It’s terrible. A truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix. It really is appalling. I don’t know what he was thinking.” Brian added he was convinced Joaquin’s Napoleon...