Actor Brian Cox has publicly criticized Joaquin Phoenix's portrayal of the titular character in Ridley Scott's film 'Napoleon,' describing it as 'truly terrible' and 'appalling.' Cox expressed his dissatisfaction with Phoenix's performance, stating that it was entirely Phoenix's fault and that he himself would have delivered a much better performance in the role. Cox also implied that director Ridley Scott did not help Phoenix in improving the performance. This critique has sparked discussions across various media platforms, highlighting Cox's blunt assessment of his fellow actor's work.
'Napoleon' achieved some very rare feats that its sex scenes made me laugh. https://t.co/mwMsRrlBQa
Actor Brian Cox shares his thoughts on Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, delivering a scathing review for Joaquin Phoenix’s performance in the title role. https://t.co/apCSSPhkt9
I remember all the hype for Napoleon and then it came out and no one said anything about it I guess it was that bad. https://t.co/De8MGAfwuS
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tbf what was Phoenix going for in Napoleon? 😆 https://t.co/XZmSlKduhD
Brian Cox thinks Joaquin Phoenix was “truly terrible" in ‘Napoleon’ and says he “would have played it a lot better.” https://t.co/F14ZsJyxAl
Brian Cox slams Joaquin Phoenix’s ‘truly terrible’ role in ‘Napoleon’: ‘I would have played it a lot better’ https://t.co/NQtTjPqoEu https://t.co/b5bcaibYfF
Brian Cox Slams Joaquin Phoenix's 'Napoleon' Portrayal, 'Truly Terrible' | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/dZmMw1tA7B
Brian Cox really hated Napoleon https://t.co/Ym38KzX4JR https://t.co/IO2qUCrkfu
Brian Cox slams Joaquin Phoenix’s ‘appalling’ acting in ‘Napoleon’: ‘A truly terrible performance’ https://t.co/4NaCVyVfAe https://t.co/CR1YrbBQKb
Brian Cox throws epic shade at Joaquin Phoenix's 'truly terrible' Napoleon portrayal and declares 'I would have played it better!' in scathing comments https://t.co/sDH4aKjltT https://t.co/QAe9SJgqWN
Brian Cox says Joaquin Phoenix’s performance in ‘NAPOLEON’ was “truly terrible.” “It really is appalling. I don’t know what he was thinking. I think he’s well named. Joaquin…whackeen... whacky. It’s a sort of whacky performance.” (https://t.co/qg18JY517v) https://t.co/T21Mdb2KNY
Brian Cox says Joaquin Phoenix was “truly terrible” in ‘NAPOLEON’ “I think it’s totally his fault. I would have played it a lot better… I think he’s well named. Joaquin…whackeen... whacky. It’s a sort of whacky performance” (Source: https://t.co/2ATVTfklr3) https://t.co/ad4QPDgFQd
Brian Cox took aim at Joaquin Phoenix, calling his "Napoleon" performance "truly terrible." "It really is appalling. I don’t know what he was thinking. ... I would have played it a lot better than Joaquin Phoenix, I tell you that." https://t.co/pq0vRnplu2
Brian Cox says Joaquin Phoenix was 'terrible' in #Napoleon "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 ... I would have played it a lot better" https://t.co/BEDoSsKI9K
Brian Cox: Joaquin Phoenix Was 'Truly Terrible' in 'Napoleon' and 'I Would Have Played It a Lot Better' https://t.co/pq0vRnoNEu
BRIAN COX says JOAQUIN PHOENIX was "terrible" in NAPOLEON "Terrible. A truly terrible performance by Joaquin. It's really appalling. What was he thinking. It's totally his fault & I don't think Ridley helps him [...] I would have played it a lot better" https://t.co/P99oYRspDj https://t.co/x2dsF4HmVh