Movies Joaquin Phoenix acting performance in Gladiator

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Could very well be his best performance of his career.

He played the smugly, snake of a character rather well.

When I first saw it I was kind of surprised that he pulled it off.

Didn't think he had it in him, but I was clearly wrong.

A masterclass acting performance indeed.



 
It didn't grab me, in fact I found him annoying. But I know many people liked it.
I thought he was more suited to his role in 8mm. I think he did that one well.

Annoyed by his acting or his character?
 
I gave him a 9. Pure asshole decadence.

Captured what my mind sees for that path quite well.
 
When it came out I thought he was just an entitled douche playing himself, but in hindsight it's pretty darn good. Solid 8.5.
 
I thought he was fine, I gave it a 6/10, but it doesn't really stick out to me as a truly memorable villain performance or even as a standout role in Phoenix's career.
 
It’s a memorable role and a good one at that. Phoenix has always had talent and that role allowed him to showcase some of it for sure.
 
Fuck it, I'll give it a 9... I ain't scared and he was a lot of fun to hate
 
I felt it hasn’t aged well. I remember thinking the first time around it was a decent performance. But after subsequent viewings I feel he’s pushing a lot.
 
This dude is probbaly the best american actor.
 
8. He does cretin well. Up there with his performance in The Master.
 
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