Movies Joaquin Phoenix acting performance in Gladiator

[Takes Two To Tango]

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.

 

[Flower2dPeople]

Solid 8.

 

[Sobek]

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.

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

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?

 

[THEfightsAREfixed]

the general consensus is a solid 8

 

[Kryptt]

I gave him a 9. Pure asshole decadence.

Captured what my mind sees for that path quite well.

 

[ChickenBrother]

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.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Should have gotten an Oscar... or at least MTV award.

 

[Thrawn33]

Solid 8. Great but not top tier villian portrayal. Better than most.

 

[Zer]

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.

 

[AGGAMEMNON66]

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.

 

[I Am Legion]

His performance showed what was lacking in the 2nd. His portrayal was soo good it could not be duplicated. A great villain can make a movie.

 

[Ezekiel 25:17]

Id give it an 8.5.

Solid villain role. Perhaps a bit over the top and annoying at times, but effective enough.

 

[pv3Hpv3p]

Fuck it, I'll give it a 9... I ain't scared and he was a lot of fun to hate

 

[Protectandserve]

Even Johnny Cash thought he was amazing in it.

 

[stalehotdog]

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.

 

[Starck]

Good but no Joffrey.

 

[Rob Battisti]

Basically perfect

9/10

“AM I NOT MERCIFUL!?”