Joaquin Phoenix Is the Sad Boy Napoleon We Deserve

WAR AND PEACE

The actor’s entire filmography has been preparing him to play a lovesick, awkward narcissist in Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon.” In fact, it just may be perfect casting.

Joaquin Phoenix in Napoleon.
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