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tavernier

(13,518 posts) Sun Nov 26, 2023, 03:35 PM Nov 2023

I saw Napoleon last night. [View all]

The war scenes were epic, even to me who usually sleeps through repeated explosions, noise, chaos and such.

However, I was really bothered by Joaquin Phoenix using his regular American accent. One critic said that he sounded like he was from Omaha and I tend to agree. It just stuck out like a sore thumb. I mean we’re talking about Napoleon.

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I saw Napoleon last night. [View all] tavernier Nov 2023 OP

I get it, but I don't know if there is a right answer. SalamanderSleeps Nov 2023 #1

They possibly tried it several different ways. tavernier Nov 2023 #3

I've wondered about the timing of this production EYESORE 9001 Nov 2023 #2

Oh, he's not portrayed favorably. tavernier Nov 2023 #4

Good to know EYESORE 9001 Nov 2023 #8

Was Phoenix the only one who spoke w/ an American accent? RockRaven Nov 2023 #5

Sacha Baron Cohen's blisteringly terrible attempt at a Boston accent as Abbie Hoffman in the trial of the Chicago 7 mahina Nov 2023 #7

Yes, as I remember he was the only one. tavernier Nov 2023 #9

Never been a fan of Joaquin. I don't think he'd have a Scrivener7 Nov 2023 #6

That's the reason we're not going to see it. bif Nov 2023 #11

Meh, I can't count the number of movies I've seen Xavier Breath Nov 2023 #10