If you can overlook the fact that nobody will come close to Abel Vance’s original take on the historic figure, you’re in for one of the funniest movies of the year.
- Yes, the comedy is obviously intentional, you prudes.
- Ridley can direct historical epic spectacle in his sleep at this point but the staging is never less than breathtaking on the big screen.
- Monstrously horny Joaquin Phoenix is one of the great pathetic characters of the year.…