Napoleon(2023)
"He came from nothing. He conquered everything."
Overview
An epic that details the checkered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine.
David Scarpa
Writer
Ridley Scott
Director
Top Billed Cast
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Napoleon: The Director's Cut — Official Preview
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It’s time for the Emperor to come home. Stream Napoleon on Apple TV+ March 1.
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Behind the Magic - The Visual Effects of Napoleon
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Battle of Austerlitz
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You Are Nothing Without Me
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You Will Always Want It
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Moscow Burns
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Break The Ice
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'Napoleon' with filmmakers | Academy Conversations
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Behind the Scenes With Ridley Scott
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Vanessa Kirby is Josephine
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Vignette - Ridley Scott: Real Filmmaking
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Written on November 23, 2023
"Napoleon contributes to a troubling trend in cinema, transforming significant historical narratives into hollow spectacles driven by mere visual entertainment.
Despite compelling performances and visually stunning battle set pieces, Ridley Scott fails to control the shockingly inconsistent tone, leading to abrupt shifts between heavy drama and spontaneous comedy. The dispassionate treatment of the millions who suffered through Napoleon's acts testifies to the dissonant messages of the movie, which ends with an unclear feeling about the status of its protagonist. Too much creative liberty leads to absurd historical inaccuracies, including a questionable lack of French accents and actors.
Despite efficient pacing, the 157-minute runtime surprisingly feels rushed, but I don't believe the rumored four-hour cut will fix so many massive problems..."
Rating: C-
