Napoleon
Napoleon
R
6.3
·

2023

·

158m

Napoleon

Summary

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.

Director

Ridley Scott

Script Consultant

Paul Thomas Anderson

Writer

David Scarpa

Reviews

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msbreviews

November 23, 2023

4

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/napoleon-review-a-dispassionate-hollow-spectacle/

"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-

Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

Budget:

$165,000,000.00

Revenue:

$220,597,098.00

Keywords

empire
epic
france
general
biography
napoleon bonaparte
based on true story
napoleonic wars
19th century
1790s
violence
bitter