Film review: Napoleon

Why Napoleon biopic is a ‘disappointing mess’

Apart from the brilliant battle scenes and a brave Vanessa Kirby, Ridley Scott’s long-awaited Napoleon biopic ends up as an overstuffed and disappointing mess, writes Leigh Paatsch.

Is 'Napoleon' an Epic Wonder or Blunder?

Joaquin Phoenix in ‘Napoleon’ (MovieStillsDB)On this week’s episode, Sonny Bunch (The Bulwark), Alyssa Rosenberg (The Washington Post), and Peter Suderman (Reason) discuss the removal of Melissa Barrera from the forthcoming Scream sequel in the wake of comments deemed antisemitic by the film’s producers. Then they review Ridley Scott’s epic, comic take on Napoleon, aptly titled Napoleon. Make sure to swing by Friday for our bonus episode on grea…

Napoleon is a visually compelling disappointment

This image released by Apple TV+ shows Joaquin Phoenix in a scene from "Napoleon." (Apple TV+ via AP) Napoleon is a visually compelling disappointment Harry Khachatrian November 28, 10:03 AM November 28, 10:04 AM Video Embed In 1812, Tchaikovsky composed the monumental 1812 Overture, a grand symphonic piece that vividly encapsulates the sheer scale and emotional intensity of Napoleon Bonaparte’s tumultu…

Napoleon è un gran film. Chi vuole la storia vera si cerchi in rete le conferenze di Barbero

di Useppe Qualche anno fa ebbi modo di ascoltare un intervento di Andrea Giardina, uno dei più stimati studiosi italiani di Storia romana. A un certo punto del discorso, mentre parlava degli imperatori Marco Aurelio e Commodo e della gladiatura, il professore citò il celebre Gladiatore di Ridley Scott. Negli anni avevo letto numerose critiche, cartacee e online, ai vari errori di quel kolossal, veri e propri sfottò alle diverse libertà storiche …

Tristan Priimäe's weekly film review will feature six linenworks, including Eeva Mägi's documentary “To Whom Do I Smile?” as well as the historical drama film “Napoleon” by Ridley Scott.

The historical accuracy of Ridley Scott's Napoleon has already caused a lot of ink to flow. But you watch such a spectacular movie for fun, not to take an exam about it afterwards.