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The film is an original and personal look at Napoleon Bonaparte's origins and his swift, ruthless climb to emperor, viewed through the prism of his addictive and often volatile relationship with his wife and one true love, Josephine.

The film is an original and personal look at Napoleon Bonaparte's origins and his swift, ruthless climb to emperor, viewed through the prism of his addictive and often volatile relationship with his wife and one true love, Josephine. (less)

Director: Ridley Scott
Writer: David Scarpa
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby, Tahar Rahim, Rupert Everett, Mark Bonnar, Paul Rhys
Producer: Ridley Scott

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Review by Brian Orndorf, November 15, 2023

5 / 10

There have been many interpretations of Napoleon Bonaparte, with the French leader explored in all forms of media, reaching a point where the reality of his existence isn�t nearly as interesting as the myth. Director Ridley Scott and screenwriter David Scarpa (�The Day the Earth Stood Still� remake, �All the Money in the World�) hope to restore some grit and eccentricity into the world of Bonaparte, with �Napoleon� their epic take on a life filled with petulance, violence, and longing for a woman he couldn�t fully possess. It�s a massive story of military development and hunger for power that� ...read more...

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