Napoleon - 2023
The film Napoleon is a 2023 epic historical drama directed by Ridley Scott and written by David Scarpa. It primarily depicts the rise to power of Napoleon Bonaparte and his relationship with his wife, Josephine Bonaparte. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon and Vanessa Kirby as Josephine.
Napoleon premiered in Paris on November 14, 2023, and was released in the United States and the United Kingdom on November 22, 2023. It was distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing's Columbia Pictures and later streamed on Apple TV+ starting from March 1, 2024.The film has received mixed reviews from critics. While it has been praised for its battle sequences and performances, it has also been criticized for historical inaccuracies
In August 2023, Ridley Scott revealed that he has planned a director's cut of Napoleon that explores more of Empress Josephine and hopes to release it in theaters and on Apple TV+
Reception and Box Office
Napoleon has grossed $221 million worldwide . It has been praised for its technical achievements and large-scale filmmaking orchestrated by Ridley Scott. However, some critics have expressed disappointment, citing a lack of emotional connection to the characters and events
While Napoleon has been praised for its battle sequences and performances, it has also been criticized for its historical inaccuracies. Some reviewers have noted that the film skips over key historical events and lacks depth in exploring Napoleon's motivations.
Napoleon is a 2023 film directed by Ridley Scott that depicts the rise to power of Napoleon Bonaparte and his relationship with Josephine Bonaparte. The film has received mixed reviews, with praise for its battle sequences and performances, but criticism for its historical inaccuracies. It has grossed $221 million worldwide and a director's cut is planned for future release
