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Voices: ‘Napoleon’ is more progressive than you think

Despite some flamboyant inaccuracies, Ridley Scott’s biopic starring Joaquin Phoenix is a truthful exploration of how France ended up crowning an emperor just years after beheading a king, writes Clémence Michallon

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘Napoleon’ is more progressive than you think

The Independent UK

In Ridley Scott's Napoleon, Political Ambition Is Both Pathetic and Horrific

The new film is an anti-epic about the petty awfulness of history's great men.

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Vanessa Kirby opens up about nerves co-starring with Joaquin Phoenix in Napoleon

Kirby plays Empress Joséphine de Beauharnais in Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’

The Independent UK

Experts Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Taking Shots At Ridley Scott's Napoleon, But Not Everything Is Historically Inaccurate

Experts are still taking shots at the historical inaccuracies of Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, but not everything is untrue.

Cinemablend

'Hunger Games' Still Tops In N.America After 'Napoleon' Invades

The "Hunger Games" prequel stayed atop the North American box office over the long US Thanksgiving weekend, fending off an invasion by new Ridley Scott film "Napoleon," industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

International Business Times

Ridley Scott's Napoleon epic divides and conquers cinema fans

Breathing life into the story of French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was never going to be easy, especially for an Englishman. Director Ridley Scott’s version incorporates masterful battles scenes with a tortured love story between Napoleon and Josephine. After its worldwide release on Wednesday, it seems the war of the film…

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Critics of Napoleon epic have fallen for emperor’s fibs, says film’s military expert

The ex-para who advised Ridley Scott on the new movie’s battle scenes claims historians who attacked it have fallen for Bonaparte’s own hype

The Guardian - UK

From Napoleon to Doctor Who: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment

Joaquin Phoenix makes love and war, while the Doctor celebrates six decades of adventures. Doesn’t time fly?

The Guardian - UK

Joaquin Phoenix Gets Candid About How His Current Acting Process Works For Him: ‘It Might Mean That I'm Just A Bad Actor. And I'll Accept That.’

With Napoleon in theaters, Joaquin Phoenix returns to ReelBlend to open up about his process.

Cinemablend

7 Memorable And Scene-Stealing Movie Scenes From Joaquin Phoenix

In honor of the release of Napoleon, let's take a look back at seven times where Joaquin Phoenix gave a memorable and scene-stealing performance.

Cinemablend

The Guide #114: This generation of epic filmmakers is ageing – but the cavalry is coming

In this week’s newsletter: If Napoleon is Ridley Scott’s last ride, who will lead the charge for the next wave of blockbuster directors?

The Guardian - UK

Joaquin Phoenix Interview | Being Terrified On 'Gladiator,' Napoleon's 'Best Friend' Hat & More

We are honored to welcome Joaquin Phoenix back to the show! His new film Napoleon (directed by Ridley Scott) is in theaters now and sat down with us at the junket in Paris to dive into his preparation and creative decisions that went into playing the historical figure.

Cinemablend

Napoleon storms French box office days after Ridley Scott’s scathing response to critics

Historical epic received criticism from French reviewers, who called it ‘unintentionally funny’

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Beau Is Afraid to Belfast: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Joaquin Phoenix goes on an extremely weird road trip, and Kenneth Branagh goes back to his childhood in an intensely personal account of the Troubles

The Guardian - UK

Like the rest of France, I couldn’t wait for Ridley Scott’s Napoleon. Then I actually saw it

I took my seat expecting a masterful take on French history. Instead, we got an industrial-grade sex-and-battles disaster, says critic and writer Agnès Poirier

The Independent UK

Vanessa Kirby opens up about nerves acting opposite Joaquin Phoenix in Napoleon

Kirby plays Empress Joséphine de Beauharnais in Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’

The Conversation

Napoleon Bonaparte features in 60,000 books and more than 100 films – does Ridley Scott's stand up?

There have been more than 60,000 books written about Napoleon since his death in 1821. Cinema too has been drawn to him time and again.

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Cinemablend

Ridley Scott Credits Tom Cruise And Barbie With Saving Theatrical Releases For Movies Like Napoleon

Ridley Scott says Top Gun: Maverick and Barbie paved the way for Napoleon's theatrical release.

Cinemablend

Ridley Scott Interview | Stanley Kubrick Stories, Reuniting With Joaquin Phoenix & More

Ridley Scott returns to ReelBlend to discuss his new movie Napoleon, fun Stanley Kubrick stories, shooting massive action films at record pace, and more.

France 24

Moderniser, warmonger, despot: Napoléon’s complicated legacy

The historical French leader has captivated imaginations around the globe for centuries as the subject of books, films, songs and poems. As a new biopic directed by Ridley Scott is set to further embellish Napoléon Bonaparte's legend, the reality of his legacy is more complicated.

Tom’s Guide

Napoleon streaming date: When will it be on Apple TV Plus?

Here's when you may be able to stream Napoleon on Apple TV Plus at home. Don't miss this Ridley Scott historical epic movie starring Joaquin Phoenix.

TechRadar

Can't wait for Napoleon? Watch these 5 great historical dramas on Netflix, Max and more

From Cleopatra to the Cold War, here's what to stream before Joaquin Phoenix's turn as the French general

WhatToWatch

How to watch Napoleon

Is Napoleon streaming or is it just playing in movie theaters? Here's what you need to know on how to watch Napoleon right now.

France 24

Ridley Scott, Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby present 'Napoleon' to Paris

After "Alien", "Gladiator" and "Thelma and Louise", director Ridley Scott presents "Napoleon" to the French, with Oscar-winner Joaquin Phoenix in the title role and Vanessa Kirby as his Josephine. The filmmaker talks about his fascination with the brilliant and destructive emperor of France. From the final resting place of Napoleon,…

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