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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 Guardian - 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 Independent UK

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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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.

Cinemablend

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.

France 24

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.

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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

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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.

WhatToWatch

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,…

France 24

Napoleon and Josephine’s real relationship was intense – but they loved power more than each other

When Vanessa Kirby was announced to play Josephine in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, it caused a ripple of surprise among historians. Kirby is considerably younger than the actor in title role, Joaquin Phoenix (14 years her senior), but in fact, Josephine was six years older than Napoleon.

The Conversation

Ridley Scott says he’s much more prolific than Martin Scorsese

Both directors have films vying for awards at the forthcoming Oscars

The Independent UK

“Napoleon” To Stream On AppleTV+

The film reveals the dark past and motives of the French revolutionary.

Zenger

'Napoleon' Review: Ridley Scott Reimagines a Tyrant in an Explosively Funny War Epic

Ridley Scott depicts a despot's ambition while taking surprising creative detours. Read Inverse's review of 'Napoleon.'

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Napoleon review: Ridley Scott, emperor of the epic

Napoleon proves that Ridley Scott is still a master when it comes to the art of the epic.

Total Film

Ridley Scott talks Napoleon, historical accuracy, and working with Joaquin Phoenix

Exclusive: Total Film sits down with Ridley Scott to talk taking on Napoleon Bonaparte in his biggest and most challenging film yet

The Independent UK

Napoleon director Ridley Scott issues scathing response to French critics who dislike new movie

It’s the latest in a series of brilliantly blunt replies to negative comments about his new movie

Evening Standard

Ridley Scott: 'Movies past three hours... you’ve got to consider the bum ache factor!'

Ahead of his 86th birthday, the legendary director talks venturing into the wine trade, the threat of AI and ‘going downhill at 90mph’ with Joaquin Phoenix for Napoleon

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Napoleon's hat sells for record sum at French auction

A hat belonging to Napoleon Bonaparte when he was French emperor sold for a record of nearly two million euros at a French auction on Sunday, the auction house said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Magnificent ‘Napoleon’ depicts leader as brilliant general, ambitious statesman and sniveling little weasel

Joaquin Phoenix riveting in the title role of director Ridley Scott’s violent, sometimes hilarious epic.

The Guardian - UK

Napoleon review – Ridley Scott’s sturdy epic only fully comes alive on the battlefield

The impressive combat sequences pull you right in, but both the director and Joaquin Phoenix as Bonaparte struggle to show us what drove the military mastermind

The Guardian - UK

Napoleon film is marred by a younger Joséphine

Letters: Bonaparte was in fact six years younger than his wife, but Hollywood has obeyed sexist norms in the casting of the Ridley Scott movie, says Yvonne Price

The Guardian - UK

Emperor’s new clothes: why the French are ready to embrace Napoleon again

With Ridley Scott’s epic about to hit screens, there has been renewed discussion about the military leader’s legacy – and film fans can’t wait

Evening Standard

OPINION - Ian McKellen's thrilling new show is just the kind of innovation the Evening Standard Theatre Awards celebrate

Our annual celebration of theatre is packed with fresh takes and new stories

The Guardian - UK

Directors are turning to streaming to fulfil their epic visions – and avoid ‘bum ache’

Ridley Scott has reluctantly trimmed Napoleon, while Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon is taking flak for its long running time. But streaming services can provide a safe haven

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