Napoleon

Theatrical - Wide 2023-11-22

Cast Joaquin Phoenix Vanessa Kirby Tahar Rahim
Directed by Ridley Scott

Genres: Historical

JoBlo's Rating

8/10

Synopsis

Directed by Scott from a screenplay by David Scarpa, “Napoleon” stars Joaquin Phoenix as the French emperor and military leader. The film is an original and personal look at Napoleon’s origins and his swift, ruthless climb to emperor, viewed through... See more the prism of his addictive and often volatile relationship with his wife and one true love, Josephine, played by Vanessa Kirby. The film captures Napoleon’s famous battles, relentless ambition and astounding strategic mind as an extraordinary military leader and war visionary. An Apple Studios production in conjunction with Scott Free Productions, “Napoleon” is produced by Scott, Kevin Walsh, Mark Huffam and Phoenix, with Michael Pruss and Aidan Elliott serving as executive producers.

Reviews

Movie Reviews

Napoleon Review

Posted 2 years ago

Ridley Scott's Napoleon is a sumptuous and surprisingly intimate epic sporting incredible acting by Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby.

Movie Posters

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