The rise and fa of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, who's thirst for power led him to many victories and some significant losses.
I struggle to associate any commonality with reviews that have called it slow and bum aching, it's a historical saga, if you have expectations of something different, you went to the wrong film.
The epic I had hoped for from Ridley Scott, a great story, huge battle sequences, and a detailed exploration of Napoleon, and his complex relationship with Josephine. The perfect mix I thought, it never became overly sentimental or slushy, I thought he nailed it.
Several scenes stood out in particular, for me the best of all was the battle of Austerlitz, the sheer audacity of the plan as well as the epic visuals, just phenomenal. Secondly, the siege on Moscow, again tremendous visuals, but the hollowness of the victory was cleverly executed, and of course, the battle of Waterloo, incredibly realised.
The running time was spot on, I'm glad it didn't go on any longer, it felt like that right run time.
I thought the production values were superb, incredibly sets, great battles, as well as amazing costumes.
Joaquin Phoenix delivers an award winning performance, he is phenomenal, and brings the character to life, he's definitely someone who's conflicted, addicted to power and definitely love sick. Vanessa Kirby excellent as Josephine.
Plenty of British talent on display to enjoy, the likes of Julian Rhind Tutt, Sorcha Cusack, Rupert Everett and the excellent Paul Rhys.
Overall, well worth your time.
8/10.
I struggle to associate any commonality with reviews that have called it slow and bum aching, it's a historical saga, if you have expectations of something different, you went to the wrong film.
The epic I had hoped for from Ridley Scott, a great story, huge battle sequences, and a detailed exploration of Napoleon, and his complex relationship with Josephine. The perfect mix I thought, it never became overly sentimental or slushy, I thought he nailed it.
Several scenes stood out in particular, for me the best of all was the battle of Austerlitz, the sheer audacity of the plan as well as the epic visuals, just phenomenal. Secondly, the siege on Moscow, again tremendous visuals, but the hollowness of the victory was cleverly executed, and of course, the battle of Waterloo, incredibly realised.
The running time was spot on, I'm glad it didn't go on any longer, it felt like that right run time.
I thought the production values were superb, incredibly sets, great battles, as well as amazing costumes.
Joaquin Phoenix delivers an award winning performance, he is phenomenal, and brings the character to life, he's definitely someone who's conflicted, addicted to power and definitely love sick. Vanessa Kirby excellent as Josephine.
Plenty of British talent on display to enjoy, the likes of Julian Rhind Tutt, Sorcha Cusack, Rupert Everett and the excellent Paul Rhys.
Overall, well worth your time.
8/10.