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"Napoleon", directed by Ridley Scott and starring Joaquin Phoenix as the titular French general, has already caused excitement weeks ahead of its release. The two trailers released so far have given a preview of the huge battle scenes and other historical events in the movie, but they also show Napo

I don't care about the deep pride and trauma of a man's inner world, even if he is Napoleon.

There is a type of film that, whose title and trailer couldn’t pique your interest at all. Yet, because it involves a renowned director and famous actors or actresses, you reluctantly watch it. Ridley Scott’s latest work, “Napoleon” falls into that category.

The over-adaptations of the protagonist taken in "Napoleon" are based on an overly rigid understanding— portrayed with Hitler's ferocity, as a sycophantic follower and a neurotic clown—presented in a mocking tone, rendering it rather twisted.

1. Russell and Aurelius Russell once commented on a Roman figure: "He is a sad person; among various desires that must be resisted, the most attractive one to him is the desire to retire to a peaceful rural life. However, the opportunity to realize this wish never came." If I tell you that this pers

During the third edition of the "World Memory" restoration film festival held by the French Film Archive (La Cinémathèque française) in early 2015, the organizers officially signed a contract with American Zoetrope, led by Francis Ford Coppola to initiate the latest and perhaps the ultimate restorat

It can be said that Joaquin Phoenix does not disappear into his roles as much as embodies the roles so completely that he becomes these characters.

Before delving into my thoughts on various movies about Napoleon, I believe it's essential to touch upon the prevalent perception of Napoleon Bonaparte. The adage, 'history is always written by the victors,' finds a striking embodiment in the case of Napoleon.