"Napoleon," the latest blockbuster from Ridley Scott, known for visionary movies such as "Alien" and "Blade Runner," unfortunately continues his steady decline into mediocrity, a trend he has been following since the 2000s. The film heavily inflates the significance of the relationship between Napoleon and Josephine, an influential aspect of Napoleon's life but not as pivotal as portrayed in the movie. Despite this, it does succeed in delivering the grand spectacle of Napoleon's epic battles, providing visually stunning moments throughout.
However, the film feels like a missed opportunity. Napoleon's character appears clumsy and inconsistently portrayed, failing to delve deeply into the multifaceted persona of the historical figure. The portrayal lacks depth, portraying him mostly as stubborn without offering much insight into his complexities. While Phoenix's performance is adequate, it feels underdeveloped, leaving viewers wondering how Kubrick might have interpreted Napoleon, a curiosity that remains unfulfilled.
Overall, "Napoleon" leaves one contemplating what could have been-a sentiment compounded by the knowledge that Kubrick's take on the historical figure will forever remain a mystery.
However, the film feels like a missed opportunity. Napoleon's character appears clumsy and inconsistently portrayed, failing to delve deeply into the multifaceted persona of the historical figure. The portrayal lacks depth, portraying him mostly as stubborn without offering much insight into his complexities. While Phoenix's performance is adequate, it feels underdeveloped, leaving viewers wondering how Kubrick might have interpreted Napoleon, a curiosity that remains unfulfilled.
Overall, "Napoleon" leaves one contemplating what could have been-a sentiment compounded by the knowledge that Kubrick's take on the historical figure will forever remain a mystery.