Small Man of History.
Published In: National Review, 2024, v. 76, n. 1. P. 63 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: DOUTHAT, ROSS 3 of 3
Abstract
Ridley Scott's film "Napoleon" portrays the French emperor as an epic weirdo, a mumbler, and a growling sex pest. The movie lacks charisma and fails to capture the complexity of greatness. Some critics argue that the film is a deliberate Anglo joke upon the French, while others see it as part of Scott's larger effort to keep the big-budget epic alive. Despite its flaws, the film does offer visually stunning battle scenes. However, historical cinema still awaits a successor to Scott who can truly appreciate the dreams and ideas of the past. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:National Review. 2024/01, Vol. 76, Issue 1, p63
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2024
- ISSN:0028-0038
- Accession Number:173904275
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