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Alex Welch
Digital Trends
“Anchored by Joaquin Phoenix's unforgettable lead performance, Ridley Scott's Napoleon is a thrilling, shockingly funny epic.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Joaquin Phoenix delivers a towering‑yet‑ridiculous performance
- Vanessa Kirby brings a combative, nuanced turn as Josephine
- Direction is unapologetically brutal and visually striking
- Screenplay balances war scenes with intimate drama
Points of Contention
- Final hour feels rushed, cutting short Napoleon’s later career
Professional Reviews
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