Days after the Paris premiere of Ridley Scott&#039;s Napoleon, the directors shares his thoughts on the French critiques about his upcoming film.

After French Critics Take a &#8216;Barbie&#8217; Swipe, ‘Napoleon’ Director Ridley Scott Voices His Thoughts

In the genre of historical epics, there are only a handful who command as much
intrigue and fascination as Napoleon Bonaparte. From his indomitable spirit to
his military prowess and complex legacy, he has inspired countless portrayals on
both screen and stage. The anticipation surrounding Ridley Scott’s Napoleon film
was at a fever pitch until recently. The film promised its audiences a cinematic
journey that delved deep into the life and times of this enigmatic historical
figure.

Although the film premiered in Paris, the critics were not pleased with what the
director had created. In fact, some French critics even voiced their opinions
about it, which has now triggered a response from Scott himself.


RIDLEY SCOTT IGNORES NAPOLEON CRITIQUES

While Napoleon was supposed to be another blockbuster for Joaquin Phoenix, it
looks like those dreams are long gone. After the French premiere in Paris,
critics ended up calling the film, “Barbie and Ken under the Empire.” Another
publication also called the film“deeply clumsy.” Although most directors would
have let it go, Ridley Scott responded to BBC by saying, “The French don’t even
like themselves,” according to reports from Deadline
[https://deadline.com/2023/11/napoleon-director-ridley-scott-dismisses-critics-epic-film-joaquin-phoenix-1235627199/].

> Ridley Scott makes a grand entrance at the premiere of his film "Napoleon" in
> Paris. pic.twitter.com/yLofUPrONs [https://t.co/yLofUPrONs]
> 
> — Variety (@Variety) November 14, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/Variety/status/1724518446145384484?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



He went on to say that the reaction had been different the first time around.
Scott went so far as to claim that the audience had “loved it.” Although that
may have been the case, it seems to have changed. Even biographer Patrice
Gueniffey also had her reservations about the film. She even said that the film
was “very anti-French and pro-British.” 

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While the French have revealed that they did not like the film, the rest of the
world still does not know what to expect.


WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT RIDLEY SCOTT’S NAPOLEON

Ever since the premiere, Ridley Scott’s upcoming film Napoleon has been making
waves. While the French are sharing their opinions, the rest of the world is
kept in the dark until November 22. The film is set to release in theatres
before making its way to Apple TV on a different date. Once again, fans will see
Joaquin Phoenix in another iconic role. However, this time he will share the
screen with Vanessa Kirby.



The film will take its audience on a journey to the military commander’s origins
and his love story with his wife, Josephine. While it promised to shine a
different light on the man, the rest of the world will have to wait a little
longer before they can judge for themselves. So far, it does not seem as though
people like the film all that much, but in a few weeks, that might change.

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What do you think about Ridley Scott’s reaction to critiques about Napoleon? Let
us know in the comments below.

Prathika Prashant

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In the genre of historical epics, there are only a handful who command as much intrigue and fascination as Napoleon Bonaparte. From his indomitable spirit to his military prowess and complex legacy, he has inspired countless portrayals on both screen and stage. The anticipation surrounding Ridley Scott&#8217;s Napoleon film was at a fever pitch until recently. The film promised its audiences a cinematic journey that delved deep into the life and times of this enigmatic historical figure.
Although the film premiered in Paris, the critics were not pleased with what the director had created. In fact, some French critics even voiced their opinions about it, which has now triggered a response from Scott himself.
<h2>Ridley Scott ignores Napoleon critiques</h2>
While Napoleon was supposed to be another blockbuster for Joaquin Phoenix, it looks like those dreams are long gone. After the French premiere in Paris, critics ended up calling the film, &#8220;Barbie and Ken under the Empire.&#8221; Another publication also called the film&#8220;deeply clumsy.&#8221; Although most directors would have let it go, Ridley Scott responded to BBC by saying, &#8220;The French don&#8217;t even like themselves,&#8221; <a href="https://deadline.com/2023/11/napoleon-director-ridley-scott-dismisses-critics-epic-film-joaquin-phoenix-1235627199/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to reports from Deadline</a>.
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Ridley Scott makes a grand entrance at the premiere of his film &quot;Napoleon&quot; in Paris. <a href="https://t.co/yLofUPrONs">pic.twitter.com/yLofUPrONs</a>
&mdash; Variety (@Variety) <a href="https://twitter.com/Variety/status/1724518446145384484?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2023</a></blockquote>
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He went on to say that the reaction had been different the first time around. Scott went so far as to claim that the audience had &#8220;loved it.&#8221; Although that may have been the case, it seems to have changed. Even biographer Patrice Gueniffey also had her reservations about the film. She even said that the film was &#8220;very anti-French and pro-British.&#8221; 
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/blonde-the-gray-man-how-marilyn-monroe-and-ken-from-barbie-were-lovers-once/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How Marilyn Monroe and Ken From Barbie Were Lovers Once</a>
While the French have revealed that they did not like the film, the rest of the world still does not know what to expect.
<h2>What we know about Ridley Scott’s Napoleon</h2>
Ever since the premiere, Ridley Scott’s upcoming film Napoleon has been making waves. While the French are sharing their opinions, the rest of the world is kept in the dark until November 22. The film is set to release in theatres before making its way to Apple TV on a different date. Once again, fans will see Joaquin Phoenix in another iconic role. However, this time he will share the screen with Vanessa Kirby.
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The film will take its audience on a journey to the military commander&#8217;s origins and his love story with his wife, Josephine. While it promised to shine a different light on the man, the rest of the world will have to wait a little longer before they can judge for themselves. So far, it does not seem as though people like the film all that much, but in a few weeks, that might change.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-what-if-peaky-blinders-was-a-sitcom-instead-of-a-historical-drama/">What If &#8216;Peaky Blinders&#8217; Was a Sitcom Instead of a Historical Drama?</a>
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