'Napoleon' Faces Criticism but Conquers Box Office

Despite mixed reviews, Ridley Scott's historical epic performs well at the box office with hopes for Oscar contention.

Ridley Scott's historical epic 'Napoleon', starring Joaquin Phoenix, has been met with mixed reviews, particularly from French critics who have criticized it for historical inaccuracies and an anti-French stance.
The film has performed well at the box office, with a strong opening in France and an unexpectedly close race with Disney Animation’s 'Wish' at the Thanksgiving box office in North America.
Despite the criticism, the film has been praised for its large-scale war sequences and Phoenix's portrayal of Napoleon.
The film is a creation of Apple Original Films and there are hopes it will be a contender in the Oscar awards.
A longer, 4 hours and 10 minute version of the film will be released on AppleTV+.