'Napoleon' Praised for Epic Scale and Performances, Criticized for Lack of Focus

Ridley Scott's ambitious biopic, starring Joaquin Phoenix, attempts to cover the entirety of Napoleon's life, leaving some critics wanting more focus.

• Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon' features Joaquin Phoenix in the lead role, portraying the contrast between Napoleon the soldier and Napoleon the man.
• The film has been praised for its epic scale, particularly the set-piece battle scenes, and performances by Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby.
• Some critics have criticized the film for trying to cover too much of Napoleon's life, resulting in a lack of focus and impact.
• The film has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 78 percent and a Metacritic score of 70 percent.
• 'Napoleon' will be released in theaters on November 22, and will later stream on Apple TV+.

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