Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon' Faces Mixed Reviews and Controversy

Despite criticism from French reviewers and questions about historical accuracy, the film is tracking for a strong box office debut.

Ridley Scott's new film 'Napoleon' has received mixed reviews, with some French critics calling it 'deeply clumsy, unnatural and unintentionally funny'.
Scott dismissed the criticism, stating 'The French don't even like themselves' and asserting that the Parisian audience he showed the film to loved it.
The film, starring Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon and Vanessa Kirby as his wife Joséphine, is set to hit theaters on November 22.
Scott also responded to criticisms about historical inaccuracies in the film, asking critics 'Were you there? No? Well, shut the f--- up then.'
Despite the controversy, the film is tracking for a $24 million debut across a five-day stretch.