Ridley Scott’s new epic film, “Napoleon,” has been met with mixed reviews, with some critics praising its ambition and scope while others criticizing its historical accuracy. The film, which stars Joaquin Phoenix as the French emperor and Vanessa Kirby as his wife Josephine, had its world premiere in Paris on Tuesday.
French Critics Slam Film
French film critics have been particularly harsh in their assessment of the film. One critic, Patrice Gueniffey, called the film “very anti-French and very pro-British.“
Scott has responded to the criticism by saying that he is not concerned with the opinions of French critics. He told the BBC that he is more interested in the reaction of the general public, and that he has been pleased with the feedback he has received from the audience in Paris.
Scott Defends His Film
Scott has also defended the film’s historical accuracy. He told the BBC that he is not interested in making a “documentary” about Napoleon, and that he is more interested in telling a “story.” He added that he believes that the film is true to the spirit of Napoleon.
Scott’s Oscar Snub
Scott has also spoken out about his many Oscar snubs. He has never won an Oscar for Best Director, despite being nominated for the award eight times. He told the BBC that he “doesn’t really care” about not winning an Oscar, but he did say that he believes he deserves one.
Gladiator Sequel
Scott is currently working on a sequel to his 2000 film “Gladiator.” The sequel will star Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington. Scott told the BBC that he decided to make a sequel because he believes there is more story to be told.
Conclusion
“Napoleon” is a controversial film that has been met with mixed reviews. While some critics have praised the film’s ambition and scope, others have criticized its historical accuracy. Scott has defended the film, saying that he is not concerned with the opinions of French critics and that he is more interested in the reaction of the general public. Scott has also spoken out about his many Oscar snubs, saying that he “doesn’t really care” about not winning an Oscar, but he did say that he believes he deserves one. Scott is currently working on a sequel to his 2000 film “Gladiator.” The sequel will star Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington.