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Napoleon
Posted on 12/2/23 at 8:23 pm
Posted on 12/2/23 at 8:23 pm
Lots of buzz about this film.
Have you seen it?
If so, thoughts?
Saw it today. Was entertained and didn't hate it. Wanted to see more of his rise to power and less of his "love" story with Josaphine.
Have you seen it?
If so, thoughts?
Saw it today. Was entertained and didn't hate it. Wanted to see more of his rise to power and less of his "love" story with Josaphine.
Posted on 12/2/23 at 8:25 pm to Wildcat1996
really more of a movie/tv board topic. think there are threads already
Posted on 12/2/23 at 8:26 pm to Wildcat1996
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Saw it today. Was entertained and didn't hate it. Wanted to see more of his rise to power and less of his "love" story with Josaphine.
I would like to see it....
I have read a couple of books about Napoleon and consider him the greatest warrior-statesman in history
Posted on 12/2/23 at 8:27 pm to 14&Counting
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I have read a couple of books about Napoleon and consider him the greatest warrior-statesman in history
Then do yourself a favor and don't watch it. Ridley Scott clearly thinks very little of Napoleon.
Posted on 12/2/23 at 8:29 pm to Wildcat1996
I haven’t seen it, but I’ve heard they took a lot of liberties.
Posted on 12/2/23 at 8:30 pm to Wildcat1996
Wanted to see it but heard a bad review on the c Kirk show. They said the first 30 minutes were about the revolution then the rest of the film went into the whole wife thing and every battle was like he was angry with his wife. One of the favorite biographies I read in school, so I think I’ll pass now. They said it seems to be just another slight towards powerful white men figures.
This post was edited on 12/2/23 at 8:46 pm
Posted on 12/2/23 at 8:31 pm to faraway
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really more of a movie/tv board topic. think there are threads already
By posting it here sounds like he's looking for the perspective of those who watch politics closely, likely to find out if it is woke garbage or not.
Posted on 12/2/23 at 8:32 pm to Wildcat1996
I thought it was great. The battle scenes were awesome. I’m not sure how accurately phoenix portrays napoleon’s personality or character, but it’s an interesting take.
Posted on 12/2/23 at 8:39 pm to Wildcat1996
He would likely have avoided the fiasco at Waterloo had he not relinquished so much control to General Uncle Rico. I also like the support he gave Pedro in his campaign to become president of Spain. But hey, I don’t want to get to academic.
Posted on 12/2/23 at 8:45 pm to Browncd81
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By posting it here sounds like he's looking for the perspective of those who watch politics closely, likely to find out if it is woke garbage or not.
No. It's not woke garbage at all.
It is a classic British Propaganda disparaging portrayal of an enemy of the British Empire.
It is a lovely film to see because of the cinematography.
Posted on 12/2/23 at 9:03 pm to Wildcat1996
It's not historically accurate at all.
Posted on 12/2/23 at 9:28 pm to Champagne
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It is a classic British Propaganda disparaging portrayal of an enemy of the British Empire.
I find myself agreeing with this.
Sure, Napoleon was flawed, but everyone is. He accomplished far more than most. Having read on the subject, a good bit of it seemed personal rather than historical.
Posted on 12/2/23 at 9:32 pm to Wildcat1996
I would wait for the directors cut, but the above posters are correct in that it paints a very poor picture of Napoleon as a leader.
Posted on 12/2/23 at 9:40 pm to Wildcat1996
It was awful imo - I left halfway through
Posted on 12/2/23 at 9:41 pm to Wildcat1996
I saw
Sound of Freedom 10/10
Oppenheimer 8/10
Napoleon 5/10
Sound of Freedom 10/10
Oppenheimer 8/10
Napoleon 5/10
Posted on 12/2/23 at 9:46 pm to Lsupimp
Like anyone could even know that.
Posted on 12/2/23 at 9:50 pm to RollTide1987
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Ridley Scott clearly thinks very little of Napoleon
Posted on 12/2/23 at 9:54 pm to Wildcat1996
It's hot garbage. Saw it yesterday. Completely immasculates the man whom an era is named after. Does zero justice to his battlefield prowess and ignores nearly every historical record of his manner.
My wife gave it a 6 out of 10 bit she didn't treat it as a biopic like I did.
There was maybe 15min total of battle and the rest was some kind of pseudo drama.
There are zero tits and the sex scenes are super awkward.
I hated it.
My wife gave it a 6 out of 10 bit she didn't treat it as a biopic like I did.
There was maybe 15min total of battle and the rest was some kind of pseudo drama.
There are zero tits and the sex scenes are super awkward.
I hated it.
Posted on 12/2/23 at 9:55 pm to 14&Counting
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greatest warrior
What separated him from other general's on the battlefield? I'm curious...
Posted on 12/2/23 at 10:00 pm to 1BIGTigerFan
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What separated him from other general's on the battlefield? I'm curious...
Nepoleon is the father of modern military organization. The structure of his military, the speed, the ability for small units to act on their own recognizance. He selected his leadership from merit and not just because you were able to buy a commission or were Duke of Fancipants.
Only after his enemies adopted some of his tactics, and he lacked the energy to move about his lines were they able to really best him.
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