Discussion on Ridley Scott's new historical epic Napoleon, comparing it to other films. Thoughts on Godzilla versus Kong, Disney Plus' impact on box office, and the career trajectories of SNL-era comedians. Reflections on the MCU and JFK conspiracy theories. Opinions on 'Home Alone 2' and anticipation for a new Karate Kid movie. Analysis of the film 'Napoleon', including direction and performances. Pondering Josephine's ambiguous feelings.
The film Napoleon, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Joaquin Phoenix, received mixed reviews and had a lukewarm box office performance, with praise for the battle sequences and performances but criticism for the lack of emotional depth and coherence in the storytelling.
Some viewers expressed confusion and a lack of understanding about the characters' motivations and relationships in the film Napoleon, highlighting the need for more context and connection to the historical events portrayed.
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Mixed reception for the film Napoleon
The film Napoleon, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Joaquin Phoenix, has received mixed reviews and had a lukewarm box office performance. While some praise the battle sequences and performances, others criticize the lack of emotional depth and coherence in the storytelling. Many viewers express confusion and a lack of understanding about the characters' motivations and relationships. The film's cinematography and color grading, known for Scott's signature desaturation, came under scrutiny as well. Some are curious to see the rumored four-hour director's cut, hoping for more context and connection to the historical events portrayed. Overall, opinions on the film are divided, with some feeling let down by the missed potential of the subject matter.
Interesting performances and capturing the horrors of war
Despite the mixed reception, there are still some positives about the film Napoleon. Joaquin Phoenix's performance and Vanessa Kirby's portrayal of Josephine are deemed intriguing and captivating. The battle sequences are praised for capturing the horrors of war and showcasing the scope of the conflicts. However, these aspects do not fully compensate for the lack of emotional connection and coherence in the storytelling. The film leaves audiences with many unanswered questions about the characters' motivations and the historical events depicted. While some remain curious about the rumored director's cut, others find the current version disappointing and feel it falls short of its potential.
In this week's show we hunker down for an in-depth discussion of Ridley Scott's new historical epic NAPOLEON! Is the Joaquin Phoenix vehicle another GLADIATOR...or more like 1492: CONQUEST OF PARADISE? We have plenty of thoughts. Plus: GODZILLA MINUS ONE! Is HOME ALONE 2 good? And much more!
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