Napolean is one of the popular films of 2023. It is an epic biographical war film starring Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby in lead roles. Ridley Scott directed and produced the film. The film’s plot revolves around Napolean’s life and relationship with his wife.
The film premiered at Salle Pleyel in Paris on November 14, 2023. On 22nd November 2023, the film was released in the United States and United Kingdom. This question bothered many people about which OTT platform the picture was released on. Was it Apple+, Prime Video or Netflix? The film was released on Apple TV+ on 1 March 2024.
The film received mixed reviews from the critics. The battle sequences, war sequences, and the lead actors’ performances were praised. However, the uneven pace of the film and a ton of historical inaccuracies in the movie invited a lot of negative criticism. At the Academy Awards, the film received several nominations in several categories. Napoleon was nominated for Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, and Best Visual Effects.
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Napoleon Plot
The plot of the film revolves around Napolean’s life, his rise to power, and his relationship with his first wife and consort, Joséphine. Joaquin Phoenix, the Academy Award winner for Best Actor, stars in the lead role as Napolean himself. Vanessa Kirby stars in the role of Josephine, who was Napoleon’s consort and first wife. The critics applauded and appreciated the performances of the two lead actors. However, the slow pacing of the film, mixed with many historical inaccuracies, welcomed negative criticism of the film.
Review of the film
Ridley Scott, the director of historical drama Napolean, has received mixed reviews from critics for the film. The film offers some brilliant war and battle scenes. The stellar performances of the lead actors are appreciable. However, the uneven pace of the film and the script have earned negative reviews from critics. The critics also question the time duration of the film. However, the film is a win for director Ridley Scott due to the actors’ stellar performances and stunning war scenes. The film is surprisingly funny at times, too. Humour is a rare thing to be found in a historical drama film, which is a palpable thing in this director Scott’s directional adventure.
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Napoleon- Where to stream the historical drama?
After its theatrical release, the film was made available on different streaming platforms. The film was released on Apple TV+ on 1 March 2024. Currently, it is also available for streaming on Apple TV+. The other platform on which historical drama is available is YouTube. However, on YouTube, viewers must buy the film for a specific amount. Viewers can also see the movie on the buy-on-demand feature of Amazon Prime Video.
