Napoleon (2002)

Overrated and overhyped

Admirable film.

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

To all of the fans of this film We know why we have this in our personal collection. To all of the critics .......You are way way way jaded. Give it a rest.I need more lines. the color was awesome. The acting was awesome. The picture was awesome.If you did not like this movie you are a spoiled snob that needs a vacation. I can not wait to share this movie with my friends .Hey snobs .....what the hell do you want from people anyway?? Why am I typing a review that no one will read anyway?Why am I wasting my time anyway?What is the point of all of this? Hello go watch the movie idiots.

This serial is about Napoleon Bonaparte, emperor of the French people after The French Revolution takes place. The only thing really lacking in this film is the war scenes. They simply don't use enough soldiers to give a realistic effect of a battle. The rest of the serial is very good. The acting is good and what I especially liked is how they show closeups of the characters at certain times. The music is good and theatrical sounding. The costumes worn by the characters are expensive and beautiful (much like French design is in real life) and the architecture of the houses was splendidly recreated in great details.I bought this series from A&E and definitely recommend watching it if you're a guy who's interested in historical serials. Napoleon is one of the most fascinating of them all, so who better to watch one about?

Although quite lengthy, this documentary never became boring.Much to the credit of the script writers, there is an excellent balance between action scenes, political intrigue and romance. This all leads to a much better understanding of the character of Napoleon Bonaparte, although more credit could have been given to his constitutional and governance reforms which are still tangible for many European nations today.The original score and photography is of a very high standard, but what is even more important, I have rarely come across a movie in which the casting was this well tailored to the characters. Rather than putting famous names in all the lead roles, a true effort has been made to match the skills of the actor to the character in a fine, pan-European cast.Christian Clavier's accent is quite charming: I guess this is how we think Napoleon would have sounded, if he would have spoken English....

As an overall experience, I enjoyed this movie. Or is it a mini series for TV? I don't know, I bought it as a DVD, and watched it as a movie.Spectacular costumes and architecture from the 19th Century, colourful and luxurious, it completely drew me into the film. Christian Clavier plays the part well, and I find him believable as Napoleon.I would've liked to see more battles, since the only ones shown in this film are the ones Napoleon lost. Surely he didn't loose all his battles, if he conquered so much of Europe? The French armies long march into Russia and Moscow is only quickly shown in this film - as they arrive in their spotless blue and white uniforms, and as they leave all tired and beaten. For a campaign that cost the lives of some 200,000 - 300,000 French soldiers, I was a bit disappointed. Surely in a 6 hour movie, there would've been time to show these historic events in closer detail.Battles are few, but they are well done, almost making you stomp your head on the wall, screaming: "Stop acting like robots and dive for cover!" - as the French march in their well formed lines into enemy fire, and fall on the ground dead. War is so pointless, and there is no glory in it.But why oh why did Napoleon speak English in his broken accent, instead of French? I would've liked to see a French Emperor speak his own language, even if I would've had to read the meaning of his words from the subtitles.