What could be more exciting than seeing Ridley Scott back doing a historical epic? That’s exactly what we’re getting with “Napoleon” and the brand new trailer is giving us our thrilling first look. In it we see the director of “Gladiator”, the underappreciated “Kingdom of Heaven”, and the more grossly underappreciated “Robin Hood” once again stepping back in time, this time to tell the story of the titular and controversial French leader’s rise to power.
Academy Award winner Joaquin Phoenix plays the lead of Napoleon Bonaparte while Vanessa Kirby sinks her teeth into the role of his first wife, Empress Joséphine de Beauharnais. From the trailer we see Scott putting a pretty heavy emphasis on the couple’s complicated relationship. But we also get glimpses of Napoleon’s exploits as a military commander through some battlefield shots that show the 85-year-old Scott is still a master of scope and scale. I love this first look at “Napoleon” as it offers up plenty to be excited about.
“Napoleon” releases in theaters November 22nd and will stream on Apple TV+ on a date soon after. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.
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I am more in than an in thing! Cannot wait!
Oh I can’t wait!!!!
I like them slipping a little Radiohead remix into the trailer music. I think Phoenix has the ego of a Napolean, but I will reserve judgement as to whether he can bring the character to life until I see it. I hope Ridley makes it historically accurate.
I’m such a big Ridley Scott fan and I’m guessing he will pull this off. We shall see, but the first look is pretty promising.
Wow, I didn’t even know this was coming out! I’d definitely be interested in seeing it
Oh yes. It’s one of my most anticipated of the year. They have been a little lean on details so it’s cool to see the first look.
Yeah, I’m going to see this despite Ridley’s spotty track record. Yet, I don’t think Joaquin will get the Oscar for this. There’s already a front-runner and he NAILS it through this heart-wrenching power ballad on what’s it like to be… Ken. *crying*
I tend to like far more of Scott’s work than I don’t. I’m big-time excited to see him doing another historical epic.
I heard it is sort of based on the film version that Stanley Kubrick wanted to after 2001 but it never got off the ground as well as the fact that Sergei Bondarchuk’s Waterloo was a commercial flop which scared Kubrick.
Interesting!
I’m in. I’m also with you on Robin Hood, never got why people didn’t like that, and Kingdom of Heaven also under appreciated.
I love hearing from someone else who really liked Robin Hood. I think too many wanted a frothy playful action-adventure. I loved what Scott gave us instead.
I had no idea this was even happening. Pretty surprised to see a trailer lol
I’m sooo excited. There’s a lot to explore there!
Seeing Ridley Scott do a Scooby-Doo movie will be more exciting 🤎
I’m looking forward to this one, I reckon it will deliver👍🏻
I’m loving the look of it. Can’t wait.
I’m really looking forward to seeing this!
Me too. Really good trailer.
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