1) Napoleon is portrayed as a simp and a jerk, weird guy. 2) Napoleon is said to have been incredibly charismatic and energetic, which was why soldiers were willing to die in battles and fight for him, to follow him. You couldn't feel it at all from the movie. 3) I think Phoenix is a great actor, but he doesn't fit Napoleon. 4) If there were a few historical inaccuracies in the film, I won't say anything, but there is complete nonsense in this film, and there is a lot of it. 5) Few battle scenes, which are also completely out of place and don't make sense, but full of scenes where Napoleon f**ks his wife like a dog or a hare, I didn't get it... xd And I could go on... The only thing I can praise are the costumes, the camera, the music at the Battle of Slavkov was good. Otherwise total waste. This movie really had potential. If someone made a really good series about Napoleon (because he had a very rich life and it's impossible to cram everything into one movie), it would be amazing. Maybe we'll see it someday.
the movie couldn't explain how complex the french revolutionary wars were, nor they will ever be able to explain how complex Napoleon's story is because there is not enough time. They skip the context and the results are kinda confusing. The spectators won't understand what is happening if there is no context, which explains why this movie is not that good... Trying to give a simple summary of french revolution will not work as well... This is the reason why a lot of people think robespierre was the head of the terror, cuz they watched simplified history, not the true context of everything. And no, robespierre was not the head of the terror, the terror was just a succession of terrors which a lot of people took part of, rbespierre was just one of them. Tho the ones who accused rbespierre of all the reign of terror did that so they could hide their own involvement in the terror, and they did that to avenge danton, which was a jacobin as well who was gu*llotined because of a jacobin twelve committee influence which rbespierre was part in, tho he was not directly involved. Rbespierre wanted to continue the terror, but punish also the extremes of the terror. The thermidoriens wanted to continue the terror but in their own style, but rbespierre tried to add virtue to this terror by also targetting the members of the government. But the thermidoriens will turn against rbespierre and call him a dictator, because rbespierre (the incorruptible) wanted to punish their crimes. Napoleon will agree as much and will call rbespierre to be the scapegoat of the terror, and that the real monsters (thermidoriens) survived the 9th thermidor (execution of rbespierre). In fact, the worst period of the reign of terror happened under the thermidoriens with the most people gu*llotined. That day, Napoleon was a jacobin and will be arrested by the thermidoriens for his bonds with the rbespierre family. Napoleon will later say : History is written by the victors (referencing the thermidoriens as the victors who blamed rbespierre for all). This quote will later be hjacked by Winston Churchill. And to our day, because we hear simplified history, a lot of simplified history channels still live under thermidorien propaganda.
I'm super fascinated with the Napoleonic era and this movie, while it looks great, is very frustrating, if you want a better look at Napoleon's career, I seriously suggest reacting to Epic History TV's on-going series on the Napoleonic era, I've listed down the chronological viewing order below (because they haven't been releasing them in chronological order and it can be a bit of a mess trying to figure out on where to start if you're unfamiliar with the timeline): (1). Napoleon's First Victory: Siege of Toulon 1793 (2). Napoleon in Italy (ALL PARTS) (3). Napoleon in Egypt Part 1 (4). Napoleon's Masterpiece: Austerlitz 1805 (5). Napoleon Smashes Prussia: Jena 1806 (6). Napoleon Defeats Russia: Friedland 1807 (7.) Napoleon and the Battle of Eylau 1807 (8). Napoleon's Great Blunder: Spain 1808 (9). Napoleon Defeated: Aspern 1809 (10). Napoleon's Revenge: Wagram 1809 (11). Napoleon's Spanish Ulcer: Spain 1809 - 1811 (12). Wellington Strikes: Salamanca 1812 (13). Napoleon's Invasion of Russia 1812 (14). Napoleon's Bloodiest Day: Borodino 1812 (15). Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow 1812 (16). Napoleon 1813: The Road to Leipzig (17). Wellington's Triumph: Vitoria 1813 (18). Napoleon 1813: Battle of the Nations (19). Napoleon Endgame: France 1814 (20). Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Waterloo 1815 (21). Napoleon’s Marshals, Ranked (ALL PARTS)
Haven't seen this yet but I am interested - let me recommend WATERLOO (1970) as another Napoleon movie although it covers only the "100 days" after Napoleon returned from exile in Elba.
For a movie about Napoleon to skip Italy is unbelievable. That’s like a movie about the life and times of George Washington that doesn’t mention the Revolutionary War
@@alexfilma16 If humanity could only gather facts and intelligence by physically being 'there', the world would have been an utter cluster f*ck. Ridley Scott stated it in an article interview in november 2023. I could look up the link if you want to. Unfortunately you weren't 'there' so you might not believe it.
@@alexfilma16 Oh wait, I get your comment now. It's what Riddley Scott said when he was questioned about the historical accuracy of his movie, right? Lol
The biggest problem for me with the movie was it felt too much like a highlight reel of events from Napoleon’s life, even though the movie was two and a half hours. Hopefully the Director’s Cut is much better.
@@imperiumgrim4717 Ever seen LOTR: Return of the King Director’s cut/Extended Edition? Almost 4hrs. But ofc watching such lengths would ideally be at home than in a movie theater where everyone needs time to be elsewhere for whatever reason.
"The generation which commences a revolution rarely complete it. Habituated from their infancy to passive submission of body and mind to their kings and priests, they are not qualified when called on to think and provide for themselves; and their inexperience, their ignorance and bigotry make them instruments often in the hands of the Bonapartes and Iturbides to defeat their own rights and purposes." ~Thomas Jefferson, letter to John Adams (1823)
the french revolution was completed during the jacobin's rule. It was only under the fall of rbespierre and the most radical leaders that led to the moderate phase, which was not really that moderate, they were just ex jacobins who called themselves thermidoriens...
I can only give my life experience growing up, but all through school I don't think I was taught much about Napoleon in WA state, although I did know the name and the short stature. I will say that unless I had already been such a fan of you and your channel, and had I watched a different reaction to this movie, I feel like I wouldn't have liked this movie as much. This movie and reaction definitely benefits from your knowledge of the history. Like your knowledge of a particular battle and curiosity of seeing it on screen, only helps keep me engaged to see what unfolds. Not just of battles, but I hadn't a clue about Josephine
I highly recommend the movie Waterloo (1970) starring Rod Steiger. While the movie focuses solely on the battle of Waterloo and the events preceeding it, it provides an interesting character analysis of Napoleon, and the battle scenes are incredible (more than 15,000 extras !) Great reaction !
I assure you Maggy they could have done so much better… I love that you watch history movies. I don’t want to be the one criticizing but they cannot show Napoleon in a more opposite way of who he was. Napoleon was young energetic genius and full of charisma. He was 24 at Toulon and there was not 2.000 English troops but 20.000 I have no idea where they get there numbers it’s ridiculous… He never left Egypt for Josephine he had affairs of his own. So many inaccurate facts that it’s just humiliating to French people as they say. Historians hated this movie Also all the best moments of his career are left out… Campaign in Italy which is one of the best campaigns in history Then all the battles between 1806 and 1809 Napoleon was a genius that won 81 out of 86 battles. They couldn’t even get the number of battles right… If it was a fiction no problem but they chose to talk about Napoleon you need a little bit of accuracy And even when all was lost after campaign in Russia in took 2 years for all of Europe to make him fall. Battle of Leipzig And the campaign to save France with young recruits only 50.000 men against 600.000 troops and still he did miracles and assured his place at the top of military commanders. Also no mention of his elite troop the most feared in Europe : the imperial old guard 💂♀️ Anyways looking forward to Spielberg’s HBO show on Napoleon in 2025 because this was unfortunately not great.. It could easily have been the most epic movie of the past 20 years and instead it was long and boring.. so many great names in that period, so many heroic people but they showed us this sort of comedy… Anyways glad you find interest in Napoleon but the movie didn’t show Napoleon as he was Maybe you won’t want to watch but epic history tv Napoleon show really the greatness of Napoleon in really well done videos The battlefields were miles long and had 100 of thousands of men and this movie it looks like there is only 5.000 men against 5.000
@fabizio it is your doing a movie about napoleon you have to include wars they skipped most of russia all if peninsula war napoleons first major defeat against the austrians and the german campaign and napoleons fall and the battles they showed they got completely wrong
This movie is not "bad", but also not good in terms of portraying Napoleon as a character. The battle scenes are great, the filmmaking also on point in terms of modern filmmaking, the actors do a good job (could've been better, but still really good). Napoleon is the most famous person in the history of France, and - other than one other man with silly moustache in Germany - in a good way, despite him also being a dictator and a ruler of a country. And that's what is missing in the portrayal here. It's not possible to capture Napoleons life in one movie, but it's the decision to show his love life, that killed the movie. His scenes with Josephine are mostly empty and boring. The battle scenes reduced to some major key scenes. He completely lacks the charisma, he was known for and we don't get much of his brilliant strategy decisions. He was a dictator, but he was one of the few rulers that actually cared for his country, he was constantly working and did many good things, it's not like everything he did was battles and invading other countries. Seeing a portrayal other that what we got could've been much more interesting and actually what many have been waiting for. The french people are probably disappointed in what they got here. I feel like it's a mix of dry episodes from his life. The directors cut might be better, but still hoping for a better portrayal in the upcoming TV series. The 2002 series does it a bit better, even though they didn't have the budget for the big battles. As for now, the Oversimplified version seems to be the nr. 1 :D
Oh it is bad. It's atrocious in portraying Napoleon as a character. Battle scenes are ridiculous (napoloen leading a cavalry charge???). BBC tv show from 2016. portrayed the battle of Borodino 10x much better with 10x less budget. Filmmaking is also mediocre, or example that dark/gloomy tint in every Scott's movie, Gladiator, KoH, the Last duel, Prometheus (ok that one wasn't in Europe lol). From historical perspective nothing in this movie is really accurate, battles, politics, characters, dates, events (for example his speech at the coronation is totally wrong), everything is distorted, wrong or they just ignore it. From purely cinematic perspective the movie is confusing, boring and totally pointless.
@@bdleo300 actually, I agree :D . Especially regarding the historic facts. But since many people don't care for that, as a movie itself in terms of filmmaking (camera, design etc) it wasn't as bad (for me). It was pointless, yes, but some people still enjoyed it. Definitely needed another script.
Waterloo dirigida por Sergei Bondarchuck con Rod Steiger como Napoleon es mucho mejor La primera derrota de Napoleon fue en España pero se les olvido mostrarla
I watched this movie on My Birthday in Theaters, I had barely any knowledge about Napoleon, and found the War scenes Very Cool, but lots of people found this movie not Historically Accurate
It's not that it's historically inaccurate, it's that they literally changed history. Like the Borodino charge.....Napoleon was miles away and never led a charge in battle.
@@HerpaDerp999Actually Napoleon was taking nap. The long march and exhaustion made him sick. When Murat urged Napoleon to commit the Imperial Guard , he refused.
As a Frenchman, I hesitated to watch this movie. I decided not to. Not only because of the backclash it got here, but also because I didn't really feel like going in theater when it came out.
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Napoleon and the people around him's real story is so much more epic than the movie.. it's supposed to be the other way around. The movie is supposed to exaggerate history not be modest.
Ye this movie felt like an englishman's wetdream on how to destroy Napoleon. His irl story literally 5 seasons of HBO worthy show. This movie felt too small scale, even the Patriot had better battles. They barely even fired their muskets and Napoleon was a bore
The problem with this movie is that they tried to cram far too much into a 3 hour movie. The story of Napoleon cannot be told in this amount of time. It would have been far more appropriate if they had made it as a series.
Precisely !!! They could have all 3...Then release just a Month apart....Start a new way to do Movie series...since no one likes to wait weeks let alone 6-12 Months.
You need to watch Band of Brothers, Steven Spielberg Tom Hanks created the true story of WW2 Men of EZ Company. True story. You did used to watch War Genre. I really hope you start again with this series.
Just saw the movie and completely agree. Some scenes go on for too long. You feel the 3hr mark. loved the battles and was not ready for Josephine. The love story felt weird. As if you never really knew how much they cared for each other until the end. Love seeing Magy reaction! 🙂
I liked this movie... but I'm just happy to see any movie about Napoleon at all. And all the reasons people give for not liking this movie are probably the only reasons why this movie was able to be made in the age where twerking is considered an art form.
II was very disappointed by this movie. Complete waste of my time. 'Waterloo' (1972) and 'War and Peace' (1965 the Sovjet version NOT the Hollywood one) are probably the best movies about the napoleonic aera. Napoleon (2023) just fails in every category.
The Battle of Austerlitz (Three Emperors) December 2nd, 1805, was probably Napoleon's finest victory. Immortalized by Napoleon anticipating his opponents' movements and Marshal Davout's III Corps' timely arrival to strengthen the French army's 'weak' right flank. The scene in the film did happen, but near the end of the battle when the Allies were already retreating, but less than 200 soldiers drowned, not the thousands depicted or by Napoleon's propaganda machine at the time.
I think the Napoleon movie is absurd in that they filled a movie about core French history with a bunch of British actors. Good grief. Don't they have actors in France? I'm guessing they do. It would be like doing a movie about English royalty in the 17th century and filling it with German actors. Just silly.
Despite Joséphine and Napoleon's divorce, He insisted she kept her title as Empress (highlights who was the Queen and soulmate of his life) and an annual income. Further, Napoleon was still on very good terms with his stepchildren. Later on, St. Helena: "I truly loved my Joséphine, but I didn't respect her." Marie-Louise of Austria, even Napoleon in exile on Elba in 1814, didn't lose sleep over her, especially when she told him she was divorcing Napoleon. In fact, the Duke of Wellington never met Napoleon face to face (real pity really, "what if" between two giant heavyweights). It was due in part to Wellington's determined persistence and respect of Napoleon as a fellow General that the British spared him execution and instead sent him to St. Helena. But Wellington did meet two of his opponents from Spain and Portugal (Peninsula war, 1808-1813), Marshals Andre Masséna and Jean Soult with a friendly visit and an unexpected encounter at Queen Victoria's coronation in 1838.
Everyone will form their own opinion about the movies, they will find positives and negatives about it, however, at the end of the day, the most important thing is that you enjoyed it and this was a fantastic reaction. Your commentary, the range of emotions this movie has put you through - this is what elevates this experience and makes it unique. Joaquin Phoenix did a fantastic job as Napoleon, his very presence being enough to demand absolute obedience from those around. Vanessa Kirby enchanted us with her presence, her portrayal of Josephine giving this movie such a passionate tone, bringing to life the woman who subdued the Emperor himself. Ridley Scott is an incredible director and this movie is no exception. Thank you for the amazing reaction, Magy, it's been a pleasure watchin this ❤
The Napoleonic battles are the greatest the world has known. Waterloo is three armies and almost 200,000 soldiers. Here it looks like there are 2000. It's better to watch Lord of the Rings to get an idea.
Gee, Magy, so nice to see your interest in history and famous figures of the past. You certainly picked one of the more colorful and controversial. I too enjoyed the movie and the story of his rise and relationship with Josephine. I have seen other movies about him and read his history in books and school. But I liked this humanist take on his story. Glad you enjoyed it too. Thanks for bringing this movie to us, another movie I probably would have skipped w/o you. 💕
Thanks for the reaction. Took me three days to watch the movie but I defintely enjoyed it. Joaquin looked a bit too old to be playing a 30 year old but maybe he actually did look that old.
I only have a general knowledge of Napoleon, so this movie was decent. It was funny that while watching your reaction, you had the same reaction I had in the theater. I can't believe you didn't think Josephine seemed satisfied after Napoleon thrust his hips into her for 30 seconds lol. They did have an historic love like Anthony and Cleopatra.
This movie was a hot mess (especially the first half) It does improve once we start following his military campaigns but my god, its a slog to get there, worst acting performance of Joaquin Phoenix's career.
I love #Napoleon(2023). The tragedy of a Man who cannot be completely with the love of his life, that Maiden who gives meaning to existence, due to his patriotic duty of giving all his time for a higher cause, the nation. A man so influential as Bonaparte needed a Goddess to his side, and Joséphine was all that for him💔. I await passionately for Ridley Scott's legendary sequel to Gladiator⚔.
Since the days of Gladiator , 24 years later Joaquin Phoenix nailed it while performing another famous historical icon like Napoleon Bonapart 🔥 same goes to legendary director like Riddley Scott , total made masterpiece , by the magnificent talents of two iconic legends ❤🔥🔥
For a man who his reputed to have had countless lovers, I found the portrayals of his sexual technique pathetic. Was this based on fact or a line from some obscure memoir, written by someone wiith a axe to grind with Napoleon. And let's face it that was a long list.
It is a good movie, very entertaining and well set. Yes, it is true that there is a lot of history for such a short time and many things are not exact, but that is what documentaries are for.
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I don’t see any propaganda in that movie … it’s just trash without any meaningful message or story (and quite boring) despite the excellent actors, the well made costumes and some beautiful pictures 😢
1) Napoleon is portrayed as a simp and a jerk, weird guy.
2) Napoleon is said to have been incredibly charismatic and energetic, which was why soldiers were willing to die in battles and fight for him, to follow him. You couldn't feel it at all from the movie.
3) I think Phoenix is a great actor, but he doesn't fit Napoleon.
4) If there were a few historical inaccuracies in the film, I won't say anything, but there is complete nonsense in this film, and there is a lot of it.
5) Few battle scenes, which are also completely out of place and don't make sense, but full of scenes where Napoleon f**ks his wife like a dog or a hare, I didn't get it... xd
And I could go on...
The only thing I can praise are the costumes, the camera, the music at the Battle of Slavkov was good. Otherwise total waste. This movie really had potential. If someone made a really good series about Napoleon (because he had a very rich life and it's impossible to cram everything into one movie), it would be amazing. Maybe we'll see it someday.
Don't agree with you at all. Yes it is historical not accurate but it's not a bad movie
I mean... He was a simp and a cuck that's the most accurate thing of the movie
@@xshandy5812yes it is
@@xshandy5812 yes it is
the movie couldn't explain how complex the french revolutionary wars were, nor they will ever be able to explain how complex Napoleon's story is because there is not enough time. They skip the context and the results are kinda confusing. The spectators won't understand what is happening if there is no context, which explains why this movie is not that good... Trying to give a simple summary of french revolution will not work as well... This is the reason why a lot of people think robespierre was the head of the terror, cuz they watched simplified history, not the true context of everything. And no, robespierre was not the head of the terror, the terror was just a succession of terrors which a lot of people took part of, rbespierre was just one of them. Tho the ones who accused rbespierre of all the reign of terror did that so they could hide their own involvement in the terror, and they did that to avenge danton, which was a jacobin as well who was gu*llotined because of a jacobin twelve committee influence which rbespierre was part in, tho he was not directly involved. Rbespierre wanted to continue the terror, but punish also the extremes of the terror. The thermidoriens wanted to continue the terror but in their own style, but rbespierre tried to add virtue to this terror by also targetting the members of the government. But the thermidoriens will turn against rbespierre and call him a dictator, because rbespierre (the incorruptible) wanted to punish their crimes. Napoleon will agree as much and will call rbespierre to be the scapegoat of the terror, and that the real monsters (thermidoriens) survived the 9th thermidor (execution of rbespierre). In fact, the worst period of the reign of terror happened under the thermidoriens with the most people gu*llotined. That day, Napoleon was a jacobin and will be arrested by the thermidoriens for his bonds with the rbespierre family. Napoleon will later say : History is written by the victors (referencing the thermidoriens as the victors who blamed rbespierre for all). This quote will later be hjacked by Winston Churchill. And to our day, because we hear simplified history, a lot of simplified history channels still live under thermidorien propaganda.
I'm super fascinated with the Napoleonic era and this movie, while it looks great, is very frustrating, if you want a better look at Napoleon's career, I seriously suggest reacting to Epic History TV's on-going series on the Napoleonic era, I've listed down the chronological viewing order below (because they haven't been releasing them in chronological order and it can be a bit of a mess trying to figure out on where to start if you're unfamiliar with the timeline):
(1). Napoleon's First Victory: Siege of Toulon 1793
(2). Napoleon in Italy (ALL PARTS)
(3). Napoleon in Egypt Part 1
(4). Napoleon's Masterpiece: Austerlitz 1805
(5). Napoleon Smashes Prussia: Jena 1806
(6). Napoleon Defeats Russia: Friedland 1807
(7.) Napoleon and the Battle of Eylau 1807
(8). Napoleon's Great Blunder: Spain 1808
(9). Napoleon Defeated: Aspern 1809
(10). Napoleon's Revenge: Wagram 1809
(11). Napoleon's Spanish Ulcer: Spain 1809 - 1811
(12). Wellington Strikes: Salamanca 1812
(13). Napoleon's Invasion of Russia 1812
(14). Napoleon's Bloodiest Day: Borodino 1812
(15). Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow 1812
(16). Napoleon 1813: The Road to Leipzig
(17). Wellington's Triumph: Vitoria 1813
(18). Napoleon 1813: Battle of the Nations
(19). Napoleon Endgame: France 1814
(20). Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Waterloo 1815
(21). Napoleon’s Marshals, Ranked (ALL PARTS)
Haven't seen this yet but I am interested - let me recommend WATERLOO (1970) as another Napoleon movie although it covers only the "100 days" after Napoleon returned from exile in Elba.
bad movie with good actors still bad tho.... thats why got only a 6.5
For a movie about Napoleon to skip Italy is unbelievable. That’s like a movie about the life and times of George Washington that doesn’t mention the Revolutionary War
Supposedly there’s a 4-hour Director’s Cut.
@@JedHead77Which is just more story about Josephine. Ridley Scott said so himself...
@@Noahboy8And how do you know he said that? Were you there? Hmmm? Were you?!
@@alexfilma16 If humanity could only gather facts and intelligence by physically being 'there', the world would have been an utter cluster f*ck.
Ridley Scott stated it in an article interview in november 2023. I could look up the link if you want to. Unfortunately you weren't 'there' so you might not believe it.
@@alexfilma16 Oh wait, I get your comment now. It's what Riddley Scott said when he was questioned about the historical accuracy of his movie, right? Lol
The biggest problem for me with the movie was it felt too much like a highlight reel of events from Napoleon’s life, even though the movie was two and a half hours. Hopefully the Director’s Cut is much better.
Directors cut is 4+ hours long tho
@@imperiumgrim4717 Ever seen LOTR: Return of the King Director’s cut/Extended Edition? Almost 4hrs. But ofc watching such lengths would ideally be at home than in a movie theater where everyone needs time to be elsewhere for whatever reason.
"The generation which commences a revolution rarely complete it. Habituated from their infancy to passive submission of body and mind to their kings and priests, they are not qualified when called on to think and provide for themselves; and their inexperience, their ignorance and bigotry make them instruments often in the hands of the Bonapartes and Iturbides to defeat their own rights and purposes." ~Thomas Jefferson, letter to John Adams (1823)
Thomas Jefferson reference Agustín de Iturbide of Mexico The Emperor of Mexico?!?!!!!! I'm amazed 👏
the french revolution was completed during the jacobin's rule. It was only under the fall of rbespierre and the most radical leaders that led to the moderate phase, which was not really that moderate, they were just ex jacobins who called themselves thermidoriens...
This is one of the worst historical movies ever made. As a 20 year history teacher, it was a crime against history for this film to be made.
I can only give my life experience growing up, but all through school I don't think I was taught much about Napoleon in WA state, although I did know the name and the short stature. I will say that unless I had already been such a fan of you and your channel, and had I watched a different reaction to this movie, I feel like I wouldn't have liked this movie as much. This movie and reaction definitely benefits from your knowledge of the history. Like your knowledge of a particular battle and curiosity of seeing it on screen, only helps keep me engaged to see what unfolds. Not just of battles, but I hadn't a clue about Josephine
With all of the historical inaccuracies people say this movie has, at least it had him crowning himself; something he actually did in real life.
I highly recommend the movie Waterloo (1970) starring Rod Steiger. While the movie focuses solely on the battle of Waterloo and the events preceeding it, it provides an interesting character analysis of Napoleon, and the battle scenes are incredible (more than 15,000 extras !) Great reaction !
This reaction was an unexpected surprise, Mags! 🇫🇷
I assure you Maggy they could have done so much better… I love that you watch history movies. I don’t want to be the one criticizing but they cannot show Napoleon in a more opposite way of who he was.
Napoleon was young energetic genius and full of charisma. He was 24 at Toulon and there was not 2.000 English troops but 20.000 I have no idea where they get there numbers it’s ridiculous…
He never left Egypt for Josephine he had affairs of his own. So many inaccurate facts that it’s just humiliating to French people as they say. Historians hated this movie
Also all the best moments of his career are left out…
Campaign in Italy which is one of the best campaigns in history
Then all the battles between 1806 and 1809
Napoleon was a genius that won 81 out of 86 battles. They couldn’t even get the number of battles right…
If it was a fiction no problem but they chose to talk about Napoleon you need a little bit of accuracy
And even when all was lost after campaign in Russia in took 2 years for all of Europe to make him fall.
Battle of Leipzig
And the campaign to save France with young recruits only 50.000 men against 600.000 troops and still he did miracles and assured his place at the top of military commanders.
Also no mention of his elite troop the most feared in Europe : the imperial old guard 💂♀️
Anyways looking forward to Spielberg’s HBO show on Napoleon in 2025 because this was unfortunately not great..
It could easily have been the most epic movie of the past 20 years and instead it was long and boring.. so many great names in that period, so many heroic people but they showed us this sort of comedy…
Anyways glad you find interest in Napoleon but the movie didn’t show Napoleon as he was
Maybe you won’t want to watch but epic history tv Napoleon show really the greatness of Napoleon in really well done videos
The battlefields were miles long and had 100 of thousands of men and this movie it looks like there is only 5.000 men against 5.000
I thought the notification said napoleon dynamite and I got excited for a second
I'm sure Uncle Rico would claim to have been at the Battle Of Waterloo.
Is NAPOLEON movie bad???
Yes.
No it's not
@@xshandy5812yes it is
no its a good movie, but it isn't a movie only about his military career.
@@xshandy5812 yes it is
@fabizio it is your doing a movie about napoleon you have to include wars they skipped most of russia all if peninsula war napoleons first major defeat against the austrians and the german campaign and napoleons fall and the battles they showed they got completely wrong
This movie is not "bad", but also not good in terms of portraying Napoleon as a character. The battle scenes are great, the filmmaking also on point in terms of modern filmmaking, the actors do a good job (could've been better, but still really good). Napoleon is the most famous person in the history of France, and - other than one other man with silly moustache in Germany - in a good way, despite him also being a dictator and a ruler of a country. And that's what is missing in the portrayal here. It's not possible to capture Napoleons life in one movie, but it's the decision to show his love life, that killed the movie. His scenes with Josephine are mostly empty and boring. The battle scenes reduced to some major key scenes. He completely lacks the charisma, he was known for and we don't get much of his brilliant strategy decisions. He was a dictator, but he was one of the few rulers that actually cared for his country, he was constantly working and did many good things, it's not like everything he did was battles and invading other countries. Seeing a portrayal other that what we got could've been much more interesting and actually what many have been waiting for. The french people are probably disappointed in what they got here. I feel like it's a mix of dry episodes from his life. The directors cut might be better, but still hoping for a better portrayal in the upcoming TV series.
The 2002 series does it a bit better, even though they didn't have the budget for the big battles.
As for now, the Oversimplified version seems to be the nr. 1 :D
Oh it is bad. It's atrocious in portraying Napoleon as a character. Battle scenes are ridiculous (napoloen leading a cavalry charge???). BBC tv show from 2016. portrayed the battle of Borodino 10x much better with 10x less budget. Filmmaking is also mediocre, or example that dark/gloomy tint in every Scott's movie, Gladiator, KoH, the Last duel, Prometheus (ok that one wasn't in Europe lol). From historical perspective nothing in this movie is really accurate, battles, politics, characters, dates, events (for example his speech at the coronation is totally wrong), everything is distorted, wrong or they just ignore it. From purely cinematic perspective the movie is confusing, boring and totally pointless.
@@bdleo300 actually, I agree :D . Especially regarding the historic facts. But since many people don't care for that, as a movie itself in terms of filmmaking (camera, design etc) it wasn't as bad (for me). It was pointless, yes, but some people still enjoyed it. Definitely needed another script.
Magy, you should watch Ridley Scott’s *Blade Runner* (The Final Cut), and it’s sequel *Blade Runner: 2049*
Waterloo dirigida por Sergei Bondarchuck con Rod Steiger como Napoleon es mucho mejor
La primera derrota de Napoleon fue en España pero se les olvido mostrarla
I watched this movie on My Birthday in Theaters, I had barely any knowledge about Napoleon, and found the War scenes Very Cool, but lots of people found this movie not Historically Accurate
It's not that it's historically inaccurate, it's that they literally changed history. Like the Borodino charge.....Napoleon was miles away and never led a charge in battle.
@@HerpaDerp999Actually Napoleon was taking nap. The long march and exhaustion made him sick. When Murat urged Napoleon to commit the Imperial Guard , he refused.
@@HerpaDerp999 that’s the definition of historical inaccuracy…
@@jacobtrowbridge9767 I'm saying it's worse than historical inaccuracy. It's changing history.
As a Frenchman, I hesitated to watch this movie. I decided not to. Not only because of the backclash it got here, but also because I didn't really feel like going in theater when it came out.
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Napoleon and the people around him's real story is so much more epic than the movie.. it's supposed to be the other way around. The movie is supposed to exaggerate history not be modest.
Ye this movie felt like an englishman's wetdream on how to destroy Napoleon. His irl story literally 5 seasons of HBO worthy show. This movie felt too small scale, even the Patriot had better battles. They barely even fired their muskets and Napoleon was a bore
Hi Magy! Big fan here 🇫🇷 Maybe you should have waited for Apple to release the 4 hours extended cut before reacting to it
When is that coming out?
The problem with this movie is that they tried to cram far too much into a 3 hour movie. The story of Napoleon cannot be told in this amount of time. It would have been far more appropriate if they had made it as a series.
Absolutely. Couldn't have put it better; it would at least deserve a trilogy of films, not just one.
Precisely !!! They could have all 3...Then release just a Month apart....Start a new way to do Movie series...since no one likes to wait weeks let alone 6-12 Months.
You need to watch Band of Brothers, Steven Spielberg Tom Hanks created the true story of WW2 Men of EZ Company. True story. You did used to watch War Genre. I really hope you start again with this series.
Just saw the movie and completely agree. Some scenes go on for too long. You feel the 3hr mark. loved the battles and was not ready for Josephine. The love story felt weird. As if you never really knew how much they cared for each other until the end. Love seeing Magy reaction! 🙂
I liked this movie... but I'm just happy to see any movie about Napoleon at all.
And all the reasons people give for not liking this movie are probably the only reasons why this movie was able to be made in the age where twerking is considered an art form.
II was very disappointed by this movie.
Complete waste of my time.
'Waterloo' (1972) and 'War and Peace' (1965 the Sovjet version NOT the Hollywood one) are probably the best movies about the napoleonic aera.
Napoleon (2023) just fails in every category.
I actually really liked this movie a lot! I saw it during its theatrical run, and had a blast. Beautiful costumes.
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Watch Disney The Love Bug 1968, Hoodwinked 2005, The Monkey King 2023, Walking with Dinosaurs 2013 and Gnomeo and Juliet 2011 please.
You should know the Battle of Austerlitz was my favourite one, I know he didn’t drown soldiers in the river but it was awesome.
The Battle of Austerlitz (Three Emperors) December 2nd, 1805, was probably Napoleon's finest victory. Immortalized by Napoleon anticipating his opponents' movements and Marshal Davout's III Corps' timely arrival to strengthen the French army's 'weak' right flank. The scene in the film did happen, but near the end of the battle when the Allies were already retreating, but less than 200 soldiers drowned, not the thousands depicted or by Napoleon's propaganda machine at the time.
I think the Napoleon movie is absurd in that they filled a movie about core French history with a bunch of British actors. Good grief. Don't they have actors in France? I'm guessing they do. It would be like doing a movie about English royalty in the 17th century and filling it with German actors. Just silly.
I think the 1970 version of Napoleon is much better. You might check it out
Feminists WISH Napoleon was this much of a simp, he was not.
Since I’m completely aware of the historical inaccuracies of the film, Napoleon is the best historical war drama film I ever watched!!!
It's too bad this movie made so many mis-steps. It really should have been much much better. Ridley Scott is so inconsistent.
Despite Joséphine and Napoleon's divorce, He insisted she kept her title as Empress (highlights who was the Queen and soulmate of his life) and an annual income. Further, Napoleon was still on very good terms with his stepchildren. Later on, St. Helena: "I truly loved my Joséphine, but I didn't respect her."
Marie-Louise of Austria, even Napoleon in exile on Elba in 1814, didn't lose sleep over her, especially when she told him she was divorcing Napoleon.
In fact, the Duke of Wellington never met Napoleon face to face (real pity really, "what if" between two giant heavyweights). It was due in part to Wellington's determined persistence and respect of Napoleon as a fellow General that the British spared him execution and instead sent him to St. Helena. But Wellington did meet two of his opponents from Spain and Portugal (Peninsula war, 1808-1813), Marshals Andre Masséna and Jean Soult with a friendly visit and an unexpected encounter at Queen Victoria's coronation in 1838.
Everyone will form their own opinion about the movies, they will find positives and negatives about it, however, at the end of the day, the most important thing is that you enjoyed it and this was a fantastic reaction. Your commentary, the range of emotions this movie has put you through - this is what elevates this experience and makes it unique.
Joaquin Phoenix did a fantastic job as Napoleon, his very presence being enough to demand absolute obedience from those around.
Vanessa Kirby enchanted us with her presence, her portrayal of Josephine giving this movie such a passionate tone, bringing to life the woman who subdued the Emperor himself.
Ridley Scott is an incredible director and this movie is no exception.
Thank you for the amazing reaction, Magy, it's been a pleasure watchin this ❤
The Napoleonic battles are the greatest the world has known. Waterloo is three armies and almost 200,000 soldiers. Here it looks like there are 2000. It's better to watch Lord of the Rings to get an idea.
I recommend Saving Private Ryan & Hacksaw Ridge. Both Military movies.
I loved this film as in school I read about the Napoleon Bonaparte code how he came and died so refreshing I like to see this film 😁
I really wanted to see this when it was in the theaters. I never had the free time though.
Worst movie I’ve ever watched, written like a poor fan fiction, only movie I’ve ever seen on the big screen where I considered leaving multiple times
this is the first vid for me in this beautiful channel✨😊❤
This is unexpected ❤
Gee, Magy, so nice to see your interest in history and famous figures of the past. You certainly picked one of the more colorful and controversial. I too enjoyed the movie and the story of his rise and relationship with Josephine. I have seen other movies about him and read his history in books and school. But I liked this humanist take on his story. Glad you enjoyed it too. Thanks for bringing this movie to us, another movie I probably would have skipped w/o you. 💕
Thanks for the reaction. Took me three days to watch the movie but I defintely enjoyed it. Joaquin looked a bit too old to be playing a 30 year old but maybe he actually did look that old.
Life expectancy was pretty low
@@Zombiesnyder13 He was only four years older than me when he died. But than again, a lot of people think he was poisoned.
5+ hour version will be on streaming services.
Which stream service?
@@imperiumgrim4717Apple TV I think.
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@@imperiumgrim4717 AppleTV
Do the "napoleonic wars oversimplified"!
I only have a general knowledge of Napoleon, so this movie was decent. It was funny that while watching your reaction, you had the same reaction I had in the theater. I can't believe you didn't think Josephine seemed satisfied after Napoleon thrust his hips into her for 30 seconds lol. They did have an historic love like Anthony and Cleopatra.
She faked it to get her man. Not unheard of lol. She had goals!
Napoleon s American accent put me off.
A letter was intercepted from her that was being delivered to her cousin in which she described him as an insufficient lover
@@Jack-lk7wk What's the source for this?
As I was watching this, a pop-up came on my screen for the *special effects* for Napoleon:
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This movie was a hot mess (especially the first half) It does improve once we start following his military campaigns but my god, its a slog to get there, worst acting performance of Joaquin Phoenix's career.
I go away from cinema when he say « power of Destiny better of power of the love » rip his wife… 😢
I actually enjoyed the movie even if it was not historical accurate
Magy…Band of Brothers please 😊
I think Spielberg produced that. I love Spielberg. He's a cinematic genius.
@@T800-theRealOne Spielberg and Tom Hanks produced Band of Brothers…best thing ever aired on tv…Magy react! 😊
can you watch Prisoners with Jake gylenhal and Hugh jackman
Great movie! Hugh Jackman is phenomenal.
I love #Napoleon(2023).
The tragedy of a Man who cannot be completely with the love of his life, that Maiden who gives meaning to existence, due to his patriotic duty of giving all his time for a higher cause, the nation.
A man so influential as Bonaparte needed a Goddess to his side, and Joséphine was all that for him💔.
I await passionately for Ridley Scott's legendary sequel to Gladiator⚔.
This film jumps from scene to scene, with no context.All very odd...
Regular película para los conocedores de cine bélico, adicional le dedico la canción cielito lindo ❤❤ a magy
All those who came to the Russian land with weapons ended the same way, there was enough land for everyone
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Do Reaction Watch Curious George (2006)
Since the days of Gladiator , 24 years later Joaquin Phoenix nailed it while performing another famous historical icon like Napoleon Bonapart 🔥 same goes to legendary director like Riddley Scott , total made masterpiece , by the magnificent talents of two iconic legends ❤🔥🔥
Wow this is unexpected
Great reaction! 😊
Is she from Bulgaria??
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For a man who his reputed to have had countless lovers, I found the portrayals of his sexual technique pathetic. Was this based on fact or a line from some obscure memoir, written by someone wiith a axe to grind with Napoleon. And let's face it that was a long list.
ahh wow very well then
Waterloo 1970 is way better
Long live the emperor!
The best movie of all time
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Welcome to Moscow.
It is a good movie, very entertaining and well set. Yes, it is true that there is a lot of history for such a short time and many things are not exact, but that is what documentaries are for.
make the descent movies. i sent you in FB page but you never reply i guess its fake page. i hope you see the comment.
A good movie
This movie is about as accurate as a movie about Christopher Columbus sailing to America to prove the Earth is round, but it's enjoyable nonetheless.
Have you watched Wish yet?
I cant watch the nepoleon movie with this lady when he talks he literally stops the video Just why
Ngl, I really didn't expect you to watch this one. It's good, don't get me wrong, I just didn't think you would react it
It is an attractive poorly made film
Napolean believed on this message. for those going through the comments, I've got good news. God is good because He gives His blessings to everyone, whether they be good or bad. but everyone has at least, told a lie, or stolen something in their life. and that makes them sinners, and God will not allow sinners in heaven; in His presence, because He is holy. so, God has to punish the sinners in hell, because God is severe and just. but God is also love and He made a way for some to be saved from His wrath. here are the steps:
1. admit that you're a sinner and are lost.
2. realize that the penalty of sin is death (hell).
3. believe that Jesus (who is God) died on the cross, was buried, then rose from the grave, to pay the penalty for man's past, present, and future sins.
4. trust Christ alone as your Savior, and not on your own good deeds to get you to heaven (nor a combination of your faith and self-righteous works).
5. pray to God NOW that you're accepting Christ's free gift of salvation because if you die before making this decision, it's too late, and you'll 🔥🥵😈
6. and to be a disciple, tell people about Jesus, read the bible, go to church regularly to know God's will for your life.
I was very disappointed by that movie. Better as for me to rewatch mini-serial of 2002.
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Yes its bad
Hi Magy
This movie is not accurate no.
ah the american and english propaganda still going on over 200 years later
I don’t see any propaganda in that movie … it’s just trash without any meaningful message or story (and quite boring) despite the excellent actors, the well made costumes and some beautiful pictures 😢
I hate this movie.
Hollywood needs the old-school auteurs like Ridley Scott more than ever
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