On-Air Film Review: Able Was I Ere I saw Joaquin Phoenix in ‘Napoleon’

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CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on November 22nd, 2023, reviewing “Napoleon,” a biopic of Emperor Bonaparte, directed by Ridley Scott. In theaters on November 22nd, 2023.

HollywoodChicago.com Oscarman rating: 3.5/5.0
Rating: 3.5/5.0

Joaquin Phoenix takes the role of Nappy, with Vanessa Kirby as his Empress Josephine. The film focuses on his key battles and his relationship with Josephine, in addition to his rise and fall as Emperor of France. Covers the gamut from the French Revolution to Waterloo, where Napoleon did surrender. Oh Yes.

”Napoleon” is in theaters on November 22nd. Featuring Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby, Rupert Everett, Paul Rhys and Ludivine Sagnier. Written by David Scarpa. Directed by Ridley Scott. Rated “R”

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