"Napoleon: Ridley Scott's Epic Biopic Receives Mixed Reviews"
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Sony and Apple hosted the world premiere of Ridley Scott's film "Napoleon" in Paris, with Sony's CEO Tom Rothman highlighting the significance of starting the worldwide rollout in France. Apple, which financed the movie, will have to wait 17 months to release it on its platform due to France's strict windowing rules. Rothman praised Apple for supporting the big-screen experience of the epic film. The budget for "Napoleon" was reportedly under $200 million, with producer Kevin J. Walsh emphasizing the use of practical effects over CGI. The movie is generating buzz for the awards season, and Scott is hoping for an Oscar win.
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- 'Napoleon' Review: Ridley Scott and Joaquin Phoenix Deliver a Film That Works Better as a Comedy Than a Historical Epic IndieWire
- Napoleon Review: Ridley Scott's Historical Epic Only Scratches The Surface /Film
- 'Napoleon': Review | Reviews | Screen Screen International
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