Apple’s ‘Napoleon’ flops as viewers slam it with negative reviews
Apple’s ‘Napoleon’ Fails to Impress Audiences, Receives Scathing Reviews
The highly anticipated historical drama film, “Napoleon,” directed by Ridley Scott and based on the life of French revolutionary Napoleon Bonaparte, has fallen flat at the box office.
According to ScreenRant, the film’s opening weekend earnings of $33 million are far from the $400 million needed to break even. The movie’s massive budget has put immense pressure on its success.
“Napoleon’s significant budget comes with tremendous pressure,” the outlet noted. ”The general rule of thumb is to double a film’s listed budget in order to gauge its production and marketing costs, meaning Napoleon needs to gross at least $400 million in order to constitute a profit.”
“The task is formidable, especially for an R-rated historical epic running a confirmed two hours and 38 minutes,” it continued.
Napoleon cost $200m to make & $400m for opening week to break even.
It’s at $33m.
If you’re expecting a “Gladiator” type movie, it’s not. It’s more like a documentary.
Your impression of Napoleon will change. pic.twitter.com/KIeim7IHDq
— Patrick Bet-David (@patrickbetdavid) November 25, 2023
Adding to the disappointment, the film has received negative reviews from both audiences and critics alike.
Starring Academy Award winner Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon, the film currently holds a 60 percent approval audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
“Overall felt disjointed,” one audience member wrote. “It feels like they forced the story to be a movie when it would’ve benefitted from being a show.”
“The cinematography was great but such a miss on the storyline,” another added. “Would more historical context have been that difficult?”
Critics were also unimpressed, with the film receiving a 61 percent approval rating.
“By his own admission, this incarnation of Napoleon is only a cracked shell of what Scott originally wanted to deliver, so that it does not fully work is hardly a surprise,” wrote Sara Michelle Fetters of MovieFreak.com.
“Napoleon contributes to a troubling trend in cinema, transforming significant historical narratives into hollow spectacles driven by mere visual entertainment,” added Manuel Bento of FandomWire.
However, there were some who appreciated the film’s cinematography and portrayal of the French revolutionary emperor.
“‘Napoleon’ is consistently surprising partly because it doesn’t conform to the conventions of mainstream historical epics, which is especially true of its startling, adamantly unromanticized title character,” wrote Manohla Dargis of The New York Times.
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How did Napoleon’s film “Napoleon” perform at the box office and in terms of audience reception?
As Apple’s highly anticipated film “Napoleon” fails to impress audiences and receives scathing reviews, it is clear that the historical drama directed by Ridley Scott and based on the life of French revolutionary Napoleon Bonaparte has fallen flat at the box office.
According to ScreenRant, the film’s opening weekend earnings of $33 million are far from the $400 million needed to break even. The movie’s massive budget has put immense pressure on its success. The general rule of thumb is to double a film’s listed budget in order to gauge its production and marketing costs, meaning “Napoleon” needs to gross at least $400 million to constitute a profit.
“The task is formidable, especially for an R-rated historical epic running a confirmed two hours and 38 minutes,” noted the outlet. This news has disappointed many, especially considering the high expectations surrounding the film.
Adding to the disappointment, “Napoleon” has received negative reviews from both audiences and critics alike. Starring Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon, the film currently holds a 60 percent approval audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
“Overall felt disjointed,” one audience member wrote. “It feels like they forced the story to be a movie when it would’ve benefitted from being a show.” Another audience member criticized the film’s storyline, stating, “The cinematography was great but such a miss on the storyline. Would more historical context have been that difficult?”
Critics were also unimpressed, with the film receiving a 61 percent approval rating. “By his own admission, this incarnation of Napoleon is only a cracked shell of what Scott originally wanted to deliver, so that it does not fully work is hardly a surprise,” wrote Sara Michelle Fetters of MovieFreak.com. Manuel Bento of FandomWire added, “Napoleon contributes to a troubling trend in cinema, transforming significant historical narratives into hollow spectacles driven by mere visual entertainment.”
However, there were some who appreciated the film’s cinematography and portrayal of the French revolutionary emperor. Manohla Dargis of The New York Times wrote, “‘Napoleon’ is consistently surprising partly because it doesn’t conform to the conventions of mainstream historical epics, which is especially true of its startling, adamantly unromanticized title character.”
In conclusion, despite the anticipation surrounding “Napoleon,” it has proved to be a disappointment in terms of audience reception and box office performance. The film’s failure to impress both audiences and critics raises questions about the choices made in the production and storytelling. While some may appreciate certain aspects of the film, overall, it seems that ”Napoleon” has missed the mark.
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