Apple TVAn epic that details the checkered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine.
Altogether, the changes bring subtle new life into two remarkable performances, helping the emotional impact of the characters' fates to sink in deeper.At the same time, while the character's eccentricities and the film's unique approach persist, the new material provides greater emotion, smoother transitions into Napoleon's whims and grievances, a deeper look into the French politics of the era, and improves already excellent character work.
All these wonderful sets and costumes, and a story that is very introspective… it felt blasé, cold, almost rushed.
