How ‘Gladiator II’ Rejected Masculinity

In 'Gladiator,' Maximus embodied masculinity in the highest order. In 'Gladiator II,' masculinity is treated like a bad joke.

‘Napoleon’ Director’s Cut Doubles Down On The Film’s Pretentious Themes For 3.5 Hours

[rebelmouse-proxy-image https://thefederalist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-12-at-1.56.17 PM-1200x675.png crop_info="%7B%22image%22%3A%20%22https%3A//thefederalist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-12-at-1.56.17%5Cu202fPM-1200x675.png%22%7D" expand=1]It’s less a Napoleon movie than a movie about Napoleon’s gross psychological underbelly.

In ‘Napoleon,’ Ridley Scott Prints Neither Fact Nor Legend

[rebelmouse-proxy-image https://thefederalist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-07-at-2.41.19 PM-1200x675.png crop_info="%7B%22image%22%3A%20%22https%3A//thefederalist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-07-at-2.41.19%5Cu202fPM-1200x675.png%22%7D" expand=1]Unlike its source material, Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon' will soon be forgotten.

Ridley Scott’s Latest Historical Epic Tells A Story, But It’s Not Napoleon’s

Cinematography and a conservative bent are not enough to redeem this historical falsification of Napoleon's life.

Ridley Scott Reduces Napoleon From Man Of Destiny To Man Baby

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Even Though Unparalleled Deeds Offend Today, Great Men Did Shift History

Napoleon’s ambition, decisiveness, and drive made him excellently suited to make the most out of the tumult of the revolution.