Joaquin Phoenix in “Napoleon”
The first trailer for NapoleonRidley Scott’s next historical epic about Napoleon Bonaparte, the brilliant and flawed French military leader, has arrived in a flurry of cannon.
Joaquin Phoenix stars as the controversial leader, who rose to power and prominence during the French Revolution. Scott’s film appears to be nothing but a sweep, with the action-packed trailer depicting the Phoenix Commander storming castles as cannonballs drop and bayonets slam. Battles rage at sea and in crowded city streets; under the snow-capped mountains and the pyramids of Egypt.
But the film is also interested in the personal life of the commander, in particular his thorny relationship with his wife, Joséphine, played by Vanessa Kirby.
Watch the thrilling trailer below.
Produced by Apple and distributed by Sony, Napoleon will play exclusively in theaters this Thanksgiving.
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