Napoleon audience review: Beautiful but boring

Early reviews of Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon' praise the performances of Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby, the soundtrack, set and costume design, and the epic-scale battle scenes. Twitter reactions are mixed, with some calling it a big-screen spectacle worthy of a trip to the theater, while others consider it a waste of money. Fans of Scott commend his mastery of period action scenes. However, some viewers find flaws in the film, including pacing issues. French critics and experts have expressed disappointment with the depiction of Napoleon and the historical inaccuracies.