Napoleon

‘to discuss the future with his friend the Ocean’ -THE ADVENTURE OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE- This 5 hour silent film takes on the compelling story of Napoleon Bonaparte, from his petty snowball wars when he was a kid to the real thing. This is nothing short of a masterpiece, its revolutionary, grand and incredible. Its breath taking - grand-scale cinematography immerses you in the film, its a long journey that Abel Gance makes you feel a part of. The elegant and subtle acting sharpens the format and explains the depths of napoleons psyche. The impressive world building defines napoleons rise to power. Its almost poetic, the amount of mind altering, fascinating quotes produced is magical. Every single quote can be dissected and can tell hundreds of words in less than 50. They display Napoleons genius immediately showing how unique he was, that is what makes this movie iconic. Its one of the greatest journeys ever presented on a screen, its complex, its real and its memorable. The best part is its a true story, fiction isn't the only creative art form. The music is powerful - it may be silent but it gives plenty of meaning, its beautiful. It will be remembered for years... 100/100