Napoleon movie true story: How accurate is Ridley Scott's epic about the French general?
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Napoleon' Review: History with a Twist, Arts
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How Accurate is Napoleon? The True Story vs. the Ridley Scott Movie
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Napoleon' director Ridley Scott isn't done talking or creating: 'It's fuel to me
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Ridley Scott's Napoleon Movie: The Real History & Historical Accuracy
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Is 'Napoleon' an Epic Wonder or Blunder? - by Sonny Bunch
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Ridley Scott, Napoleon, and the Persistent Question of Historical Accuracy
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France Scoffs at an Englishman's 'Napoleon' - The New York Times
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France Scoffs at an Englishman's 'Napoleon' - The New York Times
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Napoleon Movie Is A Bigger Deal When Looking Back On 2 Other Ridley Scott Movies
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Ridley Scott Slams French Napoleon Reviews: They Hate Themselves!
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Movie Review: What Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon' Gets Wrong About War
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Ridley Scott's Napoleon Movie: The Real History & Historical Accuracy
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I've heard nothing but negative reviews of this movie due to it's lack of accuracy, but what if it were about a completely fictional character, in place of Napoleon? Is the movie
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Napoleon' review: Brilliant general, ambitious statesman and sniveling little weasel - Chicago Sun-Times