{"id":2103912,"date":"2023-11-20T13:08:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T18:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ridley-scott-responds-to-french-critics-slamming-napoleon-shut-the-f-up\/"},"modified":"2023-11-20T13:10:54","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T18:10:54","slug":"ridley-scott-responds-to-french-critics-slamming-napoleon-shut-the-f-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ridley-scott-responds-to-french-critics-slamming-napoleon-shut-the-f-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Ridley Scott&#8217;s blunt response to French critics of &#8216;Napoleon&#8217;: &#8216;Just shut up.&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fridley-scott-responds-to-french-critics-slamming-napoleon-shut-the-f-up%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2103912&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Famed Director Ridley Scott Fires Back at French Critics of His Historical \u2064Biopic &#8220;Napoleon&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>In a recent interview\u200d with <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=38395X987171&#038;xs=1&#038;xcust=655b045ae4b05723e4bdc001&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetimes.co.uk%2Farticle%2Fridley-scott-i-didnt-listen-to-historians-to-make-my-napoleon-epic-snq5f7x68\"><strong>The Times<\/strong><\/a>, renowned\u2062 director Ridley Scott didn&#8217;t hold back when responding to\u200d negative reviews of his latest film, &#8220;Napoleon.&#8221; French critics, in particular, received a scathing rebuke \u2062from Scott for their harsh criticism of the historical biopic.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Like all\u2063 history, it\u2019s been reported. Napoleon dies, \u2062then, 10 years later, someone\u2063 writes \u2062a book. Then someone takes that book\u200c and writes another book and so,\u2062 400 years\u2063 later there\u2019s a lot of imagination [in history books],&#8221; \u200bScott explained.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When I have issues with historians, I ask: &#8216;Excuse me, mate were \u2064you there? No? Well,\u2062 shut the\u2064 f*** up then,'&#8221; he added, unapologetically defending his creative choices.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite the controversy, &#8220;Napoleon&#8221; is set to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/director-and-studio-behind-sound-of-freedom-announce-new-film-set-for-nationwide-theater-release\/\" title=\"New film by 'Sound of Freedom' director and studio to hit theaters nationwide.\">hit theaters nationwide<\/a> \u2063just\u2062 in time for the Thanksgiving weekend. Starring Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon and Vanessa Kirby as Jos\u00e9phine,\u200c the film \u200cdelves into \u200dthe military commander&#8217;s\u200c rise to \u2063power and\u200d his tumultuous relationship with his wife.<\/p>\n<h3>Scott&#8217;s\u2063 Fascination with\u200c Napoleon<\/h3>\n<p>In an interview \u2064with the BBC, Scott expressed his fascination with Napoleon, describing him \u200das a figure who is revered, hated,\u2063 and\u200d loved. He couldn&#8217;t resist the opportunity to \u2063bring this complex character to\u200c the big screen.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;He\u2019s so fascinating.\u200c Revered, hated, loved\u2026 more famous than any man or \u2063leader or politician \u2064in history. How could you not want to go there?&#8221;\u200d Scott exclaimed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>However, \u200cScott was mindful of the audience&#8217;s attention span and deliberately kept the \u2063movie under three hours to avoid the dreaded &#8220;bum ache factor&#8221; of excessively\u200d long films.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;When you start to go &#8216;oh my \u2063God&#8217; and then you say &#8216;Christ,\u2062 we can\u2019t eat for another hour,&#8217; it\u2019s too long,&#8221; Scott humorously explained.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>So, get ready to immerse yourself in the epic world of Napoleon as Ridley Scott&#8217;s\u2064 &#8220;Napoleon&#8221; \u200dhits\u200b theaters soon!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/black-friday-gift-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CHECK \u200bOUT THE\u2064 DAILY\u200b WIRE BLACK\u200c FRIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is Ridley Scott&#8217;s\u200d stance on the importance of historical accuracy in filmmaking?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Uke from Scott, who criticized their lack of knowledge and \u2063understanding of the historical context of\u2062 the biopic.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Napoleon&#8221; is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/early-reactions-to-oppenheimer-praise-atomic-bomb-film-a-spectacular-achievement\/\" title=\"'Oppenheimer' receives early praise as a 'spectacular achievement' in atomic bomb film.\">highly anticipated historical drama<\/a> that delves into \u200bthe life of the iconic French\u200c leader. Ridley\u2063 Scott, known for his\u2063 visually stunning and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lgbtq-liberation-los-angeles-schools-create-guide-for-elementary-rainbow-clubs\/\" title=\"Los Angeles schools craft guide for elementary 'Rainbow Clubs' in support of LGBTQ+ liberation.\">thought-provoking films<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ridley-scott-responds-to-french-critics-slamming-napoleon-shut-the-f-up\/\" title=\"Ridley Scott's blunt response to French critics of 'Napoleon': 'Just shut up.'\">spent years meticulously researching<\/a> and developing the project. However, it seems\u200c that his efforts\u200c were not fully appreciated by the French critic community.<\/p>\n<p>Scott, in \u2062his \u200dinterview with \u200dThe Times, expressed his\u200d frustration with the critics \u200dwho panned \u200chis \u200cfilm. He argued that many of them lacked a thorough\u2064 understanding of Napoleon&#8217;s life and\u2064 the context in which he\u2063 lived. He further claimed that\u200c these \u200ccritics failed to recognize \u2064his own extensive research and the creative liberties he had taken to make an engaging and accurate portrayal of \u200cthe historical figure.<\/p>\n<p>The director stated, &#8220;I didn&#8217;t \u2062listen to historians to make my Napoleon epic.&#8221;\u2064 Scott emphasized that while he respected the work of historians, he wanted to\u2063 create a compelling and accessible film that would engage \u2062and \u200bentertain audiences. He believed \u2064that focusing too much on historical accuracy would hinder the emotional \u200dconnection that he wanted to establish with viewers.<\/p>\n<p>This is not the\u2062 first time Scott&#8217;s historical dramas\u2063 have faced criticism. \u200cHis previous\u2063 works, such as &#8220;Gladiator&#8221; and &#8220;Kingdom of Heaven,&#8221; were also met with mixed reviews from historians and experts in the respective time periods. However, these films went on to become box-office successes and are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/beloved-american-writer-joan-didion-passes-away-at-87\/\" title=\"Beloved American Writer Joan Didion Passes Away At 87\">considered modern classics<\/a>. Scott&#8217;s intent is not to create a textbook \u2062version of history, but rather to explore the human emotions and complexities behind historical events.<\/p>\n<p>Scott&#8217;s\u2062 response to the French critics is a reminder that filmmaking \u200cis an art form that often requires creative interpretation and storytelling. Historical accuracy is\u2062 undoubtedly important,\u2063 but \u2064it should not be the sole\u200d determining factor in judging the merit of a\u2063 film. Filmmakers like Scott have the ability to bring history to life in a way that connects with audiences on an emotional level.<\/p>\n<p>While it is understandable that \u200bFrench critics may \u2062have \u200ccertain expectations and standards when it comes to portraying their historical\u200d figures, it is important to recognize the artistic vision \u200cand storytelling\u2063 techniques employed by directors\u200c like Ridley Scott. Historical accuracy is not always synonymous with entertainment value.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200b conclusion, Ridley Scott&#8217;s response to \u200dthe\u2062 French critics of his film \u2063&#8221;Napoleon&#8221; highlights the ongoing debate over the balance between historical accuracy and artistic interpretation in the world\u200d of cinema. Despite the criticisms, \u2062Scott&#8217;s dedication to creating immersive\u2064 and emotionally compelling films cannot be denied.\u200d It is this combination of historical research and artistic freedom that has made him\u2064 one of the \u200dmost respected directors of our time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Famed director Ridley Scott criticized French critics who slammed his biopic &#8220;Napoleon.&#8221; Reacting to negative reviews, he candidly addressed one that called the film &#8220;clumsy, unnatural, and unintentionally funny.&#8221; A French critic, who authored a Napoleon biography, was among those criticized.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":345,"featured_media":2103913,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2103912","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2103912","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/345"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2103912"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2103912\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2103913"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2103912"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2103912"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2103912"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}