The Emperor's New Clothes
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings
- Starring: Ian Holm, Iben Hjejle
- Summary: An original tale about Napoleon's last great adventure -- and the adventures of the lowly impostor who assumed his identity in a grand conspiracy to outwit the world. (Paramount Classics)
- Director: Alan Taylor
- Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Romance
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Positive: 17 out of 28
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Mixed: 10 out of 28
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Negative: 1 out of 28
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88One of the most clever, most enjoyable historical fantasies to hit screens in a long time, The Emperor's New Clothes is a sumptuous showcase for Ian Holm, who delivers not one but two great performances.
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80Sergio Ballo's costumes have the look of authentic clothing, realistically reflecting the characters' wide range in social status. Rachel Portman's score, at once romantic, majestic and vital, completes this beguiling film.
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60A fun and fanciful comic adventure, based on the novel "The Death of Napoleon" by Simon Leys, that takes a great premise and runs with it.
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30The blithely dishonest script would have us believe that the real Napoleon can't prove his identity when the fake Napoleon refuses to come clean. Not only is that patent nonsense, it's cockeyed dramaturgy.
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Positive: 3 out of 4
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