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  • 2002
  • PG
  • Paramount Classics
  • 1 h 47 m
  • 2002
  • PG
  • Paramount Classics
  • 1 h 47 m
The Emperor's New Clothes

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)

Directed By: Alan Taylor

Written By: Simon Leys, Kevin Molony, Herbie Wave, Alan Taylor

  • 2002
  • PG
  • Paramount Classics
  • 1 h 47 m
  • 2002
  • PG
  • Paramount Classics
  • 1 h 47 m

The Emperor's New Clothes

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 28 Critic Reviews
60
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 4 User Ratings
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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)

Directed By: Alan Taylor

Written By: Simon Leys, Kevin Molony, Herbie Wave, Alan Taylor

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 28 Critic Reviews
60
61% Positive
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36% Mixed
10 Reviews
4% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 28 Critic Reviews
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61% Positive
17 Reviews
36% Mixed
10 Reviews
4% Negative
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One 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.
By Loren King FULL REVIEW
75
Has a refreshingly different twist: What we have here is a "what if" comedy.
By Rick Groen FULL REVIEW
75
Touching historical fantasy.
By Carrie Rickey FULL REVIEW
67
The film's European locations, sets (in Rome's Cinecitta studios) and photography are unusually striking; Rachel Portman contributes an elegant score; and Holm (who played the emperor once before in 1981's "Time Bandits") embodies the character with an effortlessly regal charisma.
By William Arnold FULL REVIEW
60
Holm carries Napoleon's regal bluster without edging into cartoonish folly, taking him seriously enough to make an absurd situation solemn, and keeping the film from winking too coyly at its audience.
By Scott Tobias FULL REVIEW
50
Not without its charms. But it never rises to its clever what-if concept.
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30
The 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.
By Joe Morgenstern FULL REVIEW

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Production Company FilmFour, Redwave Films, Mikado Film, Senator Film Produktion, Rai Cinema
Release Date Jun 14, 2002
Duration 1 h 47 m
Rating PG
Genres
Tagline The world's most powerful man is about to fight his greatest battle... between love and glory.
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Awards

Florida Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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