Napoleon - BBC historical drama starring Tom Burke and Rob Brydon (Heroes & Villains) [DVD]

Tom Burke before he got noticed as Athos in the BBC's adaptation of The Three Musketeers and before he became a household name as Cormoran Strike he played Napoleon Bonaparte in this TV movie. Rob Brydon after seeing him do light comedies was quite good in a serious role-playing Louis-Marie Stanislas Freron, Napoleon's rival.

But due to the limited runtime it feels rushed and it leaves one craving more.A series about Napoleon's youth up to and including the Italian campaigns would have been much great fun.

Loved it great actor in lead role

Well acted & portrayal of Napoleons early career within the Revolutionary period, when he was also driven by care & responsibility. for his family. His ambition & ability are well illustrated.

Great acting, without doubt, but too short a film, leaving us wanting to know more. Perhaps more like a TV drama than a movie? Certainly, however, an insight into Napoleon's early career, a subject not always as well covered as the later days.

This movie was entertaining and, as far as I am aware, historically quite accurate. This last point was a surprise for me because it is a BBC production, and I do not equate BBC productions with honesty or accuracy—especially in this 'woke' age.

A fascinating piece of history excellently told. Well worth a watch.

An engrossing tale of the early life of Napoleon during the French Revolution. Great performance by Rob Brydon and good casting of Napoleon

C'est le siège de Toulon qui est évoqué dans cette fiction. Intéressant.