Beyond Josephine’s expanded role, there are other positive changes and additions.

All of these additions help improve the frustratingly flawed original.

Ridley Scott’s Napoleon highlights the titular subject’s life.

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From military campaigns to personal tidbits, we break down the biopic’s ending.

Perhaps the biggest issue with the theatricalNapoleonwas not Josephine’s flimsy characterization or the litany of missing battles.

Because of the unwieldy nature of the subject and the imitations of cinema,Ridley Scott’sNapoleonwas likely always unfixable.

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What Happened To Ridley Scott’s 4-Hour Napoleon Director’s Cut?

According to Scott, this version focuses even more on Josephine, exploring her life before Bonaparte.

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