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Napoleon's story is, with Alexander the Great's, arguably the most epic in all history.
But like Oliver Stone's ALEXANDER, Scott's NAPOLEON is okay but tragically lacking in greatness. This extends to Martin Phipps' score, which has many admirable qualities but lacks genuine majesty.
A few moments of poetic license (like the ending) are puzzling because they're so unnecessary.
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Yes, not enough Chinese, Mongoloids, retards, gays and everything in between in it to qualify.
Surely you know this comment is not appropriate here or anywhere. Stop.
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I'd like to see this movie, eventually. But Ridley Scott's press tour has all but told viewers to wait until the already minted director's cut lands on streaming and/or home video.
I recommend seeing it in a theater, on the biggest screen you can find.
While it's a bit choppy, due to clearly deleted scenes that would explain the plot more, the battle sequences are extraordinary.
The Battle of Austerlitz sequence, in the middle of the film, is jaw dropping. It's absolutely stunning on a huge screen.
I saw it on the full-size IMAX screen at Universal CityWalk and was glad I went. 
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I saw it too yesterday and enjoyed it immensely. I agree it's a bit choppy and just waiting for a 4-hour cut. As usual with Ridley Scott it's magnificently staged and the score works well even if he uses a lot of classical music as well.
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What a shitty and boring movie...
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What a shitty and boring movie...
Always the nuanced critic...
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