As a Napoleon buff, I eagerly anticipate any new film on the great man, but I was a little worried about a "comedy" starring a British cast. I guess I was worried most of all that the film would jibe at Napoleon. And I never really thought Ian Holm (gifted actor that he no doubt is) could truly do the Emperor justice (ah how I long to see Pacino play the role...). All that said, I enjoyed the film a lot. It isn't a masterpiece by any stretch of the imagination, but it is humorous without "taking the mickey" out of the man. Highly recommended to Napoleon fans and film lovers alike.

This film was a joy to watch. No deep meaning is to be had here, no lesson to be learned, just a wonderfully entertaining film. The acting is great and it is easy to get lost in the story. Ian Holm is wonderful as always. If you are just looking for a fun movie to watch this one is a great choice.

This movie was outstanding! A neat little conspiracy theory about the true last years of Napoleon Bonaparte. Ian Holm is fantastic as both Napoleon and Lenormand. The military strategy of watermelons is hilarious. If you missed this in the the theaters, you've got to rent it! 10/10!

Great acting from Ian Holmes and Iben Hjejle is very very good too, having seen all the movies from Napoleon this is probably the most fun and refreshing of them all great twist on the story itself most likely not true but great anyway.