Tag Archives: Ridley Scott

‘Napoleon’ biopic is absolutely unhinged

Posted on February 3, 2024 by reelentropy

Napoleon is a fat, slobbering pig of a movie that commands its 158 minutes like the emperor-general himself, taking what it wants when it wants simply because it was there. Absolutely unhinged. Bravo! That biography you barely remember from ninth … Continue reading →

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‘House of Gucci’ uninspired and unsure of itself

Posted on December 16, 2021 by reelentropy

4/10 Director/producer Ridley Scott has released his second feature in as many months, and it’s decidedly the lesser of the two. House of Gucci goes through the true story of Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga), who married into the Gucci family … Continue reading →

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‘The Last Duel’ a brilliant work of storytelling, period action, and a nervous apology

Posted on November 4, 2021 by reelentropy

9/10 The Last Duel doesn’t just tell a story, it builds one, layer by layer, interlocking and leaving gaps at all the perfect points, creating a pyramid worth observing as a whole, as individual layers and as connections between the … Continue reading →

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