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Title: Napoleon, A Revisionist History
Review: THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES (2002) is a charming comic fable that begins with Napoleon Bonaparte exiled, but not defeated, on the island of St. Helena. Determined to retake the crown, he swaps places with a look-alike commoner then, in a roundabout way, journeys back to Paris.The plan is that, once Napoleon is in Paris, the double will reveal the deception and the leader's former followers will then flock to his support. Unfortunately, the fake Napoleon likes his new luxurious lifestyle and refuses to carry out his end of the bargain.The real Bonaparte, in the meantime, must learn to live the life as a commoner, but he soon uses his brilliant skills as a military tactician to help a young widow turn her failing business into a thriving one.Ian Holm is a delight as both the real and phony Napoleon in this witty and thoroughly entertaining film, directed by Alan Taylor.Michael B. Druxman
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