Ridley Scott responded to French critics of his film Napoleon by stating that the French don't even like themselves and claiming that the audience in Paris loved it. The film has received some negative reviews in France, with critics pointing out historical inaccuracies and a portrayal of French soldiers with American accents. According to a review by MovieWeb, Napoleon is criticized for its lack of insight into the central characters, whitewashing of Napoleon's racism, and leaving the viewer ultimately dissatisfied.

Director Ridley Scott is currently making the rounds to promote his new film, Napoleon, which hits theaters on November 22, 2023, and he isn't holding back in his response to criticism of the historical drama. Especially when it comes from French critics pointing out the film's historical inaccuracies.

As per the BBC, while Napoleon is garnering mostly positive reviews from critics, there are some outliers in the French media that have been...