The Emperor's New Clothes (2002)

The Emperor's New Clothes
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ADULT THEMES, LOW LEVEL COARSE LANGUAGE

Director: Alan Taylor
Actors: Ian Holm, Clive Russell, Hugh Bonneville, Tim McInnerny, Murray Melvin, Nigel Terry, Chris Langham, George Harris, Eddie Marsan, Iben Hjejle, Russell Dixon, Trevor Cooper, Bob Mason

Napoleon Bonaparte - defeated, powerless and exiled to the island of St. Helena to live out the rest of his life in lonely, faded isolation. Or was he? This whimsical, captivating, romantic comedy presents a decidedly different version of the events that shaped the course of history! Determined to retake the crown, Napoleon swaps places with Eugene Lenormand, a look-alike commoner. But Napoleon's journey back to Paris takes more twists and turns than ever imagined. Meanwhile, Lenormand finds his glamorous new role much too rewarding to ever admit the deception! So, while France's famed leader struggles to adapt to the simple life of a commoner, the once-lowly Lenormand takes his newfound "stardom" to laugh-provoking new heights. Acclaimed actor Ian Holm (The Lord of the Rings, Chariots of Fire) gives a bravura dual performance as both Napoleon and Lenormand in this delightful comedy of swapped roles and mistaken identities.

DVD
Status: Normal
Run time: 106mins
Origin: ISRAEL
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Member Reviews (3)

3 Member Reviews
Joshua
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Quite an enjoyable movie; great for the family.
Posted Wednesday, 25 May 2011 See my other reviews
Philip
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An interesting take on Napeleon's demise - as long as you don't take history too seriously you will find this is a very good story.
Posted Saturday, 4 December 2010 See my other reviews
Terence B.
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Posted Monday, 13 March 2006 See my other reviews