I have yet to see this film, though I've been looking forward to it. I am disappointed to hear (and it's not just from you) that everything about the movie is epic except for the titular man himself. A biopic over a particular person of great historical significance only happens every once and a while, and we may not see another Napoleon biopic in our lifetime to see the real deal. In any case, I like your review--it's very informative and elegantly direct. I do wonder though if Scott has a director's cut and like "The Kingdom of Heaven", it is the DC that makes all the difference compared to the theatrical release.