During the Restoration, Napoleon's officers are retired and living on half pay. Useless and idle, they spend their time meeting in hope of his return.
Is this worth the time? If you have a thing for movies where men in uniforms sit in dim rooms talking about the good old days, you’ll probably dig this. If you need pacing, excitement, or anything resembling a modern narrative beat, skip it. It’s definitely not for the casual weekend watcher who just wants to see somet...
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"Is this worth the time? If you have a thing for movies where men in uniforms sit in dim rooms talking about the good old days, you’ll probably dig this. If you need pacing, excitement, or anything resembling a modern narrative beat, skip it. It’s definitely not for the casual weekend watcher who just wants to see something move. The movie is essentially a study in aimlessness. You’ve got these former big-shot officers who have been stripped of their relevance, and honestly, it shows. They drift..."
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