As a seasoned film buff with over three decades of cinematic exploration under my belt, I must say that Francis Ford Coppola‘s latest offering, Megalopolis, has left me utterly bewildered and amused in equal measure. The production history alone is worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster – financial woes, budgetary problems, and the firing of an entire VFX team!
In an extraordinary gesture, director Francis Ford Coppola has bestowed a highly acclaimed five-star review upon what he seems to believe will be the blockbuster of the year, and surprisingly enough, that film happens to be his own upcoming project, “Megalopolis.” The anticipation surrounding this movie can undoubtedly be summed up as “unusual.” Before its debut at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, there were whispers about Coppola’s financial troubles, budgetary constraints, and even the dismissal of his entire VFX team. After the premiere, the response to the film has been nothing short of peculiar. Following the screening, rumors surfaced that some viewers booed the movie, yet at the same time, they stood and applauded for an extended seven minutes.
In a surprising turn of events, the critically divided reactions towards the movie “Megalopolis” received an unexpected boost when Francis Ford Coppola, weighing in with his personal opinion on the film, awarded it a stellar 5-star rating on Letterboxd. Despite not providing any additional commentary in a written review, Coppola’s stars undeniably convey his positive feelings towards the movie. Noteworthy is that “Megalopolis” shares this high praise with only one other film for Coppola: “The Last Showgirl,” also released this year and directed by his granddaughter Gia Coppola.
With regard to the critical reception of the movie Megalopolis, it has lived up to its title as a highly controversial film, with 115 reviews resulting in an even split – a perfect 50%. Unfortunately, there aren’t enough audience reviews yet to determine a Popcornmeter score. However, based on reactions seen on social media, it seems that both critics and fans may hold similar opinions about the movie. Some TikTok and Instagram users have adopted a popular trend for their screenings, where they film themselves before watching the movie, stating “I’m [Insert name], and this is me before watching Megalopolis.” The video then transitions abruptly to their astonished reactions after watching the movie, as they struggle to articulate their thoughts with a follow-up statement: “This is me after watching Megalopolis,” and express their candid opinions.
Francis Ford Coppola Lists the Movies That Inspired Megalopolis
On Letterboxd, the director Coppola has revealed a collection of 19 films that served as inspiration for Megalopolis. Going beyond his humorous banter about self-awarding on the platform, this list delves deeper into his responses to the widely recognized “Four Favorites” interview format. It includes both timeless classics and lesser-known treasures.
Among the films I’ve listed, you’ll find timeless Hollywood masterpieces such as Ben Hur, The Red Shoes, and Citizen Kane. These are accompanied by more recent influences like Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut, the Coen brothers’ The Hudsucker Proxy, and Wong Kar-wai’s Chungking Express. To round it off, there are some lesser-known gems, such as Cabiria from 1914, Jean Cocteau’s La Belle et la Bête from 1946, and Raise the Red Lantern from 1991.
Megalopolis
is currently showing in theaters.
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