News Megalopolis - Francis Ford Coppola's long-time passion project is finally here

[DarrenTR1970]

I haven't seen it, but this review and the comments are probably more entertaining than the movie

My World Of Flops: Megalopolis

Nobody emerges from Francis Ford Coppola's finally-realized passion project Megalopolis unscathed. Nobody.

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[Nude Colonel Stuart]

I saw it this fall as it was playing down the street for seven bucks. I'll just mention it was a MIDNIGHT COWBOY cast reunion, in a minor sense.

 

[Forbin]

Thanks, folks. I love great visuals, but this sounds like it might not be worth it.

 

[FredH]

I am nevertheless annoyed that I can only rent it on Amazon, not buy it. If it’s good I’ll want to see it more than once; if it’s spectacularly bad, possibly ditto.

 

[Set Harth]

I haven't seen it, but this review and the comments are probably more entertaining than the movie

My World Of Flops: Megalopolis

Nobody emerges from Francis Ford Coppola's finally-realized passion project Megalopolis unscathed. Nobody.

www.avclub.com

yikes

 

[The Grinch Doctor]

Coppola talked to Stephen Colbert on Tuesday night what he intended for the film, what he wants people to get out of it, and what he hopes will be its legacy:

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While I think part of his answer for the film's legacy is a bit pretentious, I'm glad he doesn't care about awards or box office earnings. Those expectations miss the point of his goal for this film (or probably any of his films).

I don't knew when I'll get to see it but I'm not surprised the reviews are heavily divided. I just hope that when I do get the chance to watch it, I'll at least keep an open mind. I just hope it's not another Southland Tales...

 

[JoseNoodles]

Southland Tales. Now that's a name I've not heard in a long time. A long time...

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

So does this movie take place in some alternate universe where the Roman Empire controls the planet? Like Magna Roma from TOS ("Bread and Circuses")?

 

[Steve Roby]

The impression I get, without having seen it but having read several reviews, is that this film is an intensely personal fable that is ultimately meaningful mainly to Coppola, and looking for a logical in-story explanation for its worldbuilding is probably a waste of time.

 

[Commander Troi]

Looks gorgeous though. I'll probably check it out eventually.

 

[FredH]

Maddeningly, it’s still only available to rent on Prime (US), not to buy. If I’m spending that much, I’m keeping the thing.

 

[TimeIsAPredator]

Looks gorgeous though. I'll probably check it out eventually.

To me it looks like a very generic attempt at what an AI generator would interpret as "gorgeous"

 

[Commander Troi]

Maybe, but Coppola's eye is usually pretty good IMO. It's like Ridley Scott's movies: may not make sense but it looks good.

 

[Starkers]

I've seen the Pitch Meeting, I feel I don't need to see the film!

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[DarrenTR1970]

I've seen the Pitch Meeting, I feel I don't need to see the film!

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I saw that. Viewers noted in the comments that it's the only movie he's turned down, so far.

 

[JD]

Wow, so it sounds like it's exactly what I was afraid from the moment I saw the first trailer.

 

[Unionized Elf]

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[Starkers]

I know Ryan George and the Honest Trailer guys are going out of their way to lampoon the film, but it does look like it's very easy to lampoon.

 

[The Grinch Doctor]

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Damn, that was fast!

 

[Forbin]

Watched it. I have no idea at all how to talk about it. I don't get why Adam Driver is popular - he's very goofy-looking and not that good an actor. But Aubry Plaza is always just awesome. *blink* was that Dustin Hoffman?? *blink* was that Talia Shire?? I DO get why Giancarlo Esposit is popular. Nathalie Emmanuel is very good too. The film certainly does look... interesting.