The opinions are in for Francis Ford Coppola’s new movie, “Megalopolis,” and lots of viewers are nonetheless attempting to unpack what’s being known as one of many most divisive movies of 2024.
Set in a futuristic model of America, the movie follows inventor and architect Cesar (Adam Driver) as he tries to construct a greater group for the town of New Rome.
The film opened in theaters on Friday, Sept. 27 to lower than stellar opinions, with “Megalopolis” receiving a 49% score from critics and a 41% viewers score on Rotten Tomatoes.
In accordance with Selection, the movie value over a $100 million to provide and was a “self-funded ardour challenge” by Coppola. However, as reported by the outlet, the movie is barely on monitor to herald between $5 to $7 million in its field workplace debut.
“#Megalopolis is a BIG instance of an overthought with no route,” one social media consumer stated on X. “Ngl there’s some tough stuff: the Shakespearean excessive textual content, the non cease monologues and the godawful cgi makes it powerful, but there are some truthful lovely scenes that present what Coppola desires to specific.”
One other stated, “Megalopolis: Pure ‘let’s get you to mattress, grandpa’ cinema. It’s straightforward to say that this doesn’t work in any respect, however think about seeing one thing you’ve by no means seen earlier than and figuring out you’ll by no means see one thing prefer it once more. Shockingly easy and an unforgettable, riveting mess.”
A 3rd shared a gif of Gizelle Annette Bryant from “The Actual Housewives of Potomac” telling her co-star Karen Huger that she understands one thing that she is saying, when actually, she would not in any respect.
“Simply noticed Megalopolis,” they captioned the gif.
Others addressed the movie’s divisiveness, with some discovering Coppola’s artistic take to be imaginative and forward of its time.
“megalopolis will probably be reviewed terribly, however in 10-20 from now we’ll see it as revolutionary and forward of its time. would possibly simply be essentially the most divisive movie ever,” one consumer identified on X. “one thing so daring and gigantic i don’t even know the place to start tbh.
“I actually appreciated Megalopolis but it surely’s waaaay divisive of a film,” one other individual wrote on X. “My brother stated “What the f— was that?!” when the credit began final night time lol.”
One viewer revealed they “may barely sleep” after watching movie.
“May barely sleep final night time as a result of my thoughts was up racing and pondering all about Megalopolis,” the individual wrote on X. “By no means had an expertise like that earlier than. LOVE how divisive it’s too. The signal of a real all-timer. It’s in an in depth race with Insurgent Moon and Horizon as my favourite movie of the 12 months.”
Apart from blended reactions, which ranged from viewers pondering the movie was “unintentionally hilarious” to the “strangest film” they’ve ever seen, there have been followers that particularly applauded Plaza’s appearing within the film.
Within the movie, she performs Wow Platinum, a power-hungry journalist who’s unashamed of sleeping her approach to the highest.
“I’ll observe her into battle. Wow Platinum. wow,” one individual stated on X.
“Definitely worth the worth of admission alone!” one other added.
A 3rd wrote, “Her easy allure, wit, and edgy fashion make her the right icon for one thing as daring as this.”
Followers additionally had a sturdy response to the scene the place Cesar tells Julia (Nathalie Emmanuel) to “return to the membership” after she visits him at his condominium.
“Megalopolis has actually formal and correct dialogue at instances after which impulsively there are line deliveries like this and it’s kinda superior,” an X consumer stated.
“It’s like shakespearean dialogue mingled with little moments of how boomers think about millennials/gen z discuss. it’s so epic!” one other stated.
Candice Williams contributed.