Megalopolis

[Som]

Just saw megalopolis, I liked it. It's weird in a student arty kinda way. Definitely need to be drunk or on something to watch it. It sometimes felt like Coppola realised he's getting on in years and decided to merge all his future films into one. Anywho if you're in the right mood I'd recommend it.. I completely understand the hate for it as it's very odd. Great acting all around 

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Absolutely on my list for when I have a free evening.  It's self-funded and very much a labour of love for Coppola.

[Nas]

On 06/02/2025 at 12:10, Dick Montage said:

It's self-funded and very much a labour of love for a Coppola film.

It was definitely a labour to watch; it took me 3 separate viewings (about 40 mins each) to get through the film runtime.

The truly best parts of the film are the visual designs (except for a segment where it was meh) and fashion suggestions. The rest is like a gravitas of a musical film without music, a compelling theatrical storyline that changes topics once you're kinda interested to see what's going on (so it leaves you letdown from its potential storyline), conceptual set designs with potential for innovative cinematographic techniques (these segments lack compelling story to keep the viewer entertained or engaged), and all of the acting and script are very average/mediocre/serviceable -- with 1 notable exception: Adam Driver, but since he's the only compelling actor throughout the film it makes for a misplacing of talent. 

In other words: DO WATCH IT but whether you're distracted or fully involved with the movie, it doesn't actually matter. It's a high-concept mess that's appreciated for its effort but discouraging for how much doesn't work and needs a new story.

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On 06/02/2025 at 15:33, Nas said:

It was definitely a labour to watch; it took me 3 separate viewings (about 40 mins each) to get through the film runtime.

 

such a hero move here,  you sitting 2.5 hours for 4/10 starz rating movie.

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On 06/02/2025 at 12:36, WITHOUT-ME said:

such a hero move here, 2.5 hours for 4*starz rating movie.

It wasn't a priority to watch but once I start a movie I kinda wanna get it off my watchlist! I think it was during a Monday-Wednesday pre-bedtimes while awaiting Thurs-Sun TV shows to drop that week 😃 

[Som]

On 06/02/2025 at 20:36, WITHOUT-ME said:

such a hero move here,  you sitting 2.5 hours for 4/10 starz rating movie.

 

i've found i'm on a different spectrum when it comes to movie ratings.

I liked Joker 2 and Gladiator 2. Napoleon was awful though