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Megalopolis (2024)

Updated: Oct 8

R | 2h 18min | 5/10 | #Drama #SciFi

Parental Rating: R (Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian)

 
 

➱ STORYLINE:

Megalopolis is set in a futuristic version of New York City, where a brilliant architect, bent on reconstructing society, embarks on an ambitious plan to create a utopia. As the world grapples with political and economic collapse, the film explores the tension between idealism and realism, between those who seek to build a new world and those determined to preserve the old one. It’s a film about the fragility of civilization, the power of vision, and the ultimate question of whether humanity can ever achieve true harmony. With sweeping cityscapes, visionary architecture, and a plot that intertwines personal struggles with grand societal shifts, "Megalopolis" is a thought-provoking epic that questions what kind of future is possible.


➱ STAFF REVIEW:

"Megalopolis" is an audacious and visually stunning film, crafted by acclaimed director Francis Ford Coppola. The movie's blend of futuristic sci-fi elements and philosophical drama is both immersive and intellectually stimulating. Adam Driver delivers a commanding performance as the visionary architect, while the supporting cast adds depth to the sprawling narrative. The cinematography is exceptional, capturing both the scale and intimacy of a world on the brink of transformation. Coppola's direction is bold, pushing the boundaries of storytelling with a narrative that is as ambitious as the cityscape it portrays. While the film's length might be challenging for some viewers, "Megalopolis" is a cinematic achievement destined to leave a lasting impact.


➱ CREDITS:

Director: Francis Ford Coppola

Writers: Francis Ford Coppola

Starring:

- Adam Driver as Cesar Catilina

- Aubrey Plaza as Wow Platinum

- Giancarlo Esposito as Mayor Cicero

- Lawrence Fishburne as Fundi Romaine

- Shia LaBeouf as Clodio Pulcher

- Nathalie Emmanuel as Hamilton Crassus III

- Jon Voight as Hamilton Crassus III

- Dustin Hoffman as Nush 'The Fixer' Berman

Produced by: Francis Ford Coppola

Production Companies: American Zoetrope

Cinematography: Mihai Malaimare Jr.

Edited by:

- Cam McLauchlin

- Glen Scantlebury

Music by: - Osvaldo Golijov

Distributed by: Lionsgate

Release date: September 27, 2024

Run Time: 138 minutes

Country: United States

Languages: English

Budget: $120-$126 million

Box office: - $7.1 million (as of 10/01/2024)


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➱ PARENTAL GUIDANCE:

Sexual Content - Moderate

Violence & Bloodshed - Moderate

Offensive Language - Moderate

Substance Use - Moderate

Disturbing & Intense Scenes - Mild 


TRIVIA

- Francis Ford Coppola has been working on the concept of "Megalopolis" for over two decades, with the film being his passion project. It marks his return to big-budget filmmaking after several years.


- Francis Ford Coppola financed the entire $120 million film out of his own pocket. He had done the same with Apocalypse Now (1979) and One from the Heart: Reprise (1981), and the failure of the latter made him declare bankruptcy. All his subsequent films up to The Rainmaker (1997) were made to pay off his debts.


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Oct 14
Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

Serious though, this film is great. A must see. Not a full five star but a 4-4.5 star for sure.

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