Francis Ford Coppola’s film Megalopolis received a seven-minute standing ovation at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Let’s delve into the film’s details and the reactions at Cannes.
Francis Ford Coppola’s film Megalopolis received a seven-minute standing ovation at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Let’s delve into the film’s details and the reactions at Cannes.
Megalopolis is expected to make a significant impact on the cinema world this year with both its story and the critical response it has garnered. As Coppola's first science fiction film, Megalopolis has been eagerly anticipated since February.
To bring this project to life, Coppola sold his vineyards and invested $120 million of his own money. This staggering amount indicates that this film is likely the 85-year-old director’s most ambitious project to date.
While Coppola is revered as one of the greatest directors of all time, with classics like The Godfather saga and Apocalypse Now under his belt, Megalopolis has polarized critics.
Despite its warm reception at Cannes, Megalopolis has elicited mixed reviews from critics. Some have described the film as 'ambitious,' 'beyond madness,' and 'Coppola's masterpiece,' while others have labeled it 'superficial' and 'disorganized.'
According to Variety, the film features a stellar cast, including Adam Driver, Forest Whitaker, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, and Aubrey Plaza. It premiered at Cannes to a seven-minute ovation.
The concept of blending images of Ancient Rome with contemporary New York City has been a long-time passion for Coppola. He began developing Megalopolis in 1977, but the project faced numerous delays and cancellations over the years.
Megalopolis tells the story of an architect’s attempt to rebuild New York City as a utopia after a devastating disaster. It marks Coppola's first directorial effort since Twixt (2011). Whether the film, which received a standing ovation at Cannes, will resonate with general audiences remains to be seen. We eagerly await the public’s response.