May 5th 2024.
The highly anticipated first look at Francis Ford Coppola's latest film has finally been revealed. Fans of the iconic Hollywood director were quick to come to his defense, as the $120 million self-funded movie is set to make its debut at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival later this month. Coppola, known for his cinematic masterpieces such as The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has been actively developing this passion project for over 40 years, since 1983. The star-studded cast includes Adam Driver, Jon Voight, Dustin Hoffman, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, and Giancarlo Esposito from Breaking Bad.
The plot of the film is still a mystery, but it is said to draw inspiration from Ancient Rome. Driver plays the role of an idealistic architect named Caesar, who possesses the power to control time. He aims to rebuild a New York-like city into a sustainable utopia after it is destroyed by an accident. However, his plans are met with opposition from the corrupt mayor of the city.
Despite the excitement surrounding the film, there have been mixed reactions from critics and industry insiders. According to Matthew Belloni's insider Puck newsletter, "What I'm Hearing," the film received a lot of eyebrow-raising comments after its first screening in March. Some called it "unflinching" and "baffling," while others claimed it had "zero commercial prospects."
Now, fans have been given a first glimpse of Megalopolis after Coppola released a teaser trailer on Saturday. In the clip, Driver's character stands on the edge of a tall building as sirens blare in the background. He then takes a step forward and yells, "Time stop!" The scene freezes as the ominous soundtrack of percussion and ticking clocks plays in the background. However, the reaction from fans has been mixed. Some were unimpressed, while others were intrigued by the ambitious and mysterious film.
Despite the doubts surrounding the film's distribution, fans have faith in Coppola's vision. As @FilmmakerJeff pointed out on social media, "You have to ask yourself, am I really gonna doubt the guy who directed The Godfather Trilogy [sic]?! I'm in regardless!" Others, like @BlackMajikMan90, are excited to see Coppola "swinging for the fences one final time."
Some even predict award success for the renowned director. User @ManuelMattina confidently stated, "I'm already willing to bet this movie is going to win best picture next year." Coppola, who is considered a giant in the film industry, has already won multiple Oscars for his films, including The Godfather and Apocalypse Now.
As we eagerly await the premiere of Megalopolis at Cannes, it is worth noting that Coppola's last high-profile project was 1997's The Rainmaker. However, the visionary director has not made a film since 2011's horror Twixt. Despite this, his legacy in the film industry remains strong, and his films are considered among the best in the history of cinema.
In April, Coppola also faced a personal loss when his wife of 61 years, Eleanor Coppola, passed away at the age of 87. This makes the premiere of Megalopolis even more poignant, as it is the first film he has made since her passing.
For those eagerly anticipating the film's release, it is set to premiere at Cannes on May 17. As of now, a UK release date is yet to be confirmed. We can't wait to see what this legendary director has in store for us with Megalopolis. As always, we will keep our eyes peeled for any updates and developments. Stay tuned!
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