Megalopolis | First Reactions & Reviews Are In! | The Return of Francis Ford Coppola 

"he would sit in his trailer for hours on end, wouldn't talk to anybody, and was often smoking marijuana" - my man.

Even the most negative reviews make me SOOOO hyped for this.

Violently mixed reviews are the surefire sign that an artistic work is worth checking out.

It's a Coppola movie. It interests me more than some other movies, even if the other movies are crowd pleasers or box office succeses. A man who has contributed to Hollywood artistry with a personal vision and financing most of it himself taking a big risk, I'm in 🤷🏻‍♂️

"I did all the things other people just regret that they didn't try." Holy shit that's baller

in the 70s upcoming directors had the balls to make movies in their vision without much studio interference..Coppola should be a example for other directors in the current rotten hollywood system

Even if I end up hating the movie, I know I'm gonna have a much more fun time with this than I would seeing any of the committee-designed studio schlock that film executives were berating Coppola for not wanting to emulate.

I can truly respect that Coppola quote at the end; very few have the bravery to live life that way, but will be the only few to die with no regrets.

Good point about Dracula. It wasn't loved when it came out, but it's gotten better over time.

Fuck the critics I am going to see this movie!

all i need the hear is the word "unique" and im sold to watch this movie

According to the professional critics at the time, in their initial reviews of Blade Runner and The Thing, both films were considered failures. With little exaggeration those movies were considered to be terrible. Is that true of how these films are considered today? No. The pro critics at the time were wrong! The Hollywood press ridiculed Coppola during the production of Apocalypse Now. The film was an indulgent waste of money insiders said at the time. What is the view today? Apocalypse Now is considered to be one of the greatest movies ever made. The insiders were wrong!!!

Love it or hate it, this is what filmmaking and art is about, putting some wholly unique and crazy object out into the world to provoke a response, and even on your own dime, big respect, art needs way more Copala, cause most Hollywoodians these days are straight up soft

I fucking NEED to see this movie!!!

The original Blade Runner had the same type reviews and later on in years became a beloved classic masterpiece. The same can be said about Megalopolis. Broaden your mind and widen your scope of perception.

Finally someone takes the "America is literally the Roman Empire" trope to the screen. This needed to be done, no matter its flaws (supposed flaws)

I am eager to see this film, so that I can judge for myself!

There are some who say that Coppola is an extremely inconsistent genius and that for every great film like _Godfather II_ there is a deeply flawed or meaningless work like _Jack._ But I would counter that with the statement that some films are neither a _Godfather II_ nor a _Jack_ but something totally unique and different, something odd sitting in a totally different neighborhood and that cannot be quantified or compared to normal films, one that is strangely fascinating artistically but still considered a failure by critics and the mainstream at large --- one such film is _Rumble Fish._ That is why those who love Francis will always give him the benefit of the doubt --- he films what he _feels_ and not what anyone else wants to see --- and for those whose tuning forks resonate to that same frequency, an aesthetically rapturous pleasure is what awaits them. I can't help but feel that _Megalopolis_ will fall into that category. Flawed but magical and deeply heartfelt and personal Coppola. A true artist works for himself, not his audience. We who love his work are simply a case of fortunate synchronicity.

I think a lot of people will want to see it simply for the pleasure for watching the movie fall apart while simultaneously re-inventing movies. That's quite a stunt.

I am going to see this movie no matter what

This starts off as a video to personally attack Coppola rather than Review the movie. He's obviously a strong supporter of cancel culture. Almost appears like it's a vendetta inspired video. I think I'll stick with what Mike Friggs said instead of "some person from the set said..."

Shut up and take my money. The responses and the teaser have me excited. I dont need to know anymore.

Can't wait to see what he did with Grace Vanderwaal.😊

COnsidering the junk we have been getting, we should be greatful for something that might be different.

Low score on RT maybe a good thing... doesn't sound overly woke or pandering to "modern audiences".

Why do people hate fun.

If only this film didn't have the name Coppola attached, we might be able to judge it on its own merits.

It's all a "Circus Maximus", and besides, joy is found in repetition.

I dont care about these critics! It had the same as Damien Chazelle's Babylon it got mixed reviews mostly negatives, but I enjoy it!

Its like Neil Breen, only with money and talent! ;=8)

All the reviews make it sound good, but the reviewers think they're making it sound bad.

I'll definitely see it. Time will still tell...

The critics reviews now forces me to watch it

I have a deep admiration for Coppola and I will be watching this

In some of the questionable behavior Franciws is acused of, I have alwys heard that he is a real genetleman, from people who are not famous and have met him.

Sounds a lot like the production of Apocalypse Now.

I intend to see the movie if I can. I think he has something important to say, thought I'm not sure I'll understand what it is.

After The Last Jedi, critics aren’t very trustworthy. If they don’t like it, I definitely want to see it.

I enjoy your coverage, clips, POV, and voice.

When I watch the movie, I'm going to pretend that it's about Kylo Ren, just before he turned to the Dark Side.

First minute is unnamed sources complaining about a guy. Strong opening😊

The last thing you expect from a Coppola movie is an orderly production. Does no one remember the "Heart of Darkness" docu about 'Apocalypse Now'? Looking forward to this.

Take it easy, Coppola’s not making a western here!

Apocalypse Now is a film i really have to be in the mood for and is tough to sit through no matter how many viewings, i hope this movie fits the bill though

Definitely fascinated to see a film, Coppola defines as his ultimate vision. Unmissable.

The casting is nutz! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

I read that Coppola sold his winery in Sonoma Calif to finance this film

While I’m certain Coppola put his heart and soul into this movie, if you haven’t read or understood Roman history, you will be dazed and confused by this cinematic epic in short order. I’m sure it will get some Oscar nominations but it’s highly likely this will be a box office flop.

For every “Godfather II,” there’s a “Jack.”

This is art this is an artist. Take a chance on your vision. Who cares on what people think, that’s how you create.

I'm actually more interested in this than any other movie for a long time. Cuz for the first time, I'm actually expecting the movie to be kinda bad and zainy. and how can i be disapointed with expectations like that! 😂

What an honour to sit on Mr. Coppola's lap. I would pay for that ...

The only movies I see are those you can rent on RU-vid. If this gets there, I will rent it. Given Coppola's age and the possibility he has lost touch and that the actors are the same group he used decades ago (not a positive), this movie could very well be bad. But it also just might be ahead of it's time. For that I would check it out, but I would not go out of my way to see it, for example I would not go to a movie theatre. That is in part because I feel like the chances are far greater the movie is a disaster.

I very much intend to see this movie. After the conveyor belt of trash that Hollywood has churned out. Maybe not a conveyor belt, it's more like a treadmill that just recycles the same old trash. I wanna finally see something that's new and challenging. If it's garbage then fine I can live with giving up a few hours of my life in hopes of something new and exciting.

‘The Materialization of the Psychotic’s Dream Deciphered By A Clear Voice…Hangers!…It’s Hangers, Pats!’😂😂😂 Still, can’t wait to see it👍

Mr. Coppola does not usually fail to impress

Excited to see this in IMax

Sounds like Apocalypse Now part deux... inspired by Martin Sheen.

True passion doesn't have an age limit.

I'm still seeing it. I just now understand I might not like it as much as I'd originally hoped.

I want this to be SOOOOOO fkn good ! FFC man

Critics are often times so far up their asses that they can’t see art when it’s presented to them

A crew member thinking they know better than Francis Ford checks out, if you’ve ever worked on a film set lol. Bunch of 3rd ADs and camera assistants standing around talking shit.

Can’t wait to watch it

If this man sat with a video camera capturing hanging clothes in a closet for two hours, I would pay to see it.

Well it can't be any worse than the dross the big studios have handed out for the past 20 years

His best movie, "The Black Stallion," hardly ever gets mentioned. Letting a Shia LaBeouf get anywhere near his movie set tells me he may be suffering from dementia. If it's good, it will be less good because LaBeouf will have desecrated it like Travolta desecrated "A Thin Red Line."

If all the reviewers liked it I would be suspicious. The fact that they are divided is promising. So many films that are now recognized as masterpieces were originally trashed by critics. At the opposite extreme, films that receive universal praise end up in my view to be pedestrian or boring.

How many of these critics also disdained Coppola's Dracula on release, a movie which is now recognized as a classic?

Professionnal film review ; thank you !

I am not interested in seeing the film, but I respect Coppola for financing his dream. If I win the euro millions big time I will do the same for my novel. How much does it cost to make a dream come to?.

I saw this film at the Sydney Film Festival... It was an experience. Ask me anything.

I can't wait to see it.

I have a hunch that I will both dislike the movie, and love it at the same time.

You are reading this word for word from a piece in the Guardian. Shabby.

Very well done video!

Been wondering for years if this was ever going to come out.

Super great video

nothing puts a girl in the mood like sitting on an 84 year olds lap

There’s no good or bad here but it’s just if it’s interesting to see.

Can't wait

People need to relearn how to enjoy movies. Not every movie needs to be a perfect movie. Its entertainment. Like them or not its all about spending a few hours in another world.

Wow..!!!! I must say that all the reviews so far are seemingly negative.. Words ,Words ,and more Words.. all designed to keep me away from expensive Cokes and Pop Corn.. so... let me say this.. I am convinced now, that to see this movie will be a dastardly waste of time and money.. I've got enough of both..But Masterpiece..?? I think not.. Francis has far outlived his real masterpiece.See you at the Matinee..!!

Talking about the accusation about the club scene are you really surprised though because he protected and help fund a convicted pedophile to make movies just look up jeepers creepers director’s relationship with Coppola

I am still interested in seeing it but directors can certainly lose more than a step in their old age. Or grow arrogant ahen they have had their work praised and ass kissed for years. Basically as a fan of actual cinema im hoping this is good. But lets be honest how many movies has Coppola directed in the past 20 years? He peaked in the 1970s and has only made a few good films since then. And that was a long time ago in a galaxy far far away

It seems that the definition of 'art' is just so subjective. I say that not all art is meant to be good, and some of the best art is bad.

Another film to be studied.

I'm in.

Movie making is half your vision & half your viewer's vision. Some of these geniuses don't get it. When they go at it alone this happens.

talk about the film not the gossip mate

This is EXACTLY what Tarantino wants to avoid ☠️☠️☠️ The movie is unwatchable... Reviews are mixed out of respect..

grandpa over there squendering the inheritance money.....lolz

Since when do critics have good opinions tho?

There have been no "official" complaints made public, so we're going to have to leave it at that for now. But that doesn't mean I buy the producer's explanation. And I must say, if anyone has ever given a "creep" vibe lately, it's been FFS. To be fair, when you get to be that age, it's not unusual that inhibitions begin to relax. Sadly, it's yet another Adam Driver BOMB!

Dracula took my breath away

I kind of want to respect this more, but there's nothing revolutionary about an established director hiring Hollywood stars to make a film that basically has been made many times before. Coppola is okay, and his films have good competent technical merits, but he's not a deep thinker in any way whatsoever.

I still want to see it...

I smell anti establishment. I like that.

So the first minutes of this are negative hearsay.

The man is a certified genius. I'm sure he'll make his money back . I can't wait to see it. Reviewers, what do they have know.