BABYLON - Movie Review

#babylon #moviereview

[PeripheralWisdom]

“the corks are popping and the titties are flopping.” that was iconic 😂

[danielh]

First time viewing a video on your channel. I subscribed and liked. Your insights are refreshing. A movie doesn't need to be great to find a place in your soul.

[ZombieZifiction]

It's weird because I know this movie has so many flaws but I still loved it

[HalfRightRecords]

I can’t stop thinking about Babylon despite how I wish I could have been in the editing room to trim some fat to make it more focused. Like you, I seem to favor it more than less flawed films recently. Love the Casino comparison.

[rigelb]

''It's constipated thematically in terms of what it's wanting to express''. You're a genius, truly.

[lenflakisinski]

It's been a decade since Tobey Maguire has been in another eccentric movie about the lavished parties and lifestyle of the 1920s. I wonder which one he's gonna be in next decade.

[HBICTiff]

3 videos in 3 days?!? It’s a Christmas miracle! 🎄🥂

[johnoates]

I did genuinely enjoy this film. It has plenty of flaws, but I had the best time. My favorite aspects were anything involving Brad Pitt or Margot Robbie. My least favorite aspect was that entire scene with Tobey Maguire. The aspects that frustrated me were the supporting characters. They seem interesting, but needed to be fleshed out much more. Overall, it’s like an ex where you see the red flags months after a breakup, but damn….they were a blast.

[johnLee-bbdo]

You described this film perfectly. The excesses of the 1920's in Hollywood is truly amazing. I loved the film.

[thebestwingsfan]

I don't get the whole pleasing Hollywood thing with La La Land. It was trying to be a love letter to the every man and woman who struggle to achieve their dreams. It just used Hollywood because that's the most appealing subject for that kind of story. It's just as, if not more, personal than Whiplash as I'm sure he was in the same position as the characters early in his career and I could see people wanting to become musicians, actors, filmmakers, etc. because they were inspired after seeing it.

[brucecrawford]

My favorite part was when Margot Robbie fought the snake! 😅

[kangaroo]

The Dick Cavett show was the best
I love watching those old talk shows...
There were so many great characters....

[TheRealDarrylStrawberry]

Its The Great Gatsby meets the Wolf of Wall Street meets Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

[crimsonfirewill]

Sadly I won't get this film in my country until January so I am glad your review of it doesn't give major plot points away. I wasn't entirely sure whether to watch it in the cinema but some of the reviews definitely changed my mind.

[someone]

I agree the his best is whiplash, probably my favorite talent of obsession, not for perfection like black swan but for legacy which I find more relatable, I'll still check this out but it's a shame that he may start to lose his touch because he had a promising start

[christophlohnherr]

I just discovered your channel and love it. Honestly, this is the best critique of „Babylon“ I‘ve heard or seen yet. I loved this movie and it impressed me despite its flaws that you pinpoint so perfectly.

[MrRutty]

Just ordered the blu ray as this film really intrigues me. Great review as always.

[thomasfahey]

Oh, the thrill of behaving badly! Not surprising to me, but very interesting all the same. Speaking of Christmas movies; my wife and I went to see Scarface on Christmas day, 1983, and found a packed house of mostly children.

[RB-.-]

I loved the tobey maguire sequence and half of that probably had to do with the music and red lighting.
This was one of my favorites of the year but I do agree it kinda made me want to go back and rewatch Boogie Nights lol

[thomasfahey]

Finally saw this movie on your recommendation. Loved every frame of it.