Babylon - Review!

Damien Chazelle returns to tell another Hollywood story featuring Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt, and a cast of thousands in a movie that's....a lot.

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[timh]

I saw Avatar 2 and Babylon this week. Never in a million years would I have guessed that the Na'vi would appear in both of them.

[natedoggcata]

I work at a theater and I laughed so hard when the movie opens with Margot Robbie saying "Thank you for seeing Babylon the way it was meant to be seen. On the big screen in front of a enthusiastic crowd" and the theater was completely empty. Not a single ticket sold for it today. lol

[NoCureForMe]

“No good movie is long enough and no bad movie is short enough.”
Roger Ebert.

[motherplayer]

On a personal level, I was pretty gripped the whole way, to the point where I was actually kinda surprised 3 hours went by like that. It's messy, but it's my kind of messy and it's highs are still gonna hit better than a good chunk of the competition in comparison. I do wonder in due time this movie may get some kind of re-evaluation.

[gauthierlesage]

I saw it and loved it. Completely understand why some people would not like it, but it clicked for me and was blown away.

[osvaldohernandez]

I just finished watching this movie, and now I'm a defender of it. Yes, it's bombastic and crazy, but it's one of the most entertaining films I've seen in a VERY LONG time.

[SuperMustache]

I feel like Hollywood keeps giving directors free reign to make movies about excess with star-studded casts. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Don’t Look Up, Amsterdam. They’re sort of hit or miss

[coolgirlisland]

Unpopular opinion, but I absolutely loved the movie!! I loved Babylon so much more than La La Land. The lack of closure is what makes it feel more realistic. It's not your typical happy ending, feel good movie. I loved the exaggerative depiction of the entertainment industry. I think people forget that we're living in quite a censored time, so I love all that rawness and all the wide range of emotions the audience experience during the three hours. I found this movie very refreshing, but it's definitely NOT for the average, mainstream audience. I found it genius, but just my opinion.

[JS-ogoj]

Based on your review there may not be enough crazy parties or drugs for me.

[kaj]

Ending spoilers below ... ish

True I do agree there were some scenes, that felt extra, however, i was never bored during the movie.

Is it just me, but i truly loved that ending, both how the narrative ended, and how it was edited.

First and foremost, it was surprising to see something as psychedelic as that in a cinema, which I felt was an amazing experience. True, it was bizarre, but it captured all my attention, in a good way.

But mostly, I loved how even tough the whole film gives you (and Manuel, the character) the idea that Hollywood, or better, the film industry, is such a miserable and toxic industry, Manuel ( I also felt that here manwel, who directed some films in the film, can be seen as the director of the movie himself, Damien chazelle) still love how it progresses with time and loves the whole culture. Its that bitter sweet ending which Damien Chazelle is known for.

If you are into artsy films, I totally recommend, because at least it is a movie that makes you think after it ends.

[Star-Mac]

This movie gave the middle finger to the "real" Hollywood in all its dirt, grime and tragedy. I am traumatized by this movie. It's dramatic waves of dark OVERtones hit like a tsunami. Nothing in this movie was insidious nor gradual other than the looming fate of Nellie and Conrad. The second he starts walking down the long hotel corridor to his room, I knew he was going to end his life. The angle of the camera "peeking" through the slightly ajar door into his room was eerie. Nellie disappearing into the "darkness" was a haunting foreshadow of what would happen to her. The scenes with McKay were symbolic of the true underworld of Hollyweird that many of us know exists. Babylon is a profound punch in the gut. There is an element of this movie in every person's life.

[XshopahollicsX]

this movie was no where near long enough. i loved every second, everything felt so intentional. a stunning movie, and directed so well. i completely understood what they were trying to say, and there was so much room for interpretation in the middle and end too.
I cannot wait to watch it again.

[docsamson]

Sounds like no one will ever confuse this movie with The Sound of Music. Thanks, Dan.

[hotglassfilms]

Its a love letter to cinema, and a hate letter to Hollywood. This is Damien's passion project, which is about the degradation of a place that falls apart in itself and how the idea of these passionate individuals have been forgotten. However they can be immortalised in film.

[LeNiarfe]

I believe this movie is not for everyone.
It was totally for me tho. This is now one of my favorite movies. Watched in early release and I'm planning on watching it again. Super fun and entertaining movie. As a person that is aiming for a career in the film industry, this movie was outstanding, well shot, acting was great and I loved the storytelling.
The movie takes place in the 1920's when silent movies where transitioning into talkies. It told that story while telling the story of multiple characters on the movie.
It had great character development and it gave you a blimps at everyone life outside of the industry, what was their personal life like.
This movie was what movies lack and should be, a story.
While it did feature and showed multiple messages that it was trying to get across, like racism, privileged people, homosexuality, it never drifted away from the story it was trying to tell.

Great movie, truly recommend. Just keep in mind, it isn't for everyone, so don't feel bad if you don't like it. The movie is very graphic.

[andrewlaxton]

This movie just like jazz is meant to be crazy and chaotic.

[lydia]

If the winter storm lets us travel, we're going to have a Glass Onion watch party with my in-laws after the kids go to bed. Definitely very excited.

[theRyanCho]

I worked on Babylon for 4 days. "La La Land" is my favorite film and Babylon was my most anticipated media project of the decade so far (besides Top Gun: Maverick) before worked on it, this production was a full circle/360 experience. The best job of my life and 1 of the best, happiest and greatest days/times/experiences of my life. This was a dream come true. I watched it yesterday (only 1 in the theater/no distractions), what a surreal/magical experience. I'm also in 4 or so shots 👌. Thanks for watching everyone! Can't wait for all of you to see what we've created!

[TheClockchan]

I can’t do another three hour movie this year. Especially one that can’t justify the run time. Thanks for reviewing this one!

[MarcoBayod_MB]

The academy better fill Everything Everywhere with awards!