Critics on 'Megalopolis'

Critics appraise Francis Ford Coppola's epic passion project ‘Megalopolis’ about the rebuilding of a city called New Rome. Is it a stunningly ambitious work or a humiliating flop?

Critics appraise Francis Ford Coppola's epic passion project ‘Megalopolis’ about the re... more

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Is 'Megalopolis' a Failure or a Fiasco?

The 'Pop Culture Happy Hour' critics agree that 'Megalopolis' was chaotic and incoherent, but not necessarily in a bad way.

Pop Culture Happy Hour

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'Megalopolis' Was 'The Cinematic Equivalent of Toothache'

Mark Kermode is unsparing in his criticism of 'Megalopolis,' arguing it was insufferably dull.

'Megalopolis' Was 'The Cinematic Equivalent of Toothache'

Kermode & Mayo’s Take

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Lots of Laughter in Early Screenings of 'Megalopolis'

In their screenings of 'Megalopolis,' Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins observed plenty of laughter in the audience - whether it's meant to be a funny movie or not.

Lots of Laughter in Early Screenings of 'Megalopolis'

The Big Picture

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Aubrey Plaza and Shia LaBeouf Understood the Assignment

For some, 'Megalopolis' was a surprisingly un-serious movie, and some of the actors, like Aubrey Plaza and Shia LaBeouf, delivered fitting performances.

Aubrey Plaza and Shia LaBeouf Understood the Assignment

Trial by Content

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'Megalopolis' Was Strange, But At Least It Made You Feel Something

Rachel Ho didn't love 'Megalopolis' either, but she enjoyed the fact that it was memorable and ambitious.

'Megalopolis' Was Strange, But At Least It Made You Feel Something

Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud

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Francis Ford Coppola's Vision of Utopia

Francis Ford Coppola hopes that 'Megalopolis' will spark conversations about building a better world.

The Daily Stoic

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Critics on 'Megalopolis'

Is 'Megalopolis' a Failure or a Fiasco?

Pop Culture Happy Hour

'Megalopolis' Was 'The Cinematic Equivalent of Toothache'

Kermode & Mayo’s Take

Lots of Laughter in Early Screenings of 'Megalopolis'

The Big Picture

Aubrey Plaza and Shia LaBeouf Understood the Assignment

Trial by Content

'Megalopolis' Was Strange, But At Least It Made You Feel Something

Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud

Francis Ford Coppola's Vision of Utopia

The Daily Stoic

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