Since his peak in the 1970s, Francis Ford Coppola’s films have suffered a steady decline in popularity.
However, subsequent decades of his filmography are still full of classics.
Even his low-budget, experimental films maintain a strong cult following.
Dementia 13is a low-budget production made over nine days, and, for the most part, it shows.
The kills are completely forgettable, leading to an uneven ending.
The movie never quite finds its footing, even in its more enjoyable moments.
Looking at Megalopolis, the lack of oversight is abundantly clear.
The narrative feels bloated and unedited because of frequent tangents.
Ultimately, Coppola’s sci-fi epic is dripping in self-indulgence, which makes it painful to watch.
This is the U.S. Army’s Honor Guard and provides ceremonial guard for the funerals of fallen soldiers.
The film becomes a solemn, heartfelt requiem for a meaningless war and the many who lost their lives.
What follows is a narrative divided between reality and fantasy.
It is a strange cinematic experience, but one that is also very rewarding for Coppola completionists.
The characters are also easy to connect with, deepening their impact on the audience.
Ultimately, the power struggle in the movie makesThe Rainmakeremotionally resonant.
Dixie soon finds himself caught in the crossfire of a gang war.
