After over four decades of stalling and delays, Francis Ford Coppola’sMegalopolisis finally seeing the light of day.

However, even before its worldwide release, the film has already been surrounded by controversies and drama.

The controversies first began when behind-the-scenes reports of the film suggested its production had descended into chaos.

Megalopolis 2024 New Film Poster

While this strategy could have effectively marketed the film, it seems to have caused more harm than good.

The trailer walks through all the reviews that initially criticized all three films before they attained classic status.

This alone suggests thatMegalopolisis nothing like the director’s previous works.

Marlon Brando in Apocalypse Now, Adam Driver in Megalopolis, and Al Pacino in The Godfather

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Unlike other Coppola classics,Megalopolisseems to be facing a significant uphill battle in overcoming its initial reception.

IMDb ranks the 5 best and 5 worst films of Francis Ford Coppola.

While the director is best known for The Godfather franchise, he’s had some bad luck.

Adam Driver looks through a lens in Megalopolis still

Megalopolis, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is a visionary 2024 film exploring the ambitious dream of reconstructing New York City into a utopia, following a devastating disaster. The narrative delves into the clash between the architect’s utopian vision and the political and personal turmoil that ensues. With a star-studded cast, the film examines themes of ambition, power, and the human spirit’s resilience against the backdrop of a futuristic metropolis.

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