Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis, a sci-fi film 40 years in the making, receives mixed reactions from critics at the Cannes Film Festival premiere. Some praise its ambition and visuals, while others criticize it as self-indulgent and messy.
Key Points
Film conceived by Coppola in 1977, finally realized after 40 years
Story set in an imagined Modern America with a star-studded cast
Some critics praise the visual language and epic nature of the film
Pros
Ambitious and visually striking film
Starry cast including Adam Driver, Aubrey Plaza, and more