In case you don't know it yet
Damien Chazelle's film, Babylon, is a wild, crazy, frenetic, and ultimately unforgettable ride through the early days of Hollywood. The movie follows a group of ambitious and talented people as they navigate the rapidly changing film industry from the silent era to the advent of sound film.
Brad Pitt stars as Jack Conrad, a fading movie star who is struggling to adapt to the new sound technology.
Margot Robbie plays Nellie LaRoy, a young actress with a star-making performance in one of Jack's films. Both actors excel in their roles and their performances are the highlight of the film.
Babylon is a visually stunning film, with wild pace, lush cinematography and lavish period sets. Chazelle does a masterful job of recreating the atmosphere of early Hollywood, from the decadent parties to the grueling work on the sets.
The movie is also full of other memorable characters worth mentioning, including maniacal mob boss Tobey Maguire, ruthless producer Max Minghella and ambitious actress Samara Weaving.
In my opinion, Babylon is a unique and definitely entertaining film that will surely stay with you long after watching it. It's both a personal description of a Hollywood that no longer exists, but also a cautionary tale about the dark side of fame and exaggerated ambition.
Unusual Review
If you're looking for a traditional Babylon review, you've come to the wrong place. I'm not interested in rating the film on a scale of 1 to 5 stars or telling you what it is or isn't about. Instead, I want to offer you a more unusual take on the movie.
The first thing that comes to mind about Babylon is a kind of cinematic hallucination. The film is full of delicious humour, exaggerated characters and surreal imagery. It's as if Chazelle is inviting us to enter his mind and experience his vision of early Hollywood.
I can also think of Babylon as a kind of love and hate letter to the film industry. Chazelle is clearly fascinated by Hollywood, but he is also critical of its excesses and darker sides. The film is full of contrast, both beautiful and ugly moments.
In the end, Babel is a film that is hard to classify. It's a mix of genres, from epic drama to musical to comedy to horror. It's a film that is both dazzling and disturbing. It's a film that stays with you long after you've seen it.
Is Babylon for you?
That's a question that only you can answer. If you're looking for a traditional Hollywood film, Babylon is not for you. But if you're looking for a unique and ambitious film that is sure to challenge you, then Babylon is definitely worth watching.
Just be prepared for a wild ride
