Babylon (2022) Movie Review
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- Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
- This is my Babylon (2022) Movie Review. What is your Babylon Review or Movie Reaction. Explain your thoughts on this 2022 Damien Chazelle movie in theaters down below. Did you enjoy the this or La La Land or Whiplash more? Does this movie have a chance at the Oscars?
From Damien Chazelle, BABYLON is an original epic set in 1920s Los Angeles led by Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Diego Calva, with an ensemble cast including Jovan Adepo, Li Jun Li and Jean Smart. A tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, it traces the rise and fall of multiple characters during an era of unbridled decadence and depravity in early Hollywood.
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Time Codes:
Intro and Rating - 0:00
Damien Chazelle - 1:36
Technically Stunning - 2:31
Cast and Characters - 3:39
Tobey and His Role - 5:11
Chaotic Story - 6:18
Robbie and Parallels - 7:27
Industry Changes - 8:49
Numerous Storylines - 10:10
Seeing the Vision - 11:20
Final Thoughts - 12:52
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What is the BEST Chazelle movie?
Ranking coming soon!
My favorite is Whiplash for sure
La La Land
Whiplash and La La Land are my two favorites of all time so I really can't choose 😂
Hey Austin, I asked this question in the comments of the last video, but you didn’t reply, what’s your favorite movie from this list:
The Avengers (2012)
The Expendables 2 (2012)
Logan (2017)
RoboCop (1987)
Jaws (1975)
Lilo and Stitch (2002)
Cars (2006)
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
Die Hard (1988)
The Original Star Wars Trilogy (1977, 1980, 1983)
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
Collateral (2004)
Wanted (2008)
Just to be clear Austin you have to pick one movie from this list.
I worked on Babylon for 4 days. "La La Land" is my favorite film (for a lot of reasons) and Babylon was my most anticipated media project of the decade so far (besides Top Gun: Maverick) before worked on it, this production was a full circle/360 experience. The best job of my life and 1 of the best, happiest and greatest days/times/experiences of my life. This was a dream come true. I watched it yesterday (only 1 in the theater/no distractions), what a surreal/magical experience. I'm also in 4 or so shots 👌. Thanks for watching everyone! Can't wait for all of you to see what we've created!
Babylon has done so badly at the box office that the film actually shut down our wonderful newly renovated movie theatre in our neighborhood. Our movie theatre had been our neighborhood for many years and of course streamiing at home has been giving theatres competition. However, I went to see Babylon and the movie theatre shut down just three days later!
@@jackjules7552 you good babe??
Glad to hear you enjoyed working on it but I'm afraid it's one of the worst films I'd ever seen. For the whole 3 or so hours runtime I was cringing in between trying not to vomit 🤢
@@BipolarvideosHaha I get it
The consensus around this film seems to be that it's incredibly messy and lengthy, but memorable and well-made nonetheless
I’m gonna check this flim out disect afterwards
Well-made but I don’t think that memorable. I think in maybe 5-10 years, people are going to dissect this movie in an attempt to suggest that it’s deeper than it is. But people who are actually interested in Old Hollywood are going to be annoyed with this movie.
Just like the theme of the film.
Saw this a month ago at a super early screening. I think the screenplay is a huge mess and definitely falls flat in places but the passion for the craft and the unbelievable talent both in front of and behind the camera still makes for such a blast. The opening party segment has unbelievably good cinematography and camera work and the way Chazelle weaves himself through the crowd is so exciting. Not to mention Margot Robbie’s fantastic performance that steals the scene every moment she’s on camera.
Excellent review ^
😊
There are at least four maybe five remarkable set pieces that make this film a triumph, despite its sprawling length and messy structure. I highly enjoyed it, but I’m the kind of person who loves Inherent Vice and Inland Empire, so I don’t need tidy resolutions to enjoy an ambitious film. I think this is one of those movies where watching it with a large crowd will make the experience so much better.
@@djstarsign I also love both of those films and I agree. I can forgive a messy script and some character inconsistencies if it means we get absolutely dazzling scenes like the opening party and Nellie’s first day of shooting. It just feels wrong to completely dismiss a film with so much passion put into it.
Everyone is a critic
I liked this movie so much….I highly recommend it with a drink in your hands…it’s gonna be a joy ride. I didn’t want it to end. I personally give it 4 out of 5
Don’t know if the intro genuinely got copyright claimed or if it was the original intro but you added that little detail to make it more of a masterpiece lol.
😂 it actually did sadly hahaha
Chazelle does things clearly on purpose. Some viewers will call these “faults”, but it makes the move stand out to me and gives me a viewing experience that is necessary for the story!
I feel like this is meant to be the antithesis to La la Land, and yes, all of those "faults" are on purpose.
This movie gave the middle finger to the "real" Hollywood in all its dirt, grime and tragedy. I am traumatized by this movie. It's dramatic waves of dark OVERtones hit like a tsunami. Nothing in this movie was insidious nor gradual other than the looming fate of Nellie and Conrad. The second he starts walking down the long hotel corridor to his room, I knew he was going to end his life. The angle of the camera "peeking" into his room through the slightly ajar door was eerie. Nellie disappearing into the "darkness" was a haunting foreshadow of what would happen to her. The scenes with McKay were symbolic of the true underworld of Hollyweird that many of us know exists. Babylon is a profound punch in the gut. There is an element of this movie in every person's life.
It's a masterpiece, another very important film along with Eyes Wide Shut
Saw the film at noon today at The Chinese Theatre while staying at The Roosevelt on Hollywood blvd. Loved it.
Intro was awesome
The scene when they are filming the talkie was absolutely the best part of the movie. I gave it a 3.5/5.
One of my favorite movies this year.
Fantastic review Austin!!!!
Thanks :)
As a lover of silent movies, fascinated by the transition to sound I was really looking forward to this movie which purported to tell the stories of great silent stars like Jack Gilbert and Clara Bow. I quickly lost interest when I began to see production photos which show no attempt to recreate the look of the late '20s or the sensation of experiencing a masterful silent film. Of course I will see it but with low expectations, lowered further by your comments.
Dude, please tell me the intro piano song it's in my head so bad. And thanks for the movie review.
That was an excellent review! I would hazard to guess that a lot of the film ended up on the cutting room floor. I MAY go to see it - particularly since Ryan Gosling is NOT in it. Sadly, if I do, I'll be one of the few. It's likely going to be another huge BO bomb for Chazelle - even without Gosling!
This film never lets off the gas . It was fabulous !
That intro just killed me dead.
What has me worried about Margot Robbie is that she doesn't look like a silent film star. Not her face, makeup, hair nor wardrobe. She is a pretty odd casting.She was also miscasted in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. I think she would be great playing an european actress like Sophia Loren or even Brigitte Bardot.
Makes me wonder what her Barbie performance will be like….
The plot addresses this very comment. I thought the same thing but the film does a nice job of addressing her oddball placement in the era, and justifying her style.
@@J1NXProductions I was thinking that. I have just watched part of the film. I still think Robbie is pretty annoying here, she is given her Harley Quinn impression once more. Also, just like Paul Schrader commented recently, I was scratching my head over the use of cocaine instead of opioids/ morphine. I am interested in watching the film on the big screen nonetheless, those dolly shots are awesome. It's like Cecil B DeMille directed them while high on drugs!
I've been having that same impression throughout the whole movie
She was great in once upon a time in Hollywood. She reminded me of Sharon in it
Haha clever intro! 👍🏻
(What was the original intro?)
Nope 😂😂
Great review. I'm more intrigued by this movie now. Wish I had ppl to go with lol. Peter Parker Smiles
Peter parker smiles😜
“Peter Parker smiles”
Seriously, you think "Whiplash" is one of the greatest films ever? Seriously? Yes sir, I seriously agree and wouldn't have watched it had I not read your review a while back. Can't wait to see this and hope I like it more than you did. Thanks for the ongoing quality reviews.
'Peter Parker Smiles'. I liked the film, yet it didn't hold up to my expectations. No fault to the actors, I would say it was the direction of the characters. There were 4 main characters, and we went off in 4 different directions, not giving us a moment to be fully invested emotionally with them. If we were to have more leadership in the film and have 1 or 2 clear goals I think it would've been better. Instead this is more of a quick Rise and fall of characters who don't experience character development. I'm no season professional like Damian or any cast member, but that's just my opinion as a film lover.
Austin I love your reviews…… you are my favorite critic on the UA-cam…. I ask of you to.. watch this film again and watch it knowing that you aren’t supposed to know the characters because we would never meet them and quite frankly they don’t even know themselves….. I am not a person to complain about other peoples views…. I just think the the way it’s in the film was the point…. People of color (sadly in those days) got sidelined…..they didn’t have time for love… they all in different ways…. I honestly think this is a great film…. I just hope you consider watching it again after reading this
I love all the films that Chazelle made so far, they are moving in different ways, but I am affraid I would not love Babylon...
I have been meaning to watch the Wolf of Wall Street and once upon a Time in Hollywood’s baby Babylon!! 😈😈😈
I don't care if there wasn't an obvious plot. This movie was mesmerizing and I couldn't look away. It's awesome that both of them are in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood transitioning out of B&W into color. Now they're both in a movie transitioning from Silent films to Talkies, gotta love it!
Can you add one more thing to your review like can you tell us which ott app movie will come in the future I know it is difficult but if possible please add it.
Huh
i think this movie made up for Amsterdam earlier this year. i wanted to enjoy that movie so much and fell asleep 3 different watches. Didn’t even hear about this one until the other day went in knowing nothing about the plot and never watched the trailer; and was blown away. Marketing for these movies needs to do better for sure.
"PETER PARKER SMILES" 😃
Yo are you gonna rank all 5 Damien chazelle movies?
Watched it in a packed theater yesterday and can say it was a experience. Solid 8.3/10 for me
Solid 2.4
15 minute review for 3 hour movies is a standard now
A lot to talk about haha
Does anyone else see the puff sleeves? The White Part of the chair IS mixing with the shirt and It looks so cute!
I thought he was wearing a dress at first.
His best will always be Whiplash.
agreed. Did not care that much for La la land, Babylon seems pretty damn messy. Another case of putting visuals and craft over a good script.I heard good things about First man though.
@@leonthesleepy I think First Man is by far his worst. Just too meandering in the worst way. At least Babylon meanders in an exciting way.
@@cody_t damn rly? i was hoping first man would be better than lalaland
@@leonthesleepy depends on your taste. I just don’t love the personal lives stuff about Neil and all the other astronauts.
Now that movies are more streaming-centric they have become longer.
Peter Parker Smiles 😥
Peter Parker smiles!
Hello-
First Man did win the Oscar for Visual Effects so its movie history books. the reason the film wasn't as successful as had been
hoped is simple- people thought it was about the moon landing it wasn't- it was about Neal Armstrong.
It doesn't look like the late 20's at all.
wondering was movie Balylon infuenced by "The Wild Party" 1975 ? Director :James Ivory
That movie is a masterpiece!
Peter Parker Smiles ❤❤🔥🔥
Peter Parker Smiles
I really enjoyed the movie. However it was just amessy screenplay wise. Think it definitely couldve done better with some scenes omitted.
Peter Parker Smiles 😃
"Peter Parker smiles".
The trailer looks chaotic and the people look shallow, but I guess that is the whole point?
Not really looking forward to it, but I will probably and eventually watch it -depending on what else is playing in the theaters. A lot more Oscar movies coming out before the cut off; so, not sure if this will make the cut.
peter parker smiles
it's 10/10
I saw Diego and All I could think of is Raul Julia.
Same
Peter Parker does indeed SMILE in this movie
Damn, I'm having a hard time deciding on whether to watch this film. Ultimately, I think I'll still see it because I'm a fan of Robbie's work on balance.
She's completely not-believable even when her character (like every other actor/character) uses "fu*k" 4,00 times. Film SUCKS.
@@leonardodalongisland I totally agree ,great actress but this movie doesn't do her justice, to over the top
@@TheCoastalbear Indeed. Way too over-the-top!
@@leonardodalongisland the movie was so over the top it became obnoxious
@@calvero4159 That's a good way to put it.
The first half was fine. They coulda kept that second half
Early
The chair made me think you had shoulder pads in your shirt for a second lol .
Ok Austin please respond I need guidance. My dad is going with me to this. My parents let me watch whatever I want now bc I’m a huge film fan and I’m 16 but I have to ask. How uncomfortable is this experience going to be for me on a scale of 1 to 10. 😂 this is a goofy question but I gotta know
I would be uncomfortable with my parents watching this and I’m 27 😂
@@AustinBurke oh no
To me the film wasn't "chaotic", or all over the place, and the run time was great. Excellent, but a few flaws.
The Toby McGuire scenes didn't work for me. 3 hrs is a long time and those scenes could have been cut without an issue to the plot
I had the weekend off and early Saturday I watched the film. In the afternoon I also watched Black Panther Wakanda Forever which was great btw, but all throughout I kept thinking I needed to watch Babylon a 2nd time lol. I had a fucking blast with this movie! The cinematography and acting was A1. I loved The Great Gatsby but it was nothing like this. The 3 hours were actually tolerable maybe because I was disgusted and repulsed yet mesmerized and couldn't look away lol. I was shocked in the beginning of the film, laughing in the middle and crying at the end. 👏 Damien Chazelle
Wakanda Forever was terrible
Man whiplash is a perfect movie what happened man
Is there a name for movies with 2-3 characters but NO main character really. 😂. Like it's hella movies like that.. where we just peak in at different scenes of each characters life. Without getting specifically close to either of them... only certain directors can execute this. Used to be a ton of these type movies maybe 2008-2012
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This was way too long and way too depraved for me. Lol. However, there were parts that were really really good.
This isn’t anything like uncut gems i hope. That movie literally gave me anxiety. When you say chaotic that’s what came to mind.
One of the best parts is seeing Tobey Maguire go full bully Maguire as the Devil
I personally thought it probably showed the way Hollywood actually is, it’s spits out the old, exploits your talent and then there are a 1000 people waiting in line to do it naively. Couldn’t help but look up Charlie Chaplin after watching as well.
I thought the movie was great, I understood we were following a couple of different peoples lives.. they all had a connection tho. They all came from nothing and were manifesters.
If the goal of this film was to mimic ADHD for the audience, it’s a masterpiece.
I’m just going to say this. I have not seen the film yet. But MOST, not all, films that have a BIG amount of super actors are not meant for Oscar worthy praise.
They are just super fun attractive films. Mostly sums it up.
I really liked the movie but could have been half an hour shorter
This movie was a chaotic beautiful mess. Being mesmerized by Margo the entire movie definitely helped
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What is the prize?
Peter Parker Green Goblins
Sounds like this would’ve been better off being a limited series on HBO or something.
HBO's The Idol coming next year
Yeah the movie was gross at the beginning but it was showing the extreme behavior of celebrities and hollywood who only care about their jobs and their desires.
And yes the movie went up and down. Look a rollercoaster is great but after a while it becomes repetative. It barely reached 7.6 out of 10 for me.
If the only way you can communicate the point and emotion of a scene is by using cartoonish projectile vomiting and elephant diarrhea on the camera lens, you have failed as a filmmaker. You don't need to be hit over the head every 30 seconds unless you are worried that the viewer will be bored by what is actually a sluggish and tedious slog through what should be a fascinating topic. Even the film itself seems to understand that Singing in the Rain is a far better telling of this period.
I'm so bored of Hollywood constantly making movies about Hollywood. I even get really bothered when something is supposed to take place in a specific place but you can clearly tell its filmed in California
They should make movie about different cultures ? Aliens? Superman🦸♂️?galaxy? Universe? Office? Clerk? Meyor?
Dans review was completely different
That’s okay:)
I watched this after taking a edible. It was the best experience
Actors playing actors spout dialog as to how magical Hollywood is, the craft is a noble one and what is up on the screen is meaningful in a movie that is a meaningless three hour snoozefest full of grotesque, crude and vulgar scenes. A poison pen letter to Hollywood. I don't know why there was a need to make this movie, but I do know there is no need to see it on the big or little screen.
I don't know man, Damien is kinda overrated director.
Completely agree!
I saw this movie last night I didn't liked it..
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Let me begin by stating, I walked out of the theatre after about 30 minutes. But before that I had to fight to keep my eyes open-literally. However I was jarred (constantly) awake by the use of the word, “fu*k” and iterations of it-over 40 times in the first half hour.
Every character used the word(s) within their bad acting, to “illustrate” and “highlight” and underline their feels-which are over the top and not believable.
An easy-to-spot sign of a bad writer(s) is how often (if at all) the the word, “fu*k” is used in a story. The more-the worse the writer. And Babylon averages on “fu*k” per minute (at least for the first thirty minutes”
Another indication of poor writing is the use of contemporary vernacular in period films (which I see/hear constantly). Babylon, writers have no clue of the vernacular of the period and (obviously-foolishly) think, “people spoke back then the same way we do today, as indicated by these two examples; 1, “mother fu*ker” was not used in the 1920-especially by white people (unless of course you’re in a poorly written film), 2, calling a man “bit*h” was also not a thing in the 1920’s but these writers (obviously) don’t know that.
And like La La Land, the acting-a product of the directing, is horrible. Well, actual the acting in Babylon is actually worse. Brad Pitt (whom I love as an actor) is at his absolute worst.” Margo Robbie (whom was wonderful opposite DiCaprio) is completely not believable.
Flea, his character and dialogue could not be worse-absolutely horrible and implacable.
Then there’s the “tit” scene; don’t know who the actress playing the director is but she deserves an award: “The-absolute-worst-performance-I’ve-seen-in-years-Award.”
She, like the others weren’t “acting,” they were reading the lines-of the terribly scribed script-terribly directed by a man who in my option has (only) one good film under his belt: Whiplash.
Lastly, the opening party scene (and most every other) are waaaaay toooo long.
The party scene labored on ad infinitum. It could and should have be (at least) eighty-five percent shorter. There’s no reason or need for endless-shots of (non stimulating) half and fully naked people dancing. (and I like naked people).
At times like these I wish I had four hands so I could give this piece of garbage four thumbs down.
BTW, I also walked out on La La Land.
Completely agree with you! It’s super annoying to watch. I don’t really like La La Land either and the only good movie from Damien, I think is Whiplash.
@@hoangchau2343 SO nice to find a like-minded person (whose also-obviously brilliant!)
@@leonardothefabulous3490 Me too!! Its such a relief to learn someone out there has the same valid unpopular opinion like ourselves, who can also look and feel things beyond the surface!
@@hoangchau2343 That's a Great way to put it-"Valid unpopular options." I've always felt that way but never put it into such words. I do like to think I look/feel (a times) way beyond the surface. What do you do/work?
@@leonardothefabulous3490 I have my own art gallery and tutor music atm. But before I’ve worked for a few years in fashion as a stylist, producer, creative/art director and fashion editor. Occasional singer and model as well. What about you?
La la land is a masterpiece
Hey bro..the recruit Netflix review coming?
For sure
But Hollywood is still like this, no?
Probably
@@AustinBurke Babylon baby!
No!!!!!
The viewer is dumped on in the beginning....pass.
"Treacherous and ugly"? Judgemental much...
A fast paced gut wrenching wild cinematic love letter filmed to intoxicate you on the glamor of Hollywood hay day and the grit behind the glitz that chews actors up and tosses them away. The danger of fame, ego, vanity, etc l. Be it the sacrifices it costs or the blind bliss to the short time to make it in a industry where the people with power to make you only care if you’re making them… money. This is art.
Almost 3 hrs, 3 wildly different acts. Following 4 people entering the film industry at its birth in Hollywoodland with silent film and carying them like a tornado of meat grinders to the time of “ talkies” . Each getting worn down and chewed up at their own paces.Some sacrificing everything , some working there way to the very top from the very bottom, some fueled by vanity and ignorance with care free disregard to the far future. All being beaten by the Hollywood machine, because in gambling the house always wins.
Same director as LaLa Land.
Sit down , get comfortable, and buckle up for a long ride full of great performances and cameos in this wild cocaine fueled period piece. Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt, and Diego Calva have quite the take to tell.
Just seen it, horrible.
This looks like a Once upon a time in Hollywood rip off 😂
If it was suphero movie it will cross 1b within a year. However I'm still gonna watch it
not at all
This looks like another Amsterdam. Lots of solid actors, but lackluster script. Nah. I'll wait for it to drop on a platform.
Rather see Avatar 2 again.
Then go ahead. No one's stopping you.
@@histubeness I did, and will again.
@@jadapandyOf course. Like I said, no one's stopping you.
Intro, very umm…stupid
No offense Austin
Good
Now I’m gonna make all of em like that
its a piece of crap, everything over the top, its just ridiculous, stop it after half an hr just a waste of my type. robbie beautiful and right now so liikable and popular that they going to cheer for her and said she did a great job in the story for me i dont follow trend and still a mediocre actor
Completely agree with you! The movie is just crap!!
you love blahblah land? how culturally...appropriate.
Hell yeah
Great movie