"Epic" and "Unique": First Reactions to New SF Movie with Kylo Ren Sound Great

The legendary The Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola may be on the verge of releasing his greatest masterpiece. The sci-fi film Megalopolis starring Adam Driver is receiving great reactions from early audiences.

The esteemed director Francis Ford Coppola has created a new work, an epic sci-fi saga. With masterpieces like The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, Coppola has already secured a place in film history.

What is this new sci-fi film about? His latest project is titled Megalopolis and features Star Wars star Adam Driver in the lead role, who won the hearts of many fans as Kylo Ren, among others.

The film was recently screened in Los Angeles for a select audience, and the reactions have been extremely promising.

There is not yet a trailer for Megalopolis, but you can watch a trailer for the classic The Godfather here:

The Godfather – Trailer (German)

What is the film even about? Megalopolis tells the story of a fictional version of New York. The city lies in ruins after a catastrophe. An idealistic architect (played by Adam Driver) wants to build a new utopia from the devastated city.

However, he faces opposition from the mayor (played by Giancarlo Esposito), who would rather maintain control over his city and return to its original state—using corruption and at the expense of the lower class.

Another plotline revolves around the mayor’s daughter, Julia, played by Nathalie Emmanuel, who finds herself caught between the two men’s fronts while searching for meaning in her own life.

Fun Fact: Megalopolis has been in development for over 40 years. Now he has finally been able to realize his project. To finance the film, he sold his profitable winery. It is estimated that the production of the film cost about 120 million dollars (via World of Reel).

A look at the new sci-fi film by the master director

What is the impression? Among the selected audience were also journalists, including Deadline editor Mike Fleming Jr., who shares his first impression. He emphasizes that Coppola’s new film presents a wealth of ideas that cleverly connect the past with the future. An epic and highly visual story unfolds—made for the IMAX screen.

Additionally, the editor reveals the following:

He tackles complex themes in remarkably short two hours and thirteen minutes, excluding the credits.
Mike Fleming Jr

What else is being said? Jordan Ruimy from Word of Reel describes Megalopolis as anything but an ordinary entertainment film. He emphasizes that the film offers a fascinating and unique experience. Ruimy describes it as visually gripping and expanded cinema, constantly demanding attention to follow the plot.

He compares the film to the experimental cinema of the 60s and highlights that it stands out for its personal nature. A film that stands out from the screen, Jordan Ruimy describes it.

He also compares the film to Coppola’s One from the Heart—that’s how similar Megalopolis feels. Like a film set in a surreal world, a metropolis, possibly in a distant future. However, the film gives no clear indication of what time period the story takes place in.