Babylon's unexpected rise: From divisive flop to streaming hit
No film in recent years has divided audiences and critics as much as "Babylon." Some have deemed it a captivating, epic masterpiece, while others see it as a dull, chaotic disaster. However, as time passes, more people are beginning to appreciate Damien Chazelle’s film.
One of the first defenders of "Babylon" was the famous writer Stephen King, who wrote about Chazelle’s film: "I thought BABYLON was utterly brilliant―extravagant, over the top, hilarious, thought-provoking. Might be one of those movies that reviews badly and is acclaimed as a classic in 20 years."
King's words are slowly proving true. On internet platforms where films are rated, "Babylon" is starting to gather more positive reviews, and its popularity on streaming platforms is growing.
"Babylon" has been number one in fifteen European countries for two days.
Tomasz Raczek wrote about Damien Chazelle’s film: "An interesting metaphor for the end of Western civilisation dressed in the form of a Hollywood orgy from the silent film era." "Babylon" also went down in history as "one of the most debauched films." In an interview conducted by "Variety," Margot Robbie admitted that on the film set, she realised that "they were really going overboard."
The actress recounted the film's opening scene as an extravagant, chaotic, and wild party where many participants were either barely dressed or entirely unclothed. She admitted that the intensity of the scene made her briefly doubt if it would be permissible to show, leaving her genuinely apprehensive.
