After the La La Land director’s latest film went under in cinemas, it is still regularly defended by fans. Stephen King has now also given the flop his blessing
Babylon, the new film from Whiplash and La La Land director Damien Chazelle, was also released in cinemas in early 2023. However, not many people are likely to have noticed, as the sometimes absurdly funny drama about old Hollywood was a global box office flop.
Nevertheless, there are Babylon fans who regularly comment on the 3-hour film and regret that the whole world has misjudged or missed out on a masterpiece. The legendary horror author Stephen King has now joined in this chorus
Stephen King celebrates Babylon on his social media account
On his X account, King picked up on a post praising Chazelle’s film as being ahead of its time. All the writer writes about it is:
Terrific movie. https://t.co/Gm7vH16BYY
– Stephen King (@StephenKing) July 25, 2024
Great movie.
If you haven’t seen Babylon yet or just want to watch it again, you have the opportunity to do so with a Netflix subscription.
The epic, which is packed with mega stars such as Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt, is an extremely wild ride through film history, with moments that are as funny as they are deeply moving. Babylon is definitely an intense viewing experience
Watch another trailer for Babylon here:
Just on Netflix: This is the story of Babylon
Chazelle’s film delves into Los Angeles in the late 1920s and early 1930s, when Hollywood was characterized by excessive parties full of sex and drugs. While star actor Jack Conrad (Brad Pitt) has long since immersed himself in this lifestyle, newcomer Nellie LaRoy (Margot Robbie) emulates it. Standing between them is Manny Torres (Diego Calva), the son of Mexican immigrants who also dreams of a place in the glamorous industry.
From the end of the silent film era to the talkies, Babylon spirals downwards through a ravishing cesspool of sin. In the end, after ruined existences and shattered dreams, the director nevertheless looks to the future with euphoria.
