Key Takeaways:
– Francis Ford Coppola‘s latest film “Megalopolis” has seen a dreary opening weekend, netting only $4M at the box office.
– Despite playing in almost 2,000 theaters, the film ranked sixth in the weekend collection, behind even a less popular Telugu movie.
– The major production costs of $136M and $17M marketing expenses were financed by Coppola himself, who sold part of his wine business.
– The audience has rejected the movie with poor ratings, including a discouraging D+ on CinemaScore.
If you fancy big budget movies that flop, you’re in for a treat! In movieland, sometimes things just don’t go as planned. You might have heard of “Megalopolis”, the latest epic from the Godfather director, Francis Ford Coppola. Well, it hasn’t started off on the best foot.
Imagine setting up a grand feast and waiting for your guest, but alas, they never show up! That’s what happened to this film. Despite being showcased in almost 2000 theaters across North America, it could only achieve sixth place in the box office rankings over the weekend. Even a less popular, three-hour-long Telugu action movie bettered it. Ouch!
How Megalopolis Boomed into a Flop!
Many in Hollywood, especially those who find joy in others’ mishaps, have been sneakily referring to this movie as “Megaflopolis.” That sure doesn’t sound like the kind of nickname any director would want for their work.
This film has a lot going on behind the scenes too. Coppola, 85, went all-in on this one. He put part of his wine business on sale to gather the massive budget of $136M for making the movie and an additional $17M for marketing and distribution. Talk about betting on the wrong horse!
Why the Cold Response?
Well, the audience verdict is pretty straightforward. They don’t like the movie. Period. It has received really unimpressive scores, including a D+ on CinemaScore – that’s as bad as saying “better luck next time!”
Creating a film is like brewing a potion. You can have all the right ingredients, stir it up with love, even chant some fancy incantations, but in the end, it’s the audience who decides if the potion tastes good or terrible. In this case, it sadly seems like Megalopolis tasted a bit too bitter for moviegoers.
Strap on your Seatbelts, Hollywood!
As of now, Megalopolis seems to be a mind-boggling crash rather than the colossal hit that was hoped for. However, they say there’s no such thing as bad publicity in Hollywood. Time will tell how this bumpy ride ends for Coppola’s latest epic.
Remember, though, not all movies are meant to shatter box office records. Some are meant to be ambitious, pushing the boundaries and daring to be different. And who knows, maybe decades from now, Megalopolis will be seen as a daring masterpiece that was simply ahead of its time!
So, while the journey might seem bleak at the moment, let’s wait to see where this road leads. After all, every flop has a story to tell, and every story is a staircase leading to either fame or lessons learned. So, let’s buckle up, turn the page, and see where this story of Megalopolis really takes us.
