The first reviews for Damien Chazelle's Babylon movie show critics split on the glitzy, spectacular, and messy movie starring Margot Robbie Read what the critics are saying early on 👀
Babylon's early reviews are split on whether the messy and sprawling spectacle is glorious or just a spectacular bomb. Babylon is the latest film from celebrated director Damien Chazelle, whose previous efforts Whiplash, La La Land, and First Man have won 10 Oscars between them.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY Today, the first critics were allowed to release reviews of Babylon following its Los Angeles premiere, just one week ahead of its theatrical debut on December 23. They tend to agree that the A-list stars at the center of the film are having a blast and provide a fizzy, exhilarating experience.
However, the Golden Globe Awards are typically viewed as a good barometer for the films the Academy will be rewarding in the coming season, and Babylon performed rather well in the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's nominations, which were announced earlier this week. The film was nominated in five categories including Best Original Score, Best Supporting Actor , Best Actor , Best Actress , and Best Picture, Musical or Comedy.
One other element to consider though is the fact that the Academy does have a history of rewarding films that celebrate Hollywood and filmmaking in general. This includes La La Land, Hugo , and previous Best Picture winners like 2012's Argo and 2011's The Artist. Babylon certainly has that quality working for it, however, if these reviews reflect the views of the Academy, the film might not have much of a shot at Best Picture even if it performs well in the acting categories.
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