While Demosthenes yawned, Abelard laughed. Megalopolis may be a flawed film, but it has its moments. Scenes of splendid debaucherey, the costumes of Ancient Rome somehow making sense in this dystopian future, a third millennium vestal virgin corrupted into trashy pop. Even the dialogue spectacularly combines the late night, post-pub philosophising about Utopia with the corniness of Wow Platinum.
Is it a good film? No. But can it be enjoyed? Undoubtedly so. Admire the craziness, the directorial hutzpah, and soak in a film so unashamedly bonkers in this all too sanitised age.
While Demosthenes yawned, Abelard laughed. Megalopolis may be a flawed film, but it has its moments. Scenes of splendid debaucherey, the costumes of Ancient Rome somehow making sense in this dystopian future, a third millennium vestal virgin corrupted into trashy pop. Even the dialogue spectacularly combines the late night, post-pub philosophising about Utopia with the corniness of Wow Platinum.
Is it a good film? No. But can it be enjoyed? Undoubtedly so. Admire the craziness, the directorial hutzpah, and soak in a film so unashamedly bonkers in this all too sanitised age.