Francis Ford Coppola Defends 'Megalopolis' with Five-Star Rating Amid Mixed Reviews

The legendary director's ambitious new film sparks controversy and polarized reactions as it prepares for its theatrical release.

Coppola rated his own film 'Megalopolis' five stars on Letterboxd, despite its current 2.9-star average on the platform.
The film has a 52% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, highlighting its divisive reception among critics.
'Megalopolis' features an all-star cast including Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, and Aubrey Plaza, set in a futuristic New Rome.
Controversy arose when a trailer used fake negative reviews of Coppola's past films, prompting an apology from Lionsgate.
Coppola funded the $120 million project himself and dedicated it to his late wife, emphasizing the film as a labor of love and artistic expression.