Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' Divides Critics

The ambitious film, decades in the making, garners mixed reviews for its bold vision and execution.

Coppola financed 'Megalopolis' himself, selling part of his vineyard to cover the $120 million production cost.
The film reimagines modern Manhattan as 'New Rome,' exploring themes of power, ambition, and societal transformation.
Critics are split on the film's merit, with some praising its ambition and others calling it incoherent and self-important.
Adam Driver stars as Cesar Catilina, a visionary whose plans for a futuristic city clash with the city's mayor, played by Giancarlo Esposito.
The film's production and costume design receive high marks, but performances and screenplay draw mixed reactions.