As a lifelong cinephile and avid follower of Francis Ford Coppola’s work, I can’t help but feel a mix of amusement and dismay at the recent turn of events surrounding the Megalopolis trailer. On one hand, it’s always intriguing to see a master filmmaker like Coppola returning to the big screen with a new project. On the other, the blatant misrepresentation of critics’ quotes in the trailer is nothing short of embarrassing for all parties involved.
The latest trailer for Megalopolis has been taken down.
On August 21, 2024, Lionsgate shared a fresh trailer for Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis. This movie is scheduled to hit US theaters on September 27, 2024. Initially, the trailer started with critical comments about Coppola’s previous work, but it was later discovered that these criticisms were either fabricated or misquoted.
Lionsgate has now taken the trailer offline and issued an apology.
What did Lionsgate say about the Megalopolis trailer?
“A representative from Lionsgate has announced that they’re pulling back their Megalopolis trailer right away. They extend their heartfelt apologies to the critics, as well as Francis Ford Coppola and American Zoetrope, for the oversight in their review process. Simply put, there was a mistake, and they are truly sorry about it.”
In the error-ridden trailer for Megalopolis, critic Owen Gleiberman from Variety was misquoted in his review.
Despite being someone who typically dislikes criticisms, we should hardly be subjected to others speaking on our behalf. However, the minor controversy lies in the fact that the Megalopolis trailer appears to be constructed around a misleading storyline, according to Gleiberman. Critics adored The Godfather and while Apocalypse Now was controversial, it garnered significant critical acclaim. As for my comment on Bram Stoker’s Dracula as ‘a beautiful mess’, I wish I had made that statement earlier! In retrospect, that description now seems fitting.
Initially, a quote from Roger Ebert shown in the trailer seemed to reflect his thoughts on Bram Stoker’s Dracula by Francis Ford Coppola. But later findings showed that the quote was actually not referring to Coppola at all; instead, it was about the 1989 movie Batman.
As a passionate gamer, I feel compelled to correct a misconception that’s been floating around. Some claim that Pauline Kael, a renowned critic, called The Godfather “diminished by its artsiness.” However, it seems this quote is nothing more than a myth. In reality, she showered the movie with heartfelt praise. It’s important to remember that misinformation can tarnish the beauty and impact of a masterpiece like The Godfather.
Read More
Sorry. No data so far.
2024-08-22 20:10