Margot Robbie compares Babylon to The Shawshank Redemption, believes it will become a cult classic over time
Margot Robbie is confused by the underwhelming reception of her 2022 film Babylon but she has faith that it will find its audience 20 years from now. The film, also starring Brad Pitt in a headlining role, was a box office dud.
Margot Robbie recently addressed the backlash surrounding her film Babylon, opening up about the long-term prospects of her film. Despite anticipating initial criticism, she believes it is one of those movies that become cult classics over time.
Margot Robbie confused over negative perception of Babylon
Margot Robbie is still perplexed by the poor reception of her 2022 film Babylon, which underperformed at the box office and received largely negative reviews from critics. The actress expressed her confusion over the negative reception of the film during a recent interview on the Talking Pictures podcast (via Deadline).
Margot Robbie compares Babylon to The Shawshank Redemption
She expressed her belief that the film's value will be reevaluated over time, drawing a comparison to the Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins'The Shawshank Redemption, which initially underperformed but later became a beloved classic.
¡°I wonder if in 20 years people are going to be like, ¡®Wait, Babylon didn¡¯t do well at the time?¡¯ Like when you hear that Shawshank Redemption was a failure at the time and you¡¯re like like, ¡®How is that possible?¡¯¡±
Margot Robbie says she still can¡¯t figure out "why people hated ¡®BABYLON¡¯"
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"I wonder if in 20 years people are gonna be like ¡®Wait, Babylon didn¡¯t do well at the time? That¡¯s crazy.¡¯" pic.twitter.com/3Qmv7Hx1JE
He wanted more always: Robbie on Babylon director Damien Chazelle
Damien Chazelle's Babylon, his most ambitious project yet with an $80 million budget, received mixed reviews. However, Robbie enjoyed the filmmaking process. She praised Chazelle for his relentless drive for excellence, even during the prep stages, saying he was meticulous and always pushed for more.
¡°Do you know what I loved so much about working with him? I felt like no one had really put their foot to the floor with the gas, but he wanted that all the time. He wanted more always. Even when we were prepping," the Barbie star asserted.
About Babylon
Babylon, set in 1926, is a story of excess and ambition as Hollywood transitions from silent pictures to the world of sound films. The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, featuring Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt, Diego Calva, Jean Smart, and Jovan Adepo, as well as notable appearances by Tobey Maguire, Olivia Wilde, Spike Jonze, and many more.
Made against a budget of $80 million, the film was a box office dud, collecting $15 million at the domestic box office and $63 million worldwide. It is currently streaming on Prime Video.
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