Author Stephen King has praised the Brad Pitt/Margot Robbie movie Babylon, saying that it may be acclaimed as a classic in 20 years.
In 2022, audiences were introduced to Babylon, an epic period black comedy-drama by Damien Chazelle, who helmed Whiplash, La La Land, and First Man. The movie starred Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt, and Diego Calva, and received a polarizing response from critics. The film currently only has a 57% onHowever, King, long-revered author of famous novels like It, The Shining, and Misery, praised the movie.
“Maybe this says more about me than the film, but I thought Babylon was utterly brilliant–extravagant, over the top, hilarious, thought-provoking,” he tweeted. “Might be one of those movies that reviews badly and is acclaimed as a classic in 20 years.” Maybe this says more about me than the film, but I thought BABYLON was utterly brilliant–extravagant, over the top, hilarious, thought-provoking. Might be one of those movies that reviews badly and is acclaimed as a classic in 20 years.
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