Welcome to the movie review of Damien Chazelle's Babylon, a raucous exploration of the Comedy, Drama, and Historical side of early Hollywood. If you thought La La Land was Chazelle's magnum opus, buckle up! Starring J.C. Currais, Diego Calva, and Jimmy Ortega, this film pulls no punches as it hurls you into a world of glitz, glam, and a whole lot of scandal.
The plot of Babylon is as outsized as its ambitions — following the manic rise and fall of various characters caught in the hurricane of early cinematic success and excess. Picture a world where decadence and depravity dance a seductive tango with ambition. Chazelle drags you, sometimes kicking and screaming, through tales of unbridled hedonism. Is it outrageous? Absolutely. Is it realistic? Well, it’s Hollywood, so probably not. But isn't that why we watch films like this? It's like watching your favorite soap opera on a sugar high.
When it comes to the acting, Diego Calva shines like a star but flickers with vulnerability — a character arc so chewy you could make a meal out of it. Meanwhile, J.C. Currais and Jimmy Ortega manage to sprinkle tangible charm into their roles, inviting you to revel in their mess and, occasionally, their madness. Chazelle’s direction screams style! Dive-bombing through sequences that some might call overly ambitious, I call them daring! And the screenplay? It's like your friend's dog that's had too much caffeine — jolting and, at times, begging for focus. Yet, it somehow works, leaving you entertained and slightly dizzy!
If you're a fan of films like The Great Gatsby or even Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Babylon will feel like a decadent dessert. It shares the same DNA with other best comedy-drama movies, sparkling unapologetically in its own quirky, excessive way. However, unlike some of these classics, the film sometimes forgets to slow down and let us smell the metaphorical roses.
If you're a sucker for movie breakdowns or rummaging through the best history movies that play the fine line between glam and chaos, then Babylon needs a place on your watchlist. This is not just a stroll down the Hollywood Walk of Fame — it's a dash down the rabbit hole into a cinematic wonderland. Dive in if you dare! And trust me, if you relish in a bit of chaos with your popcorn, this is your new guilty pleasure.