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Margot Robbie hadBabylonon her mind and a bold take to share. She believed the chaotic, polarizing flick was theFight Clubof our generation—misunderstood on arrival but destined for cult status. While critics and audiences clashed over its wild narrative and unfiltered excess, Robbie stood firm, comparing its divisive reception to David Fincher’s now-iconic masterpiece.
Sure, the box office numbers didn’t scream success, but likeFight Club, this chaotic ode to old Hollywood might just be waiting for the world to catch up.
Babylon’sFight ClubMoment: Margot Robbie Says Time Will Prove the Critics Wrong
Margot Robbiedidn’t mince words when she comparedBabylontoFight Club. Speaking about the polarizing reception of Damien Chazelle’s unhinged Hollywood epic, Robbie wondered aloud if, years from now, people might be shocked it wasn’t an instant hit. “I wonder if in 20 years people are gonna be like, ‘Wait, Babylon didn’t do well at the time? That’s crazy,’”she mused.
Margot Robbie says she still can’t figure out “why people hated ‘BABYLON’““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
Her confidence isn’t misplaced.Babylon, a whirlwind of 1920s Tinseltown excess, drew mixed reactions—some praising its audacity, others overwhelmed by its chaotic storytelling. Much likeFight Clubback in 1999, it seemed the world wasn’t quite ready for Chazelle’s unapologetic vision of Old Hollywood debauchery.
Fight Club, now considered a cult classic, didn’t exactly punch through box office expectations in its debut. Critics were divided, andEdward Norton, who starred alongsideBrad Pitt, later admitted that its biting satire made it “a tough one to distill.”But as DVDs found their way into homes, the film gained a second life, eventually defining a generation.
Robbie seemed to see parallels.Babylonthrew audiences into a storm of cocaine-fueled parties, scandalous affairs, and the gritty birth of Hollywood’s golden age. Its bold, frenzied take on Jazz Age Los Angeles left little room for subtlety. Critics might have balked, but Robbie, along with Chazelle, stood by the film’s spirit—unapologetic, messy, and, above all, true to the era it captured.
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WhileBabylonstruggled to find its footing in theaters, Robbie’s belief in its legacy remains steadfast. Maybe, likeFight Club, it just needs time to marinate. As film historian Marya E. Gates put it,Babylon“questions the very nature of history in a place that sells itself as the ultimate fantasy.”In Hollywood, misunderstood often equals unforgettable.
BabylonDivides Fans: A Masterpiece for Some, an Unwatchable Misfire for Others
Babylonstirred up a storm on social media, leaving fans split. Some hailed Damien Chazelle’s bold vision as an underrated masterpiece, while others confessed they couldn’t even watch the whole stuff. While its chaotic energy resonated with cinephiles, others felt it wasn’t for a wide audience.
Babylon was absolutely loved by me. It’s just that not everyone has the taste to appreciate something so bold and chaotic—it’s their loss, honestly!
Couldn’t even watch the whole thing – pretty bad
It was a masterpiece but not for a very wide audience. People will watch it on streaming services.
Babylon was actually a very nice movie and deep meaning.Sometime, nice movies does not do well at box office as they are way ahead of time.One other movie is ‘I Robot’, which did not run much but now in AI era it is picking up as people can relate.
That’s 100% what will happen. Babylon was three hours long and I saw it twice in theaters.Such a good time, everyone should’ve seen this movie. 🎬 🎞Who else saw Babylon in theaters.
maybe in 20 years, it’ll be seen as a misunderstood masterpiece
Love it or hate it,Babylonsparked endless chatter. Whether you see it as a masterpiece or a misfire, one thing’s for sure—it’s still the talk of the town.
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WatchBabylonandFight Clubon Amazon Prime & Apple TV.
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