However, it falls flat when it fails to justify Maee’s sudden obsession with being photographed. Photo-Prem is endearing enough to capture one into Maee's world, for one could sympathise with her lack of photogenic skills. She attempts several poses, with props, with make-up, even the famous wide-open arms Shah Rukh Khan pose. Undertaking help from her house help and a young neighbourhood kid, Maee enlists the help of webcam technology. In her harmless exploration, she visits random funeral ceremonies, reads up obituaries, and even pays a visit to the local photo studio to understand the process of being clicked. She rummages through her old photo albums and revisits the past to find that one perfect photo. But, only if it was that easy for photophobic Maee. Maee is fearful of her own future: what if she too is remembered like this after she passes away? How will her future generations identify her? What if everyone forgets about her existence? And most importantly, what legacy will she leave behind? And so her search to click that perfect snap begins. Bewildered to find a childhood picture hung on the wall for remembrance, she begins introspecting. However, things go for a toss when Maee attends a friend's funeral ceremony. She gets anxious, makes a fuss every time someone furnishes a camera to snap, and even shuns from her own daughter's wedding to escape the photographer's eye. While I pretty much got used to the world of aesthetically clicked candids and selfies, Maee still struggles. She belongs to the sepia-tinted, classics film camera era. “ Babylon” may not appeal to some, but the movie lover will surely be glued to the screen for this one.Ayalvaashi movie review: Barring the Chewing Gum song and Soubin, there’s nothing here Bad Boy review: Namashi Chakraborty, Amrin Qureshi starrer is a typical 90s predictable rom-com yet a breezy affairīut Maee is no Gen-Z like me. Don’t be fooled by the runtime of just over three hours, for Chazelle’s quick editing, fast-paced script and clever directing make the film go by very quickly. The music that plays during the final montage wraps up the movie’s messages neatly, and it continues to break my heart every time I listen to it.īabylon shows the insane lengths that individuals reach to succeed while also showing the love, passion and creativity that goes into movie-making. The music knows when to take the spotlight and when to step back in times of seriousness. Justin Hurwitz manages to top his award-winning score from “ La La Land” with unique and emotional pieces. The film’s $78 million budget is definitely earned. The production design and costumes only add to this, with elaborate sets and over-the-top outfits that are accurate of the period. Cinematographer Linus Sandgren makes even the simplest of shots feel cinematic, from capturing a vibrant orange sunset to when someone gets pooped on by an elephant. He is the viewer’s eyes and ears throughout the film, perfectly embodying the meaning of being a “dreamer.” He desires to be “part of something bigger,” which he portrays throughout the film.Īlong with the performances, the cinematography, production design, costuming and music effectively portray the period and truly transport the viewer. This is especially true of Robbie, who completely transforms into a down-on-her-luck Jersey girl looking to escape the harshness of her past life to a better one. Nellie LaRoy (Margot Robbie) aspires to become a famous actress, and Sidney Palmer (Jovan Apedo) is a Black trumpeter who also has hopes of becoming the next great star.Įach actor breathes life into their roles in vibrant ways that draw you in. Jack Conrad (Brad Pitt) is a movie star who wins over all the women and earns all the biggest roles. Manny Torres (Diego Calva) is a Mexican immigrant and aspiring filmmaker who dreams of working on a movie set. The film follows four main characters and their experiences during this tumultuous era of filmmaking. “ Babylon” dives deep into the film industry during the Roaring ’20s when the transition from silent film to talkies first began. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)Īfter winning Best Director at the 89th Academy Awards for “ La La Land” (2016) and then making another success with “ First Man” (2018), Damien Chazelle is back to making movies about movies with his energetic and extravagant three-hour-long epic “ Babylon” (2022).
“Babylon” transports viewers into the film industry of the Roaring ’20s.
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