One of the most divisive films of 2022 wasBabylon, a three-hour epic period piece by writer/director Damien Chazelle. Set during the late 1920s,Babylonfollows the rise and fall of wide-eyed dreamers, ambitious stars, and indulgent personas in Hollywood during the transition from silent to sound films. It’s the “Wild West” in Hollywood as these characters live during a time ofdebauchery and depravity.
Babylonis led by an ensemble cast featuring Diego Calva (Narcos: Mexico), Margot Robbie (Birds of Prey), Brad Pitt (Bullet Train), Li Jun Li (Sex/Life), Jovan Adepo (Overlord), Jean Smart (Hacks), and Tobey Maguire (Spider-Man: No Way Home).Babylonmarks Chazelle’s first directorial feature since 2018’sFirst Man.
Ready to experience the spectacle that isBabylon? Find out where to watch it below!
Where to watch Babylon
To watchBabylonon a streaming service, head toParamount+.
Stream Babylon on Paramount+
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Is Babylon worth watching?
There are two sides to theBabyloncoin. On one side, some believeBabylonis a masterpiece that will receive its flowers years from now upon reexamination of the film. On the other side, some hate the film and view it as a bloated mess. Determining where you stand onBabylonis worth the watch alone.
The film has great performances by Robbie, Pitt, and newcomer Calva, and the score, by frequent Chazelle collaborator Justin Hurwitz, is impressive. Hurwitz is nominated for Best Original Score, and the film also received nominations for Best Production Design and Best Costume Design. At the very least,Babylonlooks and sounds good.
OnRotten Tomatoes,Babylonsits at 56% on the Tomatometer and registers a 52% audience score. OnMetacritic, the filmholds a Metascore of 60 and a user score of 7.1.
