In the ever-changing world of Hollywood, a remarkable trend continues to captivate me: some movies initially don't resonate with critics, yet later, they're hailed as masterpieces. Certain films have that remarkable knack for getting better with time, transforming into cherished classics. While this phenomenon isn't novel, there's a cinematic classic in the making in the Margot Robbie-led period dramedy, Babylon. Personally, I'm utterly obsessed with the internet's growing fixation on the Barbie star's performance in this underrated gem.
After a four-year hiatus, director Damien Chazelle made a triumphant return with a film exploring the transition from silent to sound cinema in the late 1920s. Though Babylon featured an all-star cast, an intriguing premise and great production values, critics were less than impressed with the movie. Some noted that the overwhelming exuberance could be fatiguing. Others observed that despite moments of enjoyment, the movie's disorderly execution hinders full enjoyment of the flick. However, nearly a year post-premiere, new advocates, including author Stephen King, have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to hype up what they foresee as a future cult classic. And much of the praise goes to Margot's performance as Nellie LaRoy.
