The final montage, which celebrates the entire history of cinema, has been called both a "dazzling cinematic achievement" and "jarringly out of place". Babylon (2022) - The Goods: Film Reviews

is a highly polarizing epic period drama directed by Damien Chazelle . It chronicles the rise and fall of several ambitious dreamers in late 1920s Hollywood during the chaotic transition from silent films to "talkies". Critical Consensus

The film is widely described as a "love-or-hate" experience. Critics and audiences often highlight its and extreme content—including a notorious opening scene involving an elephant—as major points of contention.

Many reviewers found the story disjointed and over-indulgent, noting that it often feels like a series of disconnected, high-energy set pieces.

Margot Robbie is frequently praised for her "magnetic and chaotic" portrayal of Nellie LaRoy. Brad Pitt is noted for a grounded, melancholic performance as a fading star.