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Overview of "Megalopolis"
"Megalopolis," directed by the iconic Francis Ford Coppola, is a film that brings both anticipation and skepticism from audiences and critics alike. Known for monumental works like "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now," Coppola's latest project is seen by many as a deeply personal endeavor.
Set in a fictional "New Rome," which closely resembles New York City, the film serves as an allegorical cautionary tale about America, paralleling the decline of the Roman Empire with contemporary societal issues. The protagonist, Caesar, embodied by Adam Driver, is portrayed as an architect with the capability to construct a utopia, grappling against powerful detractors resistant to change.