He covers complex themes in a remarkably brief two hours and 13 minutes, not including credits.
On one side is an ambitious architectural idealist Cesar (Adam Driver).
On the other is his sworn enemy, city Mayor Frank Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito).

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They are all remarkably good in bringing a complex tapestry to life.
Dear Friends,
As heard from me before: I believe in America.
He was not in the film, he just showed up most nights to watch Coppola work.

All were effusive as they crowded around Coppola following the touching finale.
She was not the only person who welled up.
Meanwhile, Coppola was on schedule and liking the shots he was getting.
He is accustomed to betting on himself.
He took the first step toward that goal today.
And losing 75 pounds and keeping off the weight to help his stamina.
It wont be cheap by any means, but I dont know it can be called an epic film.
Soon we will see howMegalopolisscored with distributors.