Margot Robbie Defends Box Office Flop Babylon

Margot Robbie has expressed her confusion over the poor reception of her film Babylon, which grossed only $64 million against its $80 million budget. In a recent interview, she compared Babylon to The Shawshank Redemption, suggesting that like the latter, which initially flopped but later became a classic, Babylon might eventually be reevaluated positively. Robbie praised director Damien Chazelle for his relentless pursuit of excellence during the filmmaking process, noting that he always pushed for more. Despite her personal bias towards the film, she remains hopeful that audiences will eventually recognize its value. Robbie's reflections highlight the complexities surrounding a film's success, including factors like marketing and timing in the competitive cinematic landscape. She believes that, in time, Babylon could achieve a similar cult status as Shawshank.