Margot Robbie's Babylon Flops at Box Office

Margot Robbie expressed her confusion over the poor reception and box office failure of her 2022 film 'Babylon,' which, despite a budget of $80 million, only earned around $63 million globally. During an appearance on the Talking Pictures podcast, she reflected on the film's mixed reviews and speculated that it might be viewed more favorably in the future, similar to the case of 'Shawshank Redemption.' Robbie acknowledged her bias due to her close connection to the project but reiterated her belief in its quality. Critics noted the film's excessive elements, which some compared to 'The Wolf of Wall Street' and 'The Great Gatsby,' but it only garnered a 57% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite the film's failure, Robbie enjoyed her experience working with director Damien Chazelle and hopes it may eventually achieve cult classic status. She remains hopeful that audiences will come to appreciate the film over time.