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Curapedi I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

Geraldine The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

Dana An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

Scott LeBrun The impressionable Freder (Gustav Fröhlich) is the son of an industrialist in a world of the future. In this world, all the upper class members live among the clouds, in luxury, while the blue collar workers who maintain the numerous machines live dreary existences. Freder, entranced by the outspoken Maria (Brigitte Helm), decides that the workers are his friends, and rebels against his tyrannical father (Alfred Abel). Meanwhile, a mad scientist / inventor (Rudolf Klein-Rogge) assists the father in his schemes by giving his robotic creation "the machine man" (also played by Helm) Maria's likeness, and having this fake Maria incite the workers to violence so that the dad can use violence against them.Considering that this early Fritz Lang masterpieces is over 90 years old, it's quite the stylish accomplishment. The sets, the photography, and the special effects are amazing, especially when you see how Lang is doing all of this on a grand, epic scale, leading to a destructive finale that works as an ancestor to the "disaster film cycle" that came along almost half a century later. The provocative screenplay (written by Thea von Harbou, based on her novel) makes one think about such things as the advent of unions, unsafe working practices, mistreatment of the lower class, and, of course, the way that people would come to rely so much on machines and technology for their continued existence. Since the film is now available in an almost-complete version (about 25 minutes worth of footage were discovered not that long ago in Brazil), it's a very long and deliberately paced fable, one that wouldn't suit viewers with shorter attention spans. It also bears the mark of many silent films, with some VERY enthusiastic acting from some of the principals.Still, it's hard to deny the absolute passion brought to this project by the filmmakers and cast. It has wonderful atmosphere, carrying a feeling of despair that ultimately climaxes with a sense of hope for the future. The big set piece of Metropolis being flooded is some genuinely exciting stuff, and will have even modern audiences marvelling at how Lang and company pulled this off.Lastly, it's a superb melding of memorable images (such as the look of The Machine Man) with the excellent music composed by Gottfried Huppertz. (Various other composers have taken a stab at writing for this classic over the years.)Future noted genre writer Curt Siodmak ("The Wolf Man", etc.) has an uncredited bit as one of the working men.Nine out of 10.

sevdakarababa-71077 Im watching and every sceene is facinating. What kind of imagination is this! very very ahead from their time. I can see many sci-fci movies ideas in this movie. When they took the idea from this movie, they couldnt even make better one. With all that technology and camera tricks. Some sceens reminds me ( naked people walking in the machine in big groups) Jews concantration camps. Maybe Hitler broken brain took this movie as an idea. Who could know, he ll try to bring sci-fi movie to reality. Its just a perfect movie, Germans movie history lesson for everyone. I hope Germans can bring this creativity and uniqe mind to movies again.

Tyson Hunsaker "Metropolis" is Fritz Lang's masterpiece of science-fiction that delves into a highly metaphorical futuristic story of two divided classes and a man caught in between them. A film devoted to ideas and themes, richly rooted in religion and fantasy, "Metropolis" is a haunting and emotionally powerful experience that's impossible to forget. This is one to study for the ages and every film fan should find and cherish. Time hasn't been kind to this extraordinary film. After years of different versions, KINO International released a "complete" version of the film which included lost and damaged footage essential to the plot of the story. Thanks to their outstanding restoration of the film, we get to experience "Metropolis" in mostly all of its cinematic and artistic glory. The images and story feel more striking than ever before and the unapologetic approach Fritz Lang took in creating this masterpiece is what makes this movie stand far out above other science-fiction films. The film itself has a dream-like trance with hypnotic editing that when dream sequences are actually happening, you wonder what truth is really being presented on screen. This works to the film's advantage by allowing the audience to completely feel the majesty and horror of the future. "Metropolis" immerses the audience with not only excellent technical techniques, but the brilliant art direction and production design. Viewing the film in 2017, one still wonders exactly how particular effects were achieved. Thankfully, we get sucked into this world and its story so effortlessly, we have no time to wonder how we're seeing what we're seeing. We simply enjoy the movie magic. With clear direction, strong performances, and unforgettable visuals, "Metropolis" couldn't be more recommended. If the "complete" version is available, it's well worth the extra runtime to grasp the entire story. "Metropolis" is a cinematic masterpiece; pure and simple.

CinemaClown An ambitious, audacious & astounding example of science-fiction and one of the most influential & essential works of the silent era, Metropolis is widely recognised as a masterpiece of imagination, creativity & filmmaking art today and its vision of the future & the depicted relation between man & machine was far ahead of its time, and although its groundbreaking technical craftsmanship is still capable of dazzling everyone, its narrative isn't as compelling.A silent feature film with a runtime exceeding 150 minutes was never going to be a comfortable sit but given the film's reputation, it was a must-watch. And Metropolis does manage to transfix in its earlier moments with its dystopian setting & unsettling illustration of what a human is reduced to. The countless innovations in cinematography & practical effects do make you wonder how any of it was accomplished back then but after a while, its runtime is severely felt.Set in a dystopian future, the story of Metropolis takes place in the titular city which is home to an utopian society where a sharp divide lies between the working class & city planners, as the former works incessantly to keep the machines running to power the city while the latter enjoys a carefree life. The plot follows the son of the city's mastermind who falls in love with a working class prophet who has predicted the coming of a mediator who will solve all their differences.Co-written & directed by Fritz Lang (best known for M), Metropolis is jam-packed with pioneering effects & inventive camera-work and begins with a captivating sequence that firmly establishes the difference between the two classes that reside there. Lang's vision of the future is undoubtedly praiseworthy and he leaves no stone unturned to provide a sense of grandeur to it. The characters, however, aren't as richly defined and fail to leave a lasting mark unlike its futuristic cityscape.From the technical standpoint, Metropolis is nothing short of a marvel. Its meticulously detailed set pieces & elaborate miniatures play a key role in bringing the titular city to life. Cinematography is a major highlight, for it keeps experimenting with different techniques & lighting elements to give the whole picture a surreal touch & mechanical feel, and works in tandem with its revolutionary effects. Lastly, music is ever-present throughout its runtime and is synchronised with the unfolding events.But Metropolis isn't without its shortcomings, even though it isn't responsible for most of them. Its chaotic moments, often depicted in fast-forward mode, appears unintentionally funny at times and undermines the seriousness of the given moment. Editing is an issue, for its pace isn't streamlined and the film as a whole feels quite overlong in the end. It is often the case when you already know the direction it will take but the wait for those turns are often frustrating as few of its moments are overly stretched.Coming to the acting department, the cast consists of Alfred Abel, Gustav Fröhlich, Brigitte Helm & Rudolph Klein-Rogge, with only Helm managing to make a strong impression. Fröhlich is no show- stealer and often oversteps the line, Abel is in firm control of his character and plays his part really well, Klein-Rogge's performance only gets more lunatic as plot progresses, while Helm delivers an act that finds her emotions & expressions on both sides of the extreme but it's in accordance with her character's requirements.On an overall scale, Metropolis is a cleverly envisioned, smartly directed & expertly rendered sci-fi that was unlike anything at its time of release and can still surprise some newcomers despite being 90 years old. I've got nothing but admiration for the level of inventiveness that's present in virtually every frame of this picture but sitting through its overlong & soulless narrative wasn't as rewarding or memorable as I expected. Immortal for its contribution to cinema, pop culture & architecture yet nothing more than just another tick mark on my checklist, Metropolis is timeless, but only in bits n pieces.