Review of Metropolis (1927) by Compi24 — 18 Apr 2023
An unmitigated landmark for the science fiction genre and a triumph for the filmic medium in general, Fritz Lang's 1927 opus "Metropolis" thrives on breathtaking production design and visual effects, as well as some potent thematics and an imaginative central tension.
Though I think, for me, things do get a tad indulgent here and there, with a few moments (particularly within the some of the performances) taking me out of the experience overall, I'm still grateful to even be able to see this in its entirety.
The amount of trouble the restorers went through to bring this to us is still absolutely astounding to me. For that reason alone, I'd say it's more than worth a watch. Sure helps that this is quite an impressive visual feat to behold as well.
This review of Metropolis (1927) was written by Compi24 on 18 April 2023.
Metropolis has generally received very positive reviews.
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