Metropolis
1927
- Director: Fritz Lang
- Based on book: no
- Cast: Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel, Gustav Fröhlich
- Personal “oh yeah him/her” reaction, i.e. have seen this actor in:
- None of them
- Why? A classic
- Seen: Once before. Now 5 January 2025
Considered by many to be the first sci fi masterpiece. It is indeed visually stunning in black and white. The story is an odd mix of romantic love, class conflict, workers’ revolt, Christian imagery and evil scientist and robot with the result of a confusing muddled and banal message. Another big weakness is that’s it’s far too long. It is no doubt of interest to cineastes and film historians, however.
2½ * of 5
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