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Oct 19, 2016ManMachine rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
With Metropolis (1927) being from the "silent-era" of film, I was initially quite sceptical about watching it, certain that I wouldn't enjoy it half as much as I did. Regardless of how idiotic silent-screen actors can carry on sometimes, with their goofy, over-the-top histrionics, it was Metropolis' startling sets, its amazing mob scenes, and, especially, its fantastic robot (yes, it was female and like one you've never seen before) that all but made up for this somewhat annoying aspect of the film. Impressively directed by German film-maker, Fritz Lang, Metropolis (now 87 years old) is a visionary masterpiece that depicts a futuristic society dominated by a soulless feudal system. In this cold world of Metropolis, the wealthy technocrats live in sumptuous luxury, housed inside towering palaces. While at the foot of these gleaming structures the "slave-labour class" toils away, thanklessly and endlessly. Yes. Metropolis is heavy going at times, but one certainly can't argue with its awesome special effects (for its time) and the elaborate set designs that command attention throughout.... (*Watch trailer video-clip*)