Good concept, poorly executed.

This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

Yes, absolutely, there is fun to be had, as well as many, many things to go boom, all amid an atmospheric urban jungle.

This is one of Fritz Lang's two most iconic films along with "M". I confess that I found the film to be great and far ahead of its time, with messages and subliminal symbolism and visually fantastic but I did not like some aspects, namely the exaggeration of the "interpretations", which is sometimes the "evil" of some German expressionist films , when they overpower this artistic chain, as well as the development of the main characters, which should have been more complex, in-depth and elaborate. This development falls short of the expectations, given the film's option to explore grandiose scenes, special effects and scenes with countless extras. I have seen many dozens of silent films and there have been many who, on the whole, captivated me more than this "METROPOLIS" despite acknowledging the merits of the film. But I still think "M" is Fritz Lang's great masterpiece, at least from the films I've seen so far from this excellent Austrian filmmaker. In fact, Lang himself found the same (he himself says it in the film "LE MEPRIS" directed by Jean-Luc Godard, in which he participates as an actor whose character he plays is himself). In short, I found a good movie but not a masterpiece, as most of the viewers who watched this movie find.

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.

"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.

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.