Every once in a while, I enjoy looking back at some of the
more significant films in history; especially the ones that have stood the test
of time and continue to influence filmmakers today. This weekend, I decided to
venture back into the 1920s, and revisit the 1927 Sci-Fi epic Metropolis.
Plot/ In a futuristic city sharply divided between the
working class and the city planners, the son of the city's mastermind falls in
love with a working class prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to
mediate their differences.
I sat down the other day and decided to watch the restored
version of the classic Fritz Lang classic, Metropolis, and was captivated even
more by this Sci-Fi masterpiece. If you have already watched it, you should
completely understand where I am coming from. Everything about the movie is
perfect from the over the top acting, amazing set design and effects, to the
strange atmosphere. Most of all, the storyline is tremendous, and for 1927,
could almost be viewed as a touch prophetic. In the end, this masterpiece is
Sci-Fi history has not only influenced many modern films, it set the benchmark
for how great science fiction movies could be. Yes, it does have a longer run
time, and you will have to read between the lines, but it is a movie that must
be seen by any Sci-Fi fan. If you have not seen the film, you are missing out.
Check it out!
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