Metropolis

Posted 17 February 2007 in Screening log

Rating

1927 - Germany

Director
Fritz Lang

Stunningly creative film, not at all hampered by its simple narrative or political naivete. Deserves at least half a star higher if I cared to rate it objectively, but it does sort of enter into “how much can Lauren really love a biblically-themed dystopia?” territory. Still, it confirms what I suspected after Caligari, that German Expressionism will prove to be one of my favorite silent styles, and its reputation as one of the masterpieces of its era is absolutely deserved.

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