Metropolis

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Audience Member Can believe this made me cry Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/22/24 Full Review Audience Member The worst sci-fi anime PG-13 flick ever, LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Paul K I generally don't like cartoon/animated movies, but this was real good. Good plot. Interesting the cartoon technique they used. Never saw the real old version of this movie. Can only judge by this. Reminded me a bit of I, Robot. except the robots here are all on the good side for the most part. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/10/21 Full Review cees t Smooth animation and vibrant colors, but I'll stick with Akira and Alita. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Jared Z Metropolis is one of the most spectacular animated films ever made. Nothing short of a visual and technological masterpiece, the film seems to have been unjustly forgotten since its release, however, overshadowed by Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away, which was released the year after. Loosely based on an early manga created by the legendary Osamu Tezuka (best known for creating Astro Boy and Kimba the White Lion), the film is a fascinating story that balances many complex and thought-provoking themes, such as political corruption, class struggle, the dangers of fascism, the relationship between man and technology, and, perhaps most importantly, the question of what exactly makes one "human?" The animation is some of the finest ever seen in an animated film. The fluidity of the characters' movement puts the best of Ghibli's work to shame, and at times rivals even Disney. At the same time the film makes heavy use of computer graphics, which haven't quite aged as well as the 2D animation, but were groundbreaking at the time. However, the film's visuals are precisely why it falls just short of "great movie" territory. The visuals too often overshadow the plot, and the character relationships and plot elements simply aren't developed enough to make quite the emotional impact the creators had undoubtedly hoped for, particularly at the film's climax. That being said, Metropolis is a tragically overlooked film that is a must-see for any lover of animated cinema. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/09/20 Full Review Audience Member While confusing in the beginning, if you pay attention and last through the full experience, Metropolis culminates into one of the best and most emotional stories I've seen in any animated film. You'll be treated to a wonderfully drawn world that feels alive every step of the way, with old-timey music that is unlike any other film in it's genre. Astute viewers will understand more than just the plot, however. Indeed, Metropolis delivers a powerful and deeply thought out message commenting on the human nature, and what we consider to be worth calling human, or indeed, if that is even a question one should ask. It provokes thought about segregation that is happening even in today's society, where this is thought to have been eliminated long ago. Metropolis is an incredible achievement for animated film, and film in general. This is one movie that, if you call yourself a fan of the genre it belongs to, you have no choice but to see it. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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