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Metroland (1997)

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Average Rating: 6.5/10
Reviews Counted: 28
Fresh: 18 | Rotten: 10

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Average Rating: 7.8/10
Critic Reviews: 5
Fresh: 4 | Rotten: 1

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An unexpected visit causes a man to wonder what path he should have taken in life in this drama. In 1977, Chris (Christian Bale) and Marion (Emily Watson) are a staid married couple living in a working-class community near the outskirts of London, where the Metro tube line dead-ends. While Marion is reasonably happy, Chris is bored and restless, and he often daydreams about how his life could have been different. Chris and Marion first met in Paris in 1968, when revolution was in the air and

R, 1 hr. 45 min.

Drama, Comedy

Directed By: Philip Saville

In Theaters: Dec 1, 1999 Wide

On DVD: Mar 28, 2000

Universal Pictures

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Cast

Christian Bale
Chris
Lee Ross
Toni
Emily Watson
Marion
Elsa Zylberstein
Annick
Rufus
Henri
Jonathan Aris
Henri
Ifan Meredith
Mickey
Amanda Ryan
Joanna

Critic Reviews for Metroland

All Critics (44) | Top Critics (12) | Fresh (18) | Rotten (10) | DVD (5)

Underrated.

November 20, 2007 Comment

Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

For all the nudity and sexual content, Philip Saville's unoriginal and predictable film is, at its core, no different from one you'd find premiering on network television.

January 2, 2007 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

A moving film about the compromises of adulthood, but perhaps a little too earnest.

April 21, 2006 Comment

Rob Thomas

Capital Times (Madison, WI)

A deft morality tale about the engines of sexual desire and jealousy.

March 4, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

With terrific performances from Bale and Watson, the film is memorable and unique instead of plain and watchable.

April 28, 2001 Full Review Source: Matinee Magazine

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Chuck Rudolph

Matinee Magazine

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An interesting movie with an interesting view on modern western culture. Its a bit like an unfunny version of "You Me and Dupree", it has the same structure of a wild friend lifting the curtain of the suburb lifestyle

May 26, 2010

Nelson Pickens

Super Reviewer

A really well done movie with strong performances and visual style. Christian Bale played a great angsty working man looking back on his past. Emily Watson also did a nice job playing such a sweet, yet controlling wife.

November 19, 2009