Metropolis

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steven d @RT14695316 Dec 9, 2025 Top 5 greatest anime ever made. A classic story beautifully remade. See more

Jay W @RT52162311 Jun 11, 2025 This story works better as an anime than it did as a silent film. Don't misunderstand me, the 1927 Metropolis has its place in cinema history for good reason. The fact that they were able to do so much with the limited resources of time is what makes that movie a marvel to behold. But those same limitations is where this film can step in and succeed. There is no mystery of, "how did the filmmakers do that?" in this film, it was all animated. But there were times in the 1927 version where their ambition exceeded their grasp. Using some stellar animation, this film is able to put together a complete story. One with compelling ideas, likable characters and a really cool setting. See more

Lovell T @Lovell May 31, 2025 Endlessly re-watchable. A landmark in animation with strong scifi social commentary to boot! See more

Anderson O @Platinum2027 Feb 4, 2025 This is a Brillantly adapted work of Art! Metropolis’ storyline modernized from the artwork by the Legend manga artist himself, Osamu Tezuka, to well craft a futuristic breathed in world of steampunk and tech to emotionally gripping heart strips of its memorable characters Kenichi, and Kima. As well as the robot Hating Rock. Metropolis dares you to take a bridge burning journey thoughout its many paths throughout its city! Among the stunning great Anime’s of the 21st Century. See more

Apr 9, 2022 The worst sci-fi anime PG-13 flick ever, LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more

Jared Z @RT13587237 Nov 8, 2020 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. See more

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