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Metropolis : 4 of 5
8.09.2007 7:29 AM \| Link	I think it's cool that Austin's Paramount Theater always shows classic movies during the summer, even though I haven't been to one in ages (the last time was to see the original Godzilla!). Last weekend my pal Matt invited me to see the 1927 silent science fiction masterpiece Metropolis, and although we both predicted we would nap a little, we ended up being completely enthralled by the movie! I've seen Metropolis at least twice before, but it truthfully felt like this was the first time I actually understood and enjoyed the movie. I think this was because the version we saw contained helpful descriptions of missing scenes from the movie (the film is so old that about a quarter of it is completely lost, yet it still runs over two hours!). The special effects are absolutely spectacular for 1927 - I can't even comprehend all the tricks they had to do to accomplish such amazing scenes. The detailed miniatures of the futuristic city itself are awe-inspiring (complete with moving traffic, trains, and planes), and of course, the design of the Machine Man is classic (definitely an influence on C-3PO's design). Everything about the movie pushed the limits of film, from the huge sets to the thousands of extras, and certainly the budget, which nearly bankrupted the studio - it cost around $200 million in adjusted dollars! I thoroughly enjoyed experiencing this classic movie, and I'm glad I can finally appreciate it now. Labels: movies


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