A huge machine of inspiration for every kind of stuff, since Doctor Who to Titanic. A really memorable film, fabulous. Just two advices: be patient and be prepared to see the most bizarre scene of the cinema. Of course, these words are far away to describe this masterpiece, must see it.

Metropolis will rock your oldschool effects world

(2nd viewing) Ambitious would be a gross understatement; This is a timeless masterpiece about man's irrepressible aspirations and the drastic measures it's ready to undertake, as a underworld city lies on the verge of anarchy. The themes of exploitation and uprising are well balanced and still resonate today. The film looks great and the performances are inspiring. Waaaaaaaaaaaaay ahead of its time, I dare you to hate this film !

Just watched this movie on the big screen with the recently located extra 25 minutes or so. It bordered on the spectacular. Maria robot-- you are a legend. "Maria!"

Technically impressive, but the story is hokey and clichéd (even for 1927), and the acting is very over-baked. The fact that it has remained somewhat enjoyable is remarkable for an 80-year-old film; however, by no means does it stand up to more recent masterpieces.

The recent restoration of the missing "Thin Man" subplot smooths out most of the awkward patches the earlier version of the film had, making it even to appreciate its impressive technical and visual achievements.

a german film. anticommunist, antimodern and antisemitic.

This film is very impressive for its time, a big landmark in cinema. Fritz Lang was really a genius, creating this film and influencing many others. There is no comparison with the films of today, it is very old. A remake would be nice, has a very interesting story.

Filmmakers have been trying to match the sublime choreography and sound essay on class difference and separation for over 80 years. I'll invoke Griffith - another purveyor of fine silent cinema - and call theirs a struggle through the ages. Metropolis itself is a towering masterpiece, the kind of spectacle contemporary audiences now foolishly look towards James Cameron for. They may only dream.

Overrated film with a wobbly pace and over-the-top expression of the message (man is being degraded by machines. GET IT!!!). Other than that, I cannot deny the wonder of the set design and visual effects, which are highly impressive in the sci-fi genre.

A lot of allowances have to be made for some silent films, in particular the acting, and Metropolis boasts some of the most ridiculously hammy acting I've seen in any silent. The plot can also be fairly ridiculous at times as well. But that's more than balanced out by the mind-blowing set design, effects work, and the scope of Lang's vision. The third act is thrilling entertainment.

The most beautiful film I've ever seen. Every shot is amazing and well thought out. Can't believe it was made in 1927, incredible

A nymphomanic antichrist in the shape of a Terminator model C3PO (created by a mad scientist) runs amok, causing havoc and revolution. Fun premise you might say - unfortunately it is not quite so. Dated, though obviously influential and important.