Fritz Lang's Metropolis!

[Corinth]

I went with one of my people to the Uptown Theater in Minneapolis tonight to see the restored and remastered (digitally) version of Fritz Lang's Metropolis. At this past CONvergence I'd see the Tezuka version, so I compared and contrasted the two as I watched Lang's masterpiece unfold.

Tezuka is a god, and his version is truly worth seeing, but it is clear that he owes everything to Lang's version (and vision). The original version is still relevant to life as it is today, over 75 years after its original release, and I nearly wept at its beauty. When the DVD becomes available, I'll getting a copy.

BTW, I'll be back next weekend to see Spirited Away, the latest offering by Japanese national treasure, living legend and reigning God of Animation Hayao Miyazaki. I might even take my sister with me.

 

[N Hammer]

I have not seen the original ..but I very much want to..Love for it to come out on DVD..

The anime is pretty cool...I have it..

I saw some scenes of Spirited Away the other day...I am definetly going to see it if it comes in around my area...The animation looked beautiful..

 

[Sulimo]

Hmm...I wonder what cut the DVD will be. there are so many different cuts of Metropolis that have floated around the world since its release.

 

[Corinth]

It'll be the version that's in theaters now, making the arthaus circuit, and advertised on Apple's movie trailer site.

 

[Tharkun]

I own Metropolis and I think it's not bad for a movie that's 75 years old or so.

 

[Crothian]

It's a great movie and has been out on DVD for a while now.