Metropolis

Year: 1927
Director: Fritz Lang
Starring: Alfred Abel, Gustav Frölich, Brigitte Helm

Synopsis:

In the dystopic future of 2026, society is divided into two groups, the workers and the thinkers. A mad scientist creates a robot, made to look like Maria (Brigitte Helm), the spiritual leader of the workers. The robot incites the workers to rise up against the thinkers. The only one who can stop the revolt is Freder Fredersen (Gustav Frölich), the son of one of the top thinkers.

Review:

Many consider this movie to be a cinematic masterpiece, and I would have to agree. The story was compelling, and the acting is perfect, considering that some overacting is necessary in silent movies to convey the proper emotions and mood. Fritz Lang did an incredible job directing this movie, and the special effects are simply amazing for a 1927 movie. Metropolis is clearly a movie ahead of it's time, and definitely deserves to be called a masterpiece.

My Rating:
10/10