Metropolis

I do not like anime in general, so I watched this movie only because I was with some friends. After having seen it I can only say that it confirmed everything I thought I knew about anime. The animation is lifeless with little or no human feelings conveyed through the animation of the characters. And the plot has a focus on emotionless types shooting at each other with guns in a futuristic setting... 5 out of 100.

I just saw it yesterday, and I was compelled to reflection as the night went. actually, I should be thinking about mechanics, but that it the power a movie can have. and this one has it for sure. there are few films that make me look up to the future with not so bright a glance, but this one made me realize that(like A.I. did), if we ever reach that technology, that will be a war we will face.

I cannot believe I wasted my time watching this trash. Kept on trying to reassure myself that it will get better, until it was reaching the end scene when I just couldn't bare it anymore and had to turn it off. The worst thing I have ever seen.

Based on an old-school Manga from the 1950's, this technically dazzling work of art will have your eyes swimming through the futuristic cityscape that has been created for this animated film. The background art rivals (perhaps surpassing) the classic Anime "Ghost in the Shell", and it has an ageless sci-fi plot that kids and adults can appreciate. The visuals are absolutely luscious and (for a change) are in no way overblown or gratuitous. The best part of this film is that it sets itself apart from the worn out, re-recycled Anime stereotypes that have made these Japanese cartoons seem like a dying art. This film, as well as the recently released "Spirited Away" and "Princess Mononoke" have healed my love for the genre of Anime.

***SOME SPOILERS*** This was a film I enjoyed, but it wasn't the life changing experience some have portrayed it to be. A lot of what was in Metropolis was very well done, but unfortunately this is mainly visual or audial (great music!). What Metropolis lacks is any depth to the characters - they are all very simple, with nothing about them hidden from view. For example, Kenichi is a stock 'innocent young boy' character, and his uncle is similarly a stereotypical detective. Also, the film seems to fall into the trap of creating characters to fit the plot, rather than vice-versa, meaning that a lot of the time, the characters do not behave in a way that seems natural or human a lot of the time - for example, Kenichi's running off with Tima for no apparent reason, and the crowds who remain impassive as gunshots ring around them. still, despite this, an enjoyable film, but nothing special. 6/10

Metropolis is one of the most incredible animated films I've seen to this day. I was so excited to see it, I drove an hour and a half out of my way to go see it at the theater. I was in for a treat when I also realized it was subtitled, I was tired of seeing English dubbed Anime films. The character development in the film is incredible, the film keeps circling around its characters, and links all of them into one setting at the end. It has great elements of science fiction, adventure, comedy, mystery, and political drama. I highly suggest seeing this film while you can. It can only be experienced in the theater.

This film is perfect is every respect, from the beautiful handpainted backdrops to the stunning and inventive cinematography and music, every aspect comes together to create an anime classic to rival Akira and Ghost in the Shell. And even in some ways (especially CGI) it is superior and genre-bending.