Metropolis (2001)
85%RT Audience Score: 81%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Metropolis is a stunning masterpiece that seamlessly blends together a dizzying array of visual styles and emotional tones, resulting in a truly captivating cinematic experience. Rintaro’s intricate anime presents a number of sociopolitical allegories and metaphors, paying tribute to the noble history of its genre and form. The shimmering Steampunk architecture of the towering world of tomorrow is a sight to behold, and the expressive animation brings the characters to life in a way that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally intense. Essentially, Metropolis is Fritz Lang for beginners, but with a dazzling modern twist that is sure to leave audiences in awe.
Metropolis is a visually stunning animated film that takes us on a journey through a futuristic world filled with towering buildings and intricate steampunk architecture. While some critics may find the storyline lacking, the film’s use of sociopolitical allegories and metaphors make it a thought-provoking experience. Plus, who can deny the sheer beauty of the animation? It’s like watching a work of art come to life on the screen. Overall, Metropolis is a must-see for anyone who loves a good sci-fi adventure with a side of stunning visuals.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
Sony Pictures Television, Toho Company Ltd., Bandai Visual Co. Ltd.
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2001
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 47m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jan 25, 2002 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 23, 2002
Genre(s)
Sci-fi/Anime
Keyword(s)
starring Tarô Ishida, Kousei Tomita, Kei Kobayashi, Yuka Imoto, Kohki Okada, Norio Wakamoto, directed by Rintaro, written by Katsuhiro Ohtomo, sci-fi, anime, PG-13, box office gross, budget, reviewed by Anton Bitel, Tasha Robinson, Derek Elley, Susan Stark, Lisa Alspector, Patrick Peters, Chase Burns, Tim Brayton, Panos Kotzathanasis, Steve Wright, Christopher Machell, Pablo Villaça, Fritz Lang, Osamu Tezuka, Japanese anime, detective, scientist, Tima, humanity’s future, Bandai Visual Co Ltd., Toho Company Ltd., Sony Pictures Television, Ryohei Tsunoda, Hisanori Hiranuma, Toru Shiobara, Tadamichi Abe, Fumio Nagase, Takayuki Natsutani, Masao Maruyama, Iwao Yamaki
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Budget and Earnings Details
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Kousei Tomita – Hige-Oyaji Voice
Kei Kobayashi – Kenichi Voice
Yuka Imoto – Tima Voice
Kohki Okada – Rock Voice
Norio Wakamoto – Pero Voice
Director – Rintaro
Producers – Ryohei Tsunoda, Hisanori Hiranuma, Toru Shiobara, Tadamichi Abe, Fumio Nagase, Takayuki Natsutani, Masao Maruyama, Iwao Yamaki
Writer – Katsuhiro Ohtomo
Director(s)
Rintaro
Writer(s)
Katsuhiro Ohtomo
Producer(s)
Ryohei Tsunoda, Hisanori Hiranuma, Toru Shiobara, Tadamichi Abe, Fumio Nagase, Takayuki Natsutani, Masao Maruyama, Iwao Yamaki
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (67) | Top Critics (26) | Fresh (58) | Rotten (9)
we see the director’s towering world of tomorrow being erected on the foundations of yesterday’s cultural influence… a dizzying postmodern edifice, more impressive for its shimmering Steampunk architecture than for the dramas accommodated within
January 16, 2017
Anton Bitel
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
A fairly standard genre exercise, packed with light, detail, color, noise, and motion that add up to relatively little.
July 19, 2010
Tasha Robinson
AV Club
TOP CRITIC
Tale of the struggle for personal freedom in a futuristic, tyrannical society is light on action by contempo standards, and pic’s look is uninteresting, apart from occasionally bizarre backgrounds.
October 18, 2008
Derek Elley
Variety
TOP CRITIC
October 18, 2008 | Rating: 4/4
Susan Stark
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
It smoothly blends outrageously diverse visual styles and emotional tones.
April 17, 2007
Lisa Alspector
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
One of the most beautiful animated films ever produced.
December 30, 2006 | Rating: 2/5
Patrick Peters
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
The storyline is semi-snoozy but the visuals are tremendous.
January 7, 2022
Chase Burns
The Stranger (Seattle, WA)
A thoroughly engaging and satisfying tribute to the noble history of its genre and its form.
June 19, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Tim Brayton
Alternate Ending
Rintaro directs an intricate anime, which uses the plethora of its main characters to present a number of sociopolitical allegories and metaphors.
October 6, 2019
Panos Kotzathanasis
Asian Movie Pulse
Essentially, think of this as Fritz Lang for beginners – which is in no way a bad thing.
March 13, 2017 | Rating: 4/5
Steve Wright
SciFiNow
A spectacular if tonally incongruous reworking of Fritz Lang’s 1927 original.
January 16, 2017 | Rating: 3/5
Christopher Machell
CineVue
Com uma fabulosa direção de arte, uma animação expressiva e temas complexos, o filme representa um estímulo visual, intelectual e emocional intenso, resultando numa experiência fascinante.
January 23, 2010 | Rating: 5/5
Pablo Villaça
Cinema em Cena…
Plot
In a futuristic society, a Japanese detective and his nephew search for a dangerous scientist who has created a beautiful android named Tima, who is destined to control humanity’s future, in the visually stunning anime film, Metropolis.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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