This week on Movie Mistrial, we descend into the towering cityscape and class struggles of Fritz Lang’s visionary silent-era epic, Metropolis.

Metropolis is a groundbreaking achievement in film history, revered for its monumental set design, innovative special effects, and ambitious storytelling. With its iconic imagery—like the robot Maria and the sprawling dystopian skyline—it helped define science fiction as a cinematic genre while tackling still-relevant themes of inequality, industrialization, and human identity.

While undeniably influential, Metropolis’s melodramatic acting, uneven pacing, and simplified political message can feel dated to modern audiences. Some may find its symbolic storytelling more visually impressive than emotionally resonant.

Join us as we explore the legacy of Metropolis. Is it the blueprint for sci-fi greatness, or a historical relic best appreciated for its influence rather than its narrative?

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