Things to Come began when H.G. Wells saw Metropolis…and hated it. Some choice bits from his review of the film:

"Originality there is none. Independent thought, none….

The word Metropolis, says the advertisement in English, 'is in itself symbolic of greatness'- which only shows us how wise it is to consult a dictionary before making assertions about the meaning of words." (H. G. Wells on "Metropolis" (1927))

Harsh words! Listen in for more!