Tuesday, January 22, 2013
metropolis review
Metropolis was the first silent black and white film that I've seen and honestly, I loved it. I thought I would be bothered by the lack of dialogue, but the music fit just right, and I followed along with the movie without a problem. There was a lot I liked about the movie: the avant-garde style of the times, the story itself, and the immense amount of symbolism and hidden connections. Because the movie did not use dialogue, it was extremely important to show the audience the exact setting and mood through symbolism, camera angle, and other film techniques all of which were used to the fullest potential and only added to the depth of the film. Another thing that I liked most about the film was that the message sent throughout the film resonates even in today's society. The message of finding a balance between the head and the heart of a person or business effects everyone. Although the film was made in the 20's, it is still widely regarded as a classic film and strong message in today's society.
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The score used in place of verbal dialogue added a great deal of emotion to the movie. There is quite a bit of written dialogue throughout which combined with the music intensified the effects of such exclamations like, "Father!" or "Maria!"
ReplyDeleteI also was unsure whether I would enjoy such a long film without dialogue, but I ended up loving it. I think it made me appreciate the actors even more because they did an amazing job portraying their emotions without dialogue and have the audience understand. I think Brigitte Helm (Maria/Evil Maria) stands out the most because of the various characters she played with such different personalities. She was outstanding in being able to pull off an angelic side and then a completely evil side.
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