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SYNOPSIS: In the era when one could still but only dream of a comprehensive restoration of Fritz Lang's silent sci-fi epic Metropolis, esteemed pop artist/producer and pioneering electronic composer Giorgio Moroder followed his work on Brian De Palma's cult-classic Al Pacino vehicle Scarface by assembling his own version of Lang's 1920s classic. The result was a zeitgeist-infused, high-kitsch/high-art amalgam of some of the quintessential cinema images and then-contemporary 1980s pop-chart melodrama.
For millions around the world, it is this version of Metropolis - featuring music by Moroder himself and artistes such as Adam Ant, Pat Benatar, Freddie Mercury, Bonnie Tyler, and Jon Anderson which first comes to mind whenever mention is made of the Lang original or, indeed, the iconic imagery and power of silent cinema.
Eureka Entertainment are proud to present a new restoration of Giorgio Moroder's cult reworking of Fritz Lang's Metropolis for the very first time on DVD in the UK - a bizarre and beautiful retro-futurist timepiece which continues to speak of the past, present, and future...available on DVD and limited edition DVD Steelbook.
SPECIAL DVD EDITION:
For millions around the world, it is this version of Metropolis - featuring music by Moroder himself and artistes such as Adam Ant, Pat Benatar, Freddie Mercury, Bonnie Tyler, and Jon Anderson which first comes to mind whenever mention is made of the Lang original or, indeed, the iconic imagery and power of silent cinema.
Eureka Entertainment are proud to present a new restoration of Giorgio Moroder's cult reworking of Fritz Lang's Metropolis for the very first time on DVD in the UK - a bizarre and beautiful retro-futurist timepiece which continues to speak of the past, present, and future...available on DVD and limited edition DVD Steelbook.
SPECIAL DVD EDITION:
- New high-definition restoration from rare original 35mm elements
- Original stereo and 5.1 surround audio options
- The Fading Image, a vintage documentary from 1984 detailing the creation of Moroder's reconstruction
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Maybe this is not a "real" version of the movie that Lang conceived, but this version has to be rated as it deserves. Moroder tried to restore the original film with all means he had. But he also add something more to this masterpiece: the 80's "videoclip-style", a kind of cinematographic aesthetics which we can recognize in lots of movies released in that decade. I think this can be considered as a plus, not an offence to the original film and its creator.
I rated only four stars for this edition because of its not-very-good sound and the absence of any booklet or a little more extra features.
Besides, I think Metropolis is a movie with a special magnetism, a magical looking-forward to the future from 1926 that Lang turned into a timeless classic. Its plot, characters, film direction and expressionistic style made of Metropolis a real piece of art, much more than an average movie.
I rated only four stars for this edition because of its not-very-good sound and the absence of any booklet or a little more extra features.
Besides, I think Metropolis is a movie with a special magnetism, a magical looking-forward to the future from 1926 that Lang turned into a timeless classic. Its plot, characters, film direction and expressionistic style made of Metropolis a real piece of art, much more than an average movie.
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Ok Metropolis has been rehashed several times over the last 2-3 decades and I know of at least 6 different versions. This Giorgio Moroder 1984 version is uniquely different and has music by Moroder, Freddie Mercury, Pat Benatar, Adam Ant, Bonnie Tyler, Loverboy, Billy Squier and Cycle V. The previous reviewer gave it 1 star which I think is very harsh. 1/5 you might as well not like any part of the film. But its Metropolis, one of the greatest scifi films of all time, its a marvel for its time (1926), just with different a music take and length than some other longer versions. Personally, I like it a lot, its different, dont get me wrong, I love the 118minute (2001 Extended Restored version complete with original German intertitles, Original Gottfried Huppertz score, newly arranged by Berndt Heller (2002 Murnau Foundation 75th Anniversary Restored Version)), 139minute (Director's Cut New Score), 150minute (2010 Version Reconstructed And Restored) and 115minute (1986 Filmmuseum Munich Edition) minute versions that have been released over the years. So I still give it 5/5. This is also the first time this 1984 Moroder version has been available on DVD here in the UK, it was last out on VHS back in the 1990s. The best format of this 1984 Moroder version comes out on steelbook DVD on 23 July and a standard DVD on 29 October. No Blu-Ray though strangely.
[Post edited 07 August 2012 to include reference to actual versions for each running time difference/different version)
[Post edited 07 August 2012 to include reference to actual versions for each running time difference/different version)
By Gwiblon
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over the moon to pick up the steebox edition (with 5.1 surround) at less than half the price that the standard dvd was being offered for. Came extremely well packed, not just in a card sleeve (which is perfectly adequate).
By Mattoman
Format:DVD
So I wonder how people would respond to any such news: Universal have decided to release a version of 'Jaws' with Lady gaga and Lil wayne as the soundtrack. Or how's about 'Psycho' with Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift? This would appear to be what has happened with this version of Metropolis, where the film is completely reduced to a mere 'MTV' novelty. It is made to look an accompaniment, to the then popular chart music of the early 80's. To accompany Metropolis with 'Adam Ant' is to accompany the Sistine Chapel with dog shit. Of course this version was released back in a time where much of the film, and score were perhaps unknown, but that is not to say that it should be insulted with music that could not be less in touch with the film, era, or directors/ composers intent.
On a positive note the steelbook really is beautiful with great artwork, and even some of the the colour tinting throughout the film made for some interesting variation. Unfortunately however as it stands, really this is only good for: the steelbook; and the movie........ with the sound turned off. If you are wanting to see this film for the FIRST time, and have at least a sense of what artistic integrity is - I cannot stress enough; do NOT go for this one.
On a positive note the steelbook really is beautiful with great artwork, and even some of the the colour tinting throughout the film made for some interesting variation. Unfortunately however as it stands, really this is only good for: the steelbook; and the movie........ with the sound turned off. If you are wanting to see this film for the FIRST time, and have at least a sense of what artistic integrity is - I cannot stress enough; do NOT go for this one.
By Ray Rogers
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Having seen this film projected to an outdoor screen. It was good to see then. However with the Luxury of watching it at home this year. For me this is a love story with a happy ending.
By RobinB
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Fritz Laing aficionados will also own the longer, more recent version, containing all recovered footage, featuring the
original orchestral score. For entertainment value, Moroder's presentation is the superior product; 84 minutes is quite
long enough to wonder at the visual brilliance of Laing's direction, the pop score is, arguably, of higher quality than
the unremarkable 'classical' original.
A good, accompanying documentary about flammability and deterioration in old film, but one star off for lack of a decent
booklet about Laing and "Metropolis"; Moroder's note does not do!
original orchestral score. For entertainment value, Moroder's presentation is the superior product; 84 minutes is quite
long enough to wonder at the visual brilliance of Laing's direction, the pop score is, arguably, of higher quality than
the unremarkable 'classical' original.
A good, accompanying documentary about flammability and deterioration in old film, but one star off for lack of a decent
booklet about Laing and "Metropolis"; Moroder's note does not do!
By chas
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Nice to see this brilliant version of Metropolis finally on disc. This was the most complete version available at the time. we have longer versions available now with original music witch are great, but this shorter film moves along at a cracking pace with the Giorgio Moroder soundtrack and tinted sequences.
A super addition to a Metropolis collection.
A super addition to a Metropolis collection.
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Metropolis is probably one of the best classic films ever made.Years ago I managed to find a Cinema Club tape video of this version by Moroder. The tape is now very worn.I have 3 other versions of the film they vary in length and have different sound tracks.They all are great but for different reasons.I am very excited now to own the new Moroder DVD release.The picture quality is fantastic and of course the soundtrack is in my view the best out of all the versions.The music fits the film very well indeed.This is a great movie and I would recomend it to anyone who loves film and good music.
Patrick Connolly
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
ROBOT GAL COMES TO LIFE AT LAST !
Hmm, not a massive fan of silent movies, or, for that matter movies made before i was born. But this is without doubt one of the exceptions. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Davo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb Film that I have been looking for for years
I have been after the Giorgio Moroder version for years on DVD, This film with its musical rock score is superb and much better than the original silent version and yes I do own... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Michael Keeber
5.0 out of 5 stars
Should be on blu ray
I love this presentation of Metropolis for nostalgic reasons I suppose. This is the way I was first introduced to the work of Fritz Lang. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ross P. Hyland
5.0 out of 5 stars
A classic bought up to date
Amazing amount of work has gone into this!When you consider when it was made it must of been amazing to have seen it back then,its great now and worth a look just for the music let... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mrs. P. Parkins
4.0 out of 5 stars
Masterpiece
This has received mixed reviews and I can see why. The genius of the original film and this updated version translates into the modern day but with flaws. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Dr. Michael J. Atkins
5.0 out of 5 stars
At last....1984 Metropolis released!
I`ve been waiting a long time for this dvd to be released after only having a much used VHS copy of this version. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Agnetha
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