Always loved the recurring themes in these two. The dystopian cityscape images, the unethical leaders, the inhabitants being 'slaves to time' and 'slaves against the machine', the mad scientists, the strive to be individual and human. Two good films in their own right.
I saw 'Dark City' (1998) was movie of the month on here a few years ago but it's roots and DNA were never really discussed I don't think. So for anyone who's not seen 'Metropolis' (1927), dig it out and wonder at it's amazing knack of inspiring so many other great films since.
I saw 'Dark City' (1998) was movie of the month on here a few years ago but it's roots and DNA were never really discussed I don't think. So for anyone who's not seen 'Metropolis' (1927), dig it out and wonder at it's amazing knack of inspiring so many other great films since.