12 Movies Where the Critics Were Totally and Completely Wrong
10. Metropolis (1927)
Released in 1927, the film was considered a spectacular achievement in its day regarding its pioneering special effects created by Eugene Schufftan.
However, its immensely long running time and comical acting means that it’s a challenge to sit through this film in its entirety.
“Metropolis” is a tale of class war set in a dystopian future where the rich live in comfort and style whilst the workers toil underground in the “workers city.”
Like many ground-breaking movies, “Metropolis” has slowly become a classic by surviving the test of time. Director Giorgio Moroder released an updated version of the film in 1984 that featured a new score by famous artists of that time including Freddie Mercury and Adam Ant.
Moroder removed the intertitles and added subtitles to the film which shortened the run time. He also added a tint to the movie along with some special effects to try and make it suitable for a more modern audience.
The public were not impressed, and the film was nominated for two Razzie awards. Although visionary for its time, “Metropolis” is an incredibly long and boring movie to try and sit through today.
Other silent movies such as the work of Charlie Chaplin still appeal to younger audiences, but “Metropolis” just doesn’t hold the viewer’s interest. “M” is a much better example of Lang’s work.
