Review of Metropia (2009) by Tor M — 17 Apr 2014

Mindblowingly unique animation, so-so story.

This review of Metropia (2009) was written by Tor M on 17 Apr 2014.

Metropia has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Simon Foster (434) for sbs.com.au (697) on 11 Sep 2011

Metropia treads a well-worn Orwellian path (see: Brazil, 1985) but Tarik Saleh's debut compensates for the lack of narrative invention with…

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By Sahra S (26) on 10 Jun 2013

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By Sebastian B (171) on 26 Aug 2012

Given the animation looks great and the way it was animated gave it a new look. Aside from that there wasn't anything good about it…

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By Nate B (216) on 10 Dec 2010

Following the post-apocalyptic line, Metropia takes us to a scene were your inner voice tells you what you should do. Wait..it is not YOURS…

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By Douglas V (57) on 21 Dec 2010

Animation - Excellent The movie has the voice of Juliette Lewis (Juice) But the storyline is a little bit boring ... but I liked it…

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By Jeroen V (210) on 25 Oct 2013

It is always unfortunate when a story lets down a movie's cinematography…

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By Leonie P (21) on 06 Jul 2012

Interesting sci-fi animated film - good to see. Different animation. Unusual story…

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By Sacha C (43) on 25 Nov 2010

The animation work on this is spectacular. However, the plot has one too many holes for it to fully deliver…

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By Panta O (398) on 10 Aug 2013

State of the art animation that not only blurred my suspension of disbelief but altered my perspectives for visual arts…

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