Review of Metropolitan (1935) by Adam G — 07 Jul 2011
If Noah Baumbach's Kicking and Screaming was a more mature version of Clerks, then Metropolitan is a more prim version of Kicking and Screaming. It undeniably loses steam in its third act, but Stillman's script is endlessly witty, and the young ensemble cast do a masterful job of portraying a part of society that you can't help but feel is dying (Charlie in particular seems to be the most accutely aware of this: the constant, vehement affirmations and defenses he erects in the name of the so-called OHB have all the underpinnings of a young man in serious denial).
In the end, it's not quite as memorable as the previously aforementioned films, but it's definitely more memorable than an actual deb party would be.
This review of Metropolitan (1935) was written by Adam G on 07 Jul 2011.
Metropolitan has generally received very positive reviews.
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