Review of Metropolitan (1990) by Meg R — 12 Nov 2006

Privileged NY twentysomethings natter on, Linklater-style.

This review of Metropolitan (1990) was written by Meg R on 12 Nov 2006.

Metropolitan has generally received very positive reviews.

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It is difficult to describe it without making it sound precious -- but in fact it is fresh, funny and very appealing…

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By Ivan N (40) on 16 Apr 2015

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By Jason A (950) on 12 Apr 2012

This is the NY I love and sorely miss. Remember: Few people's lives live up to their own expectations…

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By Andrey B (847) on 20 Sep 2018

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Not very much happens in Metropolitan, and yet everything that happens is felt deeply, because the characters in this movie are still too young…

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By Owen Gleiberman (3,271) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 11 Feb 2013

Instead of a full-bodied comic portrait of the coming-out-party set, Metropolitan offers a thin, cartoon version…

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Stillman hasn't made as hermetically appealing a movie since, but for those lamenting the absence of the written word in modern comedy - rather…

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Pretty great…

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By Courtney S (554) on 29 May 2011

Its tough to be pretentious and likable at the same time, but Whit Stillman characters manage it with aplomb. Love all his films, wish he'd made more…

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By Caio C (65) on 01 Nov 2011

Top 10 pra vida com certeza. Uma satira inteligentissima sobre a sofisticada parte jovem da burguesia de Manhattan…

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