Review of Metropolitan (1990) by Matthew B — 18 Nov 2007

The performances in this Whit Stillman film exist in their own unique sphere. They never transcend their own atmosphere (that being, or seeming to be, Stillman and his college chums chatting on social philosophy and typically aristocratic foci); nonetheless, they possess a definite charm.

Despite the fact that most of the content of the "comedy of (anti-)manners" conversations are over the heads of a majority of film patrons, the partially esoteric characters are remarkably well-developed and thoroughly likeable.

Edward Clements (as the rising Tom Townsend), Carolyn Farina (as the delightful Audrey Roget), Christopher Eigeman (marvelous as Nick Smith - both supercilious and sweet-hearted), and Taylor Nichols (giving, undoubtedly, the best performance as the nervy, unabashedly pompous Charlie Black) are all astounding.

A sweet-tempered little film, certainly worth seeing more than once.