Picture 1 of 6
Stock photo
Picture 1 of 6
Stock photo
Metropolis (DVD, 2002, 2-Disc Set, DVD plus Pocket DVD)
uniquecity (293)
96.3% positive Feedback
Price:
C $22.55
Approximately£12.07
Returns:
Condition:
- Buy it nowMetropolis DVD (2-Disc Set, Pocket DVD)
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
About this product
Product Information
This animated Japanese film from Rintaro (X) and Katsuhiro Otomo (AKIRA), based on the 1949 manga by Osamu Tezuka, takes place in the futuristic city of Metropolis. A struggle between the robots and the human population of the city, who once coexisted peacefully, has now exploded into a violent revolution. An investigation conducted by private detective Shunsaku Ban and his nephew Kenichi leads to an outlaw scientist named Dr. Laughton. The scientist was hired by the ruler of Metropolis, Duke Red, to create a superhuman robot-girl, Tima, to succeed him as the next ruler of Metropolis. However, Duke Red's jealous bastard son, the Rock of Marduk, cannot stand the idea of a robot taking the throne and he sets out to destroy Tima. What ensues is a frantic race as Kenichi and Tima flee the Rock through the underground tunnels, dilapidated alleys, and skyscraping towers (called the Ziggurat) of Metropolis, aided by a nurturing trash-collecting robot, Fifi.Combining classic cartoon drawing with modern computer animation techniques, METROPOLIS plays on the sharp contrast between flat, round characters, and deep, undulating, digital backgrounds. A blimp-submarine vessel roves through Metropolis, sometimes propelled through a watery medium, other times gliding on a monorail or floating through mid-air. The detail of the city's decor is breathtaking, from the moldings and colorful facades of the momentous buildings to the shiny marble floors and leather furnishings of some of the city's sleek interiors. A New Orleans jazz soundtrack adds an element of playful mystique to the film, though the blaring rendition of "I Can't Stop Loving You" that plays as the towers come crashing to the ground in the hellish apocalyptic finale only enhances the shocking, warlike chill that permeates the film.Product Identifiers
UPC0043396077966
eBay Product ID (ePID)3376918
Product Key Features
RatingNR
EditionDvd Plus Pocket Dvd
Movie/TV TitleMetropolis
DirectorRintaro, Yoshinori Kanemori, Hayashi Shigeyuki
FormatDVD
Release Year2002
GenreAnimation & Anime
Additional Product Features
Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs2
Country/Region of ManufactureJapan
Display FormatDvd Plus Pocket Dvd
Signal StandardDvd
Release Date20020423
Film CountryJapan
All listings for this product
Ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- 30 Sep, 2018
Interesting
A rather interesting take of a boy trying to save and protect a young android girl, who he believes to be human, from another boy who hates robots. Just another story that tells us mankind is not ready for A.I. due to his own stupidity and prejudice ways.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Jan, 2021
DVD was good, the film is amazing
Metropolis is an amazing film and I was really excited to finally find it for sale somewhere. The DVD was in perfect shape and there were simple options for language and subtitles. I am pleased.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Jul, 2018
In great shape
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Mar, 2017
My childhood
My local rental store used to have this. But they closed. Loved it as a child thank you!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Aug, 2018
Animated movie
Good movie in perfect shapeVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Sep, 2020
Great anime movie
Incredible movie! I couldn’t believe how awesome it was.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 31 Oct, 2018
Love it
Works great and showed up fastVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Jul, 2021
Really good
Good productVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 May, 2024
Item as expected, nice movie I'd like it.
Item as expected, nice movie I'd like it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Jul, 2016
Satisfied Customer
Came speedily and item was as described.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
![Top Gun: Maverick [12] DVD](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/5PUAAeSwbrdojQfh/s-l225.jpg)
