There are movies, and then there are great movies. One great movie is Fritz Lang's Metropolis.
My son and I watched it Sunday. It is an epic of the silent film era, and now considered a standard in science fiction. Originally released in 1927 to rather bland reviews, it has overcome that rank evil and achieved classic status. I can't say enough about it. When it ended, I was left speechless.
Indeed I didn't want it to end. The sets were remarkable. Many scenes were no less than spectacular. The cinematography was awe inspiring. Much of the special effects rank with the best modern CGI can offer. The actress who played the female lead, Brigette Helm, absolutely nailed her complex character. I should say characters, and I will let that hang as something of a tease.
I don't want to get into the story; even the lamest spoilers would simply be immoral. It's so good you must see it for yourself. I've never watched a silent film in its entirety before, but now I hope to find more as spectacular.
You really can say a lot without words. Metropolis does it very, very well.
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