Metropolis [UK Import]DVD
Based on the classic comic created by revered manga artist and animator Osamu Tezuka ( Astroboy), written by anime legend Katsuhiro Otomo ( Akira) and directed by Rintaro ( Galaxy Express 999), Metropolis is a spectacular film featuring stunning imagery and unforgettable characters. In the industrial, tri-level world of Metropolis, Duke Red is a powerful leader with plans to unveil a highly advanced robot named Tima. But Duke Reds violent son Rock distrusts robots and intends to find and destroy Tima. Lost in the confusing labyrinth beneath Metropolis, Tima is beginning a friendship with the young nephew of a Japanese detective. But when Duke Red separates the two innocents, Timas life - and the fate of the universe - is dangerously at stake. D U A L F O R M A T S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S: High-definition presentation Japanese and English D T S-H D Master Audio soundtracks on the Blu-ray Optional English Subtitles | The Making of Osamu Tezukas Metropolis a documentary on the films production Interviews with the films creators Multi-angle animation comparisons Original Trailer Standard Dual Format edition to feature reversible sleeve R E V I E W S: ''one of the best animated films I have ever seen'' - Roger Ebert '' A hallucinatory tour de force of color, perspective and scale, virtually encapsulates the history of Japanese animation''- New York Times '' One of the most beautiful animated films ever produced'' - Empire '' Otomos typically sophisticated script ensures slick pacing, combining humour, terror and pathos, particularly in the final scene'' - Time Out '' It has beauty, power, mystery, and above all heart. Images from this film will stay with you forever'' - Director, James Cameron
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