Fritz Lang Metropolis on DVD or Blu-Ray

Great thread. Wouldn't want it to die a lonely death, so . . .

One of the few movies I'd like to get in Blu-ray . . . I think. I have the Kino Lorber DVD and a 37" standard HDTV. Given the age of the film, do I really need the upgrade?

 

Which Kino DVD do you have, the one with the 2002 restoration or The Complete Metropolis?

 

The Complete Metropolis.

 

I don't see why you shoudn't. You know the bits from Argentina have a rain of baked-in grain, so...

 

My thinking was that, given the age of the movie and the fact that it is B&W, a Blu-ray upgrade would not be that noticeable (on my smallish TV).

 

that's the one i have!

 

the MOC as wonderful as it is .... is .... region locked. but if you've got a hack / region free player .... go for it !

Metropolis Blu-ray - Fritz Lang

 

Fritz Lang was my Oma's granduncle, I kid you not!
Sadly I got the genes from the other side of the family

 

I have the blu-ray, and can't opine on the difference in picture quality nor on your TV. I can only say that the uncompressed soundtrack sounds wonderful! Again, I don't know how it differs from the lossy version on DVD nor on your sound system.

 

I don't see the point of having the Moroder version unless: (1) one is a film student interested in learning about the evolution of the film over the years; (2) one is interested in the soundtrack and is OK with watching a lesser quality film version to hear it; or (3) it has some sort of sentimental value (like an old worn out teddy bear one had as a child). I'm not sure I'm seeing much of an argument for any of these, though I suppose I'd like a copy if I was a film buff with a keen interest in Metropolis and/or Fritz Lang.

 

You have no need of the Moroder version, as it is quite ridiculous. I think what you have is sufficient, although personally I prefer the blu ray, you don’t seem that bothered by it. The only other up grade I look forward to is the actual, complete film. There are still a few scenes missing, but they might turn up eventually, like the Argentinian discovery.

 

If I thought the Blu-ray version would knock my socks off, I’d buy it. I think it would have to have some extra features or soundtracks or really low price or something else to tip the scales. It’s still on the back-burner.