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The most memorable moment that I remember of Metropolis was when Freder and Maria kiss after the meeting with the laborers. The Radiohead song titled "The Tourist" repeated the lyrics "Slow down, slow down..." It was somewhat hypnotizing and set the mood and tone of the scene very nicely. These lyrics could be foreshadowing the uprising of assembly line workers. All the workers wanted to rebel and break the machine but in doing so they flooded the city. If they slowed down and thought about the result of what they were doing, they might have acted in a different manner and saved the city from destruction. Coinciding with the rebellion theme, the fact that Maria was in this scene with the mediator and the lyrics "slow down" could imply that Maria would be involved with this rebellion. The use of the lyrics and music of Radiohead was powerful in scenes like this one and was he most memorable moment of Metropolis.
ReplyDeleteGreat song for that scene.
DeleteWhat caught my eye the most in this film was one of the beginning factory scenes. After Freder first saw the woman he chased during the length of the film for the first time, he entered an unknown world to him. At 12:04 in Part 1, the beat of music started to correspond with the actions of the workers which kept me interested to see what happened next. The look on the main characters face was also intriguing because he had never seen such a room where so many people worked so hard as they did and with the film being silent, they conveyed that message very well. That also was a transition showing one of the themes of the rich being so very different than the poor. Overall, it was quite fascinating how the beats of the music fit so well along with the film and was by far the only thing that kept me watching.
ReplyDeleteThe part of the movie that caught my attention was the thousands of people surging at the end to kill the evil robot. The music conveys a sense of ergency and anger and it made you think with the other actual woman who was running around what was going to happen to her if the mob caught her instead.
ReplyDeleteThe first image that pops into my head when I think back to Metropolis, is the burning of the Maria/Hel robot. Something about how she seemed to drink in the chaos of the scene, feeding open it. Her expressions became so primal as she swayed back and forth, unaffected by the flames engulfing her. The intense music of the scene only added to this and the rest of the action that was unfolding as the robot stood in the flames. What I found most interesting about this scene was the transition the robot went through as its Mario disguise faded away. While the robot was disguised as Maria, she danced around screamed in the flames and made expressions like a wild animal, but as soon as the disguise faded she was back to being cold, expressionless and emotionless. Her transition from her primal frenzy to her lifeless dead stare, to me, is like foreshadowing to what their society may become if they do not turn themselves around.
ReplyDeleteMaria is just a joy to watch in the film, so much bodily kinesthetic.
DeleteI wasn't here to watch the beginning of the movie, but from what I saw the part that stood out to me was when theyre kissing on that giant bell thing and all the people are reaching up at them. I thought it was really pretty. I dont know why theyre reaching up at them because I only got to watch the ending but it was just a cool shot to me. It reminded me of something I would draw or something that would look cool in a music video.
ReplyDeleteThis movie is begging to be drawn!
DeleteThe most memorable moment for me for the film "Metropolis" is the scene where the kids are escaping their homes because they were being flooded. Maria is there to help the kids. She takes the kids to the siren. All the kids rushes to her and was sticking out their hands for help. This scene is so memorable to me because it shows a sign of need and despair. The parents caused the flooding and the kids are helpless. Their parents weren't there to take care of them and protect them. The only person there was Maria to help the kids. The music during the scene was intense and fast pace. It was sorta like emphasizing the visual.
ReplyDeleteThe most memorable part of Metropolis was in the begging when Freder first sees the depths of the city. This huge machine with a group of men working vigorously turns into what looks like an Aztec temple of sacrifice. Freder has this hallucination where the workers who are tired and worn are thrown into the machine which then grinds them up. The music expresses the atrocity and really makes you feel like you're there witnessing it yourself. You see the workers struggle to keep up with the fast pace of the song until eventually they become too weak and fall. The expression on their face makes you feel their pain and true exhaustion. This is a display of how poorly factory workers are treated even in the real world, this scene spoke to me more than any of the others.
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DeleteThe most memorable part of this film was the scene in which the laborers are working as the clock hands. Throughout the movie, the idea of the workers being the "Hands" of the city is frequently repeated and reinforced. This scene where the workers are adjusting the clock hands in a faux-synchronized dance number of sorts, stuck out to me as almost hypnotic. The scene can be seen as a metaphor for the time literally ripping these innocent people limb from limp.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the film was when the scientist was making the robot replica of Maria. I thought the music was very cool and matched the scene perfectly, and that the whole aspect of the situation was really cool. The lights that surrounded Maria during the whole process made the situation really "trippy" but astonishing all at the same time. The music matched the whole ecstatic feel but also the horror that was embodied within Maria. The scientist was in full excitement while Maria was in full terror. The music honestly made the whole scene.
ReplyDeleteThe most memorable moment form this film was when Freder switched spots with the man in the factory. It showed how concerned he truly was and how he wanted to know what this "other life" was truly like. From being on the other side that he was hidden from he learns how the city truly works and how the machines are killing this people from all the hard work and dedication they are constantly giving. The images presented of Freder working and other factory workers working changed the whole mood of the film in one scene. The music as well was a huge factor in this reasoning. The music went perfectly with the working scene and the realization that Freder was involved in.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed Metropolis more than I thought I would. The way that "OK Computer" by Radiohead matched up with the movie was phenomenal. The scene that really stuck out to me was when all the workers all gathered around and we're listening to Maria while "no surprises" was playing in the background. Freder was mesmerized by Maria and "no suprises" really captured the feeling behind it. He looked at her like she was some goddess on a pedestal and continued to do so throughout the movie which started in this scene.
ReplyDeleteOne of the most memorable moments in the film was in the beginning, when the workers are marching into the factory. The way all the actors march in perfect time and in such a big crowd is amazing. They also perform this way down the steps with the same mocking motions. They move emotionless and the music is very dull and dreading which really makes you feel the uniform and order. We also spoke as a class prier to the movie about how it was Hitler's favorite film. That specific season truly resembles the Holocaust and shows how Hitler was inspired by the order. Both have dull matching rags on the humans, move in large numbers, are construed to a certain area, and show no true life in the humans themselves. This scene stuck out because of the connection and how the beginning of the movie there is so much order before the chaos and rebellion begin.
ReplyDeleteThe most memorable moment form this film was when Freder saw Maria down underground, was the time he had fallen in love with her. There eyes met and in was love at first sight...even though this was not technically the first time they met. Now imagine if Freder didn't change spots with one of those workers he would never have had the chance to be with Maria. The music in the background fit so perfectly it was like a slow romantic kind of sound with like an upbeat tone to it giving it the excitement the scene needed. In addition to the way Maria and Freder were holding each other worked with the music as well.
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In my opinion, one of the most memorable scenes from the film Metropolis was when Freder becomes ill and starts to have a fever dream. In his dream, he sees Maria acting rather promiscuous, and has the city’s high society men very intrigued as she seductively dances for them at the nightclub. While Freder has visions of the performance, he correlates them to the disturbing image of the false Maria as the Whore of Babylon made flesh. At the end, he envisions the Seven Deadly Sins personified and Death descending upon the city. I am fond of this scene because it truly portrays how this film was well ahead of its time. This scene highlights one of the many religious hidden meanings in the film and exemplifies a struggle between modernity and ideologies. The scene also presents one of the earliest character types or “genres” in film history, the mad scientist, due to Freder’s insanity in this clip. In addition, this scene has some really cool effects that I really enjoyed and caught my attention.
ReplyDeleteMy most favorite scene in Metropolis was when the scientist was making the robot copy of Maria, but I also like when Freder switched spots with the man in the factory. He wanted a better life for not only himself but everyone. From being on one side of this city to then learning how the city truly works and how the machines are killing this people from all the hard work giving. The music during Metropolis was on point. Every song that was played during the movie had to do what was going on, and instead of just watching the scene, you could kind of feel what was actually going on. -Tiffany Valiante
ReplyDeleteMy favorite scene from metropolis was when Freder switched jobs and was to man the clock. The clocks in this movie are not the same. These ones only consist of ten dial as the day is split into two, ten hour shift. It shows how the machines are making people miserable. My favorite song was I Might Be Wrong. I don't remember the scene but the song is pretty good. It's nice and mellow, like most of the sons in he film.
ReplyDeleteThe most memorable moment form this film was when Freder saw Maria down underground, was the time he had fallen in love with her. It was basically true love at first sight. The music went perfectly with the working scene and the realization that Freder was involved in.
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