Product Review

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 Red's 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, Tima's life and the fate of the universe is dangerously at stake.

"If you have never seen a Japanese anime, start here. If you love them, Metropolis proves you are right. **** (4/4 stars)" - Roger Ebert

Special Features:

Amazing High-Definition Presentation, English SDH subtitles and English Translation,

English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and uncompressed Japanese audio,

The Making of Osamu Tezuka's Metropolis documentary featurette,

Also featuring interviews with the film's creators along with concept animation comparisons!