Giorgio Moroder Presents Metropolis (1984) - the Review

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Giorgio Moroder Presents Metropolis Blu-ray

Giorgio Moroder Presents Metropolis Blu-ray Review


Anyone else thrilled to finally see this film make it to high definition? This is one of those titles that completely skipped the DVD generation, making it only to cassette and LaserDisc formats. I love my LD and its amazing cover art, but I can't wait to see Moroder's Metropolis restored for Blu-ray.

I'm hoping we get some decent bonus features on this release.

Here's the info that's available on several internet sites:

Kino International. After last week's Ain't It Cool tease, Kino International has officially announced on Facebook the Blu-ray release of Giorgio Moroder Presents Metropolis. Moroder's controversial edit of director Fritz Lang's silent-film masterpiece contains a pop-rock soundtrack from some of the 1980's biggest performing artists, including:

"Love Kills" – Performed by Freddie Mercury
"Here's My Heart" – Performed by Pat Benatar
"Cage of Freedom" – Performed by Jon Anderson
"Blood from a Stone" – Performed by Cycle V
"The Legend of Babel" – Performed by Giorgio Moroder
"Here She Comes" – Performed by Bonnie Tyler
"Destruction" – Performed by Loverboy
"On Your Own" – Performed by Billy Squier
"What's Going On" – Performed by Adam Ant

Long delayed due to music rights issues, Kino's Blu-ray includes a new high-definition digital scan of the Moroder print alongside the original 2.0 channel soundtrack and an additional 5.1 track. The disc will also feature a number of bonus supplements, such as:

Introduction from Moroder
The Fading Image documentary on this version's restoration
Photo gallery
Theatrical trailer

In addition, a limited edition, foil-embossed slip case will be included with the first Blu-ray pressing.

Giorgio Moroder Presents Metropolis will street on November 15th following a limited North American theatrical run in Vancouver, Anchorage, San Francisco, San Diego, Miami Beach, Chicago, Albany, Charleston, Dallas, Houston, Olympia, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.