OK Metropolis was very impressive visually for its time. However considering story and message this movie really isn't inferior. And when we are talking about visuals and special effects this film still stands strong in my opinion. I think it's more impressive in any aspect than Nosferatu. It was nice to see the sweetheart from The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Lil Dagover here as the protagonist. A lady trying to save her husband from death it's definitely something different and more original than what we are used to (usually it's the man trying to save the woman). She plays her role excellent just like Bernhard Goetzke as The Death who appears mysterious and cold-hearted. However both characters become more and more sympathetic and not as selfish any more as the story advances. Midway the movie drags a bit when the girl gets 3 chances from the Death and we have 3 different stories with the protagonists from the story in different roles. Except for the second story they are enjoyable. Especially the third story is nice with the special effects. However how we get to see the interaction between the living and dead (ghosts) is really well done. I really loved the decision the girl eventually makes, deciding not to destroy someone else's life to be reunited with her beloved. Touching story with a lovely message.
Review of Destiny
