4. "It's acquired taste in film." In response to Reply # 0
If you're a film buff I highly recommend it, but remember it's a silent film. Wait...what version are you asking about? The 1927 film or the Anime version in 2001?
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17. "It looks incredible for the time period..." In response to Reply # 0
... but it's definitely a film you have to watch with context in mind to totally appreciate, even though sci-fi films are STILL using it as a reference damn near 100 years later.
Plus, unless it was restored in the last few years, I believe a large chunk of the film is still missing. In the version I watched, it's replaced by a title card explaining what goes down.
19. "I think they might have found a full version" In response to Reply # 17
At least I think I remember someone telling me they found a new print with more of the film.
Yeah, I love silent films but the ONLY way I can get into them is if I kill that lo-fi music and put on something I actually like. Otherwise it's an endurance test.
Silent films are difficult for some to watch. But as far as silent films go, it's one of the easier. There's the obvious "first sci-fi film to do _______" of it. No hyperbole: EVERY sci-fi flick is based off this. Whether story, design, direction, whatever. The acting in it is pretty good (again, by silent film standards). It being a silent film, there probably isn't a great transfer of the film floating around, and there's all kinds of "restored" editions out there. Kino put out the "definitive" version, and is probably the one you want to go with. I remember it being released with a rock soundtrack back in the 70s/80s - avoid that one. Stick with the classic 1927 score. It's definitely one of the greatests silent films ever made, easily in the top ten.
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