It looks like the legendary science fiction film Metropolis is going to be brought to the remake shop. We get the scoop from our friends at IESB:
Producer Thomas Schuehly (“Alexander”) has acquired the remake rights to Fritz Lang’s “Metropolis” and is partnering with Mario Kassar on an updated version of the 1927 silent sci-fi classic.
The Munich-based Schuehly and Kassar are currently in negotiations with a number of top directors to helm the pic, with a final decision expected in the next few months.
I generally do not like remakes, and in a situation like this where we have a classic – I think it is better left alone. I will admit however that a remake of metropolis using modern technology and special effects is appealing on some levels. This is a movie I have wanted to see for some time, but I have not been able to track down a copy.
I would love to see this movie remade shot for shot like Psycho. I would also like it to remain a silent movie, although that may be suicide at the box office. The beauty of Metropolis to me, is the power of the futuristic images, with no spoken dialogue you are left to your own devices and you milk meaning from every image you see on the screen.
We will keep an eye on this one. I am reserving too much pre judgement until I see what Director is tapped for the gig. If a talented camera wizard is drafted, I know I personally will feel a lot better about the project. What do you guys think? Is a remake of Metropolis a god idea, and how would you like to see it remade?
