Metropolis Redux Testimonials

"My copy of Metropolis arrived on Friday of last week...I have lost count of how many times I have watched it! Thank you for an amazing restoration!"

"If you found this site, then you are passionate about Moroder's version of Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis'. So, getting Gilchrist's 'Metropolis Redux' is simply the right thing to do.

Fully, this is a scholarly work that only sets 'Metropolis' into previously unreached crispness and clarity. This is no hack-and-slash re-edit. Gil digitally washed away all the visual dust and shadows to reveal Lang's vision in never before seen high definition. ("Hey! Those guys at the end of foot-race in the stadium are holding a  finish line tape!" "Wow! Those machine lights are blinking!" "Look at the amazing bouncing lighting at Yoshiwara!")  Gil humbly did his work with slavish respect and honor to the film and its previous artists.

Put simply: you haven't 'seen' Moroder's version until you have seen Gil's upgrade."

"AAHHHH ******* YESSS!!!! OH MY ******* GOD!!! YOU ARE A GODDAMNED GENIUS.... PERIOD!!!
Whew....ok. Seriously, you brought me to tears of joy this evening. My wife watched the film as well and was impressed and really got into the visuals. The sound is nothing short of perfection. As an audiophile I could find nothing wrong throughout the film. The bass thumped where it was supposed to thump and the stereo separation is just magical. It really brings out the little things that sets the 80's apart from most other decades."

"I have my copy now for a while, and I'm still stunned by the incredible quality of  this DVD. After all the other comments I expected something good, but this is breathtaking. Not only picture and sound quality but also cover and menue  are absolutely professionell. And all that for an incredibly reasonable price. (Today i saw a Laserdisc of this movie offered on ebay for 124$) Thank you a million times!"

"My wife & I watched it Sunday night and absolutely loved it (she was not really into it before but that was with the old squigly VHS). I am just so pleased and again I thank you."

"I received my movie today and invited my buddies over. We have had this party planned since I found your site and ordered the movie. We watched it on a projector system one of them brought over. At the final scene we actually clapped and high-fived each other. You did a WONDERFUL job! Please know that you made the multi-year wait worth it."

"I just had to watch the video .... three times now. You have done a wonderful job here. The visuals are stunning and the soundtrack was very clean and impactful. Once more, thanks. This is truly something I'll enjoy many times over."

"Well - thanks so much! I got my copies on Thursday and watched it last night.  Amazing! Stuff I'd never seen before, the quality of the picture and the soundtrack - all undeniably awesome. It is almost like a new and totally contemporary movie. And some of it is more powerful - the fight scene in front of the evil Maria is really creepy and in that wonderful dress she is wearing.  So - congratulations and thanks for your great effort.  I feel like the movie has resurrected for another generation."

"I really enjoyed the DVD. The audio is amazing - perfectly balanced and clean. The imagery is tight. You did an excellent job - I'm going to line up my friends and make them all watch this as soon as possible. I have to tell you, I've seen your dvd 3 times in the last 24 hours; it's really good - you should be proud of the work."

"Just a quick note to say the DVD arrived safe in London, only had time for a quick skip through chapters but I am very impressed, a very proffessional job. The cover and disc are great too."

"Our copy arrived yesterday and my wife and I watched immediately. Wow! what a job you have done on bringing the works of Fritz Lang (and Giorgio Moroder) back to life."

"Im received the DVD yesterday. I watch the film with my sister (other Moroder's Metropolis Fan) and we are impresive with the final result. Very good Buy! Thanks for it!"

"I've only had a chance to quickly skip through the main film, but the first impression is one of stunning quality. Congratulations, all your efforts have paid off and are much appreciated."

"This is a note of thanks ... i am watching the most awsome DVD of all time!. It is taking me back to a better time. Thank You Very Much!!!!!"

"I recieved the DVD and it looks great. GOOD JOB!!! I'm concidering this the official release."

"I have watched several times and showing some other people. Very, very enjoyable."

"Absolutely great job - my ratty-old vhs tape (and player) can finally be retired..."

"Gil, you are to be congratulated! I've been looking for a long time for a replacement of my VHS tape. To find a DVD that is vastly superior has exceeded all my expectations. Many, many thanks."

"I've got mine on Friay, and I have to say... WELL DONE! Nice work! Very good work, and emendously high quality! Hopefully, Kino will think about doing a release like this sometime soon!"

"I just wanted to thank you for my new Metropolis DVD.  You've done a wonderful job restoring it and I'm so glad to finally own this much beloved version of this classic.  It looks and sounds better than I've ever seen it. =) Thank you!"

"We've received the dvd today and my other half is very pleased: he says you have done a brilliant job with the film and he's delighted."

"I just got through watching the DVD and couldn't be more pleased with it. You did a great job on it. Thank You Very Much!"

"Received my Metropolis dvd yesterday, thanks for the superfast delivery! Just wanted to compliment you on a fantastic job. Like the additional touches you've put in too. I've been obsessed with this version for years and have had to rely on my original vhs copy, but the visual detail in your version is a revelation. Looking forward to showing my friends (so many people have never seen Metropolis in any form). Much appreciation for your efforts."

"Received the DVD yesterday and it looks and sounds fantastic!  So glad I ran into your posting on the OOP dvd forum.  Thanks for the great product!"

"I have to say that I greatly enjoyed the film, and what you have done is incredible."

"Being aware that there have been multiple requests to get this film available in DVD format, I read multiple online reviews as to which was the best DVD available. Redux featured prominently, so I was gutted to find that I had just missed out a recent batch release of your reworked version offering better image contrast and sharpness.
Now matters have been corrected and what a gem this is to have in my collection. Rest assured, being a graphic designer specialising in print, TV & film work, I appreciate the labour of love that has resulted in this DVD version. Was this a frame by frame enhancement in Photoshop??? Massive congratulations for this production both in the DVD and the inlay card, this really does the product justice including the credits WELL DONE - GREAT JOB!!!! Obviously the legal rolling credits have to be in there, but if anything, this shows just how much quality has been added for our enjoyment. This has been worth every penny purchasing this film, I wish you continued success with this product. Once again, many thanks."

" I was about ready to "live with" the laserdisc version of Moroder's Metropolis when I stumbled upon your advertisement. I am truly "blown away" not only by this restored version, but also in realizing how much work must have put into this project.  I can hardly believe that you did this job on your own; It is a professional product all the way. Thank you for your effort!.  My only question now is: "what's next" on your restoration list"

"I has received my copy yesterday! I watch the film and Im very sastified with the result. You rules! The work is very fine.
The image is excelent and the sound has great quality. Very very good! The contents (the Love Kill video, Rotwangs Party and your comments) are usefull.
I must congratulated you and I recommend it to other buyers. Im from Spain and Its a pity that the DVD no have the subtitles in more languajes like spanish but I dont worry because I know the film of memory. Thanks for Rescue it!!!!"

"Received my Metropolis dvd yesterday, thanks for the superfast delivery! Just wanted to compliment you on a fantastic job. Like the additional touches you've put in too. I've been obsessed with this version for years and have had to rely on my original vhs copy, but the visual detail in your version is a revelation. Looking forward to showing my friends (so many people have never seen Metropolis in any form), so let me know if you do another run. Much appreciation for your efforts."