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Metroland (1997) 6.3
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6.3/10 from 2,333 users
Metascore: 53/100
Reviews: 40 user | 32 critic | 24 from Metacritic.com The sudden reappearance of his best friend Toni, after ten years absence, causes Chris to remember his past, to question some of his lifestyle decisions and to re-evaluate his life and marriage to Marion. Director:Philip Saville |
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Cast
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| Christian Bale | ... |
Chris
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| Emily Watson | ... |
Marion
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| Lee Ross | ... |
Toni
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| Elsa Zylberstein | ... |
Annick
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| John Wood | ... |
The Retired Commuter
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Rufus | ... |
Henri
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| Amanda Ryan | ... |
Joanna
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| Jonathan Aris | ... |
Dave
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| Ifan Meredith | ... |
Mickey
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Boris Terral | ... |
Jacques
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| Lucy Speed | ... |
Punk Girl
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Bill Thomas | ... |
Middle-Aged Commuter
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Bethan Fairbairn | ... |
Amy
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Daisy Fairbairn | ... |
Amy
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Del Bartle | ... |
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After ten years absence Toni, Chris's best friend, suddenly reappears in London to bring chaos and doubt into Chris's calm, tranquil, slightly boring, predictable life. Chris starts to remember his carefree youth as a photographer in Paris when he lived with and enjoyed a torrid affair with Annick. It was also in Paris that he first met and fell in love with Marion. The temptations and pressure exerted on Chris by Toni to return to their former carefree life of sex, drugs and rock'n'roll soon starts to have an impact on Chris's marriage. He starts to question his values, his lifestyle choices and his relationship with Marion and even suspects her of starting an affair with Toni whom she dislikes! Eventually circumstances come to a head and Chris is forced to decide whether to follow Toni back to the hedonistic, irresponsible life of his youth or face the harsh realities of the present and stay with Marion. Written by Mark Smith <msmith@osi.co.uk>
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Metroland is not a location - it is a state of mind.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong sexuality, and for language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
21 August 1998 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
Keskellä elämää See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$26,682 (USA) (9 April 1999)Gross:
$299,463 (USA) (4 June 1999)Company Credits
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Chris: It's me! It's me, darling!
Marion: No, it's not. It's eight pints of lager with an erection.
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Composed by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli
Performed by The Quintette Du Hot Club De France
Published by Francis Day & Hunter Ltd.
Courtesy of Pathe Marconi
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When sitting in the Pub talking about sleeping with "other" women and having sex with the same person for so long , the song heard on the juke-box in the background is Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing". The year is 1977 (the year of Punk) yet this had not been written or recorded until mid 1978. See more »Quotes
Marion: Anyway, I want it to be you that I make love to.Chris: It's me! It's me, darling!
Marion: No, it's not. It's eight pints of lager with an erection.
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Soundtracks
"Minor Swing"Composed by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli
Performed by The Quintette Du Hot Club De France
Published by Francis Day & Hunter Ltd.
Courtesy of Pathe Marconi
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I liked this movie. Its stars, Christian Bales and Emily Watson, shine with a refreshing innocence.
It is one of those pictures where you can regret the time wasted watching it, or reflect on what it means to settle for the suburban lifestyle with its daily commutes to the city, the crying baby in the middle of the night, the sometimes jaded sex. All the time knowing it will continue until you retire.
And to look back at the freedom of the young years in Paris with "sex in the afternoon" and not much money. Toni, played by Lee Ross, looking dissolute and hedonistic, blows back into the life of Christian Bales ten years later and tries to make him take the road less travelled by going around the world and living free and easy with no ties.
There are then a series of many flashbacks to the carefree years. I liked the way Chris takes the time to evaluate his current life. It is not all about duty and responsibility but choices too and there is a bit of a zinger in the last few scenes. 7 out of 10. A thoughtful adaptation of the novel.