Metropolitan
(1990)
Overview
A radical student is adopted by a group of young New Yorkers, serves as a catalyst to alter his and their lives. Gathering in a Manhattan apartment, the group of friends meet to discuss social mobility, Fourier's socialism and play bridge in their cocoon of upper-class society - until they are joined by a man with a critical view of their way of life.
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griggs79
⭐ 6/10December 2, 2024
Whit Stillman’s _Metropolitan_ offers a witty and arch glimpse into the lives of Upper East Side debutantes and their slightly aimless escorts during Christmas break. It's like _The Breakfast Club_, but with black-tie soirées instead of detention and ironic detachment and spirited Jane Austen debates instead of teen angst. The film's charm is sure to intrigue you.
The film’s champagne fizz and sharp repartee conceal a darker undercurrent. Char…
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$225,000
Revenue
$2,900,000