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Apr 16, 1999 · Based On The Novel by. Julian Barnes. There are a lot of movies about escaping from the middle class, but "Metroland'' is one of the few about escaping into it. In 1968, Chris is a footloose British photographer in Paris, who has an affair with a French woman and drifts through streets alive with drugs and revolution.
In late-1970s suburban London, Chris (Christian Bale) and Marion (Emily Watson) have settled into a comfortable yet all-too-predictable middle-class existence. Chris receives an unexpected visit ...
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- Philip Saville
- R
- Christian Bale
Aug 21, 1998 · With Christian Bale, Emily Watson, Lee Ross, Elsa Zylberstein. The sudden reappearance of his best friend Toni, after a ten year absence, causes Chris to remember his past, to question some of his lifestyle decisions and to re-evaluate his life and marriage to Marion.
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- Comedy, Drama
- Philip Saville
- 1998-08-21
In his review for the Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert gave the film three out of four stars, noting director Philip Saville ability to tell this "straightforward story of life choices" while avoiding a dependence on sentiment. [4] Commenting on the lead character's memories of his past and his choices, Ebert writes:
Apr 9, 1999 · Directed By: Philip Saville. Written By: Julian Barnes, Adrian Hodges. Metroland. Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 24 Critic Reviews. 53. User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 12 User Ratings. 8.2. My Score. Hover and click to give a rating. Add My Review. Where to Watch. Peacock (Subscription required) All Watch Options. View All.
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- Philip Saville
- R
R , 1h 45m. Comedy,Drama. Directed By: In Theaters: May 28, 1997. Arts Council of England, Blue Horizon Productions. Metroland Reviews. All Critics. Top Critics. All Audience. Verified...
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Sep 28, 1997 · A witty script and strong performances hoist "Metroland" beyond the confines of its rather standard, TV-style approach. Based on British scribe Julian Barnes' 1980 debut novel about the dreams and ...