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Metro
1997 117 min United States of America R 18+
★5.2
Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director: Thomas Carter
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Description
Roper, a hostage negotiator catches a murderous bank robber after a blown heist. The bank robber escapes and immediately goes after the man who put him behind bars.
Budget:
$55M
US Gross:
$32M
Worldwide:
$31.99M
Starring
Eddie Murphy
Actor
Michael Rapaport
Actor
Kim Miyori
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Metro is generally viewed as a competent but formulaic 1990s action-thriller that struggles to distinguish itself from genre tropes. While Eddie Murphy's performance is often praised as a solid effort to expand his range, the film is frequently criticized for being a forgettable, middle-of-the-road production.
| Screenplay | The film leans heavily on generic 90s action tropes, including hostage scenarios and standard police pursuit formulas. | |
| Acting | Eddie Murphy delivers a capable performance that successfully balances his established comedic persona with the requirements of a gritty, serious thriller role. | |
| Direction | The action sequences, particularly the tram chase, provide energetic and memorable spectacles that keep the film from being boring. | |
| Originality | Opinions are divided on the film's identity: some see it as a functional, enjoyable genre hybrid, while others view it as an uncohesive, forgettable experiment. | |
| Runtime | The 117-minute runtime is viewed by some as excessive, given that the film's narrative substance is too thin to justify its duration. |