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. Commenting on the lead character's memories of his past and his choices, Ebert writes: Rotten Tomatoes gives Metroland a rating of 62% from 29 reviews. See also Metroland (soundtrack) References External links 1997 films Films about cities Films set in 1977 Films set on the London Underground British comedy-drama films Films based on British novels Films directed by Philip Saville 1997 comedy-drama films 1990s English-language films 1990s British films