Review of American Pop (1981) by John P — 22 Feb 2010

I wasn't a part of the times covered in this, nor was I around for the music (my only exposure to it being through my parents), but there's still some great music on display, and the animation complements it well.

This story could have been told through live-action, but I'm a sucker for animated films not about talking/singing animals, or wide-eyed, effeminate dudes swinging swords and yelling.

This is a really fun work of art, and I heartily recommend it. Not all Ralph Bakshi movies date well (the rotoscoping techniques on display here don't really stand the test of time), but it's a good watch with some suspension of disbelief.