Review of American Pop (1981) by Ash J — 01 Aug 2010
Starting in the 1890 and ending up in the 1980's, "American Pop" tells a fascinating animated tale of four generations of men, each struggling to make it in America through music. It starts in Russia, under the rule of the Czars, where a boys Jewish father is killed.
The boy and his mother travel to America, and thus begins a wonderfully crafted story of the American dream. "American Pop" starts out a little choppy, jumping from place to place but soon it settles down and concentrates on it's characters.
The characters, mainly the four leading men, are what drives the story and makes it so immersing. We can all relate to their desires and needs, and although we may not condone the actions they take to achieve those needs, we root for them.
This movie is stunningly animated, consisting of typical Bakshi-style animation integrated with archival film footage and pictures, which I found to be very original. Another thing I liked about "American Pop" was the music, a vast and very entertaining soundtrack that captivates the viewer in the animation.
I really enjoyed Ralph Bakshi's animations mixed in with the catchy songs and I recommend everyone to see "American Pop".
This review of American Pop (1981) was written by Ash J on 01 Aug 2010.
American Pop has generally received positive reviews.
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