Review of Heavy Metal (1981) by Andrew U — 24 Oct 2009
Heavy Metal is a series of testosterone-imbued animated shorts based on the comic magazine of the same name. The 90-minute feature is the combined work of several animation studios around the world. The sequences are loosely linked together around a mysterious green glowing globe-- the Loc-Nar-- which represents the pure embodiment of evil.
This movie may be animated, but it's not for the kids. Expect graphic novel standards, only animated-- fantastic stories, cursing, drug-snorting aliens, gory deaths, oversexed robots, and well-endowed women abound in Heavy Metal.
But what would an animated movie about evil, rebellion, and rock 'n' roll be without a few double-D sized breasts, anyway? While the segments are poorly-joined, most of the stories hold up well on their own, making Heavy Metal an interesting and entertaining mix of comedy, drama, fantasy, and science fiction.
The movie also exhibits some really incredible animation techniques, especially considering the age of the film, and is worth seeing just for experiencing a project of this magnitude from the early '80s.
This review of Heavy Metal (1981) was written by Andrew U on 24 Oct 2009.
Heavy Metal has generally received positive reviews.
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