Review of Heavy Metal (1981) by Claire G — 08 Feb 2008

Only one word can describe this film: bizarre.

This review of Heavy Metal (1981) was written by Claire G on 08 Feb 2008.

Heavy Metal has generally received positive reviews.

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By Meatpasta (7) on 22 Oct 2020

I give this movie a 5, cus I didnt hate it, but it was kinda crap and childish, it could of been heaps better if more effort was put into writing…

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By Thomas K (624) on 18 Jul 2014

Yep, it's as mediocre as I remembered it being but at least the first time I was blissfully stoned…

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By Blake P (935) on 02 Jan 2017

Immature, but worth a watch for the experience…

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By Dylan G (377) on 12 Sep 2015

Despite graphic violence, language, and explicit nudity, Heavy Metal has AMAZING animation, interestingly dark interwoven stories, excellent…

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By Steve D (1,011) on 12 Jul 2014

I know, it's from 1981; but I bought a copy recently so I had to give it a mention. Great animation in this one…

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By Garrett M (187) on 06 Sep 2018

Fuck anyone who is retarded enough to give this less than 4 stars…

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By Andrew L (1,755) on 22 Aug 2016

The animation, art style and music are all top notch but if you're looking for a good story you came to the wrong place…

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By Christian2021 (2) on 26 Jul 2021

I find it funny that people are either offended by the childishness of the film or only know of it because of South Park…

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By Stanley C (339) on 08 May 2017

Really, people? Sexist? Hurtful…

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By Ross V (116) on 04 Jul 2017

It was a nerdy fourteen year old me that Heavy Metal transported to the Geek paradise of Nevermore…

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