Heavy Metal (1981)

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Heavy Metal (1981)

http://uk.imdb.com/Title?0082509

A glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with a collection of stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror. Or an excuse to make pornographic cartoons set to Heavy metal music, with a fantasy theme.

Directed by Gerald Potterton.

Writing credits Len Blum & Daniel Goldberg.

Based on a French Magazine. I saw this at the cinema, but I wouldn't recommend it. It is very boring in the middle. Not suitable for children at all, due to the content - language, sex, and violence. Not really my thing at all. I don't really like Heavy metal music either, but it really was a good soundtrack, so I bought it.
 
Classic Animation Worth Buying DVD

Saw it first run on a BIG screen (the first time I did "certain" drugs). My first exposure to Bakshi animations - he did a number of others that are also good with "almost hidden" social commentary sprinkled throughout. One of the only novies I ever bought a soundtrack of (I have maybe 2 soundtracks in over 1000 CDs).

Who wouldn't want to be a Tarakian or have one as a friend?

(Heavy Meetal 2000 no where as good, IMHO.)
 
I saw it when it came out in 1981, it was weird, funny , wonderful and terrifying, . My favorite segment was Taarna the the avenging Warrior maiden. I liked her best of all. The film was cutting edge back in 81, but overall has not aged very well. And the follow film that they did some year later was pretty forgettable.
 
One need only look at my ava... ;)

(Haven't seen it in a while, and even back in 1981 the effects were a little on the cheesy side, so I'm not about to disagree on how well it aged...)
 
Grimward said:
One need only look at my ava... ;)

(Haven't seen it in a while, and even back in 1981 the effects were a little on the cheesy side, so I'm not about to disagree on how well it aged...)
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The Taarna segment is still the best part of the movie.:)
 
Fine piece of somewhat dated animation, but top entertainment nonetheless.

The blu-ray transfer is very good.
 
Dave said:
A glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with a collection of stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror. Or an excuse to make pornographic cartoons set to Heavy metal music, with a fantasy theme.
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YAY!!!!

:ROFLMAO::cautious::giggle::confused:o_O;):sick::ROFLMAO:
 
I picked it up on blu ray, I enjoyed it back when it came out in 1981. The animation is a bit rough, but it still works in my opinion. As far as the content goes, not every animated feature can be rated G, some things are only for adults. It had some good concepts (B-17 zombie island, Hanover Fiste, and who could pass on a generous helping of plutonian nyborg) and the great soundtrack pulls it all together.
 
Frost Giant said:
I picked it up on blu ray, I enjoyed it back when it came out in 1981. The animation is a bit rough, but it still works in my opinion. As far as the content goes, not every animated feature can be rated G, some things are only for adults. It had some good concepts (B-17 zombie island, Hanover Fiste, and who could pass on a generous helping of plutonian nyborg) and the great soundtrack pulls it all together.
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I still love the Taarna segment.(y)
 
If they did a reboot, I would love to see it made into live action film.:)
 
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Cathbad said:
So very true.
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When I first saw the film I found it hypnotic and raunchy and off the charts insane and very moving at times and enjoyed it a immensely. As Ive said before my favorite segment was Taarna . She was brave and beautiful beyond words and so unforgettable . If I could have a choice of any one fictional character become real. It would her. :)
 
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