Rent Heavy Metal (1981)
3.2 of 5 from 77 ratings
1h 27min
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- Synopsis:
- Based on the fantastical illustrated magazine 'Heavy Metal', producer Ivan Reitman combines original artwork and stories by five of the world's most respected adult animators to create the otherworldly tale of a glowing green orb from outer space that spreads destruction throughout the galaxy. Richly and lavishly drawn, Heavy Metal includes the science fiction writing of Dan O'Bannon (Alien), the character voices of John Candy and Harold Ramis and a pounding soundtrack by Black Sabbath, Blue Oyster Cult, Nazareth and many more. Highly imaginative and full of surprising special effects, Heavy Metal sets the standard for alternative contemporary animation. An intoxicating experience not to be missed!
- Directors:
- Gerald Potterton, John Bruno, John Halas, Julian Harris, Jimmy T. Murakami, Barrie Nelson, Paul Sabella, Jack Stokes, Pino Van Lamsweerde, Harold Whitaker
- Producers:
- Ivan Reitman
- Voiced By:
- Richard Romanus, John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Don Francks, Caroline Semple, Susan Roman, Al Waxman, Harvey Atkin, Glenis Wootton Gross, Marilyn Lightstone, Jackie Burroughs, Martin Lavut, August Schellenberg, John Vernon, Eugene Levy
- Writers:
- Daniel Goldberg, Len Blum, Dan O'Bannon, Richard Corben, Bernie Wrightson, Angus McKie, Jean Giraud
- Studio:
- Columbia Tristar
- Genres:
- Anime & Animation, Music & Musicals, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 29/10/2018
- Run Time:
- 90 minutes
- Languages:
- English Dolby Digital 5.1
- Subtitles:
- English
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.85:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Original Feature Length Rough Cut with Optional Commentary by Carl Macek (90 minutes)
- "Imagining Heavy Metal" Documentary (36 Minute)
- Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary
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Reviews (2) of Heavy Metal
avoid - Heavy Metal review by CP Customer
I'm afraid this is the worst film I've seen thru this service. Crass, purile, the adjectives go on. If you're male, 12 yrs old and into rawk then its made for you but otherwise.........
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Nice animation, shame about the storyline - Heavy Metal review by LC
In terms of script, this anthology film is pretty weak - the linking storyline is generic, and a lot of the individual episodes just seem like adolescent fantasies designed solely to get the female characters naked. Only the segment featuring a futuristic taxi driver comes close to having a satisfying narrative. That said, the animation still holds up well, and the eye-popping colours and designs give this a gaudy, trippy feel.
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