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| View Larger Image | Heavy Metal (Collector's Edition) | DVDStarring: Richard Romanus, John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Rodger Bumpass, Jackie Burroughs
Directed By: Gerald Potterton
Also With: Angus McKie (Writer), Bernie Wrightson (Writer), Dan O'Bannon (Writer), Daniel Goldberg (Writer), Jean Giraud (Writer), Len Blum (Writer), Richard Corben (Writer)
| List Price: | $27.95 | | Price: | $15.99 | | You Save: | $11.96 (43%) | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Binding: | DVD | | Rating: |  | | Run Time: | 86 minutes | | Format: | AC-3, Anamorphic, Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC | | Studio: | Sony Pictures | | Number of Discs: | 1 | | Aspect Ratio: | 1.85:1 | | Release Date: | November 23, 1999 | | Sales Rank: | 2,411nd |
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
Based on the fantastical illustrated magazine Heavy Metal producer Ivan Reitman enlists the world s greatest comic book artists to create the otherworldly tale of a glowing green orb from outer space that spreads destruction throughout the galaxy. Only when encountered by its one true enemy - to whom it is inexplicably drawn - will goodness prevail throughout the universe. Lavishly drawn vignettes of the orb s dark victories include the character voices of John Candy and Harold Ramis plus a pounding soundtrack by Black Sabbath Blue Oyster Cult Cheap Trick Devo Donald Fagen Don Felder Grand Funk Railroad Sammy Hagar Journey Nazareth Stevie Nicks Riggs and Trust. Highly imaginative and full of surprising special effects Heavy Metal set the standard for alternative contemporary animation. An intoxicating experience not to be missed.System Requirements:Voices By: John Candy and Harold Ramis. Directed By: Gerald Potterton. Running Time: 90 Min. Color. This film is presented in "Widescreen" format. Copyright 1999 Columbia TriStar Home Video.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: SCI-FI/FANTASY Rating: UPC: 043396039292 Manufacturer No: 03929 |
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As long as there is a need for adolescent male sexual fantasy, there will be an audience for Heavy Metal. Released in 1981 and based on stories from the graphic magazine of the same name (possibly the greatest publication to simultaneously provoke imagination and masturbation), the film has since become the most popular single title in Columbia/TriStar's entire film library. That's an amazing fact considering just how silly and senseless the movie really is--an aimless, juvenile amalgam of disjointed stories and clashing visual styles, employing hundreds of animators from around the world with a near-total absence of creative cohesion. It remains, for better and worse, a midnight-movie favorite for the stoner crowd--a movie best enjoyed by randy adolescents or near-adults in an altered state of consciousness. With a framing story about a glowing green orb claiming to be the embodiment of all evil, the film shuttles through eight episodic tales of sci-fi adventure, each fueled by some of the most wretched rock music to emerge from the 1980s. The most consistent trademark is an abundance of blood-splattering violence and wet-dream sex, the latter involving a succession of huge-breasted babes who shed their clothes at the drop of a G-string. It's all quite fun in its rampantly brainless desire to fuel the young male libido, and for all its incoherence Heavy Metal remains impressive for the ambitious artistry of its individual segments. Courtesy of producer Ivan Reitman (who'd just scored a hit with Stripes), voice talents include several Canadian veterans of Second City comedy, including John Candy, Harold Ramis, Eugene Levy, and Joe Flaherty. --Jeff Shannon |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 160 reviews)
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Eyecandy: 1981 by Mr. Eddie (New York, NY)  4 Stars
November 11, 2009
On one hand, "Heavy Metal" is a tough, no excuses violent and rowdy relic from a bygone un-PC era. I love it for that -- and for all of the nostalgia the artwork elicits in me. This film came out when I was about seven and was considered by older kids to be the essence of cool. There is great atmosphere here, and the film really defies all genre categorizations; it is literally like the magazine came to life and created a film wholly outside of Hollywood's spoonfed narratives and genres. And like others have noted, it seems to be the bookend to an entire decade of fantasy and science-fiction illustration. Can't help but bring a tear to the eye!
Having said that, almost all of these stories offer great atmosphere and visuals, and while most begin with a brilliant idea -- they are uniformly missing good writers to give them much impact. At about 10-15 minutes long each they all just fizzle out, making this a frustrating film. Probably the worst example of this tendency is in the WWII segment, where the only thing that happens is that dead pilots turn to zombies. There is no twist, nothing. That's it! Probably my favorite segment is the last one which involves a warrior (seen on the poster) who avenges a fallen civilization. There is some very imaginative scenery and it actually tells a real story with a beginning, middle, and end -- and she is a compelling character.
So overall, 5 stars for the nostalia and atmosphere, barely 3 stars for the anemic storylines. But this is the real deal, and has more artistic integrity than much anything else of its kind since.
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heavy metals finest movie by Joel P. White (va)  5 Stars
October 20, 2009
this is a great movie. alot of good music. catch a buzz and sit back and jam.
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heavy metal by P. Walton (Tacoma, WA) 4 Stars
September 04, 2009
I remember going to the movies watching this in the 70's. I really enjoyed seeing it again, to me it's a cult classic. The animation didn't seem as amazing as the first time I saw it years ago, I guess I've become spoiled with the present. Great music cuts enhance this immensely.
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heavy metal by Allen G. Duke (Sanford, Florida) 5 Stars
September 03, 2009
I never read any "heavy metal" mags, but this movie was a really good depiction of ""heavy"". Action, humor, great animation, a plot that kept me interested, this movie had it all. I would highly recommend it. Greg, [...]
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Way Under Rated by Bodford (NC) 5 Stars
July 19, 2009
I recently watched this I've grown up hearing about how bad it was and it seemed like everyone had seen it in truth this is one of the best movies I have ever seen it's definitely not for the closed minded though
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