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Heavy Metal
(1981),
Director: Gerald Potterton, rated R
Louder
and nastier then ever!
  Starring:
(voices talents of) John Candy, Richard Romanus, Joe Flaherty,
Don Francks, Susan Roman, Caroline Semple, Al Waxman, Harvey
Atkin, John Vernon, Eugene Levy
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
- good
"Uh, typical robot.
The first Earth chick we see in 10 years and he has to make a
play for her."– Edsel
Why watch this? It
combines Sci-fi with some mischievous naughtiness.
Plot Summary:
This adult animated anthology film is based on the science
fantasy magazine of the same name. A sinister green orb,
described as the sum of all evil, arrives on Earth and
terrorizes a young girl, showcasing its destructive influence
across different galaxies and dimensions through a series of
fantastical stories. The vignettes feature various characters
facing challenges and moral dilemmas often involving the orb,
like a cynical taxi driver in a futuristic city or a warrior
maiden tasked with avenging a ravaged civilization.
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Dad's Preview:
I remember finding
Heavy Metal magazines hidden in my sister's bedroom closet.
By flashlight, I leafed through its pages featuring spaceships,
aliens races, graphic violence and, you guessed it, some nudity.
I was beyond delighted to hear that the film version would
feature music from by favorite bands (Sammy Hagar, Black Sabbath, DEVO,
Journey, etc.). This anthology features a few of the mag's
greatest hits, but they are tied together by the sum of
all evils. My favorite segments features Den, a nerdy kid
turned muscular hero in another dimension. Today, this racy film
has quite a cult following, including me. |
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Guardian
Trust Co., Canadian Film Dev. Corp., Famous Players,
Potterton Productions; Columbia Pictures |
