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Heavy Metal (Collector's Edition) | 
 enlarge | Directors: Gerald Potterton, Jimmy T. Murakami
Actors: Don Francks, Caroline Semple, Richard Romanus, Al Waxman, Harvey Atkin
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
List Price: $27.95
Buy New: $17.00
You Save: $10.95 (39%)
New (45) Used (18) Collectible (2) from $14.88
Rating:  135 reviews
Sales Rank: 4303
Format: Ac-3, Anamorphic, Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Special Edition, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
DVD Layers: 2
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 90 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 03929
ISBN: 0767836316
UPC: 043396039292
EAN: 9780767836319
ASIN: 0767836316
Theatrical Release Date: August 7, 1981
Release Date: November 23, 1999
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Condition: brand new, un-opened item
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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
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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 Excellent! September 3, 2008
Denise O. (Livonia, MI)
DVD arrived very, very fast and in great condition! Excellent transaction! Would definitely purchase from this seller again!
Still a great film! August 23, 2008
Chris Hardiman (Chicago, IL USA)
I thought this film would be way out-dated when I first picked it up, but even in the year 2008 I still consider this to be one of the best movies I have ever seen. It is incredibly imaginative and must have been pretty ground-breaking at the time having combined animation with a level of gore, nudity and an adult-target audience which previously hadn't been seen with animated films. The plot of the movie is hard to explain because it jumps around between seemingly completely different stories, but the underlying theme is a powerful green orb is which is present in each of the stories (sounds stupid I know). Quite simply one of the best movies I have ever seen. Also, this seems like a great movie to see stoned if you're into that.
AWSOME!!! August 14, 2008
Mynan Lorec`Kay (Oklahoma City, OK)
Classic movie that I absolutely love and have since first saw it when I was younger. The PSP takes nothing from the movie in my opinion. The first time I owned this movie was good ole' VHS Movie Cassette, but I am very pleased to have found a mobile copy that I can now take with me on trips.
Heavy Metal UMD July 22, 2008
C. Newsome (Anchorage, Alaska)
I saw Heavy Metal when I was in high school way back in the day. It hasn't changed, its still funny and imaginative. I didn't remember all of the cartoon nudity, but I'll be OK. The PSP really does a good job with these movies. When I bought the PSP it was mainly for the games, but as I start to watch movies on it, I realize that I was missing out.
A Classic Film July 8, 2008
James Grubic (Bozeman, MT United States)
This film is a liberating experience in storytelling. I can't recommend it highly enough to a mature audience.
Once of the things that keeps drawing me back is the sweeping symphonic soundtrack by Elmer Bernstein. It's absolutely brilliant, and you notice it mostly during the Den and Taarna stories. This soundtrack has recently been re-released.
I did notice one negative of the remastering process; in the bootleg copies of the late 80s and early 90s there were several sounds present that did not show up in the DVD release (for example, the skeleton with no jaw that used to make a gurgling sound but no longer does). These are minor but still noticeable.
Small details worthy of scrutiny drive the continued admiration for the film. Some of the animation lacks refinement in certain segments like Den, but is exceptional in Captain Sternn.
Overall, this film is a top notch experience.
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