Heavy Metal (VHS, 1996, THX Digitally Mastered)

Reviewing a cult classic like Heavy Metal is not easy. If you’re in your 35-50, watching this movie will undoubtedly bring back memories of Midnight Movies and the vexing decision of whether to go to Heavy Metal, Rocky Horror Picture Show or the laser light show at the local planetarium. It is best viewed in the same "altered state" many of us first saw it in.

Compared to current standards, the animation in Heavy Metal is simplistic and "special effects" (SFx) are non-existent. Despite the lack of SFx the talent of the various animators is evident and if your expectations don't exceed a comic book come to life, you won't be disappointed.

All of the animated shorts feature women with exaggerated breasts and artfully trimmed pubic hair, who willingly engage in consensual sex. Obviously this is something designed to appeal to teenage males and those who never quite outgrew that stage in their life. This is definately NOT a movie for families, children under the age of 16 or women with a feminist chip on their shoulders!

Because of its memorable part in my own personal movie-going history, this movie has a permanent place in my library. If you are a comic book or animation collector, you will want to own a copy.

This was the second "R" rated movie that I have ever seen when I seen it originally back in 1982. I was totally blown away as a young adult when I seen it! This was LONG before Japanese animation became a hit in the US! There are very few truly creative and original movies that fit the same caliber as this movie!

if i need to tell you what this movie is about youve been living under a rock for the last twenty eight years and should be punched in the ear.(no offense)

Heavy Metal is based on the comic book of the same name. It is a series of shorter flicks with a common theme. The movie contains a lot of funny scenes and plenty of good rock and roll. Artists include Blue Oyster Cult, Black Sabbath, Stevie Nicks, and Doanld Fagen to name a few. Altough it is animated it is strictly adult. I would not recommend it for kids and some adults might even blush.

If you love classic rock and roll, this is the movie for you!

the movie was in great condition thumbs up all the way the movie was in better condition than i expected.. i recomend this person to the top of the charts for great sales!!!!!!!!!!!

I was looking for a copy of this old cult classic and bid before I read the fine print..."Spanish Subtitles". I won, and of course, I paid, then hoped for the best.

I feel that the itself film is a well-made solid bit of late 70's to mid-80's animation that has settled into a certain cult genre...but I could certainly do without the large, rather poorly-added subtitles that have been run across the bottom fourth of the screen. There is no way to watch the film without them, and even if I spoke only Spanish, they would still detract from the film. A DVD at least can have the subtitles dumped, but the VHS doesn't have that happy feature!

It's very difficult to enjoy a film when you can't see the screen and get distracted by the subtitles.

I would definitely buy the movie in the future, but never again without reading the fine print. :)

Wanted to see this at home and also I have a boyfriend who is a big Heavy Metal fan. We saw the show South Park and they had this music on there.and that is where it all started from wanting this Movie.

This movie ROCKS!!! and if you have not seen it people then you have not lived. It's all in your mind!!!!! cht

i saw it when i was a teen and enjoyed it and wanted to by it. was pleased because it works well and hope to do more buisness

I love the price, a couple of bucks for a hard to find brand new video, you can't get quality like this anywhere else.

I bought it because I already had Heavy Metal 2000 so I decided to get the first, also. I have a "variety" in my video collectionand thought I'd TRY some of the anime It makes an "ok" addition but I SHOULD HAVE gotten it on dvd.

I bought this for my 22 yr old son and he loved.The vintage rock music and also the "out of the ordinary"story.

Enjoy this movie, it is trippy as none other. Beware of the sweet bird, he will steal your heart. The weirdness of having a bunch of stories following eachother is rather pleasurable to watch, as it keeps you thoroughly entertained.