Heavy Metal 2000
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Movie Reviews of Heavy Metal 2000
Movie Review: A not so spectacular sequel...
Summary: 4 Stars
This is the not-so-spectacular sequel to the original smash 1981 film "Heavy Metal".
The original film was much in the style of the magazine-- largely episodic, jumping from story to story, very much like the original magazine, which contained several on-going storylines with one or two stand-alone stories. This film abandons that episodic format, and sticks to one story. Unfortunately it's very derivative of a story that was already in the first film, "Taarna."
Mildly adult in 2010, the animation in this film is somewhat lacking, as are original ideas, plot twists, the few nude scenes and single sex scene. This was all done in the first "Heavy Metal" and done better, as well. Too bad. I'll bet the failure of this killed the movie franchise for any further efforts. And people wonder why there's no good Adult Animation in the U.S.A.?
Movie Review: Nothing like the first but still good in its own way.
Summary: 4 Stars
As a movie, Heavy Metal 2000 doesn't live up to the original 1981 movie. While the animation and voice acting (including Julie Strain, Michael Ironside, and Billy Idol) is superb, the movie feels like it's missing something. Heavy Metal magazine features multiple stories and therefore, the original movie's concept of having multiple interlocking stories feels more at home. However, this movie does adapt The Melting Pot story and I feel they did a decent job. Overall, the movie is fine, just nothing special like the original.
The DVD is a good pack though. There are a couple of features dealing with Julie Strain and the other voice actors. As well as an isolated music score, animation tests, trailers, and photo galleries. The only thing really missing is a commentary track.
Overall, this a pretty decent DVD package.
Movie Review: Space Truckin'
Summary: 4 Stars
Based on the graphic novel, The Melting Pot, the sequel to the 1981 movie Heavy Metal focuses on the thirst for power and personal immortality, no matter the ramifications of evil that will be unleashed in the universe.
The evil orb of doom (Loc-Nar) from the original film is prominent in the storyline, with Tyler (voice of Michael Ironside) - and his twisted vision - facing off against Julie (voice of Julie Strain), as reptilian beings, robots and a talking rock propel the action to a final showdown.
The artwork is solid and the script is more focused than its predecessor, due to it not being an anthology of stories. A timeless quest makes the space opera cinema out of this world.
Movie Review: Heavy Metal 2000
Summary: 4 Stars
This is an absolutely great and entertaining anime movie. Excellent plot and characters. An action packed adventure. lots of laughts and excitement. Adult, but not obscene or pornograpic. Check it out!
I love Julie Strain. Her autographed poster hangs proudly; (along with her sword) on my livingroom wall.
Movie Review: Better than expected
Summary: 4 Stars
This animated movie is much better than the original Heavy Metal. Animation is excelent. Music ROCKS. I will probably buy the soundtrack. Has a decent storyline also.