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Summary: Predictable
Review: I remember that the original was a bunch of loosely connected stories. This one tells one tale, not too badly, but also too interested in including specific elements that had to be part of the movie's image more than letting the story flow. Of these "required" elements, it of course had to be science fiction, there had to be a lot of violence, plus completely gratuitous nudity featuring totally buff women with improbable breasts. I like that a lot of effort was made to tell a whole story, but it looks like a bunch of producers got together, figured out the lowest common denominator for their audience, and dished out standard movie fare for them, cafeteria-style. With the same resources, they could have taken the "Final Fantasy" route, at least plot-wise, but chose the easy road.
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Summary: Predictable
Review: I remember that the original was a bunch of loosely connected stories. This one tells one tale, not too badly, but also too interested in including specific elements that had to be part of the movie's image more than letting the story flow. Of these "required" elements, it of course had to be science fiction, there had to be a lot of violence, plus completely gratuitous nudity featuring totally buff women with improbable breasts. I like that a lot of effort was made to tell a whole story, but it looks like a bunch of producers got together, figured out the lowest common denominator for their audience, and dished out standard movie fare for them, cafeteria-style. With the same resources, they could have taken the "Final Fantasy" route, at least plot-wise, but chose the easy road.
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Summary: Heavy metal 2000.......The saga continues
Review: I saw Heavy Metal back in 1996 when it was re-released and Ihad to just see Heavy Metal 2000. Heavy Metal 2000 is a unique Sci-Fifantasy movie that demonstrates how immortalty can drive a person to evil. The movie is very entertaining. I do suggest you see the first Heavy Metal movie, that way you can apreciate this one more. I would recommend this to a true die hard Sci-Fi fan and to someone who is looking for a movie that is different. I dont reccommend this movie to younger kids as you can see its rated r. Overall its a good movie that keeps you entertained.
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Summary: A Waste of Film!
Review: I won't waste a lot time in this review. Simply awful. The animation is weak (a few noteworthy parts), the music forgettable, and the story predictable. The original Heavy Metal film had more going for it. I like the original and the mazazine that inspired both films, but this release is sad.
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Summary: Good job of craftsmanship- and totally forgettable
Review: I'll give you a measure of how forgettable this film was- I bought the new release of the original Heavy Metal and Heavy Metal 2000 at the same time. I found myself remembering almost every scene in the original movie, even though I hadn't seen it in over 20 years. Then I watched HM2000. About halfway through I vaguely recalled that I had seen it before, but there wasn't one single scene that I clearly remembered- and I probably only saw it about three years ago. It was that forgettable, that ordinary.Don't get me wrong; this isn't necessarily a bad film. The animation is very well done, very slick and seamless. The writing and voice acting is competent and professional. The sound track is certainly better incorporated into the animation and story than it was in the original. Everything was competently done, it was just.... ordinary. Nothing jumped out at you. It was like a Saturday morning cartoon episode- just with a little more violence, and a lot more animated nudity (animated nudity- I mean what's the point?) Personally, I'd save my money and buy the new release of the original Heavy Metal. Sure, the animation looks crude by today's standards- but it was done the old, time-consuming, expensive way of drawing one cell at a time. The original was also crammed full of a variety of different animation styles and story lines. Perhaps that was because it was the first big budget science fiction animated feature and the people involved had so much enthusiasm that they tried to do too much. In contrast, I don't think anyone got too enthusiastic about this film. Sure, they did a solid job of craftsmanship, but where is the originality, the fire, the spirit? Kind of reminds me of the original heavy Metal magazine, it started out fresh and new and just slowly petered out to nothing....
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Summary: Somewhat disappointing
Review: I'm a big fan of the Heavy Metal comic series and I loved the first movie, but this wasn't what I had hoped. Don't get me wrong, the animation is crisp, clear, and clean and it's great to look at, but the story is pretty uninspired. It's gory, violent, funny, and it's just a fun movie to watch, but if your expecting to see greatness like in the first movie, avoid this. But if you like adult animation with a twist, give it a try. By the way, the soundtrack rocks, and the Pantera song really enhanced the air battle scene in the beginning.
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Summary: Better than the first!
Review: If you are a fan of Heavy Metal... then youre gonna love this one! Although it runs roughly the same time as the original Heavy Metal, Heavy Metal 2000 packs a more powerful story, dazzling computer Special Effects, and a much more artistically cleaned up backround and character design. With the awesomely violent kill scenes, comes the best in hardcore heavy metal music, that sets the tone for not only a great sequel.... but a great film altogether. If ever in the video store, pick up Heavy Metal 2000, youll like what you see! (Sountrack includes Billy Idol, Insane Clown Posse, Panterra, and many more!)
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Summary: This one has a plot
Review: If you don't like heavy metel and sci fi...your not going to like this movie. It's based on the comic book heavy metal. The first movie didn't have a plot really but thats ok because the comic doesn't ethier. However in heavy metal 2000 there is a accual story you can follow and it's good. I can't give anything away because it would completly ruin the story for you. The animation is wonderful. They do a incredible job of mixing computer animation and hand drawings. So if you like sci fi and you like a dungeons and dragons type adventure then you'll love this movie.
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Summary: HMK2
Review: If you loved the original for not being politically correct then you will not like HMK2 as much as you did the original HM. Its just a slightly more violent cartoon with so/so music. The movie is no where near the quality of the original. Its still an ok movie but has no real relation with the original. The DVD has no real special Features to talk about but still well done. I would recommend this movie but if your expecting something like the original you will be disappointed.
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Summary: Excellent SCI-FI flick
Review: Im a big sci fi fan and I really loved this animated movie. I dont care what the reviewers said..the movie is great and the animation is awesome. If you liked Titan A.E. then this one is for you!! Its just a little more racier than Titan but just as enjoyable.
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