Rating: Summary: This is a very weird movie! Review: Now, I understand that movies were very obscure during the '70s (the transition from the psychedlic '60s to the extravagant '80s was a very logical progression), I mean you have exploitation films, movies with a tremendous amount of nudity, and ultra-violence, what more could you want in a decade? While I was not alive during the time this movie was released I read a review in "Playboy", and I had figured I had better see this movie to decide for myself. Even by today's standards, this is a very bizarre film, I wish I would have watched this on acid (I would have enjoyed it a lot more, pretty colors anyone). I almost fell on the floor laughing a few times the first time I saw this. Fritz is a student at NYU, who is bored with life and wants to try something new, unfortunately (to our delight), he bites off a lot more than he can chew. There's a wild ride through Harlem, cartoon orgies, drug use, and cops portrayed as pigs (literally), what else do you need. See this movie!
Rating: Summary: GNARLY, FUNKY, OBSCENE AND FUNNY Review: Originally X-rated, the notorious and successful "FRITZ THE CAT" is now available on DVD. Animator Ralph Bakshi adapted several comic strip stories from counter culture artist Robert Crumb about a shallow college guy who hits on anything in a skirt. In 1972 it was shocking to see cartoons using crude language and in lewd situations. Gritty, violent and racist, Fritz (he ends up on the road with a biker gang to blow up America) caught a lot of heat and made a ton of money. Incidentally, Crumb hated the film and continued his comic strip and skewered Bakshi and producer Steve Krantz and killed off Fritz (a jealous girlfriend did the deed). The radical 60s as seen through the distorted lens of a million psychedelic animation cells. "Fritz the Cat" is a freak show that still shocks and yes, it's funny as hell. But just sometimes. If this is too offensive, there's always "LAND BEFORE TIME VIII."
Rating: Summary: Not what Crumb wanted Review: R. Crumb, underground comix legend and creator of Fritz the Cat, hated this movie. One can understand why, with the one dimensional characters and lame excuse for a plot. The animation is well done, but doesn't feel like a work of Crumbs (which it is not). You are better off sticking to the comix and staying away from this movie, that way you'll get a better idea of what Fritz was meant to be.
Rating: Summary: shagadelic! Review: still very shocking and risque after all these yrs gotta love the guitar and wah-wah effect on the background music a true classic!
Rating: Summary: There's just something about it... Review: that's hard to describe. The first time I saw this was on VHS when I was in high school, about 15 years ago. I was very excited when the soundtrack became available on CD and the film on DVD. It has a vibe that goes beyond the typical sex-and-drugs commentary. The film has important things to say, but people looking for a standard Hollywood film aren't going to understand. My friends and I still use some of the one-liners today! And of course, anyone who's been to college can sympathize with Fritz, as he rants and raves about pretentious intellectuals... Give it a shot. I still get something out of it, even after 15 years of regular viewing. (...)
Rating: Summary: Where Are You Fritz the Cat! Review: This American animation classic has been unfairly suppressed from general availability for too long, and when a rare vhs copy does come along, it's sound and picture quality lend even more disgrace to the situation. Imagine a digitally remastered edition dvd with maybe a bunch of cool extras and crazy graphics done in the spirit of finally giving this film it's props! It MUST happen !
Rating: Summary: Funniest adult cartoon of all time! Review: This is a video you won't want to miss. Very offensive, but entertaining. As soon as this dvd is released, I'll be the first to own it. Ralph Bakshi hasn't had many good cartoon films, but "Fritz The Cat" is a classic. I saw this movie about fifteen years ago, and I've never forgotten it since. The story gives an outlook on an oversexed, drug crazed cat named Fritz. His everyday lifestyle could cause a real human being to be arrested, deported, or die. Thank god we're not animated.
Rating: Summary: Dated. Review: This is the most dated movie I have ever watched and its a cartoon! Fritz the Cat was made in 1972 when there was a revelution. I want to know why people care about that stuff anymore I mean we are in the 2000s now and we need to move on. now back to the movie this movie has adult language and talks about sex a lot but thats not a big deal anymore because every movie does now. This movie is dated and old and should be thrown away into Theatre Alley.
Rating: Summary: the most fun you can have while watching tv Review: this movie is a kick to the senses. you wanna laugh till your sides burst. and the ending tops it all off. over all a great adult cartoon movie.
Rating: Summary: suckfest! Review: This movie was like watching a film of fingernails on a blackboard. How anyone could enjoy, let alone find funny, this cliche ridden tripe is beyond me. The main character, Fritz, doesn't look like a very masculine cat, if fact, he looks rather feminine. His voice is grating. His personality reflects the absolute worst aspects of the baby boomers/hippies/me generation. (And of course, he never gets his come-uppance.) The black sidekick gets killed (another hoary cliche). The Winston character suddenly has a different voice and look in the middle of the movie, but I guess they assumed the audience would be too stoned to notice or care. The animation is spotty. In some scenes, it's passable, in others, the characters ooze and flow as if they're made of goo. The background colors are completely hideous, and severely date the film. It's meant to be psychedelic, but it literally looks like someone puked on the frame. This movie is too caught up in taboo-breaking to offer anything remotely interesting. And please feel free to give an unhelpful vote. It's far more rewarding to tick off the clueless than to gain meaningless status as a top reviewer.
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