Fresh and Exciting

Bad Acting and worse Bad Screenplay

Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows

As someone who travelled between the United States and Canada, with my parents, I remember seeing this and...not quite getting it. It wasn't the type of thing you saw on tv at the time...it had a lot of "adult" situations in it, at least for a kid. but then it stuck in my mind, I caught it again, taping it on vhs, and watched it over and over. great music. great sound overall. the voice casting is really well done.watching it again is interesting. it holds up,that sort of animation isn't done anymore and I still miss it sometimes. The simplicity of it.So watch with an open mind and enjoy, if for no other reason, it really stood out at the time, which is probably why it still has a solid fanbase.

I must admit that I mostly enjoyed watching Rock & Rule. I was not at all surprised when I found out it has a cult-following it is as cult as can be. The premise for the story is really interesting. The setting in a post-apocalyptic world inhabited by mutants of dogs, cats and mice makes this a unique movie. The atmospheric musical score and the stylised animation only makes it better. Those were the good things in this movie and they really steal the show, because aside from the villainous Mok, the characters are not that interesting. Omar is too self-absorbed to make us sympathise with him in general. He is just your generic rock n' roll douche. The story is a little messy and does not flow as well as it could, but I stated that the movie in general is a mixed. The stylised animation, the sometimes disturbing images and the spectacular climax outweigh those flaws. It is definitely worth watching if you want an experience.

I was really excited to discover another Animated Canadian movie because let's face it; there isn't much besides Heavy Metal and Care Bears. Unfortunately this movie isn't what I would call top notch entertainment. It had tonnes of potential but just fell short. I found that I was rushed through a lot of scenes that whizzed by so quickly I wasn't sure what I was supposed to get out of it. A lot of the best lines in the film were downplayed in an attempt to keep up the pace. This also caused a problem in the initial setup of the characters. There wasn't enough time spent on developing the characters, especially Omar. I liked him, but I certainly had no idea what he was about. Mok at least was a great villain, with an actual personality and everything. Although his motivation for his evil plot isn't mentioned anywhere. Generally Villains have a reason for being up to no good.The animation itself is really great. I enjoyed the silly and sometimes outright bizarre character designs. I especially liked Cinderella, although I spent a good deal of time thinking she would just fall over. there's a lot of weight to balance on those skinny legs. Sometimes however I found the movements of the characters to be stiff and lacking emotional expression (with the exception of the times they were high).The music of the film really is a highlight. The songs are all awesome. I have a special soft spot for "My name is Mok" It's just so wonderfully narcissistic. My only problem is that I think it is in the wrong place of the movie. It should have been closer to the beginning, as it seems to me like a song that was meant to establish his character.I felt that Rock and Rule had a lot going for it, but for whatever reasons it did not live up to it's potential. Technical gibberish aside, it is entertaining. So, if you're into 80's music and sci-fi movies, I would recommend watching this. Especially if you are an animation junkie like myself.phew, sorry it was so long!

This is hands-down one of the greatest cartoons ever produced. I first saw it in the early/mid 80's on CBC TV here in Canada (and luckily caught it on videotape - I was a videophile even as a child of 10 or so). Everything about this movie is spot on - from the animation to the storyline to the music (especially the music - but I'll get to that). Created by Nelvana Studios (here in The Great White North - take that ya Yanks - tee hee), it follows the journey of four post-apocalyptic (more or less anyway - society as we know it ain't there anymore) demi-humans (see D&D manuals for an explanation of THAT terminology) in a band whose female lead is the key to a madman music star's plot to gain ultimate power through raising a world-ending demon. The animation is nearly Disney-worthy in full motion, and the are a number of beautifully rendered stills panned for effect throughout.The story is solid overall - not exactly Oscar material - but the concept holds up plausibly in the world in which it's set.The music is really the highlight of this feature. I don't want to down Heavy Metal 'cause that was a great piece of work as well - 'twas better in story though weaker in animation but the soundtrack is clearly the deciding factor betwixt the two if one had to decide (and isn't life all about decisions? ;-) From the opening theme throughout the various storyline performances and interludes right to the closing duet (featuring the likes of Cheap Trick, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, and Debbie Harry), this is a rock opera every bit as important as "The Wall" or "Tommy". Though obviously not exclusively by one artist as the aforementioned, the cohesion of the musical flow in this picture truly transports one into the oftentimes dark and ominous world of Ohmtown and Nuke York. The coalescence of pounding rock 'n roll, electronically-based 80's pop, and heartfelt balladry brings the themes and ideas behind the work home with force. A quality viewing for anyone who has an interest in the genre - not necessarily made for kids but not Anime-style in it's profanity or violence either - just a great preteen-plus animated movie overall.Gotta give this one 5 stars - though the nostalgia factor probably gives it an extra star or so, 'tis one of the finest features ever put to paper.PeaceThe Bob