World Famous Comics: Rock & Rule (2-Disc Collector's Edition)
Rock & Rule (2-Disc Collector's Edition)
Starring: Don Francks, Susan Roman, Samantha Langevin, Paul Le Mat, Dan Hennessey Directed By: Clive A. Smith Average Rating: Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: DVD Format: AC-3, Animated, Closed-captioned, Collector's Edition, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Surround Sound, Widescreen, Special Edition Label: Unearthed Number of Items: 2 Region Code: 1 Release Date: June 07, 2005 Running Time: 77 minutes Theatrical Release Date: 1983
Product Description: In this acclaimed, animated rock and roll feature, Angel, a member of a punk rock band in the apocalyptic future, is kidnapped by Mok, a legendary super rocker. Obsessed with an evil experiment, Mok plans to use Angel s voice to summon a demon from another dimension. The rest of the band follow Mok to Nuke York in an attempt to rescue her and then the ultimate battle of good vs. evil begins.
Amazon.com: Although it featured songs by Debbie Harry, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, Cheap Trick, and Earth, Wind & Fire, Rock and Rule (Canada, 1983) never received a general US release. Set in a post-apocalyptic world inhabited by mutants, the underdeveloped story centers on the rock star Mok and his efforts to summon a demon from another dimension. Only the voice of aspiring singer Angel can cross the dimensional barrier and free the monster. Mok pursues Angel through series of chases and concerts that produce complications involving her true love/singing partner Omar and his band. Clive Smith's direction is simply inept: the story plods along listlessly; the characters change motivation on a dime; the crude CG special effects are squandered in minor scenes, rather than used to punch up the climax.
Rock and Rule reflects the confusion of the animation industry in the early '80s. Yellow Submarine and Fritz the Cat had proved there was an audience for hip, edgy animated features. But nobody could make a good one, and a series of bombs caused animation to be labeled box-office poison. More than 20 years later, Rock and Rule holds a curiosity value for fans of old rock, but it's not a memorable film. (Rated PG: violence, grotesque imagery, brief nudity, alcohol, drug, and tobacco use) --Charles Solomon
MUST HAVE animation. Fully 2D animated Disney style at a time when there was very little in competition to Disney.
This story is engaging with one of the most intriguing villains: "MOK".
I met the animator that created MOK, when I was working at Disney animation, and he mentioned that where he went with MOK, he's never had that freedom to explore while working at Disney. MOK is totally insane and paranoid, his lip and face design is really delicious to behold, he moves with such fluid exaggerated menace.
Angel the lead heroine is delightful to watch too, she has spunk of a modern girl, and takes action, which I like.
This film was a masterpiece revelation of what could be done with full 2D animation that was not Disney, and it was done in the mid 80s. It still looks fresh with an exciting story, great 80s music, and beautiful designs animated by skilled 2D animators.
one of the best animated movies you never saw! late 70's, early 80's
nelvana. a canadian animation co. was starting out big.
the result is ROCK AND RULE.
this is one of the best animated features ive ever seen...beautiful animation. great songs. very moody...(not for the kiddies)
i first picked up this gem in the 'discount bin' at the local video store...($2.00-vhs-1985, under the alt. title 'ring of power') and fell in love with it.
that copy is looooong lost...imagine my delight when i found the dvd here at amazon! i got my dvd from MOVIEMARS (these guys are great!) and watched it two times straight thru!
ANGEL is a babe! (sung by debbie harry)
the whole production is first class...a labor of love and it shows...
nelvana has gone on to produce lots of stuff. (some great, some garbage) but this was their true shining moment.
im still looking for a copy of their telefilm 'ROME-0 AND JULIE-8'
very nice moving little film....'....and you were made for each other! you and JULIE-8!'
if you are an animation fan looking for something different....get this!
yep
Exceptional Animation From The 80's Anyone finding themselves as fans of underground animation cult hits from the early 70's and 80's (Ralph Bakshi's line of work, Fantastic Planet and Heavy Metal to name a few) will enjoy this rare gem of rock opera animation goodness. While the film is rather short, you are given extras in this dvd collection which include behind the scenes of Rock N Rule and the 23 min short film which inspired the creation of film "Daniel mouse and the devil" which itself is not a bad view.
Rock & Rule! When I first saw this on Showtime, I thought it was amazing. Now, seeing it so many years later, in widescreen, fully-restored, it's even better! The music is awesome, the story is imaginative, and I am so glad that it has been brought back!
Rock & Rule DVD I have been looking for this DVD for awhile and was happy to find this at Amazon. I have made several purchases before from Amazon and have been very satisfied. I highly recommend this site for any item that a person wishes to buy. The prices and shipping costs are very reasonable and have always received my items quickly and in top condition.
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