Heavy Metal 2000, 2000, R, 1 hr 28 min


Heavy Metal 2000

Runtime: 88 minutes
Studio: Columbia TriStar Home Video
Country of Origin: Canada

Franchise: Heavy Metal
Franchise Position: 2

An animated science fiction sequel combining futuristic adventure, vengeance, and interplanetary chaos — darker, louder, and more violent than the original.

Ratings:
My Rating: 5.5/10
The Dove Foundation: Not Rated (contains explicit adult content and strong violence)
IMDb: 5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 17%
Metacritic: 35
TMDb: 5.3/10

Plot Summary:
Heavy Metal 2000 follows Julie, a tough space miner whose peaceful life is shattered when a crazed prospector named Tyler discovers a mysterious crystal that grants immortality but drives its wielder insane. After Tyler massacres Julie’s colony and kidnaps her sister, Julie embarks on a relentless mission of vengeance across the galaxy. Her pursuit leads her through alien worlds, deadly battles, and moral corruption as the crystal’s power threatens to destroy everything. The story culminates in a climactic confrontation where Julie must choose between revenge and salvation for what remains of her humanity.

Critics Review:
The sequel was met with largely negative reviews, criticized for lacking the creativity and experimental spirit of the 1981 original. While praised for its high-quality animation and detailed artwork compared to other direct-to-video releases of the era, Heavy Metal 2000 was faulted for its thin plot, excessive violence, and gratuitous sexualization. The heavy rock soundtrack, featuring artists like Marilyn Manson, System of a Down, and Pantera, was considered one of its few redeeming features. Over time, it has gained a modest cult following among fans of adult animation and science fiction action, though most agree it failed to recapture the unique anthology and artistic style that made the first Heavy Metal a classic.

Christian Perspective:
From a Christian viewpoint, Heavy Metal 2000 contains heavy doses of violence, nudity, sexual content, and profanity. Its themes of vengeance and moral corruption dominate the story with little sense of redemption or virtue. Julie’s quest for revenge, while understandable, never truly points toward forgiveness or hope. The film’s universe is devoid of moral absolutes, relying instead on nihilistic and survivalist undertones. As such, it is not recommended for Christian audiences except as a study in the consequences of vengeance and the corrupting influence of power.

Family Friendliness:
Not recommended for families. The movie contains explicit animated nudity, prolonged violence, and disturbing imagery throughout, making it appropriate only for mature adult viewers.

Notable Songs:
“Serenity” – Godsmack
“Immortal” – Adema
“House of 1000 Corpses” – Rob Zombie
“Slavery” – Pantera
“Psychosis” – System of a Down
“Falling” – Monster Magnet
“Fuel” – Metallica
“Handle with Care” – Bauhaus
“Anything” – Kidneythieves
“Unknown” – Machine Head


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