This was the first theatrical feature from Nelvana, a Canadian animation studio (named after a vintage Canadian comics superheroine), which had previously contributed to the adult cartoon omnibus HEAVY METAL (1981). ROCK & RULE plays like an extended installment of that earlier film,
with all the attendant virtues and flaws.
Mankind has perished in an apocalyptic war, and taking over from Homo sapiens is a bizarre lookalike civilization of creatures evolved from common--and very streetwise--animals. Foremost among them is reclusive rock-music megastar Mok (voice of Don Francks), who reacts to (barely) slipping album
sales by deciding to summon a demon via high ...
Released:
1984
Rated:
PG
Length:
79 mins