Rock & Rule - Angel's song [Blondie/Debbie Harry vocals]

[@pauldriggere8300]

It's really sad Debby never recorded it as a single. With some polish on the music, a few new layers, this could have been a solid hit.

[@Verneandru]

It really shows off what a powerful voice she has. Real deal!

[@pauldriggere8300]

@@Verneandru I agree. But I can see why she decided against it. The song had promise but it seems disjointed in spots. There's great voice but not good flow from verse to verse. 😊

[@synderach]

I know I'm late to the party but there does exist a soundtrack version of Angel's Song floating around on KZbin. It definitely needs a bit of polish but it's still good imo 👍

[@pauldriggere8300]

@@synderach Yes, I did read about something like this appearing and that Debra finally did get this released. Good on her. ♥

[@MaskedMan66]

This song was based on a Blondie demo called "Maybe Just for Sure."

[@minanathans6005]

Your bandmate starts to sing and you just walk out? You can't even finish the set like a professional and just be pissed off when you're done? You're just gonna leave your band up there like that because what, 'it's my way or nothing'? Sheesh, what a child.

[@Verneandru]

The whole point was to make Omar a bit of a dick so he could "change" over the course of the film to become a nice guy that audiences would embrace. Problem we had was that he came out as way too much of a dick that even though he does change, audiences left the theatre still thinking he was a dick.

[@zetsumeithesatyr7116]

@@Verneandru its ight. Hes a red headed hot temperd lead guitarist. Hes a dick but still a hero and kind deep down, he did jump into danger to save angel after all

[@flowonthego]

@@Verneandru He really didn't change. Legit only thing backing him in why we should care was because 'he was in love'.

[@Verneandru]

@flowonthego - I don't disagree. I think they were going for a Marlin Brando type of good-guy-bad-guy but it didn't work on screen. Also there isn't a "save the cat" moment so there's nothing to make the audience feel like he's an okay guy. Omar was a problem during production and some of those issues are up there on the screen for all to see.

[@dapper-tetu-personal]

@@Verneandru Wow, I'm surprised and honestly feel honored to talk to an animator from a bygone era. While I'm a fan of traditional animation from the likes of Disney and Dreamworks, my mind constantly goes back to the creativity from other studios and how they took a different path within the industry. So for that, thank you!

[@judgemagister]

wish animation studios still did this style of animation.

[@WobblesandBean]

Me too. It truly is beautiful.

[@richardlailam9877]

Don't worry my future career is going to be the same animation art style well I hope 😂

[@alastairward2774]

Was this rotoscoped?

[@ZollOfTokarga]

@@alastairward2774 It does look like it was. Even if it wasn't, it's still an awesome movie.

[@yurilouback6331]

Yeah. Sadly nowadays animation is all about doing things the easier way/3D

[@LolGurrl91]

I love how despite Omar walking out on Angel's song she still owns it and follows through to the end. Omar's a real prick

[@rosavillanueva5189]

I haven't seen the movie, but I agree. Omar is a prick.

[@skinwolf]

0:45 love this part! And this part right here 2:37 “Alright”! Angel was Adorable! She deserved so much better than Omar 😒

[@MaskedMan66]

You need to see their next scene together; he gives her her due props.

[@MaskedMan66]

@@skinwolf Love has little to do with deserving, and Omar proved himself worthy of her. Watch the movie.

[@hammerman4513]

@@MaskedMan66 doesn't change the fact that he was a massive prick for most of the movie

[@ishkajules]

Omar doesn't deserve Angel. He promises to play her song, breaks his promise and storms off when she sings anyway, which also happens to be a LOVE SONG FOR HIM, and she doesn't even call him out on it later on!

[@Mohico-San]

She actually did but they made up, i think.

[@fiddlestep]

“I’ll be your Angel if you wanna see how perfect sharing love with an Angel can be.” Gets me every time…❤️

[@MatthewSmith-to1hz]

Mok is like a combination of Marilyn Manson, David Bowie, and The Joker. Which both awesome and scary at the same time.

[@captainteeko4579]

Matthew Smith add prince and Vincent pierce

[@JedAnimationStudios]

I think Bowie was actually going to voice act Mok's character originally but turned the role down

[@clayisahottie]

Actually it was supposed to be Mick Jagger IIRC.

[@sstrykert]

Mok Swagger

[@556deltawolf]

@@JedAnimationStudios I read that Bowie was considered for the role but his producers demanded too much money for the budget to allow. Thought funny thing when I first saw this movie and heard Mok sing to my embarrassment I thought it was David providing the singing voice. But nope. It was Velvet Undergrounds Lou Reed!

[@FreckledLemonade]

My man killing it on his guitar hero controller

[@ComradeWW]

I absolutely love Mylar's design. The fluidity and expressiveness of the animation really compliments his enthusiastic sleaziness.

[@woffydoggy686]

Me too! It's incredibly well animated!

[@finiffox9945]

Same. I love the body language to express charecter.

[@abbieananas]

One thing that I like about Mylar's animation is the way that twinning is used. Twinning is when both of the arms and hands do the exact same thing, and normally it's one of the first things that novice animators are told to avoid, because it looks completely unnatural. But twinning really works for Mylar because it plays up his fake and sleazy persona.

[@TGOAT_CJ]

Bro was absolutely fingerbanging that guitar

[@AliceinNirvanagarden]

The part where she speaks into the microphone in the movie "now I've revealed my true purpose..." with Mok's staring eyes lit up in the back of the room gives me chills... such an epic moment. The music really fits the mood at that point

[@WobblesandBean]

That bit was amazing. The animation quality of this movie is truly on another level. I seriously want the cel of where it's focused on her lips and there's that little sparkle got a split second. I would frame that shit on my wall and cherish it forever 💜

[@viva_.]

It’s that part that made me find this video sooo dreamy ✨✨

[@MaskedMan66]

No, she says, "Now I have revealed exactly why I'm here."

[@deadpurple7]

Omar gets on my dam nerves

[@Verneandru]

Yeah, he got on ours when we were making this as well, so you're not alone LOL.

[@LolGurrl91]

Seriously, he's is one of the worst protagonists. He says yes to letting Angel sing her song (though I'm sure it was just his way of humouring her & he wasn't really serious about it...) then he tries to sneak in another song but turns into a little bitch when Angel takes over.

[@Inquisitor_Cadian]

Would do without Omar and if it was to remake the movie with jist the other three in the band it would be pretty nice. Love the Heavy metal vibe from this movie (both of heavy metal movies and the magazines.)

[@danielramsey6141]

@@Inquisitor_Cadian Honestly, I would fix Omar rather than just remove him, cause this kinda plot could work if it was written better.

[@Inquisitor_Cadian]

@@danielramsey6141 not a bad idea, it all comes down to writing. If they change them a bit wrote him better I would have no problem with Omar. Heck if you write it well you could put it as Mok being manipulated by the demon he's trying to go after. Thank you for the replay! I should not despise Omar just for the sake of bad writing.

[@superpaulina10able]

Someone notice that when Omar gone Algel started to shine???

[@fireangelz7902]

She was being suppressed by Omar. In more ways than one.

[@LetsGetYou]

omg yesss such a nice detail ( lol i just watched this movie)

[@slurpwis]

Omar dims her light.

[@voidettenull4133]

Angel is the true protagonist I believe

[@ryandowner2998]

@@voidettenull4133 yeah - he barely did much to progress the story, but still an interesting character to watch

[@thunderlord7321]

The guitar slowing down and matching her melodic voice is so psychedelic

[@woffydoggy686]

I'm deeply in love for Angel, she is loyal, beautiful, and courageous girl, and have an incredible voice.

[@Johnlindsey289]

One of the hottest furry chicks this side of Cleo on heathcliff, Minerva mink on animaniacs, Rebecca Cunningham on talespin, Lola bunny, Felicia, Callie Briggs, Julie Bruin on tiny toons and more

[@lagopusvulpuz1571]

She's pretty bland, she's just the pretty girl waiting to get rescued & doesn't have much of a personality. Her boyfriend is a jealous Diva, that doesn't like others taking the spotlight or attention & the moment she gets kidnapped he seems not to care much. She had an abusive boyfriend.

[@lagopusvulpuz1571]

​​​​@@Johnlindsey289She's 99% human, the only "animal like" is the Nose & it's not very noticeable like the others. She's hairless like a human. Her design is like the Meme where the females are always drawn more human than the males. There's nearly nothing animal about her. Pretty dumb comparison.

[@Johnlindsey289]

@@lagopusvulpuz1571 What about Callie Briggs, Minerva Mink and Julie Bruin?

[@lagopusvulpuz1571]

​​​​​​​​@@Johnlindsey289 "What about", about what? Angel looks 100% human. If you show me an image from her I would assume she's human. I had to Google some of the characters you mentioned cause I wasn't born in the 90s, I only recognize Minerva Mink from Animaniacs. They have fur, noses, ears & tails from the animal they are supposed to represent. Minerva design isn't that bad as there are Male Minks in the series that look as anthro as her. Meanwhile Angel looks like a human living with mutants. Even her boyfriend that's the second to resemble a human more, he has the rat ears & jaws/nose more visible. I discovered this movie recently.

[@sarahmelody9366]

That "all right!" at the end was really...special. haha.

[@Verneandru]

I believe that was her genuine reaction after recording that take and I couldn't agree more!

[@MaskedMan66]

Though she's not heard here, Angel's speaking voice was Susan Roman, who went on to play Lita Kino/Sailor Jupiter in the original English dub of _Sailor Moon._

[@Miksalot]

It was a good song and I'm glad Debbie reworked it into "Maybe for Sure" in 1989. Although it wasn't a hit, it's still one of my favorite Debbie Harry songs.

[@flannelpillowcase6475]

WOW amazing, ty for sharing this, i never would've known "Maybe for Sure" existed

[@DesolationAngel101]

Over time it's easy to forget how good some of this animation truly was. The music and visuals here are exemplary.

[@peggyfranzen6159]

I liked the whole movie.

[@persephoneblack888]

I qould choose Dizzy over Omar any day. He's a 10/10. Supportive, common sense, first person to go after Angel.

[@MaskedMan66]

But she loves Omar.

[@bernicetam2766]

I love near the intro of Rock and Rule that you don’t really get to see Mok’s appearance fully. We only get to see his eyes in dark shadows while he is smoking.

[@HeavyMetal95]

Angel is voiced by Susan Roman who also voices Sailor Jupiter in Sailor Moon even I watched a lot of anime

[@ajduran91ad]

RurouniK95 Then you need to get out more often because there is a lot to life than anime.

[@TVrawks301]

Nice trivia info. :D!

[@foxceles]

Debbie Harry aka blondie does her singing voice, which is flipping nuts!

[@delete.2542]

WHAT?

[@fireangelz7902]

@@ajduran91ad Anime is life, lol. Seriously though there's nothing wrong with making anime a part of your life. Just as there isn't anything wrong with only liking sports or art or music. Just because someone likes something doesn't mean they don't have other interests or activities in their life. Stop assuming stuff about other people you don't know.

[@Kiler649]

I actually had the chance to meet angles voice actor this weekend and oh my goodness is she such a sweet lady I told her how much of a fan I am of her role as angel and she was surprised that someone my age knew rock and rule and gave me a personalized signed print!!

[@Mothra.07]

Her voice, her beauty,her style,, ugghhh I love her

[@coffee.170]

Debbie’s vocals is so soothing and pretty to listen at here. She has that charisma and hypnotising voice that gives off a calming presence, it makes me feel like i’m floating in the air. Truly one of the best singers imo.

[@BrightElk]

I’m starting to understand why gen x is full of divorcees. Angel be like “You’re jealous, inconsistent and you’ve got huge anger issues but you know I kinda wanna make out with you in a car.” Omar seems like the kind of guy that would burn your house down just because you broke up with him but somehow we are supposed to root for their relationship. 😂😂😂 Goodness knows the state of the writers’ relationships abs emotional stability.

[@Verneandru]

Good observations. Made me smile 😀

[@baphomeat]

Tell me you don't do research to back up your claims without telling me as much... Gen X actually stayed married more often than the Baby Boomers. Gen X just also started the trend of less marriages... Several factors play a role in this. 1. Homosexual relationships being an open thing were becoming more common and have increased as such since the time post the Baby Boomers. Though they were still not allowed to get married until the end of their typical tenure of being married and created a trend of non-hetero couples just forgoing the practice all together and instead just getting legal partnership instead of 'marriage'... on paper it's the same thing but not quite. 2. People were starting to prioritize themselves and their needs and not fit into tightly structured social norms. In short; the nuclear family was dying out. 3. There was also just general push back against traditions, especially since Marriage was till seen as a highly religious affair and even to today it is still seen as much. Like it or not faith in the world is decreasing as people realize they don't need organized religion to be a good person... but instead are just being a good person... That all aside... Omar is still a PoS but he's a 'Gen X' written from the place of a Boomer. The themes in this movie are how Boomers saw Gen X, not depictions of how Gen X actually were. The media a generation consumes is shaped by the previous generation... though with the advent of the internet and more and more 16 to 18 year olds getting platforms to create their own content (for better and for worse) we are slowly shifting away from this model... despite the fact that most media is still shaped by the previous generation in cases like Bluey and My Little Pony as perfect examples. Also the divorce rate since the 2000s (you know the time when Gen X would actually be getting divorced) has been decreasing every year. Though it has spiked in the last few years... along with the marriage rate... for some reason. Not really sure why that's going on right now... Millenials don't really seem to be the type to try and rekindle the Nuclear Family.... Now I know no one will ever read this and i'm 100% certain the only responses I will get will be 'too long didn't read'... but I like to provide fact checking when someone spreads false information because even if only ONE person decides to do the research to double check me... then I made a difference... we need more people questioning the blind statements being made in comment sections... because drivle like this is what is shaping the next generation... online content and misinformation needs to be more regulated and spreading false information should be punishable.

[@JS-kr8fs]

That inner void where the love of family should be really can be like a sewer catching the first thing that seeps in.

[@fmor2779]

Omar can be summed up to one word "Jerk" or even "Punk" there is literally nothing else to this character aside that he plays the guitar and , supposedly, has a gerbil. And he is a main character that is just poor writing. But aside that, anyone that looks for love advice in entertainment fail themselves XD

[@DamanHillard]

It's true, but nearly all the characters in R&R are Stereotypes. That's why the females stick out so well. One's got a weird body type but is still sex positive, the other is well-rounded altogether, which only doubles down on Omar being the wannabe star jerk who needs to develop.

[@ginkgothestink-o6949]

I love the design of that guy with the big teeth who won’t shut up

[@MinotaurSauce]

Mylar! He's great, yeah

[@Popcultureguy3000]

𓊈 𝐀𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𓊉 It’s Walt Disney’s facial features on Mortimer Mouse’s body. The man burned a lot of bridges in his day.

[@ginkgothestink-o6949]

Popcultureguy3000 truly? I can see it. That’s funny

[@ScionStorm1]

Somehow he was right all along. Mylar: You guys don't listen to me when- I. Said. _DUO!_

[@snowpawwolf1123]

Boi lookin like a used car salesman

[@pr0v0cative4pple]

"Back by 'popular' demand, tonight's last act..." lmao I love Mylar

[@incognitoburrito7458]

I hate that they talk over this song. Like shut up and let me jam out! But I still love 1:58 it's so chill I could listen to that for hours.

[@Verneandru]

That's what the movie soundtrack album is for LOL! All bits that go into a film are there to drive the narrative forward so kicking back and grooving to the music slows things down and puts audiences off the story-line.

[@incognitoburrito7458]

I agree, but it’s still quite annoying when your favorite song in the film is talked over. They usually don’t do that in most musicals and if there is talking, it’s usually like a small phrase that goes with the song.

[@voidettenull4133]

Its hard for me to say what's my favorite I enjoyed them all, but this song definitely resonates. That whole scene, definitely is something I will remember forever.

[@Shmey]

Mok's thinking, "It's a good thing I have this object to tell me if this is the right singer 'cause this rat won't shut up..."

[@MaskedMan66]

@@incognitoburrito7458 That's because this isn't as such a musical. It's a movie about musicians, so there are songs, but the songs don't have anything to do with the story, except the very last one.

[@WobblesandBean]

I love how in films when a songstress starts to play keys, she never keeps it up once she starts singing. Same thing happened in Scott Pilgrim.

[@anodosarcade7355]

What do you mean

[@ginkgothestink-o6949]

Anodos Arcade she was holding that little keyboard thing, but immediately stopped playing it after 2 seconds

[@WobblesandBean]

@@ginkgothestink-o6949 ^ Yup. And yet the keys are still being played, somehow 😂

[@Ifeellikethis]

Love that the other bandmates opted to follow Angel's lead rather than Omar's. Really shows how much they respect her over him 😂

[@solomonstillthebest5737]

Nevermind I stand corrected. Mylar, absolutely steals any scene he's in, even when going up against the vocals of Debbie Harry. Whoever animated him clearly had a blast!

[@Verneandru]

Thanks so much for your kind words. This is one of the first sequences I did so I can't remember who was lead animator on Mylar. There was far less pressure on the teams doing secondary characters like Cindy and Mylar so we could let go a bit more without fear of constant revisions, like for lead characters like Mok, Omar and Angel.

[@TheDeldiz]

Omar's such a creep. Angel could do so much better....I'd go with Dizzy.

[@sweetcinnamonpnchkin]

Any sane chick would

[@tatatamor]

Dizzy is simply husband material

[@Servellion]

Hell the only thing that's making Omarr not the worst character is the fact Mok exists and he's the damn villain.

[@Atreides22222]

Literally everyone would prefer Dizzy, he's the hottest guy in the movie.

[@mikerotch6068]

If the movie had turned Dizz into the love interest it would've been ahead of it's time.

[@fullmoonsociety7463]

The last part is beautiful, gives me chills

[@joosoo]

The music from 1:55 onwards is my favourite part of the song

[@snowpawwolf1123]

Bruh same I need an extended version. The plucking combined with her "angelic" voice gives me chills every time.

[@gionnijohnson9054]

They uploaded the full movie on retro rerun

[@Johnlindsey289]

Nice avatar I love goofy movie since I was thirteen seeing it in Albuquerque with my best friend and his family and we dug it and I had a crush on Roxanne during my adolescence

[@Dani_marie_]

Exactly

[@decimatorentertainmentstud8523]

Debbie Harry and Susan Roman had magical vocals to brighten up the stage!!!

[@Verneandru]

This is one of the best Debbie Harry songs I've heard. Incredible singer.

[@decimatorentertainmentstud8523]

@@Verneandru 😉

[@JMYaden]

I'm surprised Mok tolerated Mylar's jabbering during Angel's song. Thought he was gonna get the classic cartoon goon head-bonk.

[@Crusader-Ramos45]

Angel's song is very good.

[@indriadrayton1132]

The whole thing was awesome to me as a kid. I loved both Omar's and Angel's auditions! Still stands up today!

[@ameliawarfield5637]

No wonder the villain wanted Angel for her voice. It's beautiful ❤️.

[@mariuspoppFM]

It's Deborah Harry after all

[@ameliawarfield5637]

@@mariuspoppFM Good to know.

[@snapbacks223]

Nothing like 80's animation and the music is excellent rock and roll let's rock ohhhh yeah

[@ricstormwolf]

Quite possibly the reason I love rock bands with melodic female vocals.

[@556deltawolf]

I can imagine Omar singing "I want you to want me" as an apology for Angel off screen after the movie's over. XD

[@keddakedda7939]

first a hateful music then a loving music I love this movie

[@fmor2779]

Despite of the movies flaws, the music, art and animation always bring me back to watch it just to admire the effort they put on it. I wish they could do a remake, just focusing on making the writting better for certain characters but keep al the 80's effects and all. I am happy not so long ago I was able to find it again and its music, I just hope we had a whole release of the songs, because some like "Hot dogs and sushi" is nowhere to be found complete.

[@Atreides22222]

Remake this movie but Omar dies and everyone thirsty for Dizzy instead

[@datartisttho1987]

😭😂

[@WobblesandBean]

I would totally watch that. Dizzy is bae 💜 Angel shoulda ended up with him. Omar is an ass. Plus he's a drummer, so you know he's got rhythm 😂

[@ratbastian]

I love that 30 years later everyone is finding this movie and collectively being like oh shit Dizzy kinda cute tho. Plus what's Omar gonna do for you? Fuck you behind a gas station and then never call? Nah I'll take the one with a shot at a 401k

[@ehlins]

Fuck Omar now Dizzy supremacy is where its at😩

[@gandalfczarny2289]

And Mok's mouth get selfawerness

[@wageslavewageslave184]

I love her

[@Munenushi]

lost in a fire forever, I am happy to count myself among those who saw the entire movie.... not great lol but it was magical, with great talent within Rock On

[@datartisttho1987]

I love Milar, his character is truly astounding. The voice fits his entertaining personality and his selfish ego. Truly a better character that Mok.

[@Verneandru]

I liked working with Mylar - he was so slimy! He works for his role and Mok works for his I think. Each adds their own unique spice to the mix which makes the whole greater than the sum of its parts. Movie-making is akin to magic as you watch characters come alive. That was the case on this film and Mylar was definitely part of the magic.

[@jailcatjones3250]

I love this animation and I love Debbie's amazing voice

[@greygremlin1248]

She always had a really good voice

[@hide_and_go_sikh]

Very few peopl know this movie thanks for posting it

[@AliceinNirvanagarden]

Fantastic sound quality btw

[@breaksystembse]

2:13 I like the animation detail and colors here

[@TheArtsInTheCommunity]

2:15 Prior to its completion, Rock & Rule was picked up by Hollywood film studio MGM/UA in April 1983. However, they did not care about the animated feature and gave it only an extremely small limited release in theatres on April 15, 1983. "Wow."

[@Verneandru]

That's a bit of a spin on what really happened. The distributors were involved very early in production and it was after the film was delivered years late and millions over budget that the backers backed out.

[@TheArtsInTheCommunity]

@Verneandru "Thanks for the updated additional information - that is well appreciated."

[@jonm1365]

This movie is part of my childhood in the 80s..a time when originality, quality, and freshness was the thing..can't say the same for today's reboot and remake this retale and rearrange that era.

[@mareeabee8293]

Never seen Rock & Rule but I’m gettin real Flushed Away vibes from these character designs

[@POLE7645]

That bit at 2:15... That does look like rotoscoped footage. Is it? It's really smooth and fluid from something made in the 80s.

[@Verneandru]

Yes, some of the music sequences were rotoscoped. I know for sure the Cheap Trick songs were (Born To Raise Hell) but can't recall if this was. To be fair, Marie Anne (lead Angel animator) is an excellent animator so she could have pulled this off without - those moves are not that tough. By the time we were doing this film in the late seventies and early eighties traditional animation was at its zenith of quality and that's what we were going for on this film - Disney quality adult animation.

[@WobblesandBean]

@@Verneandru I want to meet the lead animator for Mok, that shit was PRISTINE. The facial movements and the way he carried himself were just, ugh, so perfect! They truly captured the slimy-yet-suave aspect of him that made him repulsive to look at, yet somehow still oddly alluring.

[@Verneandru]

@@WobblesandBean Mok was done by Robin Bud who I believe is still working for Nelvana in Toronto. You might be able to contact him there.

[@Gold23228]

Some scenes are

[@danielingraham8487]

God daaammmmn this movie is hella underrated

[@SkitSkat674]

Loved this movie and loved this song but the vocals to bring out the demon is what got me, her voice is amazing.

[@Tiramisuuucosplays]

god I love this movie. glad I found it. I wasn't even born when it came out glad I found it tho. it's so underrated tho AAAAAHHHH

[@haraldharam9334]

This baseline is kicking my ass!

[@beastofedelwood1473]

Everyone talking about how Angel should have gotten with Dizzy. By the time I finished watching, I shipped Dizzy and Stretch

[@ryandowner2998]

songs like this - I really wish there was an official soundtrack for this movie

[@MarkRyanSchulz]

Omar's character could have been better developed. I would have done something like Omar completes the set for Angel's song, and the band is chosen. Mok heaps praise on Angel and insults Omar as talentless, causing Omar to become enraged, quit the band on the spot and storm out the back of the club, saying something like "You don't need me! Mok's right - I'm only holding you back. It's over! We're over!" Angel moves to stop him but Mok encourages her to let him go, as he's only dead weight. Later Omar comes to pick up his equipment and overhears Mok/henchmen talking, vaguely, about the real reason they want to use Angel's voice - he investigates to find the truth and shows how he cares deeply for her, and expresses regret how he behaved. Then he spends the rest of the movie trying to prove what he knows, while Angel thinks he's just trying to sabotage her chance for success. Blah blah and the end plays out similar to how it did, but this time the love between Angel and Omar is actually believable.

[@lucymiranda9434]

That plot already sounds much better!! Makes Omar’s jackass attitude a little more reasonable and much realistic than being an egotistical asshole

[@filip6994]

Your suggestion is great. If only we have a chance to do a remake.

[@origamipein18]

That would've been REALLY better than the Omar we got.

[@skinwolf]

Dude! You completely fixed it! I wish you were one of the writers on this film. They made Omar such an unlikable Douchebag!

[@wulftheghost]

2:01 and then the drop give me cold chills every time

[@astarteswillum5259]

This movie deserves more recognition.

[@lupinsredjacket3191]

As an aspiring creative (and hobbyist animator), I just think it's so cool to see an actual animator running this particular KZbin channel. Also, I would trust Dizzy with my life.

[@abelarmstrong8054]

I love this song

[@corbinclements2222]

I just found the canadian version of movie and love it. Showing friends. Sad the original wide screen was lost to a fire.

[@ifeeldead463]

Definitely not gonna steal this scene for a villain/hero phantom of the opera esque story. No sir! - a liar who got heavily inspired

[@CelestialNova95]

Give me da fic name please!!!

[@kliajesal4592]

Absolute gem of a movie. Would have been better if they didn't go with the anthropomorphized rats design. I get what they were going with, but I found it to be more of a detriment than an enhancement. All in all though I'm glad this movie is getting more attention.

[@luckykennedy7364]

Thank God for bootlegs, because there’s a pretty great sounding recording of the song floating around on the Internet. There’s one from the promotional cassette and another from somewhere else which is unknown where the source is.

[@iCupcakeMelaniex3]

idk how angel can be with a man that throws tantrums like that

[@ChromeDestiny]

Debbie Harry cut a version of this in 1990 with different lyrics as Maybe For Sure. At that point though it lost some of it's initial 80's magic but I'm glad she revisited it anyway. I believe this began as a Blondie outtake.

[@theelitemanticore151]

Angel’s song is better than song nowadays i must say. 👌

[@IdiotSandwich122]

This clip made me watch the movie. That ending went so hard; I wish i could find it on KZbin

[@Verneandru]

Yeah, we were about 80% done when the studio started melting down. They let go all the good people which didn't work well for the ending, which was the last thing they did.

[@matthewsmith2979]

Absolutely love the animation and music in this movie.

[@machngunjoe]

This is the best animation I’ve ever seen

[@youssefa.2251]

2:14 the GIF that brought us here xD

[@freebretth]

This movie gave me a lot of weird feelings as a pre-teen.

[@Verneandru]

That's not surprising. It is definitely mature content and a lot of the jokes would fall flat on the younger crowd. We were going for Disney quality with edgy content so the disconnect was purposeful.

[@sonofaredshirt8329]

Thank you 4 posting this & your work on this Canadian Cult Classic!!! A beloved film from my youth! They truly "Don't make them like this anymore!" Keep up the great work! Cheers

[@PGH_Guitar]

"Born To Raise Hell" Is such a good song. Great vocals on it.

[@frog7226]

Angel should have gotten with Dizzy. He supported and looked out for her through the entire movie.

[@Alacaelum]

I can't understand why Angel would stay with Omar, i mean seriously... look at this 0:31... that is hate, how can someone can look at their significant other with such a look. And this isnt the only thing he does, during the entire movie, it took Dizzy and Stretch pulling him along for him to help, and most of his help clearly came from a place of jealousy, he doesnt even act like a friend much less a lover.

[@Dawnemperor1]

I suppose I’m in the minority but I don’t think Omar is that bad. The arc of the movie is pretty clear; he starts out as an egotistical and jealous jerk who won’t sing Angel’s song with her. By the end of the film, he and Angel sing together, showing their commitment to each other. I think actions can speak louder than words, rather than having Omar talking about how he’s changed. I think the main issue of the movie is the pacing. It’s not a long movie, but it somehow feels rather sluggish and/or uneven. Either the dialogue is slow in certain parts, or the characters don’t have the same development. There feels like more focus on Angel and Mok, while the three other band members including Omar feel like side characters who run into shenanigans. As captivating as Mok is, I wouldn’t have minded trading some of his focus to develop the others(his voice, cool as it was, started to get grating after awhile). I think the core of movie is there though.

[@TheaterPup]

I'm right there with you, too many people seem to want his character arc spoon fed when it's pretty clear.

[@ratbastian]

I just wish there was another scene or moment showing him being not such an asshole. He's a little softer with Angel after the audition which was fine as setup, but then he just whines and complains and drags his feet the rest of the movie until the very end. Doesn't have to be much, just something to make him more likeable. The potential was there!!

[@sarah.s.flanagan]

The animation and the character design are freaking wild

[@felipesepulvedasalinas6648]

Realmente muy hermosa la mezcla de la animación con la voz de Debby Harris

[@blackidna]

02:01 the GOOSEBUMPS OMG YES! YES!

[@ArttuTheCat]

I have this movie on VHS. And i'm still looking for it on DVD and/or Blu-Ray. And Deborah Harry 😻❤️🌹 (Blondie) sounds amazing in this movie 🐱👍. Greetings from Vantaa, Finland 🇫🇮.

[@RandomAxeOfKindness]

Such a film.

[@patricioarchives3865]

2:11 mok want that cookie so fakin bad 2:26 he really does 😂

[@lucretialana6936]

Now for all you'll ever know that you've never seen me And someday you're gonna show what your one desire means Now i only set the stage focus lights on me I make sure the power's on on the scenery Oh, what will the signal be for your eyes to see me? Watching offside as i wait just in case you need me So i still will set the stage, send my thoughts to you I'm receiving every wave that sent love, sent love through You know, love's not what you think Too weak to stand on like quick sand in which you sink Love is anything you make it How can i let you feel my love Feel me and still feel free I mean i have the answers now So what? Oh, what will the signal be for your eyes to see me? Watching offside as i wait just in case you need me So i still will set the stage, send my thoughts to you I'm receiving every wave that sent love, sent love through Now i have revealed exactly why i'm here I'll be your angel if you wanna see how perfect sharing love with an angel can be

[@Verneandru]

As sung by the great Debbie Harry! Thanks for taking the time to transcribe for us.

[@HinataScarlet]

I can’t help but to think Angel is singing this song to omar

[@lunarvision]

Such a cool movie!!

[@highinquisitorsebaste6785]

I actually saw Saberspark's review about this movie, honestly insane how much trouble you guys had to deal with while working on the film, but I won't lie, the two songs I've heard from this movie are pretty good!

[@powertheimmortal]

that thumb nail “imma firing my FABULOSO”

[@Goku55588]

If everyone had just listened to Omar only to keep playing his song, they could’ve avoided so much trouble! 🤣

[@quentinbarrentine5114]

Know what? This would actually make a KILLER Broadway stage show. Obviously, a few things would have to be tweaked for a more modern audience, but not much. And also, I'd love to see Cindy have a bigger role in a potential stage version.

[@fish6367]

This song goes by the name of Maybe For Sure on iTunes or Spotify if you want to listen to this on there

[@ratbastian]

That's actually a different Blondie song! Same melody but different lyrics. The full version of this song is on KZbin if you search for it