Well... the movie was pretty insane alright! I met a good friend and fellow cartoonist, Abby Denson, there and she had mentioned it seemed a lot like the manga. Well, if you're interested... I've found a website where you can read it for yourself. I haven't read it myself yet, but at first glance it does look and read very closely... almost like the characters leapt out from the pages of the comic! ...But keep in mind there is some foul language and rude situations (both in the book and movie)... it is about a Death Metal band afterall! ;)
http://www.onemanga.com/Detroit_Metal_City/
Just remember that if you like what you find, you should buy a copy of the book and support the creatives and the industry! ;)
There is also an anime version of the film. I haven't seen this either but here is a trailer:
The movie was over the top and hilarious. I actually loved the opening credit sequence that combined live action and animation. I also really enjoyed the lead character/ actor. The main character, Negichi Souchi, is ridiculous and lives a life split into extreme polar opposites. One is an extremely shy nerd that wants to sing Sweedish pop songs... the other is Krauser, leader of the world's greatest death metal band: DMC (Detroit Metal City). There is one scene in particular where Negichi (disguised as Krauser) meets an old music school buddy who is quickly becoming an indie music star. Krauser tells the indie star to sing to calm his nerves, but Negichi's love for bubble gum pop makes him start to dance and you see Krauser in all his glory swaying and dancing about. Awwwwwww...
I thought all the actors were pretty darn good actually... well, except for Mr. Gene Simmons who plays America's reining king of Death Metal, Jack. He just shouldn't be in movies, unless it's a sequel to "Kiss meets the Phantom of the Park"! LOL
The best thing about the movie is it's theme: never give up on your dreams. That is something we can all relate to and appreciate. So if you see this playing in a theatre or on DVD somewhere... go see it and get ready for a good, silly fun time.
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Got to your blog by way of your True Blood paper dolls and was psyched to see your interest in Detroit Metal City! I actually blogged a review of the Detroit Metal City comic last week and am waiting for the movie's San Diego premiere at the San Diego Asian Film Festival. Sounds like it'll be just what I expected. Fun!
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