- Actors: Lori Petty, Ice-T, Naomi Watts, Don Harvey, Jeff Kober
- Directors: Rachel Talalay
- Writers: Alan Martin, Jamie Hewlett, Tedi Sarafian
- Producers: Aron Warner, Christian L. Rehr, John Watson, Pen Densham
- Classification: 15
- Studio: MGM
- VHS Release Date: 1 Feb 2000
- Run Time: 104 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CRFJ
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 16,487 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
In Tank Girl, director Rachel Talalay's aggressively hip adaptation of the cult comic book, it is 2033 and the earth has been clobbered by a comet; civilization has been destroyed, and it hasn't rained in 11 years. Nearly all the water on the planet is controlled by the evil Water and Power Company, which is in turn controlled by the even more evil Kesslee (Malcolm McDowell). Who stands in the way? Mysterious mutants called the Rippers and, of course, Tank Girl. Lori Petty plays the eponymous, wisecracking, defiant heart of the movie as kind of an inner child gone wild. Unfortunately Petty can't quite carry a movie on her own--her zingers frequently fall flat and she seems to be continually worried that we still like her. Luckily there's Naomi Watts as Jet Girl to save the day: smart, shy and inherently way more appealing than Tank Girl. For all it lacks, Tank Girl is visually an eye-popper, worth watching for the insane set and costume designs alone. --Ali Davis, Amazon.com
From the Back Cover
ATTEN SHUN! We've got a swell story to tell, so let's get started before the swelling goes down.
The year's 2033 and since a humongous meteor hit earth , the world just hasn't been the same. NO celebrities, No Cable TV, No WATER!!!
A mega-villain, Kesslee (Malcom McDowell), the leader of Water and Power, holds the world in his graspsince he controls all te H20 down to the last drop...or so he thinks. Two colossal enemies stand in his way: (1) The Rippers - an army of halfmen/half kangaroo people whose sole job is to bring down the W&P, and (2) a chick with a tank and tons of attitude - a.k.a. Tank Girl (Lori Petty). With a chip on her shoulder and a grenade in her pocket, Tank Girl sets out to face off with the demented bad guy. So kesslee had better get a grip on reality and his water jugs, because when Tank Girl teams up with the Rippers (including rapper Ice-T) and sidekick Jet Girl (Naomi Watts), not even a run in her stockings is going to stop her from saving the planet.
If you're into face visuals, outrageous action sequences, hip, alternative soundtracks and non-stop explosive laughs, you'll love this rip-roaring power surge of a movie.
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
When it came out, and ever since, it seems that the film Tank Girl has been universally slated. I feel that this is somewhat harsh. Certainly, if you compare the film with the comics that inspired it (which I have read by the way) then you can definately see a difference between the original and Lori Petty's Tank Girl. Therefore, for a real Tank Girl comic fan there will be disappointment. However, as a film in it's own right, Tank Girl is not half bad. It is set in a post apocalyptic future (this is the only similarity with Mad Max as mentioned in a previous review), however, if you compare every film set in this environment with Mad Max (a fantastic film I must admit) then you might as well compare every sci-fi space movie with Star Wars. Lori Petty acts out Tank Girl with tongue very firmly in cheek and puts in an energetic and lively performance. My favourite moment is the song and dance routine at the Water and Power showgirl club - very funny.
This film does not set out to be something which requires immense brainpower to take in, it's just there to provide enjoyment. This is a film that you do not have to think about, it's bright, fun, has stunning visuals, a great soundtrack and all in all something to chill out in front of.
If you don't take things to seriously and just want a fun action film to watch then Tank Girl might just appeal to you. I know that many out there hated this film but I really enjoyed it and think that Lori Petty is absolutely awesome.
Tank Girl; try it, you might like it!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Absolutely classic film. Lori Petty is amazing as the off the wall Tank Girl and a very young Naomi Watts looks ace as Jet.
This film has been a favourite of mine since it came out when I was in my teens and I was a little aprehensive that it may be somewhat dated by now but was pleasantly surprised that it is just as good today as it was back then. Brutal performance by Malcolm McDowell and Ice T is as surly as always.
This film has been a favourite of mine since it came out when I was in my teens and I was a little aprehensive that it may be somewhat dated by now but was pleasantly surprised that it is just as good today as it was back then. Brutal performance by Malcolm McDowell and Ice T is as surly as always.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This movie has stuck in my mind for a long time and it still remains one of my favourite top five films. I was never a Tank Girl comic fan (not a comic fan at all) so I was able to judge this film with a complete lack of prejudice. Colourful, imaginative, inventful, devoid of adulthood. And the feminist bit DID work.!
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Do Not Pass Go . . . . .
I have never seen the comic strip, but having read most of the 5-star reviews, I thought that this film might be worth the purchase expense. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Hugh "Tab Lloyd" Otterburn
Great entertainment & funny too!
I remember seeing parts of this movie when I was just a young lad. The theme that stuck in my mind was of this post-apocalyptic age where a hardcore but compassionate girl made... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Simon Jepps
just as i remember
i watched this film on t.v when i was in my teens and have never seen it shown on t.v again. this film has stuck in my head for years, so i had to get it just to see if it was as... Read more
Published 6 months ago by gayle
Tank Girl
Not read the comic written before this but the film was surprisingly good. Kept a sense of the comic origin. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Eurine
tack this as a laugh
very funny film do not look to deep. everything is gone and one man has it all. and he messed with becka bad mistake thay fight it out all though the film. Read more
Published 8 months ago by shraina
WHAT?
This film is horrible. Lori Petty is awful in it. If I could give it a minus 12,000 rating, I would. Read more
Published 10 months ago by katykat
Tank Girl
I watched this film many years ago and found it hilarious. I recorded it on a video tape and have played it that much that I stretched the tape and so could no longer watch it. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Catz
Tank Girl review
I initially bought this film for my husband who loves it & watches it on TV whenever it's shown. I too, am now a fan of the abstract, off-the-wall adult humour portrayed by Lori... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Suzie D
Tank girl
Brilliant film if only the kids did not keep borrowing it on the never never. This must be my Fifth copy but I`m sure it won`t be the last
Published on 24 Oct 2009 by scroobeyroo
so girls just want to have fun?
My best friend brought this movie to my attention as she felt that the lead character kicked ass (in the local venacular). Read more
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