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Okay, so we all know that "Batman and Robin" is not only the worst Batman film ever made, but one of the worst movies in general. But imagine if the creators took "Batman vs. Mr. Freeze: Subzero" and put it as the basis for "Batman and Robin." It would've been a spectacular film! But hey, it's now the past, and I've got "Subzero" to enjoy.
This is a great animated film, as great as "Mask of the Phantasm". The mix of traditional 2D animation and 3D animation seems out of balance at times, but the plot is so gripping, that I didn't even notice the contrast. The voice acting is superb (Michael Ansara as Freeze in particular), and the music is very Elfman-like (main titles is pretty much Elfman, though). Action sequences are a plus, and the car chase in the middle of the film is exciting.
Grade: A
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this is an excellent movie. i highly recommend it. but, warner has released four versions of 'subzero' on dvd, all without a widescreen edition. i have this movie on laserdisc, and it is definitely a widescreen movie (unlike a claim from another reviewer who said it did not exist).
in fact, it would have been easier for warner to have released a widescreen movie first, instead of wasting time and money cropping every frame.
until warner realizes that this is not a kids only movie, and releases a proper edition, i will hold off buying 'subzero'.
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In this direct-to-DVD release, Batman and Robin face off against Mr. Freeze as he kidnaps Barbara Gordon for use in an experiment meant to reanimate his deceased wife. Out of all the animated films I have, this one-I'm not too crazy about. Don't get me wrong, the animation is just fine and the story itself is servicable(although a bit simplistic) but it's just not too compelling to me. Course, Mr. Freeze(except for his appearances on "The Batman") hasn't always been a very intriguing adversary for Batman to go up against, anyways. Because of that, he has never really been a big favorite of mine out of all of Batman's villains. At least, we get some cool extras on the DVD. For extras, WB provided a cast and crew listing and a variety of theatrical trailers for other Batman products along with the teaser trailer for Scooby Doo. We're also given "The Art of Batman" that features production artwork interspersed with action from the film. An artist briefly demonstrates how to draw Batman in the "Get the Picture" feature(click the slow-mo if you want to learn how to draw him), and finally there's "The Hunt for Mr. Freeze" game. It directed by Boyd Kirkland and stars the vocal talents of Kevin Conroy, Michael Ansara, Mary Kay Bergman, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Marilu Henner and Loren Lester.
Batfans will surely want to add this to their collection, like I did. However, I don't know if I can recommend this to anyone else. Maybe, for the parent whose child loves cartoons and Batman but that is stretching it. The best thing I can suggest is to rent it before you buy and make up your own mind on it.
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Here is another great animated batman movie. i swear that the mr. freeze in this movie is alot better than the freeze in batman & robin. this movie is chillingly awesome.
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Many reviews of Sub Zero compare it unfavorably to Mask of the Phantasm. The criticisms usually come down to two things, the prominence of Barbara Gordon over Batman, and the awkward melding of traditional with computerized animation. Regarding the former, the movie is a bit slow at the midpoint with its' focus on Barbara and her many attempts at escape, and while Batman's absence is noticeable, he fortunately has starred in many other cartoons, so his reduced role here is not as troublesome. Concerning the latter, the two different animation styles do appear awkward at first sight, but are much less apparent, if not downright enjoyable, after repeated viewings. The Batwing especially looks awesome. The story once again focuses on the touching and tragic relationship between Victor Fries and his beloved wife Nora, with Babs being thrust right into the heart of matters as a possible savior for Nora. Unfortunately for her, she may not be around afterwards to take any bows. The movie climaxes with a thunderous crescendo atop an abandoned oil derrick during an exciting action packed finale reminiscent of a James Bond flick. The romantics among us will enjoy the closing few minutes especially. So forget the comparisons, for despite a few minor flaws, Sub Zero stands on its' own as yet another strong entry in the impressive pantheon of Batman animated features.
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