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Executive directors Toshi Himura and Bruce Timm collaborated to put together six short animated pieces on The Batman. I was impressed with most (not all) of the animation and it was quite original.
Tying together the events between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, we explore first off what others consider the Batman is. Is he a moving night shadow? Something like The Man-Bat? An invincible hero?
As the stories progress you see him as a dark, brooding man who is searching for answers and at best is groping for his basic purpose, something the writers give him in spades.
I don't want to write up all the credits and all the voice actors so as to keep this write-up short, but they all did a great job, many of them DC Comics writers.
Briefly:
"Have I Got a Story for You" involves some teenager skateboard fiends who elaborate a bit on their adventures with The Batman. Kinda cartoony for my taste.
"Cross-fire" has the fictional character Crispus Allen, whom geeks will recall was the Spectre in the more recent comic books. A police detective who does not trust that "vigilante" until he sees what The Bat can do. The fire scene is particularly striking.
"Field Test" checks out a new personal force shield, that is worn by the Bat with unpredictable results.
"In Darkness Dwells" and "Working Through Pain" one could say are all one story, really. Killer Croc attacks, under the spell of The Scarecrow's venomous gas that drives people nuts (as seen in Batman Begins). Batman, bleeding to death in a gutter/sewer, recalls Cassandra, a woman who tries to help him find himself and ease his pain. Did she succeed?
Finally, "Deadshot" and what a bad guy he is! He is with a gun what Batman is without one. They're so opposite and so alike, it's great. The story and the action are non-stop and keeps you hanging.
In many ways Batman: Gotham Knight, though uneven at times, will delight the most discerning DC Comics fan or anyone who appreciates the Japanese and American animated art forms.
Features on the DVD include the "sneak peek" of the Wonder Woman DVD (which I liked a lot -- Amazons kicking butt), a trailer for The Dark Knight and an ad for the latest remastered Popeye cartoons.
Recommended!
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First of all, I give this a 4 1/2. I rounded up because I really think this movie is getting the short end of the stick by too many people. You may have not liked the movie, but by far and away it was not a one star or even a two star. I think the most interesting part of this newly animated rendition of Batman is that you get to see 4 or 5 different perspectives on what Batman and Gotham look like. Its interesting and fun to see Batman animated in such distinct and creative ways. Story aside, I think most people who gave this movie horrible ratings are doing so because, for lack of a better word, they are fanboys- and the truth about fanboys and fangirls is that they have expectations in story and presentation that keep them from appreciating a little creativity. You may or may not enjoy every short story in this compilation, but I can guarantee that you will enjoy at least one and you should appreciate them all. My favorite piece was the "Working Through the Pain" segment. The writers really went into an introspective side of Batman that normal animated Batman just doesn't do. I have every animated Batman piece created and I can tell you that I love them all. This may not be the best one- though some may argue that it is, it is the most creative. Most non-fans who appreciate all medians of expressing art, most Batman fans and anyone looking to burn through an enjoyable hour, will not regret watching this.
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Out of all of them the last villian makes this worth the price of the dvd. I only wish that there would be an adaptation of Frank Miller's Dark Knight Returns. There is so much that could be done with the graphic novel that inspired the return of the character. The first three were so, so. The middle ones much better. If you like a Animatrix style of short videos, this one is for you. I am going to save my dollars for the eventual Dark Knight Returns animated film. I only hope Frank directs it and gets it right. Unlike his directorial debut on the Spirit!
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First to start this review, I am NOT a huge Batman fan. What caught my interest about this film is the fact that it is japanese animated or an "Anime", which I am a fan of. When the film first starts with the kids and their stories, I thought that the characters were pretty badly drawn, but they all look better in the stories after that one. One thing I liked a bit was the change of Batmans, costume in each story. They all were pretty well drawn, and cool to look at. Thanks to this film, I decided to go see The Dark Knight, (which took place about two years after this film), which I admit wasn't that bad either. eh ill give it a 4/5. Peace.
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This came out when Dark Knight was rocking at the theaters.
it is an Excellent DVD!
as with the Animatrix it is a collection of storys rather than one complet movie. however all storys are linked up with each other.
i should warn you that this may not be suitible for some children, parents be aware.
keven conroy returnes as Batman. hes the best actor for the cartoon voice of batman!
i should add this animated story is NOT in the same 'universe' as the Batman animated seres, Batman Beyond, or JL.
but it does indeed use elements from batman begins and Dark knight.
"Have I got a stoy for you"
i felt this was the weakest story of the lot. basicly its how differant kids veiw batman, which has been done before.
"Crossfire"
this was a much better story, and I fealt it should have been the introduciton to this DVD. two cops take a prisoner to arkham and get into the crossfire of mob warfare. Batman has an excellent entrance! hes walking through a burning car and he just stands there!
(I should point out that the female cop is NOT montya. shes the same detective as in Dark knight. oddly the book version of this DVd calls her montya. but she isnt!)
"Feild Test"
a light story, but decent. Batman tests out a device with terrible consiquences.
"In Darkness Dwells"
this is one of my two favorite stories for this DVD.
batman goes underground to find the scarecrow and meets killer croc.
the art for this story was excellent.
"Working through the Pain"
continuing from the last story, batman is still in the sewers. hes recalling his training in India.
"Deadshot"
my second favorite story.
batman faces the gunman Deadshot.
more great animation.
however i fealt the ending was a bit weak or at least to open.
kinda left me wanting to know what happens next.
it didnt feel like it lead into Dark knight enough
however..
all in all it was a great DVD.
because its direct to DVD
it can be far darker than previous and current batman cartoons.
it was a great collection.
id love to see more like it.
the 2 disc verson offers episodes from Batman animated series.
with some great episodes.
"Legends" (which is slightly similer to "have i got a story for you' however its more of a tribute story) this story pays homage to batman storys from the 50s and 60s and also to Frank miller's Dark Knight. with a quick verbal refrance to Batman forever.
"Heart of Ice" probly the most famous episode which reinvented Mr Freeze and made him a more interesting charture.
"I am the Night" Gordon is shot and is being hunted down by a killer a very realistic story.
"over the Edge" a differant story. i wont spoil it if u havent seen it.
i very much enjoyed the documentarys.
"Batman and Me' which talks about Bob Kane.
"Villains' which overviews the various batman villains.
so all in all if ur a batman fan, like me, buy this dvd.
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