DVD : Batman Gotham Knight [Blu-ray]

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Rating:

- On par of Animatrix...
Animatrix was done in the simlar fashion. However, there are no special effects of CG (in Gotham Knight) and was done very well. It's actually worth watching through once or twice to get an idea of the expanding universe of the Batman series. However, this planned trilogy really stands on its own as it has no relation to the graphic novels of latter years. No parrallel universes nor joker in sight, but the gritty reality and dark themes that it sets to deliver flow well. This is a good transition between the first movie and into the second one.

However, some of the animations, were not my cup of tea. I think I'm being nitpicky about just one of them. (I'm afraid you will know it when you see it) However, it doesn't remove from the actual presentation as it a side story of sorts and has no really backstory to aid. Sans the first animation everything else was very good.

Rating:

- Great bridge to "The Dark Knight"
I purchased this because I had heard it was similar in structure to the Animatrix. This is actually a more cohesive single story told from several writer's and artists viewpoints. There is an underlying main theme and several recurring characters.

Rating:

- Pretty Good
If you are a fan of everything Batman, then you will enjoy this set of animated shorts. Otherwise, don't feel compelled to watch it.

Rating:

- A great addition
This animated Batman feature done in the style of the Animatrix is a great addition to the Batman universe. Using anime-style art it tells six short stories that interlock (more or less). However, the real gem here is the special features including 4 of the best episodes from Batman: The Animated Series, a good commentary by the creators and more, a documentary of the creator of Batman himself, and, my favorite, A Mirror for the Bat, a fantastic and in depth analysis of Batman and his villains. Well worth it.

Rating:

- Batman: Gotham Knight
Batman Gotham Knight (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)

Interesting anime shorts and the second disk is full of great features

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