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Plot: Batman is wrongly implicated in a series of murders of mob bosses actually done by a new vigilante assassin.
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MCT:October 6, 2008
It was alright for the most part. Not the best animated Batman I've seen. The romance was a little awkward; then again I always thought animated characters that kissed were a little strange since they were, well, animated. The only memorable moments I can really remember are the ones with the Joker. Could have been better I thought.
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MCT:September 20, 2008Christian Bale, meet your worthy opponent. Kevin Conroy has long been an outstanding Batman and until Bale unleashed a fury like no other, Conroy held the title of best Batman all to himself. Now they have to share it but that's not such a bad thing. And this movie is all the proof you need as to why Conroy should not be looked over when talking about great Batmen.
Mask Of The Phantasm is not just a film continuation of the brilliant animated series but it also serves as the origin story for the Batman of this franchise. Batman Begins is the only other film to go into great detail about Bruce Wayne before becoming Batman but this film does something a little different. It introduces the idea of someone making Bruce think twice about his crusade on crime. By giving Bruce Wayne a love interest, this adds a new angle to the Batman mythology. Bruce's line "I didn't count on being happy" is a powerful one and shows the level of dedication he has to this woman if he's thinking of giving up on crimefighting all together.
One of the other different approaches the film takes is using regular gangsters as the villians with the exception of the Joker and new character, the titular Phantasm. This is a great move as the events unfolding in current day Gotham tie into the past events before the rise of Batman and serve to explain the Phantasm's reason for being in Gotham.
Speaking of the Clown Prince Of Crime, we have another case of two actors having to share a title, in this case, Heath Ledger and Mark Hamill for greatest Joker. Mark always sounds like he has a lot of fun when doing this role and it's no different here. What I've always loved about Mark's Joker is that he can swap between charming and psychotic faster than it takes to blink an eye. My absolute favorite line in this is his line "DON'T TOUCH ME OLD MAN, I don't know where you've been!" changing between rage and humor so fast.
A grand effort, with a truly moving song playing over the end credits. I love the show, I love this movie and I love the DCAU. Kevin and Mark may have to share their respective titles, but in the end, everybody wins. They get acclaim for memorable roles and we get excellent performances. If you could only watch one animated Batman movie, or even one animated comic book movie, make it this one (and if you get to see a second, stay within the DCAU and get Return Of The Joker.) -
MCT:September 10, 2008This was excellent! Aside from Christopher Nolan's recent interpretations, this is the best Batman movie out there. It outdoes both the Tim Burton and Joel Schumacher films by a landslide, and yes, this is only a 76 minute animated feature. But the film approaches the material very seriously. It shows characters who are tormented by their past, and who can only find solace in revenge and violence. It embraces the villains as cartoon-like characters but isn't afraid to show how evil they really are.
For those who loved the tv show, revisit thie movie. It's nostalgia at its finest. For those who've never seen it, and there are many, seek it out! Now that The Dark Knight has made people fall in love with Batman and the Joker all over again, you will totally dig this flick. $6 at HMV. You can't go wrong! -
MCT:August 30, 2008
I think this is probably the best batman film ever made. It's bold, beautiful and Kevin Conroy is the best batman out of the seven people who have played batman so far.
It reminds me slightly of Raimi for some reason, like if Raimi had made a batman film then it would be like this. -
MCT:August 9, 2008
This fit right along with the Batman Animated series. A little backstory to our hero, and a deadly confrontation with the Joker!
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MCT:August 3, 2008
Ranks in as one of the best and most exciting "Batman" films in existence. It's wonderful dialog and story brings you into the true Batman world
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MCT:July 25, 2008Watch free full Batman: Mask of the Phantasm film online. http://openguys.org/films/2008/07/18/batman-mask-of-the-phantasm-watch-free/
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MCT:July 21, 2008
Dark Knight fans should check out this animated flick. It's bloody, violent and surprisingly entertaining.
One of the better animated Batman films I've seen. -
MCT:July 19, 2008
The Batman animated films were even a little superior to the live action films before Batman Begins and Dark Knight. Mask of the Phantasm especially is good since it gives a back story to Bruce Wayne and when he first started fighting crime. The Tim Burton films were good but we often got to know the villains more than we even got to know Bruce Wayne.
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MCT:July 18, 2008This used to be the best Batman film ever made, until The Dark Knight. Now it comes in at a strong second. This is a must watch for any batman fan.
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MCT:July 11, 2008
based on the batman animated tv series to a big-screen. batman comic created of bob kane.
i remember this movie i was teenager to saw this film way back to the theater. a superheroes batman who fought with "mystery" phantasm and the joker. -
MCT:July 11, 2008
This was a good animated film. I'm a fan of the TV series so I enjoyed this. Seemed like a long episode but was worth it.
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MCT:July 6, 2008
Generally, I am more harsh with my reviews of animated films because with animation they are capable of showing anything on the screen simply by drawing it or creating it digitally. It's difficult to compare a movie made this way to a live-action film with it's production design, art department, model makers, costume department, makeup, yada-yada-yada, etcetera etcetera, ad nauseum. Nevertheless, I could not find a way to give this movie anything less than what I did. It simply rules. It's adherence to it's mother show - The Animated Series - is superb. It's original story line and the way it was told is damn impressive. Because this was released in theatres (and was thus able to be rated) it was given a slightly more violent edge, which I appreciated as it added a bit more realism. The soundtrack is epic in scope (for an animated film). In short, Batman could not have asked for a better medium than The Animated Series. The Animated Series could not have asked for a better motion picture.
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MCT:June 18, 2008
This movie is very ambitious and inventive, almost unexpectedly so for a children's movie. The animation is beautiful, as are the backgrounds and character design. The story itself, though, is the most interesting thing about Mask of the Phantasm though. It serpentines and is quite nuanced, expecting quite a bit from its young audience.
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MCT:June 15, 2008
Not only is it the best of the Batman Animated Series movies but its one of the best Batman movies period.
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MCT:June 15, 2008
Aside from Burton's movies, this is the best Batman film. It's close in plot to Begins yet far more interesting, choosing to explore Bruce's wrestling with whether he can live a normal life or keep the vow he made to his parents, while still leaving room for The Joker. An outstanding film.
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MCT:June 12, 2008
the theatrical movie based on "batman: the animated series". just like the show, this movie did not disappoint!
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MCT:June 10, 2008
I thought this movie showed that subsequent Batman movies should be animated. I liked it a lot and the plot was quite intense.
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MCT:May 4, 2008
The second best Batman movie ever made. Good action and great pathos with one of the most layered stories you will see in a superhero film.
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MCT:March 12, 2008
This is my fav Batman animted Movie because i watched it so much it was a Childhood fav and still is . Just loved the story and the action and i am a Huge Batman Fan because Batman is my Hero lol Amazing Movie .
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MCT:February 24, 2008
Alfred: Vengeance blackens the soul, Bruce. I've always feared that you would become that which you fought against. You walk the edge of that abyss every night, but you haven't fallen in and I thank heaven for that.
Before 'Begins' this really was the best Batman movie.
As with the animated series, the story here is very good at creating an engaging mystery with characters that aren't just cartoons. It also uses a good amount of influence from the comics, even while introducing an intriguing new villain, the Phantasm.
Police Commissioner James Gordon: He didn't do it! It's garbage, Councilman! The Batman does not kill. You want him, you get him! I'll have no part in it.
This time around, Batman is investigating a new character in town, who is taking out a series of people. During this time some familiar faces appear including an old flame of Bruce Wayne's and the Joker. Things become complicated when Batman becomes wanted for the murders that this new Phantasm character is committing.
The story also flashes back to a younger Bruce Wayne, during his early years of becoming a vigilante, showing his strive between wanting justice vs. the possibility of a normal life.
While of course being a story meant to be entertaining and appropriate for all ages, the movie is still focused on characters and story as much as it is showing off cool Bat-action. It also helps that Alfred is always available to provide some good banter and the Joker, voice by Mark Hamil, is such an enjoyable villain.
Joker: You're crazy! I'm your only chance to get out of here! Let me go or we'll both die!
Batman: Whatever it takes!
As with the series, the production value of this movie is great. Switching to widescreen to expand the scope of this film as well, this is a great looking movie. The animated series has always used a unique approach by having all the drawings on black opposed to white paper, leading to a dark atmosphere that is perfect for the world of Gotham that Batman fights in.
The music is also very good, pulling in some orchestrated pieces due to the expanded scope.
Very well made as well. Everything works. A vision of Batman that holds truer than most of the films, is entertaining, and cool.
Arthur Reeves: [on TV, refering to Batman] What kind of city are we running when we depend on the support of a potential madman!
Alfred: What rot, sir! Why you're the very model of sanity. Oh by the way, I pressed your tights and put away your exploding gas balls.
Bruce Wayne: Thank you, Alfred. -
MCT:February 7, 2008
Amazing, this is a great complement for the glorious animated series created for the genius Bruce Timm and all his team.
Beside that, this movie works very well developing the dark knight like a solid character, with his motivations, fears and even love interesting.
A good lesson of how to make a super hero movie.
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paperbackwriter005posted 309 days ago -
So much better than any of the live action movies. Should be required watching for Christopher Nolan.
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