Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

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[DoctorWho]

This is a masterpiece! 10/10

[redfirebird2008]

2nd best Batman movie. 8.5/10.

[Kvikk Lunsj]

Love this movie8/10

[75Live]

This is a pretty good and enjoyable movie. I always like the animated series so it was cool to see a full length movie.

B+

[The Movie Man]

Love this movie8/10

 

Thanks for liking it so much....just wondering should it be higher than 8 out of 10, as that doesn't seem like Love to Me???

[Plain Old Tele]

It's really the best "pure" Batman movie adaptation to date -- no surprise since Burnett/Dini/Timm rocked the Animated Series. And Hamill's Joker is iconic/ However, some minor points deducted for feeling a bit like a made-for-TV movie getting a theatrical release (due to budget and animation limitations).

[dashrendar44]

A+

 

Better than Nolan's Batman. This is Batman 101, the only one "pure" Batman from beginning to end.(That scene in the cave says it all)

 

That theme. Shirley Walker FTW, she really nailed and encapsulated what Batman is all about. Pure haunting gothic beauty where the darkness of the character meets the heroic brightness. Zimmer got nothing on that.

 

 

Goosebumps.

Edited April 13, 2013 by dashrendar44

[The Movie Man]

A+

 

Better than Nolan's Batman. This is Batman 101, the only one "pure" Batman from beginning to end.(That scene in the cave says it all)

 

That theme. Shirley Walker FTW, she really nailed and encapsulated what Batman is all about. Pure haunting gothic beauty where the darkness of the character meets the heroic brightness. Zimmer got nothing on that.

 

 

Goosebumps.

 

 

 

ME/GREATNESS!

 

[Mulder]

7/10. Butchers the Joker in this and for that I need to subtract major points.

[Fancyarcher]

10 / 10 - Near perfection. The best theatrical Batman "Batman" movie to date. 

Edited September 22, 2016 by Daniel Dylan Davis

[Omario]

On 4/13/2013 at 11:30 PM, dashrendar44 said:

A+

 

Better than Nolan's Batman. This is Batman 101, the only one "pure" Batman from beginning to end.(That scene in the cave says it all)

 

That theme. Shirley Walker FTW, she really nailed and encapsulated what Batman is all about. Pure haunting gothic beauty where the darkness of the character meets the heroic brightness. Zimmer got nothing on that.

 

 

 

Goosebumps.

 

the best Batman opening credits. Gives me goosebumps

[cannastop]

A middling movie. Just watch the show. The outsourced animation just isn't good enough for a feature film, and I also don't really care about Bruce's relationships. C

Edited September 22, 2016 by cannastop

[Goffe]

It's not even the best animated Batman film, that title belongs to Year One. Returns Part 1 is second. Under the Red Hood might be better too.

Edited September 22, 2016 by Goffe

[Fancyarcher]

8 hours ago, cannastop said:

A middling movie. Just watch the show. The outsourced animation just isn't good enough for a feature film, and I also don't really care about Bruce's relationships. C

 

To be fair, MOTP was originally intended for straight to video, and was only released in theaters at the last minute by WB. So while the animation is not stunning, it's fine enough, considering that the budget is very low.

Edited September 23, 2016 by Daniel Dylan Davis

[cannastop]

2 minutes ago, Daniel Dylan Davis said:

 

To be fair, this was originally intended for straight to video, and was only released in theaters at the last minute by WB. So while the animation is not stunning, the animation is good and fluid enough when you consider that.

True, but that's not the only reason I'm not enthusiastic. I'm totally unmoved by Bruce's psychological issues in this movie. The acting just wasn't there.

[Fancyarcher]

20 minutes ago, cannastop said:

True, but that's not the only reason I'm not enthusiastic. I'm totally unmoved by Bruce's psychological issues in this movie. The acting just wasn't there.

 

Personally I think the voice-acting in the film is fantastic, especially Conroy. Along with the I Am The Night episode, and Old Bruce in Batman Beyond, I think it's one of his best performances as Bruce Wayne and Batman in the entire DCAU.

Edited September 23, 2016 by Daniel Dylan Davis

[Blankments]

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm has a very interesting structure for a Batman movie, let alone a serious animated Batman movie. The strong non-linearity of the storytelling has its advantages and disadvantages, but ultimately serves to make the film feel longer than it is (which is a good thing when a film is shorter than 90 minutes). Conroy and Hamill are always fantastic, and it's just a concise and epic tale fitting of the Dark Knight. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is a fun watch that might be lacking in complexity, but still is generally excellent. B