The idea... some larger series... that I love/enjoy/tolerate... that I simply am not going to put the time into a full giant review for each, well SERIES SERIOUS here we come. Now, doesn't mean some of these films won't warrant full reviews - for sure - just means I can give you my two (possibly 3) cents on a bunch of films ... or hell maybe TV, or anything dang. I am BOONSWEET and I do what I want.
NOTE: All reviews within a SERIES SERIOUS SEGMENT - will be held against the other films within the series. So - not saying they ain't worthy on their own, but, expectations, and consideration here people.
WELL... here we go folks. I have been on a wee bit of a hero kick lately. Well, admittedly... I'm always kinda in a hero mood... even it's just a weak little shin tap. Its always there. SO i cracked open my collection, and some streaming service assistance... and I started watching all... yes ALL... of the DC animated films... and look.
We don't have to argue. Alright.
Everyone is equal.
Your opinion really matters to me.
Deeply...
SO deep.
But. DC is better.
And you're all wrong. (Also TITANS isn't a bad show - thats right internet - come at me bro!). Sigh. Ok. Marvel has moments. World War Hulk. Age of apocalypse (not... not that very sad movie version). Civil War (no not the version where Captain america was not shot and killed and no one cloned thor)... ok... my inner comic geek is tingling. Point is. I love DC. You can love marvel. But when it comes to the animated universes... DC has been crushing it. Mostly. And really, you, me, DC, Marvel, Frozen, frozen 2, can't we all just realize we love comics... and that should unite us all (cute dramatic embrace)
So here and now... I am gunna provide a 1-2 paragraph review of each DC animated film. Some will warrant more... and I will be throwing down some full reviews for those deemed worthy but - here we go. No particular order - sorry - but really other than a few of the new 52 based films, continuity isn't really a thing. And I just wanna dive in without any order to the heroic chaos.
MASK OF THE PHANTASM
Ok. This film actually has a strong following online that believe it is the definitive Batman film. And you know what, it's honestly got a strong case. The voice cast is amazing - all originals from the legendary "Batman: the Animated series". The emotional punch of Bruce's lost love returning to mess up his lonely caped life is deep. The story is layered, and there are a few truly memorable shots in this one. I think, I would but this in my top 5, maybe even Top 3... I really enjoyed this... maybe because I remembered nothing and it felt like revisiting a lost chapter of my old childhood show... but it is amazing. Sigh. I probably started off way too dang strong...
- 4.5 out of 5 stars
JLA: TRAPPED IN TIME
OH. MAN. Well, not every pizza is good. Some people still F it up. And Wow is this movie bad. I mean here's your plot - some Light Girl and a young hero called - karate kid - thaw Lex Luthor from an ice block... who then gets hold of a time demon - who then goes back in time to erase the JLA. This movie is actually horrible. From the artwork - so bad - to the story - just jaw droppingly bad - to the "A sequel is coming" ending - if u love superman and the justice league avoid at all costs. Unless you are like... I'm tired of cool animated movies, I want it to hurt. In which case... ya... have at it.
- 0.5 stars
SON OF BATMAN
Well, you either like Damien or you don't. That essentially determines if you will dig this movie. Obviously there are fans and their are haters, but as far as for me, this was a really fun movie. Of course you have to accept a 3 foot 5 (I assume thats the kids height - seriously - look at some of the shots beside batman) 60 pound kid can go Deathstroke - including with swords - but if you can roll with that, you are in for a great time. Some solid action scenes, some great one liners... Alfred gets to be mouthy... I mean - yes - do you need more.
- 3 out of 5 stars
BATMAN VS ROBIN
Part two of the Damien centric batman films... This one incorporates the "Court of Owls" storyline from the new 52... which was am awesome read. And well, its not really flushed out well here, but how they use it to back u the second part of Damien's arch is pretty damn good. The writing is on point, there are some truly fun action sequences... I mean you have to believe a 10 year old can fight Batman, but hey, I mean we are in a world here where an Alien can fly and has laser eyes. Overall, a damn good time.
- 3.5 out of 5 stars
WONDER WOMAN: BLOODLINES
Well, officially my second weak link in the DC animated series... this film... I just don't understand it. I assume with the second live action film on the way someone was like - we should release another animated film to line up with it - to which someone else than said - great idea, here's fifteen dollars to make it. The single cheapest DC film of the current era. Matched with bad writing... seriously what is this plot? Girl grows up to hate wonder woman and become a "Silverhawk"? Also... if you don't get that reference... the hell are you even doing on this site dammit.... jokes... taylor swift heart hands to all. Oh and Medusa shows up. And is godzilla size. And Wonder Woman has to burn her own eyes out at one point? Because... I guess... she couldn't just close them? Tightly? is. Bad.
- 0.5 out of 5 stars
GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD KNIGHTS
I love Green Lantern. It's a thing. I used to make cardboard rings, painted green, and run around my house imagining my contracts and triumphs over villainy. So, I will be biased is all thing GL - also - there is an HBO Green Lantern show coming? YAS! This film is a cool collection of shorts covering some random GL stories and overall its a good time. The animation is a little on the small budget side, but the voice acting is not, and most of the short stories are fun. Any Anthology theres usually a throw away and this one is no exception... and the main story tying them all together, is well, weak... but still... overall worth couple handfuls of popcorn.
- 2.5 out of 5 stars
JUSTICE LEAGUE: WAR
So this is essentially the intro story, are issues 1-6 of the new 52 justice league, and again, though they have changed some things - substituting in SHAZAAM for AQUAMAN ofr example, most of the big story point are there. Green Lantern has some solid moments, and the action is very good. Just seeing Darkseid ... in any way, is always a good time. Wonder Woman and superman has some great moments... This is probably the most action packed of the DC films period. At around an hour and twenty minutes I think? It flies by.
- 3 out of 5 stars.
ROUND 1 - complete.
Looking forward to the ride... still have some personal favs to get into.
#DCEU
#HeroCountdown
#AnimatedAwesomeness
-CBB
