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Batman-Beyond-Return-of-the-Joker-(2000)

August 27th 2010 12:36
Batman Beyond - Return of the Joker (2000) - Anime Review


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Genre: Action & Adventure, Animation, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Kids & Family

Synopsis: New Batman Terry McGinnis fights a gang called the Jokerz and confronts Bruce Wayne's archnemesis, the Joker, long thought dead after a battle with... New Batman Terry McGinnis fights a gang called the Jokerz and confronts Bruce Wayne's archnemesis, the Joker, long thought dead after a battle with the original Batman. To defeat the clown prince of crime, the new caped crusader must reopen a chapter in the original Batman's career -- the story of the night he fought the Joker for the final time. [More]

Starring: Will Friedle, Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Henry Rollins

Starring: Will Friedle, Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Henry Rollins, Melissa Joan Hart, Angie Harmon, Stockard Channing, Olivia d'Abo, Amanda Donohoe, Teri Garr, Laura San Giacomo, Linda Hamilton, George Lazenby, William H. Macy, George Takei, Michael Gross

Director: Curt Geda
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Distributor: Warner Home Video

Review:


The original Batman animated series of the 90's might have been aimed towards children, but it was so well written and slick that older audiences enjoyed it as well. While I was a big fan of that original series, I'll admit I really wasn't too fond of Batman Beyond (although the idea behind it intrigued me). I had originally seen the original cut version of "Return of the Joker", and I somewhat liked it, but when I heard about the uncut version finally getting released, something told me I had to see it. I will tell you that in every way, shape, and form, this uncut version tops the cut one. The uncut version clears up some holes from the cut one that were created so the more "violent and mature themed" scenes could be cut out, plus we get to really see just what kind of lunatic the Joker is, I mean who would do that to a kid? Seeing that image of what happens to Robin will make you understand why Warner Bros. cut out the scene. Not to mention we also get to see how the Joker really met his demise, and why Bruce Wayne walks with a cane. Kevin Conroy is great as always as Bruce, while Will Friedle is pretty good as Terry McGinnis, but the film belongs to Mark Hamill, who is always fantastic but here much more sadistic, as the Joker. Other voice talents include Dean Stockwell, Melissa Joan Hart, Angie Harmon, Michael Rosenbaum, and good 'ol Henry Rollins as one of the Joker's henchman (we also get to see what really happens to him too).

Grade B - All in all, if your older but love anything Batman, steer clear of the cut version and get this fantastic uncut edition, but if your buying this for your kids or a young child (like say under 10), get the cut version because this uncut edition may be too intense for them.


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