Review of Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) by Patrick D — 30 Aug 2011
Batman The Theatrical animated movie.
Based on the classic animated series.Originally meant for a straight to video release, this film became a theatrical feature in hopes of huge success, only to become a bomb, question is, was it a great one deserving of better.
While not as beautiful as many Disney films, the film certainly has a style to it that looks great. It looks like an improved version of the show's animation without straying to far from the shows look and feel. The action is fun to look at, as well as puts action sequences from some of the live action films to shame. It's dark, it's grim, it truly is Batman.
"Mask of the Phantasm", much like the show it's based on, has a fantastic score provided by Shirley Walker. It sounds dark, and even evangelic at times, so perfect for the Dark Knight. It's hard to find superhero films with scores like this one.
Batman is played here by Kevin Conroy, who is a perfect match for Gotham's hero. Joker is at his best thanks the animators and the wonderful voice provided to him here by Mark Hamill. Andrea Beaumont is one of the best if not best love interests for Bruce Wayne, having a tough yet kind exterior, voiced by Dana Delany. The Phantasm is a great antagonist to the Bat, who is a vigilante as well(the identity will remain secret for those who haven't seen it of course) only the Phantasm goes much farther in bringing justice. The other cast of characters are great, whether they're from the show or not.
Batman is being framed for murder and must clear his name while going deep into his past. The film runs at a short 76 minutes, yet does more with those minutes then any of the other films could ever do. It's dark, it features the best romance in any Batman film, it has great action, pacing, scenes, it truly is underrated. None of the movies have ever come as close as being this great, and they might not ever will.
"Batman:Mask of the Phantasm" isn't just a great theatrical Batman film, it's the best.
This review of Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) was written by Patrick D on 30 Aug 2011.
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm has generally received very positive reviews.
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