Review of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (2012) by Brent D — 28 Sep 2013
A great adaptation of Frank Miller's acclaimed graphic novel or a brilliant continuation of the 80s segment of the TAS episode "Legends of the Dark Knight"? Why not both? Massive props go to the casting department for matching what was seen and heard in that segment with what's on display here, although it's not as close together as the episode made it seem.
Peter Weller is fantastic as an aging Bruce Wayne, and Ariel Winter (of "Modern Family") is pretty good as Carrie/Robin. The story is well adapted, and the end is a perfect setup for part 2, although fans of Batman Beyond may kick up a fuss about where that fits compared to this (answer: it doesn't, it's a different continuity, shut up).
Even the weak Two-Face reveal gets some credit for dramatic impact, which gives this a rating of "Bat-tastic".
This review of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (2012) was written by Brent D on 28 Sep 2013.
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 has generally received very positive reviews.
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