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Batman - Mask of the Phantasm (1999)

Kevin Conroy , Dana Delaney , Eric Radomski  |  PG |  DVD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (261 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Kevin Conroy, Dana Delaney, Hart Bochner, Stacy Keach, Abe Vigoda
  • Directors: Eric Radomski
  • Writers: Bob Kane
  • Producers: Alan Burnett, Benjamin Melniker, Tom Ruegger
  • Format: Animated, Dubbed, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English, French
  • Dubbed: French
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
  • DVD Release Date: October 4, 2005
  • Run Time: 76 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (261 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000A9QKLE
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,737 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Batman - Mask of the Phantasm" on IMDb

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Although the live-action Batman franchise faltered artistically after Tim Burton gave up control, the slack was taken up by the Saturday morning cartoon show, whose creators are responsible for this feature film. Though a cartoon, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is less cartoonish than the popular '60s TV show (which spawned its own movie, Batman: The Movie). Mask of the Phantasm combines the noir of the original comic book, the violence and dark humor of the Dark Knight comic book revision, and Burton's two movies.

In Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, everyone's favorite schizophrenic billionaire crime fighter is investigating the murders of several prominent gangsters. Meanwhile, his ex-fiancée and her father are back in town. Through flashbacks, these two death-obsessed kids are shown falling in love (she lost her mother; he lost both parents--of course, they meet in a graveyard), until she leaves quickly and mysteriously. Along the way, there's a short course in the origins of the Batman costume and the origins of the Joker (voice of Star Wars' Mark Hamill!), a big fight with the smoke-enshrouded Phantasm character, who is suspected of killing the gangsters, and an even bigger fight with the Joker at the abandoned Gotham World's Fair grounds. Altogether, a good ride. --Andy Spletzer

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Unmasking the Phantasm is just one of the twists in Batman: Mask of Phantasm, "one of the most imaginative films of the past year" (Chuck Rich, Westwood One). Only here will you discover all-new revelations about Batman's past, his archrival the Joker and the most grueling battle of Batman's life - the choice between his love of a beautiful woman and his vow to be the defender of right. Batman: Mask of Phantasm is a "mystery that is genuinely absorbing, suspenseful and moving" (Cincinnati Enquirer) and a film no fan should be without! Can the Dark Knight elude the police, capture the Phantasm and clear his name?

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It is one of the most creative batman movie you'll ever see watch it and love it. Dennis Crowley  |  78 reviewers made a similar statement
Plenty of action and great story. C. Sinclair-Robb  |  42 reviewers made a similar statement
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59 of 61 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Better by far than any live action Batman November 6, 2000
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It's unfortunate that an animated series rarely gets serious attention, even when made into a movie, like Mask of the Phantasm. The writing is superior to the live action Batman movies, and the movie has more self-respect. We delve into Batman's past: not his why-I-became-Batman past which everyone knows; rather, we learn why he remains Batman despite the intense personal cost. This is a great movie, with a great voice cast (including Mark Hamill <yes, Luke Skywalker> who is just perfect as the Joker). The score is wonderful, playing a little with the score from the first Michael Keaton Batman movie, then proceeding along its own course.

The movie is, of course, not for everyone. If all you want to see are fists hitting the bad guys in the gut, you'll be disappointed (or perhaps, your kids will be). There is romance, sorrow, and introspection, in addition to the violence of Batman's confrontation with villains. This is simply a far more thoughtful movie than one might expect, and though it is well-done in this regard, it may not be what you are expecting.

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Movie of All Time November 5, 1999
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When I was younger, I used to brush off Batman: The Animated Series as stupid, and for little kids. Now at the age of seventeen, I see that I was gravely mistaken. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm would have to be my favorite movie of all time. How can I even begin to count all the things I love about it? It's gripping, exciting, witty, funny, sad... Needless to say, it's head over heals over any other Batman movie I've ever seen before. Unlike the live-action movies, it's not about appealing to the audience with predictable James Bond action sequences and famous actors. This movie truely does justice to the comic and to Bob Kane. Each character is portrayed perfectly, with wonderful animation and amazing voice acting. I absolutely love the dark deco art style as well. And the plot is one of the best I've seen. It really keeps you interested. I'd recommend this movie to anyone, Batman fan or not! Definately try this one out!
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent Batman score. Perfect fit for a hero. February 20, 2005
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No animated cartoon has captured a super-hero better than Batman: The Animated Series, and no music has captured a hero better than the theme for that show written by Danny Elfman and adapted by Shirlry Walker. When Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm was made the score could have been just a generic retread from the tv show. Instead, Walker gave the movie a score that is full of action, suspense and heroism. The chorale pieces tend to truly make it an intense score. There are moments that a true movie magic especially when Batman is born in the film. Overall I recommend this score as the second best Batman score ever, following up Elfman's score for the Batman movie.
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2.0 out of 5 stars too dark for kids
I realize that Batman has always been a relatively dark comic, but in my opinion this was a little too dark and mature for my 8 yr old son, who loves super-heroes. Read more
Published 2 days ago by J. Brewer
5.0 out of 5 stars A darkly moving film that captures the essence of Bruce Wayne's...
As far as animated movies, this is the cream of the crop. One of the best batman films ever made.
Published 7 days ago by MIBsmokey
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
Saw this movie when I was 6 or younger.. Truly an excellent film! It still holds up really well, a great dark version of Batman that only the 90's could create.
Published 17 days ago by Reviewer
5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Batman Movie!
Batman Mask of the Phantasm is easily my favorite Batman movie to date. Batman the animated series is my favorite incarnation of Batman. Read more
Published 21 days ago by mitchell5954
5.0 out of 5 stars GDaP
Granddaughter and Grandpay approve. .... .... ... well worth the money to spend time enjoying with my granddaughter .... ...
Published 1 month ago by C. Shultz
5.0 out of 5 stars This movie...
This is, without a doubt, my favorite Batman movie of all time! Not only is it the animated series, and nostalgic, but the story is strong, the characters are amazing, and the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Derek.
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Batman movie for any generation.
If you're a Batman fan then you'll love this movie. Compared to the Batman: The Animated Series, this movie has a darker story line, but can still been enjoyed by the entire... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Luke A. Johnston
4.0 out of 5 stars Mark Hamill and Keven Conroy At their best.
The voice acting in this movie was amazing. Hamill's joker is simply fantastic and Conroy's Batman is the voice I hear whenever I read a Batman book.
Published 2 months ago by Robert Nagby
5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST BATMAN MOVIE EVER MADE
That's my opinion and I'm sticking with it.

Although I LOVED what Christopher Nolan did with the Batman character, and to a lesser extent what Burton did as well, BATMAN... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Hollywood
5.0 out of 5 stars A Smart, Well-Told film that is much better the most of the...
My second favorite Batman film just behind The Dark Knight. Though the animation is solid (for a 1993 film) the engaging plot, is what hooked me in. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Superman
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Blu ray release
We need a serious Special Collector's Edition of MASK OF THE PHANTASM. I'm talking featurettes, commentaries, and ESPECIALLY a new high-def transfer of the original negative. This WAS the best Batman movie ever until BEGINS and THE DARK KNIGHT (some even think it still is).
Apr 22, 2011 by Andrew Babino |  See all 6 posts
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Change DVD case
WB is notorious for releasing DVDs with cheap cardboard casings. Just look at all of Kubrick's DVDs and any of the earlier WB releases. They are ALL cardboard!!! I agree it sucks, but would you really let that stop you from buying the DVD? After all, it's what's on the inside that counts, not... Read more
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