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Superman/Batman: Apocalypse [Blu-ray]

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4 star:		(32)
3 star:		(21)
2 star:		(11)
1 star:		(10)

 

 

I say that because that's really what this story is about. It isn't really about Superman/Batman Vs. Darkseid as it is more about them (along with Wonder Woman and former Darkseid soldier Bertha) fighting over the fate of Kara Zor-El, better known as Supergirl.

Kara comes to earth and is lost when Batman finds her. Superman and Batman both argue over what to do with her while Wonder Woman enters the fray and takes her to train with her on Themescyra. Meantime, Darkseid has been monitoring the events and decides to make Kara one of his new lieutenants!

What comes is an all out battle over the fate of Kara. Will she become one of earth's newest saviors or one of their biggest threats?

Also included is 4 episodes from the 90's Superman series that centers around Darkseid (Apokolips....Now! pts. 1 and 2) and Supergirl (in her own two parter). You also get a 10 minute short featuring Green Arrow and some behind the scenes extras mainly discussing Darkseid and the mythology behind him, Mr. Miracle, Orion and New Genesis. All created by the late, great Jack Kirby!

Overall, a good use of $20 if you have that to spend!

I watched this movie with my little niece the other day. I'm a big comics fan and I thought it wasn't bad. There was some good action, a bit of humor and pathos, and the animation wasn't mind blowing but it did the job. All in all, this is a decent if not memorable movie. That's my take on it.

My niece on the other hand loved it. She's in her pre-pre-teen years and while she loves animation (she still calls them cartoons) what she really likes are stories with strong female leads. She likes it when girls are the heroes. I think that's why she loved this movie.

You have a few cute scenes with Super Girl (Kara Zor-El) palling around with Clark Kent when she first arrives on Earth. You have some great fight scenes involving Super Girl, Wonder Woman, Big Barda, the Female Furies and an entire nation of Amazon Warriors. This movie showcases tough, capable women warriors as well as a strong, tough-minded teenage girl. My niece ate it up. She can't wait for more like this. She is even getting into the comic books. Seeing "girl superheroes" on an even footing with "boy superheroes" made a big impression on her. I hope the studios produce more like this one. So does my niece.

Well, we have Superman, Batman, Wonderwoman, Darkseid, and some step characters really expressive, like Barda, the furies and a solid story. And, introducing Kara Zor-el, the Supergirl, back from the death!!! Lots of extras, including the old Kara story, back from the beginning till her tragic death on Crisis on Infinite Earths, best DC saga ever!!!! Really this is a must have on the fans collection, the animation is beautiful, and, whoever likes Superman or Batman, or even Wonderwoman, will enjoy a really good time watching this pic.

I received it within two days after testing out the special order links item. I thought the movie wasn't bad but I expected more conflict in the story. Plus there wasn't much of a fight on Earth with Darkseid unlike the TV version when he had control of the whole planet. Supergirl first showing up in Gotham in a ship didn't make sense to me and why would Batman and Krypto not trust her just because she's not used to her powers? Why was Krypto even in the story? I thought the plot was rushed and thrown together so the studio could get it out. Maybe when I watch it again I might like it more. Anyway, I gave it three stars for effort. For the price it wasn't bad.

Superman / Batman Apocalypse... mainly dealing with a newly arrived Kryptonian, an overdue return of Wonder Woman

(voiced by Susan Eisenberg) and the being that menaced the DC Universe beyond Lex Luthor... Darkseid. As many

disagreements that Superman and Batman have had in roughly 70+ years, they actually are more alike than not so.

Granny Goodness, played by Edward Asner.... great choice. The `Apocalypse' incarnation of Darkseid is more reserved,

patient and yet... devious (as only the great Jack Kirby could develop). The most brutal battle between Superman

and Darkseid other than `Twilight' from Justice League and `Destroyer' from Justice League Unlimited. Intense and

loaded with action.

In what has to be the best quality animation yet for any of the DCU films, the story still takes the center stage. While I think it would have been better titled as Batman/Superman/Wonder Woman" Apocalypse, since Wonder Woman plays a pivotal part, the movie is fantastically well-presented.

Returning to voice the heroes are the same folks who did so well in the Batman and Superman animated series, Kevin Conroy's unparalleled Batman and Tim Daly's Superman are extremely well-done in the voice acting and the animation. We see their internal conflicts reflected in their faces (limited exposure that may be for Batman), hear their anguish and anger and determination and conviction in their voices. The sardonic wit that permeated so much of the Justice League episodes and the few Superman/Batman crossovers during their animated series runs reappears and makes long-time viewers feel at home. Reprising her role as Wonder Woman (from the JL series), Susan Eisenberg once more delivers the best voice acting for her character just as well as the men do on theirs.

The story centers around a re-imagining of Supergirl's origin. In this version, her ship crashlands in Gotham, where Batman is forced to deal with her before her newfound and uncontrolled powers demolish the city he is sworn to protect. Superman, of course, learns of her presence, and takes charge of her education and indoctrination. She progresses quickly, learning English in under a week and gaining some control over her powers. However, distrust from Batman and Krypto (who appears so briefly he could have been excluded altogether), drive her to rebel from Superman's "control" the way any other moronic teenage girl would be written to do. Wonder Woman intervenes, taking young Kara to Paradise Island where she can be free to learn how best to handle her powers amongst a setting and populace more resilient than found in Metropolis. There we get to see the Amazons treating Superman with contempt despite the fact he could destroy them and their island with nary a wisp of effort if he so chose, and the viewer momentarily wishes Superman lacked his heroic principles that he might teach the Amazons a well-deserved lesson in humility.

However, it is the machinations of Darkseid that kick the story into overdrive. Abducting Kara to install her as the captain of his personal guard, the Furies, Darkseid faces down the heroes on his home turf. We get the creepiest incarnation yet of Granny Goodness on the screen, with a man voicing the character who is rendered as anti-feminine as could be. Here we get a failing in the voice casting, as Andre Braugher, though a great actor, is not so great as a voice actor. Lacking the emotive power that Michael Ironside gave the character in the various animated series, Darkseid comes across as rather weak be comparison, when he should dominate every scene.

There is a rescue with a premature celebration before a much more significant battle on Earth itself. We see the Kryptonians show their mettle in a life or death fight, with the outcome rather easily foreseen even for those who did not read the graphic novel.

In terms of the visual presentation, this is the new gold standard by which the DCU films should be judged. There are several special features which can educate those who might not be familiar with the origins of the various New Gods characters, as well as the excellent Green Arrow short. It's a great tale, with fantastic art and voice acting for the most part, and will not disappoint anyone who might, like me, have been on the fence about this one.

What these other reviewers fail to realize this is an amazing adaptation of Jeff Loebs', and Michael Turner's Superman/Batman Volume 2. The animation reflects The late Turner's artwork, scene for scene. The pacing is quick, and Timm's production values are outstanding.

The retelling of the Supergirl saga, updates that particular chapter in Superman history, placing Darkseid into the mix just makes for more cohesive storytelling. The extras, are right on and DC pulls no punches in offering it's audience, a total package of classic animation

Thank you DCU for releasing this direct to DVD release

yet again dc has done it. they just get better as they progress. this was 1 of my favs because of the team up & story line. introducing super girl. i think if you've not seen this 1, feal free, you won't be disapointed. i looking forward to the next 1 i'll rent from netflix.

love the animation and the voice work in this film. not what i expected but was pleasantly surprised. good storyline and great action sequences. The villan was my favorite character in the movie. the movie moves at a good pace and the ending is brilliant!

The quality of the animation is excellent. The film features two really cool scenes - the first being the battle between Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Doomsday clones - and the second being the battle between Supergirl and Doomsday. The latter ruined only by the fact that she had yet to aquire her costume.

The absolute highlight of the film was the battle between Wonder Woman, Big Barda and Darkseids' furies - which at one point elicited an involuntary " Go Wonder Woman!" exclamation from me.

The only thing that did not work for me was Darkseid's voice, he just did'nt sound like Darkseid. They should have used the voice actor from Graphic Audio rather.