This is the third film of the DC Universe Original Animated movies. It composes of six segments which feature 6 different portrayals of the dark knight. This film was done in Japanese anime style. It was animated by six different anime studios. It features Kevin Conroy as Batman who is the most iconic portrayal of the superhero.
Have I got a story for you?
This segment features several different versions of Batman ranging an Iron Man type robot to a live shadow to a man-bat creature. It is told from the point of view of three teenagers who exaggerate their points of view. In the end it is the fourth teenager who hasn't seen Batman who truly see Batman for who he is- just an ordinary man fighting for his life. The animation is amazing in this piece and the different versions of Batman is quite interesting. 8/10
Crossfire
This segment is told from the point of view of the police. One who trusts the dark knight and respects him for what he does and another who distrusts him. It features the narrows which were last seen in Batman Begins. The narrows scenes are quite creepy and we can see the destruction of the narrows since the last film. The two detectives are assigned to drop an inmate back at Arkyum. After they drop of the inmate they are caught in an intense crossfire of two rival gangs the Russians and the Italians. Batman is seen little in this segment and in the end is shown as the saviour in a halo of flames. He rescues the two police officers and is seen somewhat as a guardian angel. The animation here again is also excellent and the images of the narrows are dark and foreboding. The images of Batman surrounded by flames add to the mythos that he is somewhat of a saviour of the helpless. 9/10Field Test
This is the third segment of the animated film. It takes a break from the action of the first two segments. It features a younger Bruce Wayne and the lessons he learns from fighting injustice. In this he investigates the murder of a social worker and the high powered bllionaire behind the crime. He also comes across the gangs from the previous story the Russians and Italians. In this he is given a device that deflects bullets. In this he learns harsh lessons and learns that he is willing to give his own life to the cause but not risk anyone else's. 8/10In Darkness Dwells
In this segment Batman finds himself in the sewers of Gotham going up against the forces of the Scarcrow and the Killer Croc. This segment is mostly action. The images are terrifying as Batman is infected with the Scarcrow's
fear toxin and has to fight his way through his hallucinations. The fight scenes are amazing and violent. The music is a real standout for me. 10/10Working Through Pain
The fifth segment of the animated film picks up where the last story left off. Batman is seriously wounded from a gunshot wound from one of the scarecrows victims. He reminisces of the time he spent in India where he learned about controlling his pain. We see a more human side to Bruce in this segment and a possible romance in the character of Cassandra. In the end she fails to help him as his pain is out of her and even his control. This part is really spiritual and is extremely graphic with gunshot wounds and stabbings. The ending is amazing as Batman is trapped in the sewers holding guns in his hands unable to let go of his pain. 10/10De
adshot This is the final segment of this animated film. It features the villian known as Deadshot, an assasin who fire from long ranges and still kill his targets. This story sets up the contrasts between batman and deadshot as deadshot loves guns while batman dislikes them. It features an intense fight between the two where batman is wounded but still. It also shows how far batman comes close to the edge, he will step close the line but will not take a life. If you are looking for acion packed adventure, you'll enjoy this. 10/10Overall as a whole I give it 10/10.
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