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| Batman - Gotham Knight [Blu-ray] | ![Batman - Gotham Knight [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51%2BFUzYNzyL._SL500_.jpg)
| Directors: Yasuhiro Aoki, Shojiro Nishimi
Actors: Corey Burton, Kevin Conroy, Gary Dourdan, Jason Marsden, David Mccallum
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $34.99
Buy New: $21.95
You Save: $13.04 (37%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  (15 reviews)
Sales Rank: 29
Format: Animated, Color, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), Japanese (Original Language), Portuguese (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), Thai (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Blu-ray
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 117951
UPC: 085391179511
EAN: 0085391179511
ASIN: B001614FX0
Release Date: July 8, 2008 (In 3 Days)
Theatrical Release Date: July 8, 2008 (In 3 Days)
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Availability: Not yet released
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Product Description
Acclaimed screenwriters including David Goyer (Batman Begins) Josh Olson (A History of Violence) and Alan Burnett (Batman The Animated Series) join forces with revered animation filmmakers on six spellbinding chapters chronicling Batman s transition from novice crimefighter to Dark Knight. These globe-spanning adventures pit Batman against the fearsome Scarecrow the freakish Killer Croc and the unerring marksman Deadshot. Using an arsenal of high-tech gadgetry from Wayne Industries Batman s ethical boundaries exist only where he chooses to place them leaving some fearful of his power. The sharp storytelling complemented by stylish art from some of the world s most visionary animators masterfully depicts the blurred lines of Batman as man myth and legend.Format: BLU-RAY DISC Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: PG-13 UPC: 085391179511 Manufacturer No: 117951
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 Very Good July 1, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
To be frank I only liked the second half of the film. The first half constists of nothing but the view of Batman through the eyes of various civilians, and Batman beating up goons.
The second half or the last two stories are far more enjoyable. Working Through Pain was written by one of my favourite comic book writers Brian Azarello (100 Bullets), and he did a good job in annunciating that Bruce really doesn't want to work through the pain of his parents death. He wants to hold on to that pain because it gives him purpose and it drives him. And really if he were to give up that pain--he probably would find his life devoid and meaningless and purposeless. The Deadshot story, I liked because it shows the kind of Alpha male hero who is willing to stand down any threat (yet not a goon) warrior I like to see him portrayed as.
 A disappointment July 1, 2008
7 out of 21 found this review helpful
I had pre-ordered this DVD Saturday, July 28th and that night I went to a free screening for Batman: Gotham Knight in Wizard World Chicago.
Tonight I removed it from my Amazon orders. Batman: Gotham Knight does not live up to the hype. Producer Bruce Timm and company have delivered a 6-part turkey.
As each of the 6 stories in this animated movie played out I expected the stories to get better and better. Sadly, instead they got less and less terrible. Believe me, there is a difference.
Not even Greg Rucka, a man who wrote classic Batman crime stories a few years back, could deliver on a project that sorely needed some substance. The closet thing to a sucess was the story written by 100 Bullets scribe Brian Azzarello in which Batman flashes back to his pain endurance training as a young Bruce Wayne.
However the worst crime in the 6-chapter feature was committed by writer Josh Olsen's "Have I Got a Story for You". In this tale a few young children each tell exaggerated stories about who Batman really is. Sound familiar? Well it should because producer Bruce Timm has produced the exact same story before in the 90's for Batman: The Animated series with the episode: Legends of the Dark Knight--a piece of animation much more lively than this bland throwaway tale Mr. Olsen has the gall to submit us to! To add insult to the viewer's injury, the Legends of the Dark Knight episode was based on a Batman story from the 70's Batman comics, "The Batman Nobody Knows" by Frank Robbin and Dick Giordano (reprinted in The Greatest Batman Stories Ever Told). And that story too was also a better executed tale. Shame on you Josh Olsen.
Avoid this DVD altogether or wait for it to end up as a bargin on Amazon market place. I have a feeling that it will be dirt cheap to get by Christmas.
Incredible and Worth Every Penny June 30, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
*This does contain some minor spoilers. I tried not to spoil too much.*
Batman: Gotham Knight is advertised as the missing link between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. There are six stories in total. Each story is by different artists, but they all link together and flow together nicely.
The first story is untitled(that I know of) and envolves a boy waiting for his friends to arrive. Once they do, each one of them tells a story about what they saw today and they all saw Batman. Each story is farfetched in its own way as this story capitalizes on teenagers stretching the truth and/or having overactive imaginations. It seems their day isn't finished though as the fight they all witnessed makes its way to that very skate park.
"Crossfire" is the story of Chris and Anna being apart of Lietenant Gordon's MCU(Major Crime Unit). Chris thinks Batman is a vigilante that takes the law into his own hands while Anna is still unsure about him and is just thankful that good cops that know how to do their job are actually being respected now that Batman has shown up. After taking a recent Arkham escapee back to the asylum, they soon realize they're stuck in the middle of a gang war between Sal Maroni and The Russian.
"Field Test" begins with Lucius Fox showing Bruce Wayne some new gadgets. Amongst them is a harness equipped with an electromagnetic pulse strong enough to deflect bullets. Batman decides to test it out with Maroni, The Russian, and his goons. Everything is going Batman's way until a certain...glitch...happens.
"In Darkness Dwells" has everyone looking for a monster. Killer Croc, to be exact. Apparently, he was the former patient of a certain Johnathan Crane. Coincidentally, one of the reasons he was admitted to Dr. Crane was for his fear of bats. Go figure.
Batman is injured on what seems like any other night he puts on his mask in "Working Through Pain." We're basically shown how tenacious he really is as he struggles with his injuries. We're also shown a few flashbacks of his past and soon learn the difference between exterior and interior pain. There's a way to put pain in its place and this is how Bruce Wayne found out how.
"Deadshot" has come back to Gotham and has set his sights on Jim Gordon, but it looks like he has alterior motives. Bruce Wayne also gives his views on guns.
Gotham Knight is superb. There's really no other way to describe it. I had my doubts about it, but I think those were blown away during the first few minutes of the film. The animation is fantastic. Everything moves crisply and smoothly. It just seems to flow. And let me just say that it's amazing to hear Kevin Conroy as the voice of Batman again. It's like a homecoming in so many ways.
The biggest question you may be asking yourself is if all the stories actually flow together since they're all done by different artists. The truth is that other than the artistic style changing, you don't really notice anything. The voice cast stays the same throughout the entire film and while each individual story has its own story to tell, they're all connected in some way and flow together nicely.
Gotham Knight is a feature that shouldn't be missed by anybody. Whether you're an anime fan, a Batman fan, or you're just looking for something new to catch your eye, I'd recommend Gotham Knight to anyone and everyone. The animation is beautiful and has a real crisp flow to it while the stories are written incredibly well and will keep you interested. The voice cast is also something worth mentioning. Other than seeing Kevin Conroy come back as Batman, the rest of the cast does a great job as well. My one complaint is that it doesn't really bridge the gap between anything. If you've seen Batman Begins, you'll be fine when you see The Dark Knight. This doesn't really seem to have anything that's a must see before TDK comes out in a few weeks. It is a nice bonus though and is highly recommended.
Rating: 9/10
 Glad I saw this before I laid down 20 bucks! June 30, 2008
3 out of 20 found this review helpful
What boring garbage.
Lets get the questions out of the way for whomever cares.
No joker.
No Mark Hamill.
Alfred is in it but only in the last two stories.
This movie was rather slow and boring. Not much action. The last story called "Dead Shot" was great and the reason I gave it two stars. Its what the whole gawd damn movie should have been.
But alas it wasnt. Save your money unless you're some jerk off who needs to watch every flick in magna style anime. I cant imagine spending 20 bucks let alone 30 for bluray on a flick I would watch once. Here...dont believe me, check it out for yourself for free.
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 The Dark Knight Returns! June 28, 2008
25 out of 28 found this review helpful
Batman returns to animation in near perfect form. Batman-Gotham Knight is the darkest portrayal of the Dark Knight since Batman The Animated Series Season 4. This short 6 episode series is by far the darkest and bloodiest version of Batman I have seen yet. The episodes run just over twelve minutes but quite a bit happens. Should this ever become a long running series I have no doubt it could even surpass BTAS season 4. Which to me is the best Batman had to offer.
Batman GK begins when a group of teens are telling their incredibly over exaggerated stories of Batman in action. This first episode was completely uninteresting to me in every way. I really didn't find it humorous and I feel this precious time could have been used better. This episode is very similar to Legends of the Dark Knight on season 4 of BTAS. After seeing this three times already, I skip this first chapter.
The next episode is when the short wait pays off. Batman is going up against two rival gangs locked in a bloody feud. This is when you know for sure, that you're watching a totally different Batman. I'll just leave it at that. There's a whole lot I can say about this but I want to try and keep spoilers non existent.
The story telling is done pretty well developing Batman's character. You will also see the newest versions of Killer Croc and The Scarecrow. Both characters went through a huge makeover with Croc looking more menacing then hes ever looked. The Scarecrow looks menacing as well. The atmosphere during The Scarecrow's scene brings out the depth in his character.
The animation and the artwork are superb. The animation never seemed off to me, it flowed very well during the fight scenes and they were easy to follow. It never became too dark where nothing could be seen. A well orchestrated soundtrack complements the dark mood very well. The voice acting is very solid with Kevin Conroy reprising his role as Batman. He clearly hasn't missed a beat and sounds as good as ever.
Parents who are cautious of what their children watch. Should view this first and see if it's suitable. There's pretty strong language at first and the violence is a huge step up from BTAS. Don't come into this expecting the playful like humor seen in BTAS seasons 1-3. This version of Batman is something to take serious.
The single disk DVD comes with a trailer of The Dark Knight movie and it looks very impressive. There is also a short commentary on the Wonder Woman animated movie due out next spring.
This short series has its flaws. But overall I was still satisfied with this and I'm sure lots of fans will be also. This is a nice appetizer for the main course due out in July.
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