Batman: Assault on Arkham -- August 12th, 2014
08-13-14, 12:06 PM
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Re: Batman: Assault on Arkham -- August 12th, 2014
I never understood the love for Flashpoint Paradox, maybe because I'm not a huge Flash fan. But Under the Red Hood is probably the best Batman animated movie they have done so far (with The Dark Knight Returns as a close second).
I also highly recommend Justice League Doom & Justice League War
I also highly recommend Justice League Doom & Justice League War
08-13-14, 12:07 PM
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08-13-14, 12:25 PM
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Re: Batman: Assault on Arkham -- August 12th, 2014
I picked up the Target Steelbook yesterday and watched it last night. Based on the negative reviews I wasn't expecting it to be very good but I was pleasantly surprised. My biggest complaint is
(mild spoiler about the structure of the story)
Aside from that I enjoyed the story and even a couple of the twist and turns it took.
Of course take my recommendation lightly because I have very little experience in DC's animated films. This is only the third Batman animated film I've seen. I'd say it wasn't nearly as good as The Dark Knight Returns but was a lot better than Son of Batman. Just my opinion of course.
(mild spoiler about the structure of the story)
Spoiler:
Of course take my recommendation lightly because I have very little experience in DC's animated films. This is only the third Batman animated film I've seen. I'd say it wasn't nearly as good as The Dark Knight Returns but was a lot better than Son of Batman. Just my opinion of course.
08-13-14, 05:25 PM
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Re: Batman: Assault on Arkham -- August 12th, 2014
I bought it. I enjoyed it. I will mirror what GoldenJCJ said.
While it wasn't the best Batman direct to video movie, it was entertaining. It certainly helped having Conroy and Pounder in their familiar roles.
Spoiler:
While it wasn't the best Batman direct to video movie, it was entertaining. It certainly helped having Conroy and Pounder in their familiar roles.
08-13-14, 07:45 PM
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Re: Batman: Assault on Arkham -- August 12th, 2014
Call me crazy but
makes me want to see it even more.
Spoiler:
08-13-14, 08:18 PM
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Re: Batman: Assault on Arkham -- August 12th, 2014
If it were JUST Suicide Squad, with maybe a Batman cameo, it would have been SO much better. Instead it tries to satisfy too many masters and ends up coming really short on both ends. It's basically two plotlines uncomfortably shoe-horned together into one mediocre movie. 5 / 10 from me.
08-13-14, 08:33 PM
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Re: Batman: Assault on Arkham -- August 12th, 2014
I liked it OK, actually. For sure toward the bottom half of the DCUA line, but I was entertained. 3.25/5
08-14-14, 07:08 PM
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Re: Batman: Assault on Arkham -- August 12th, 2014
Getting pretty good reviews:
http://kotaku.com/the-newest-batman-...ood-1621805101
http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/65005...ult-on-arkham/
http://kotaku.com/the-newest-batman-...ood-1621805101
http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/65005...ult-on-arkham/
08-15-14, 07:43 AM
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Re: Batman: Assault on Arkham -- August 12th, 2014
I just saw this and thought it was quite good. I love the story premise.
Just know going into it that Batman is not main focus and do not rip them for it.
Just know going into it that Batman is not main focus and do not rip them for it.
08-17-14, 02:31 PM
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Re: Batman: Assault on Arkham -- August 12th, 2014
Got my copy in the mail yesterday and watched it last night. I really enjoyed it quite a bit. I'm not as familiar with the Suicide Squad comics but the film really worked for me. It had a good flow and I liked the characters and honestly I think a credit to Batman's universe is that there's so many interesting characters in it that can hold their own in a film and not necessarily have to rely on Batman himself being there the whole time to make it interesting. The voice cast was all good in this and I just have to say I'm so glad we got Conroy as Batman (disappointed that the extras show the next film we get Jason O'Mara as Batman who I really dislike as the character). Overall a solid entry to the DCAU in my opinion.
08-18-14, 05:43 PM
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Re: Batman: Assault on Arkham -- August 12th, 2014
Loved it. Really cool starting from the "Bad Guys" side and then bringing everyone together.
Very "realistic" for a SuperHero animated movie.
DC seems to be going for the more mature (sometimes too much) ratings, in both animation and live action movies. Neither good nor bad, just is.
Very "realistic" for a SuperHero animated movie.
DC seems to be going for the more mature (sometimes too much) ratings, in both animation and live action movies. Neither good nor bad, just is.
08-18-14, 06:22 PM
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Re: Batman: Assault on Arkham -- August 12th, 2014
Loved it. Really cool starting from the "Bad Guys" side and then bringing everyone together.
Very "realistic" for a SuperHero animated movie.
DC seems to be going for the more mature (sometimes too much) ratings, in both animation and live action movies. Neither good nor bad, just is.
Very "realistic" for a SuperHero animated movie.
DC seems to be going for the more mature (sometimes too much) ratings, in both animation and live action movies. Neither good nor bad, just is.
08-18-14, 07:05 PM
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Re: Batman: Assault on Arkham -- August 12th, 2014
People will be disappointed because this is not a Batman movie. It's really a Suicide Squad movie heavily featuring Harley Quinn and Batman's Rogues Gallery. I liked it but it's not perfect.
Target cheated people by making the steelbook available in super-limited quantities. Unless you showed up before 10 A.M., good luck buying one at retail price.
08-19-14, 08:23 AM
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Re: Batman: Assault on Arkham -- August 12th, 2014
It pushes the boundaries of the PG-13 rating. I would feel uncomfortable showing this to pre-teens unless they are already little psychos.
People will be disappointed because this is not a Batman movie. It's really a Suicide Squad movie heavily featuring Harley Quinn and Batman's Rogues Gallery. I liked it but it's not perfect.
Target cheated people by making the steelbook available in super-limited quantities. Unless you showed up before 10 A.M., good luck buying one at retail price.
People will be disappointed because this is not a Batman movie. It's really a Suicide Squad movie heavily featuring Harley Quinn and Batman's Rogues Gallery. I liked it but it's not perfect.
Target cheated people by making the steelbook available in super-limited quantities. Unless you showed up before 10 A.M., good luck buying one at retail price.
08-19-14, 03:10 PM
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Re: Batman: Assault on Arkham -- August 12th, 2014
I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would. They really pushed that PG-13 rating and it worked.
08-23-14, 08:39 PM
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Re: Batman: Assault on Arkham -- August 12th, 2014
I watched it today and loved every minute of it. I really wish we'd get an Arkham game with the Suicide Squad but this will do for now.
Also, though familiar with the Squad from the comics, I was not expecting all the kills in the movie. Or how harsh it was. I'd say it was more hardcore than Flashpoint Paradox.
Also, though familiar with the Squad from the comics, I was not expecting all the kills in the movie. Or how harsh it was. I'd say it was more hardcore than Flashpoint Paradox.
08-23-14, 10:32 PM
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Re: Batman: Assault on Arkham -- August 12th, 2014
I wouldn't go so far as to say more hardcore than Flashpoint Paradox. Not by a long shot. Grifter getting arrowed multiple times in the head was more graphic than Arkham was in its entirety.
I would rank it #2 in terms of violence, though.
I would rank it #2 in terms of violence, though.
