Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm (1993)
Average Rating: 6.8/10
Reviews Counted: 26
Fresh: 21 | Rotten: 5
Stylish and admirably respectful of the source material, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm succeeds where many of the live-action Batman adaptations have failed.
Average Rating: N/A
Critic Reviews: 4
Fresh: 1 | Rotten: 3
Stylish and admirably respectful of the source material, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm succeeds where many of the live-action Batman adaptations have failed.
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Movie Info
This stylish animated adventure is based on the '90s animated television series, which in turn is based on the original comics and Tim Burton's live action "Batman" films. Unlike the campy 1960s version of Batman, this version is half-mad from the superhero's obsession with justice. It is only his unusual sense of ethics that keeps him from becoming a full-blown psychotic. The story describes the origins of Batman as it follows the Dark Knight's attempts to capture the elusive, deadly Phantasm
Dec 24, 1993 Wide
Dec 21, 1999
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Cast
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Kevin Conroy
Batman/Bruce Wayne -
Dana Delany
Andrea Beaumont -
Hart Bochner
Arthur Reeves -
Mark Hamill
The Joker -
Stacy Keach
Phantasm/Carl Beaumo... -
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Alfred Pennyworth -
Abe Vigoda
Sal Valestra -
Dick Miller
Chuckie Sol -
John P. Ryan
Buzz Bronski -
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Bob Hastings
Commissioner Gordon -
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All Critics (26) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (21) | Rotten (5) | DVD (10)
The violence is too realistic (though not terribly graphic) to qualify as cartoony escapism, yet the movie lacks the sophistication, vision or satirical edge to lay claim to any higher purpose. It's merely dark for dark's sake.
Top CriticWhile the script and pedigree of actors are commendable, the craft level is too close to the small-screen offering to get audiences into theaters.
The actor's voices may suit animated television characters, but on a large screen Kevin Conroy's Batman, Mark Hamill's Joker, and Dana Delany's Andrea sound flat and one-dimensional.
Closer to radio drama than kiddie fare, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is the strangest PG film of the year.
Fans of classical animation are hereby warned to steer clear of Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, for it will put them in instant vapor-lock and there aren't enough ambulances available this time of year.
Among the boldest and most ambitious stories ever attempted in its franchise, and it is as acute, and compelling, and satisfyingly Batmanny as any of the Batman features, if not moreso.
Quintessential Batman and a quality cartoon.
managed to soar above the theatrical Batman adaptation, and would remain the best Bat Movie to hit the big screens until Batman Begins shook things up in 2005
One of the best movie versions of Batman ever
This absorbing adventure should resonate with those who take the notion of heroism seriously -- especially adolescent boys.
Heroic stuff.
Respects the character...and winningly combines personal drama and clever themes with intrigue and action to tell a story in keeping with Batman's classic comic adventures.
Excellent, highly stylized animation.
Really good animated movie. Full of action, excitement and character.
The best, most true-to-the-character adaptation of Batman for the big screen. Simply put: animation succeeded everywhere Burton and Schumacher failed.
They should've released this to theatres instead of "Batman and Robin"
Animated or not, this is the best Batman movie.
What the live action Batman films should be and could be if the Warner Brother execs could pull their heads out long enough to realize it. Frankly, the live action Bat-films are embarassing compared to this and the other animated films.
Infinitely more entertaining than the last two live-action Batventures.
Sadly, it seems more care was taken with the jazzy ad campaign than with the movie itself.
It has style to spare. And for any kid at heart whose breath catches at the sight of a caped figure swooping across the sky, it has moments when your lungs will be stopped by a Dark Knight to dream on.
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- Commissioner Gordon: He didn't do it! It's garbage, Councilman! The Batman does not kill. You want him, you get him! I'll have no part in it.
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- The Joker: I'm impressed, lady. You're harder to kill than a cockroach on steroids.
- Andrea Beaumont: So, you figured it out.
- The Joker: Gotta hand it to you, nice scheme. Costume's a bit theatrical, but hey, who am I to talk?
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- The Joker: That's it. That's what I want to see, a nice, big smile.
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- The Joker: You just don't know when to quit, do you?
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- The Joker: You're crazy! I'm your only chance to get out of here! Let me go or we'll both die!
- Batman/Bruce Wayne: Whatever it takes!
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- The Joker: Very cute! But I can blow smoke too, toots!
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