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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (2012)

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It is ten years after an aging Batman has retired, and Gotham City has sunk deeper into decadence and lawlessness. Now, when his city needs him most, the Dark Knight returns in a blaze of glory. Joined by Carrie Kelly, a teenage female Robin, Batman takes to the streets to end the threat of the mutant gangs that have overrun the city. And after facing off against his two greatest enemies, the Joker and Two-Face, for the final time, Batman finds himself in mortal combat with his former ally,

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Action & Adventure, Animation

Bob Goodman

Sep 25, 2012

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Critic Reviews for Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1

All Critics (5) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (0)

...this first half is essentially throat-clearing before the operatic finale. The pacing seems abrupt and rapid...

December 17, 2012 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com
Rob Gonsalves
eFilmCritic.com

Extremely violent animated addition to the Batman story.

October 4, 2012 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media
Brian Costello
Common Sense Media

If you're a Batman fan, just hearing the words The Dark Knight Returns likely gets you excited, so this film was probably already on your radar...

October 1, 2012 Full Review Source: Film Threat
Mark Bell
Film Threat

DC's theatrical releases may be facing a bleak future, but titles like this remind us that their direct-to-video line is alive and well.

September 26, 2012 Full Review Source: Sci-Fi Movie Page
Rob Vaux
Sci-Fi Movie Page

It's highly respectful of the work on which it is based, yet also a solidly entertaining effort in its own right.

September 24, 2012 Full Review Source: Aisle Seat
Mike McGranaghan
Aisle Seat
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One of the most faithful adaptations made for a long time. It really did bring the classic comic to life (again, always read the book first Kids). The brutality of the comic is there as is that 80's comic style, that mini-revolution that was going on. I did wonder if they were going to get the News bulletin parts right and thankfully they did. The Joker is coming, can't wait for part 2!!
May 10, 2013
SirPant
Anthony Lawrie

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Not as good as Under the Red Hood for my money, but a step up from Year One. The plot takes awhile to get going and the lack of a proper back story robs it of some much needed motivation towards the beginning because how things got to this point would be interesting to know without having to re-read the whole Batman mythology. It's not like we need a huge background check, just a little reminder like they did in Under the Red Hood. The plot is not one of the strong points, especially since this ends on a cliffhanger and has that incomplete feeling Part 1's tend to have. The mutants are not particularly the best of villains for Batman even though their leader is certainly his equal in terms of muscle power. It does have some decent animation and brutal action sequences that are bloody and intense. Not for little kids in other words. The news segments carried over from the graphic novel simply do not work and feel tacked on. The vocal performances are alright, but not as good as past entries. There's potential here for an even better Part 2 and I certainly hope that is the case. Part 1 is watchable and with a promise of bigger things to come, I am certainly looking forward to Part 2.
February 25, 2013
jlewis07
Josh Lewis

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