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Batman: Under the Red Hood [Blu-ray]

Batman: Under the Red Hood [Blu-ray]Director: Brandon Vietti
Actors: Bruce Greenwood, Jensen Ackles, John Di Maggio, Neil Patrick Harris, Jason Isaacs
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 118 reviews

Format: Animated, Color, Special Edition, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Blu-ray
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Memorabilia: No
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Running Time: 75 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7 x 5.7 x 0.7

MPN: 883929099597
UPC: 883929099597
EAN: 0883929099597

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Set years after the death of the second robin the story follows batman (bruce greenwood) and dick grayson (neil patrick harris) - the hero nightwing - finding themselves being stalked by a mysterious yet familiar figure known as the vigilante red hood who apparently knows all of their secrets. Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 07/27/2010 Starring: Jensen Ackles Jason Isaacs Run time: 75 minutes Rating: Pg13 Director: Brandon Vietti

The animated adventure Batman: Under the Red Hood pits the Dark Knight against a trio of his most fearsome enemies while attempting to uncover the true identity of the vigilante known as the Red Hood. Adapted by Judd Winick from his own comic book story arc, Under the Hood, as well as the late-'80s serial A Death in the Family, Under the Red Hood is a fairly dark affair, with considerable amounts of violence, not the least of which is the act that gets the story in motion--the murder of Jason Todd, better known as the second Robin, by the Joker (voiced by John DiMaggio). The death puts Batman (Bruce Greenwood) into a guilt-ridden tailspin, but there's little time for mourning, as the arrival of the Red Hood (Jensen Ackles of Supernatural) puts the Caped Crusader on the defensive. Together with original Robin Dick Grayson (Neil Patrick Harris), now operating as Nightwing, his search for the Red Hood brings him in contact with the Joker--who, as DC Comics fans remember, started his criminal career as the Red Hood and is portrayed here as a violent psychopath à la Frank Miller's depictions--as well as the immortal Ra's al Ghul (Jason Isaacs) and Gotham's leading underworld kingpin, the fearsome Black Mask (Wade Williams). The confrontations between Batman and his foes are explosive but never overpower the dramatic weight of the story, which hinges on themes of regret, revenge, and redemption. Artwork is streamlined and expressive, while the scripting by Winick distills the essence of the comics into an action-packed hour. --Paul Gaita

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5 out of 5 stars VERY GOOD...RED HOOD RULES   July 27, 2010
Ricardo Mendoza (Nicaragua)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

Just watched it today, I had to comment about it. People always complain about the voice actors...the cast did great..Batman, Nightwing, RED HOOD..they all sounded great.I'm not going to comment on Joker's voice, instead I will praise his animation...Joker looked GREAT. The movie is much adult oriented this time, ..good. I can't recommend it enough..great moments, shocking and touching at the same time. the final battle, the final scene..the intro music, which is the same played at the end could be used for a live action movie. I want to see more of the guy behind the red hood...

SPOILER ALERT; Remember what Joker does with a pencil in THE DARK KNIGHT?...watch this movie and see what he does..with a glass..and be surprised like I was.....ENJOY IT for what it is, a dark, violent, good BATMAN story.
I would love to see the Killing joke....


5 out of 5 stars A lesson to Hollywood: How to write a comics based movie   July 19, 2010
David Stager (West Hampstead, UK)
12 out of 15 found this review helpful

I have to classify this movie as a minor masterpiece. I give most of the credit to the screenwriter. Hollywood's live-action superhero movie producers and writers can learn a lesson here about how to write a screenplay properly when creating comics-based movies. The problems have always been the fact that there is a big audience that knows the stories and a large audience that does not know the stories. The major comics-based movies are all tainted by the supposed need to explain everything and introduce characters to those who know nothing. Likewise, they have to depart from directly adapting the beginning, middle, and ending of previously published stories - no matter how good the original stories may be. These supposed limits have resulted in a long string of mediocre live-action superhero movies.

However, this script deftly and effectively provides all necessary backstory and context so seamlessly and effortlessly that I have to wonder why the big studios never tell the story and make the movies the way it is done here. That this movie is animated is no explanation. With all the advances in live-action, this identical movie could be made with actors, sets, special effects and CGI no problem. The tools of movies are not the problem with movies. It's always been the writing that limits comics-based movies.

All the Batman fans are familiar with the story and know all the spoilers. That problem is dealt with masterfully by the script by weaving it into the tale early on. The 50 years of comic history Hollywood would tediously explain to a new audience is dealt with perfectly using brief, in-context flashbacks, imagery and dialogue that never interrupts the story. The professionalism and polish of the script is in "Casablanca" territory. Every line and scene moves the story, nothing is left out that is needed and nothing is put in that isn't.

The voice acting is good. The actor playing the Joker is the best Joker voice yet. I have no idea how Andrea Romano is able to cast these DC animated movies so well and keep picking the right voices. Not a false note among any of the casting choices. The characters here ring true to form. I think they really got this one right. The Marvel animated producers and creators are put to shame again.


5 out of 5 stars Without question the best animated DC film to date   July 24, 2010
Reginald Johnson
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

The raw emotions that you will feel after watching this film make it worth the price tag. Even if you are not a fan of the series this dark and complex story will leave you wanting more. I am not going to spoil the story like some of these reviewers did. Just buy it.


5 out of 5 stars Totally Awesome Movie!   July 15, 2010
TruthMaster
7 out of 9 found this review helpful

I was so pleasantly, incredibly surprised by the pure awesomeness of this movie.

Bruce Greenwood has done the impossible and manages to do an even better Batman voice than the legendary Kevin Conroy. Greenwood is magnificent.

I love all the violence, this is certainly not your Saturday morning cartoon for kids. I LOVE all the characters that make an appearance, and the story is great. This is bar far the best animated production we've seen from DC, the best animated Batman movie they've ever made-- even better than Mask of the Phantasm.


5 out of 5 stars better than i expected   July 27, 2010
Charles D. Kramer
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

alot of us know whos under the hood, for those who dont, i envy the revelation. very well done, top to bottom. i wondered if dvd vs. blu-ray would matter for animation, its really better, thats all i can say. Mark Hamill doesnt voice the joker, bummer, but johnny D (bender) does, and does pretty darn good. im putting in five stars, alot for the animated action, well choreographed (how? that wouldve been a great extra feature), mostly for a great story, and a good job of showing so much DCU history in one event without skimping on story.

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