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Opinion Summary
"That's not funny.....that's not....."
by JavaDevil | Nov 06 '00
Pros: Good action scenes, terrific plot, wicked flashback
Cons: Like the other animated Batman films, this is only about 70 minutes long

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OVERALL RATING
Product Rating: 5.0



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Comments on "That's not funny.....that's not....."" (7 total)  
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Re: The Joker's Secrets to Youthful Beauty (Reply to this comment)
by madamecp
Ooh... The Killing Joke is one of my favourite Batman comics (but, then, I'm a Moore fan). I would've loved to see that version wind up in Batman Beyond. I'd been complaining about them not using it in the first live-action Batman movie. Ah well.

--madamecp
Dec 02 '00
9:19 am PST

The Animated Series (Reply to this comment)
by madamecp
I have watched much of the series, but haven't yet seen the movie... and now I have the panic-stricken feeling that I'll never be able to get the real version and therefore might as well not bother.

When I saw the primetime premiere of Batman Beyond, I thought it was some kind of Dude-ish trash. Later, after the series managed to hook me, I actually enjoyed the same premiere that I'd initially poo-pooed.

I prefer the episodes that more heavily feature Bruce Wayne (and the dog episodes, oddly), because I adore this old curmudgeon (though non-Dark Knight) version of him. But even some of the sans-Wayne episodes are good.

Unfortunately they keep switching this series to obnoxious hours of the day, like 7am right now, when I can't watch it. I'll catch it whenever it's on at 11, or another later hour, though.

--madamecp (always thrilled to see Bruce Wayne beat enemies with his cane)
Dec 02 '00
9:16 am PST

Re: Hey (Reply to this comment)
by crucify
You kidding me? Two words: Harley Quinn

'Nuff said.
Nov 14 '00
12:14 am PST

Hey (Reply to this comment)
by JavaDevil
I didn't know that Batman was so popular with chicks. =)
Nov 13 '00
3:59 am PST

Woohoo! (Reply to this comment)
by crucify
I don't know how it happened, but I became a major Batman fan years and years ago, when I was just a young thing. I think it might have been the 60's sit-com that did it for me. It was cheese, but darnit, it was good cheese.

You're not missing much by way of the show I think; I tried to watch the pilot but quickly lost interest. I really wish that they hadn't combined the original animated series with Superman *sigh*

Great review, I can't wait to see this!
Nov 12 '00
11:44 pm PST

The Joker's Secrets to Youthful Beauty (Reply to this comment)
by jaderabbit
I think it must be the makeup. Maybe it has lead in it for the white--that would explain the way he acts.

I love this show, too. I wish Barbara were there as Oracle instead of as the commissioner, but I guess that would mean they'd have to use the Killing Joke storyline, and that would alienate younger audiences.

Thanks for an insightful review.

jaderabbit
Nov 08 '00
12:48 pm PST

I love... (Reply to this comment)
by Bijou
this show (OK, fine, you've caught me. A 30 year-old cartoon lover) and your review is excellent. I was looking forward to purchasing this film, yet I was skeptical as to the quality of the presentation. Thank you for assuaging my fears.

Bijou
:)
Nov 06 '00
12:59 pm PST
   

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