Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 (2013)

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I don't know why, but with expectations set VERY high after the cliffhanger from Part 1., I was left after the movie ended with mixed feelings about it. It is a good movie, but I would've liked more of the Joker. Michael Emerson really nailed his scenes starting off as a subtle psycho which managed to make his way onto national TV and slowly return to an all out maniac which leads to some of the most disturbing scenes including the character I have ever seen. As I stated about Part 1., I liked how a major issue discussed in the movies is how controversial Batman actually is in his batle against crime. It continues in Part 2. and extends into great confrontations between the complete state of chaos which Gotham is in. That and the Joker were the best aspects of Part 2. in my opinion. And then we have the Cold War subplot and Superman. I never liked Superman, and his role as the defender of the governement only adds to that. The Cold War theme felt like it was crammed in, and will inevitably not have the same impact on the screen as it would have had 30 years ago. Distracting you can call it. Despite that, Part 2. had a great intensity to it compared to Part 1. even though I preferred the more dramatic side. I think Part 2's first half is fantastic and the second half is just enjoyable. To sum up, I like The Dark Knight Returns and I recommend it to Batman fans and fans of the source material, but I think it could have been stronger if some scenes were shortened in Part 2. so it was possible to make it into one movie with a theatrical release it truly deserved to be.

One of the most violent, complex, dark and epic representations of the caped crusader, TDKR Part 2 is absolutely unforgettable. The movie is fast paced, taking you to the last journey of Batman in an effective manner. It is true that is less thought provoking, but that little flaw is requited with the other highlights.The movie continues with its realistic tone with one of the best Joker performances. A Joker in suit and tie, using makeup and no gadgetry; arguably one of the most bloodthirsty, sadistic and psychopathic Joker (or at least tied with John Dimaggio's) in recent history. Michael Emerson has a perfect voice for this humanistic representation of the Clown Prince of Crime, and oh boy does he steals the show. One of the best confrontations between this two nemesis, with an outcome that proves the Joker will always be Batman's ultimate challenge.Then, there's the amazing battle with Superman. If only the people behind "Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice" would have stayed faithful to this, that movie could have been from another world (but no, it sucked). A rivalry we all waited to see blowing off, we get a more than satisfactory outcome and result; those quotable lines will have us all remembering, in all the years to come in our most private moments, that one man. The animation is good, the voice performance is excellent, every combat or outcome in the movie is epic, and there's that amazing hunting score.FINAL CONSENSUS: Reaching the height of big ones like Mask of the Phantasm and Under the Red Hood, this dark and epic conclusion is a more than welcomed addition to Batman's animated pantheon.

It's funny that i can draw parallel with my review for « Mad love » that i didn't praise even if it's also similar to the comics. So i was afraid for this one and it's a surprise that i like it and i wonder why ? my first explanation is the quality of the source : « DKI » is a cult comics among the best ever because Frank Miller has really understand the character, his universe and like « Watchmen », he writes for adults putting super heroes in perspective with the society, political power. This story of an old batman is totally riveting and watching it on a screen helps me discover things that i haven't seen so far : 1) with a girl for Robin, Bruce can be more warmly 2) the 4 parts can be tied : 1 & 3 is about old enemy having rehabilitation with the help of a shrink ; 2 & 4 is about a powerful leader who has to bite the dust ! 3) Miller has guessed all the terror attacks : Gotham twin towers exploding, killing an audience having fun, chaos after a bombing,… Another great thing in this adaptation is that all the memorable moments of the comics are still there. I expected the censorship to cut a lot but there wasn't a single : the fascist babe, Joker burning skulls, the TV shows, the soviet attacks, … After all this praise, now the few disappointments : first of all, the only thing that get cut is Batman's voice-over : it's a pity as it showed that he was nearly suicidal and surely sadistic ! Next, the animation is really good and looks likes the art of Miller/Janson with a reminiscent of « Akira » but the animators lack skills in scale, perspective : the room are too big for the characters, etc… and for sure, the biggest flaw is the colors ! Varley was talented and in my opinion, « DKI » is black, gray, blue… Here the colors are yellow and the mood totally changes ! When you see the opening race, you have indeed the tone for all the movie, too luminous and too bright ! That's why when Gotham flinches at the end, we don't have the feeling of the total panic the comics told us about ! If they can change their tones for « DKII », so i'm sure it will be then a incredible hit !

In preparation for the upcoming Batman V Superman film, I've decided to revisit a few of each of the heroes' feature films, especially those where they come in direct conflict with one another.With the first part of The Dark Knight Returns being as good as it is, it almost seems unfathomable to think it could be topped by part 2, but for the most part, it is. Part 2 is even more packed than part 1 with more prominent roles given to Joker, Commissioner Yindel, Oliver Queen, and of course, Superman. It's a fast paced and brutally graphic take on the Dark Knight's last stand in a Gotham City that is just about at the brink of decimation.Batman and Robin's plan to turn the mutant followers into "sons of Batman" was working quite well and Batman seemed to have the upper- hand on the city, that is until Joker came out of a little retirement of his own. Michael Emerson's voice performance as the incredibly creepy Joker works very well alongside Peter Weller's Batman, especially in the tunnel of love sequence. Joker's killing of over 200 people at the talk show was terrifying, but there's something about the entirety of the tunnel of love scene that really stood out even more to me. Murdering people after murdering people and forcing Batman into a no win situation seemed to be the best possible way to conclude these two guys arcs after so many years tearing each other apart.Same goes for the way they handle the Superman and Batman material. Yes, Superman does seem a lot like a boy scout for the president, but the reasons given seemed to make sense. I bought into the fact that that's what Superman would do after global tragedies and during a nuclear crisis. Which brings up the one complaint I have about this film, the nuclear crisis and inclusion of the Corto Maltese side arc. An hour and 15 minutes for each of these two parts is fitting, but I hardly believe the inclusion of a global crisis was needed for a Batman story. Everything else in this Frank Miller story, is absolutely brilliant.Seeing Batman result to beating the crap out of cops and Superman virtually killing for the government in war was an interesting and ground breaking way to tell the story. It opened the door for comic books to become something more than just guilty pleasure readings and into something that can appeal and apply to people of all ages. Christopher Drake's incredible score once again kicks in at the right moments including the legendary Batman/Superman fight. The whole film is fast paced, but the last 30 minutes is some of the best direction I have ever seen in an animated film to date. The first time I saw the film I didn't know what to expect in the end and every left turn made was just as shockingly amazing as the last. The Dark Knight Returns Part 2 is quite simply one of the greatest superhero films of all time.+Epic scope+Batman/Superman fight & dynamic+Score+Last 30 minutes+Oliver Queen's inclusion+Brutally graphic-Corto Maltese side arc with nuclear crisis wasn't entirely necessary10/10