Batman Beyond the Movie

This is by no means a run-of-the-mill take on the Dark Knight. Like Warner's Emmy Award-winning cartoon of Batman in the present day, the story and action is tight and well thought out. From the opening credits (which are eerily reminiscent of David Fincher's unsettling opening shots in Seven), you enter a world in need of a hero. Unlike the later live-action movies, Batman Beyond will strike a chord with fans of the DC comic. This world of Gotham is darker, edgier, and filled with detestable bad guys. No more puns, no more chumming up to the police, and no more letting up on the violence. This is a Batman for the future and one that will have you rooting every time he inflicts his dark sense of justice upon a wrongdoer. (Ages 11 and older) --Jeremy Storey

But when I mentioned my concerns to a friend, he said it was good. So I checked it out, and am so glad I did. BB is the continuation of the Dark Knight and the city he protects. Bruce Wayne has become quite old, and even more stubborn. Alfred has passed away, so the only companion for the old man is a dog, Ace. Ace is no ordinary dog. I happen to remember buying the comic when Ace was re-introduced in the 1990's. Ace is Wayne's intelligent guardian and helper. Bruce Wayne is secluded in his manor, all the memoribilia of his crime-fighting days lovingly displayed in the now unused Batcave. Barbara Gordon, the former Batgirl, is now the aging commissioner of police, taking her father's former position. The elder Gordon has also passed away.

Enter Terry McGinnis. A brash, handsome young man with the same black hair and blue eyes as his predecessors, he stumbles upon Wayne and his secret. Wayne and McGinnis clash, and through a touching series of events and flashbacks, there is a new Batman, with the original Batman at the helm.

Batman Beyond is proof that Batman lives, that his legacy is enduring and what he stands for will last forever, even if he will not. Criminals will still look up at the night sky and shudder with fear just by hearing his name.


Batman goes high-tech...   March 27, 2004
Michael Valdivielso (Alexandria, VA USA)
Terry McGinnis stumbles upon Bruce Wayne's secret, that he was once Batman! McGinnis needs Batman's help, but when Mr. Wayne refuses, Terry has to BECOME Batman himself. Armed with a advanced flying, super-strong, loaded to the gills with weapons, suit and with the help of Mr. Wayne's knowledge, Terry McGinnis brings to Gotham City what it needs most : The Dark Knight!
I had to take a star away because I don't feel the future Gotham City or the new Batman are as dark or as impressive as Batman:The Animated Series. Bruce Wayne used smarts as much as devices to get out of the traps set up by them, and the fact he wasn't just a copy of Superman made him even more interesting. Also, the old fashion evildoers were just better designed. I mean, THE Joker was ten times better than a room full of Jokers! And he had better lines.
Still, the DVD has the first movie and four bonus episodes, so it is good value for your money. The artwork and plots also improved as the series developed, so I will be picking up more DVDs of the new Batman.


Movie was exciting   February 28, 2003
Cannot stop watching the action packed fun.


Very Nice!   February 28, 2003
The Episodes were great. A must have for anyone.


Great! Great! Great! Great! Great! Great! Great! Great!   February 17, 2003
This is a great movie and an amazing start to the series. It has action and cool music! I think that Blight is really neat too. And the 4 bonus episodes really gives another good reason to buy this! DEAD MAN'S HAND is an episode in this DVD and is a great love story about a girl named Melanie Walker, who's family is a gang of high class robbers, falls in love with Terry. But Melenie has a secret. She is a villain named Ten who rides around on a hover card and is an expert in electronics! So this is a great deal of trouble for these two love bugs! All in all this is a great episode