Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1

PG-13

2012

1 hr. 16 min.

Action

Animation

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6 Reviews

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Bruce Wayne (Peter Weller), now 55-years-old, comes out of retirement to don the cape and cowl. As Batman, he fights his old enemies, the Joker and Two-Face, for the final time. Then, an old ally arrives and is looking for one last fight.

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"The Dark Knight Returns: Part 1" is a brilliant animated movie that captures the essence of Frank Miller's iconic graphic novel. The animation is superb, with the dark, brooding Gotham City serving as a perfect backdrop for the story. The voice acting is top-notch, with Peter Weller delivering a convincing performance as an aging Bruce Wayne. The supporting cast also shines, with Ariel Winter as a young Carrie Kelley and David Selby as Commissioner Gordon. The plot is captivating, exploring the themes of aging, redemption, and the cost of vigilantism. The story follows a retired Bruce Wayne as he dons the Batman costume once again to save Gotham City from a rising threat. The character development is excellent, with Bruce Wayne struggling with his aging body and questioning whether he can still be a hero. The relationship between Bruce and Carrie is also compelling, with the young Robin serving as a beacon of hope for the aging hero. The action sequences are intense and well-choreographed, showcasing Batman's skills as a fighter and detective. The film's pacing is also excellent, with the story moving at a brisk pace, never leaving the audience bored. "The Dark Knight Returns: Part 1" is a fantastic movie that sets the stage for an epic conclusion. It is a must-watch for fans of Batman and fans of animated movies in general.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/09/23

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Alexandre lima

Perfeição existe sim

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/23

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Andrius Y

Batman el regreso del caballero oscuro muestra una gotham en total caos con un batman veterano en su lucha de tratar de vivir en paz sin el manto de el murcielago o regresar a las calles de gotham para tratar de limpiarla de la sanguinaria pandilla de los mutantes que solo buscan matar por simple diversion , una version de batman magnifica ,entretenida,con una buena animacion, buena secuencias de peleas,cruda mostrando la violencia y la afectacion mental de bruce wayne .

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/09/23

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Earl J

It was an interesting take

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/12/23

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Carl J

the war goes on.. and the legends never die !! Hands down one of the best batman movies I have ever watched. Idk where to start lol, I mean can't really describe it with the vocabulary i know. It basically got everything, sick action scenes, basically what fans want; Batman with his detective,fighting,smart skillset, though after this movie you're gonna love him more!! , back to the thing.. it got supes, got politics, some nice villains, Robin (i love her), great plot and dialogues, I mean you could just keep going on.. It got some of the best adaptations of the dark knight, different experiences he goes through, the relationship he builds with Robin, still stands strong at 55,... Heck even the side characters got so much fun through the course of the movie, it's like they aren't their to just fill some plot but got an existence of their own. Congratulations to the team that brought us this great adaptation and I hope that this is just the first of many that can be brought to the screen...

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/01/23

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Bob S

It's a Batman film, of course it's amazing

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Jay Oliva

Director

Peter Weller

Bruce Wayne

Ariel Winter

Carrie Kelley

Wade Williams

Harvey Dent

Michael McKean

Dr. Bartholomew Wolper

Rob Paulsen

Jeff Adams

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Sean Axmaker

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It would take a far more daring approach to really do justice to Millers groundbreaking work, which is defined as much by his graphic design as by his writing, but this is at the very least interesting and at best unexpected.

Mar 12, 2022

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

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

Rated: B

Dec 17, 2012

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Brian Costello

Common Sense Media

Extremely violent animated addition to the Batman story.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 4, 2012

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Mark Bell

Film Threat

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...

Rated: 4/5

Oct 1, 2012

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Rob Vaux

Sci-Fi Movie Page

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.

Rated: 3.5/4

Sep 26, 2012

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Mike McGranaghan

Aisle Seat

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

Rated: 3.5/4

Sep 24, 2012

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Synopsis

Bruce Wayne (Peter Weller), now 55-years-old, comes out of retirement to don the cape and cowl. As Batman, he fights his old enemies, the Joker and Two-Face, for the final time. Then, an old ally arrives and is looking for one last fight.

Director: Jay Oliva
Executive Producer: Sam Register, Bruce Timm
Screenwriter: Bob Goodman
Production Co: Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Sequences of Violence|Action)
Genre: Action, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 9, 2013

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