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| Batman Gotham Knight [Blu-ray] | ![Batman Gotham Knight [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51%2BFUzYNzyL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Directors: Yasuhiro Aoki, Shojiro Nishimi
Actors: Corey Burton, Kevin Conroy, Gary Dourdan, Jason Marsden, David Mccallum
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $8.18
You Save: $21.81 (73%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  198 reviews
Sales Rank: 1938
Format: Animated, Color, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Blu-ray
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 75
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: WARBR26555
UPC: 085391179511
EAN: 0085391179511
ASIN: B001614FX0
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: July 8, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Cant Wait! April 19, 2008
12 out of 76 found this review helpful
I think this will be a great twist on the world of Batman, ala animatrix,The arwork ive seen looks amazing.Im hyped about The Dark Knight and think this will be a great companion to the movie.
It is what it is... May 8, 2008
12 out of 51 found this review helpful
So, here's the deal with Batman: Gotham Knight.
It IS a movie, technically. It's six-interlocking mini episodes, creating one concurrent plotline. So-technically, it is a movie.
Either way, it's going to be AWESOME.
 Six Perspectives Woven into One Bat-Man Story July 9, 2008
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
I am surprised at so many one star reviews. I really do not know what to make of it, because at any level, this DVD is not that poor in writing or quality; however, I was both satisfied and in places a little disappointed. The main film involves six stories woven into one narrative that last about hour and ten minutes. The art work is generally good, but Batman is often drawn in an oft-kilted style. So first, the disappointments: Now, I am just an amateur artists, but this style only works in short spurts (like one frame), not in multiple frames (where it starts to wear thin very quickly). In one frame, it can draw the on-looker in, making one appreciate characteristics and points being made; however, in a film, this technique, I assert, begins to distract the viewer.
The stories are in and of themselves, pretty good; but, because they are small vignettes, they are not as good as the "Animated Series" from the early to mid 90s. The story "Working Through Pain" is so esoteric, that its strength fails to deliver with its pretentious ending. With that said, the rest of the DVD is very good and the stories hold up very well and while some stories involve a lot of action, some do not and this adds depth to the character - much like the comic book. The best story is the last and that is true because it is also well told and the best "drawn".
The bio-epic on Bob Kane on disc two is really nice and one gets a good sense about the man and his life and journey. There are some special "animated" series episodes and "The Legends of the Dark Knight" is similar to the first story on disk one, "Do I have a Story to Tell" (both of which are based loosely on "The Batman Nobody Knows" -Batman #250, 1973, Frank Robbins).
This is a very good edition to the Batman genre and mythos, but not a spectacular one.
BATMAN: Gotham Knight June 24, 2008
11 out of 22 found this review helpful
At last a decent Batman cartoon after Batman: The Animated Series! Kevin Conroy, the true Batman voice, Bruce Timm, the man who created BTAS, Alan Burnett, the guy that made some of the best Batman stories, are all here to this latest Batman anime feature! Ive been watching Batman since 1992 (BTAS) and as many of you i felt that "The Batman" was a discrace to the original! So i HIGHLY recomend this one to all who just want to see Batman as the way they know he is! Many bonuses are included in the 2nd DVD like: 4 Batman The Animated series episodes, a tribute to Bob Kane, a discusion about the villains, a sneek peek of the new Wonder Woman feature and trailers! July 8 Batman: Gotham Knight must be your No.1 purchase for all Batman fans!
Very Good July 1, 2008
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
To be frank I only liked the second half of the film. The first half constists of nothing but the view of Batman through the eyes of various civilians, and Batman beating up goons.
The second half or the last two stories are far more enjoyable. Working Through Pain was written by one of my favourite comic book writers Brian Azarello (100 Bullets), and he did a good job in annunciating that Bruce really doesn't want to work through the pain of his parents death. He wants to hold on to that pain because it gives him purpose and it drives him. And really if he were to give up that pain--he probably would find his life devoid and meaningless and purposeless. The Deadshot story, I liked because it shows the kind of Alpha male hero who is willing to stand down any threat (yet not a goon) warrior I like to see him portrayed as.
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