If any comic has a claim to have truly reinvigorated the genre, then the dark knight returns by frank millerknown also for his excellent sin city series and his superb rendering of the blind superhero daredevilis probably the top contender. That 1986 graphic novel is one of the most acclaimed and controversial comic books of all time. The film was produced by warner premiere, dc entertainment, warner bros. Jan 10, 2016 batman has not been seen for ten years. The comic that changed comics is now an animated movie. The original frank millers dark returns comic has four volumes. Sep 25, 2012 batmans back 0 the dark knight returns. The dark knight returns the most influential batman story ever written, the frank miller master stroke is one of my favorite bits of storytelling ever, character development at its finest. A new breed of criminal ravages gotham city, forcing 55yearold bruce wayne back into the cape and cowl. We have a new clip from the movie to tide you over until then. The dark knight returns is a twopart directtovideo animated superhero film, an adaptation of the 1986 comic book the dark knight returns by frank miller. The dark knight returns is a 1986 fourissue comic book miniseries starring batman, written by frank miller, illustrated by miller and klaus janson, and published by dc comics.
Now, when his city needs him most, the dark knight returns in a blaze of glory. The dark knight returns, part 1 also examines the battles between good and evil that are fought not just in the good guybad guy sense of standard comic book fare, but within each individual. The film was the first to feature batman using authentic japanese anime from four different japanese. As an adaptation of frank millers 1986 graphic novel, this is an excellent exploration of the ambiguities of batman bruce wayne.
This adaptation tries its best to stay faithful the the source material while keeping a pg rating and that was a mistake an adaptation demands a. The dark knight returns part 1 plus bonus features animated feature 801 8. The dark knight returns part 2 plus bonus features animated feature the dark knight and robin have reclaimed gotham city. The bluray release date for director jay olivas animated feature batman. Various formats from 240p to 720p hd or even 1080p. The dark knight returns, part 2 20 now combined together and presented as an over twohour unabridged and seamless epic animated feature.
Tying into the release of the 2008 batman film the dark knight, batman. It was directed by jay oliva, who worked as a storyboard artist on man of steel, under the red hood, year one and batman v superman. The bruce wayne defined by his parents death, riddled. In the meantime, superman has been dispatched by the president to halt batmans unsanctioned reign by whatever means necessary. A work that was one of a few that helped redefine the comic genre back in the 1980s and was one of the first graphic novels. An animated batman movie that is an adaptation of the graphic novel batman dark knight returns tp. Sep 05, 2012 the bluray release date for director jay olivas animated feature batman.
The dark knight returns deluxe edition clip youtube. The dark knight returns, part 1 is extremely violent. The feature film adaptation of whats considered by many to be the most influential batman story of all, batman. Most of these movies go straight to video, but the best of them have had audiences wishing they could see them in theaters. The batman joker showdown in hunt the dark knight was a savage and bloody thing helping to establish the sort of sociopathic murderous joker seen in liveaction batman films, and one would hope that at least that part of the tale would still hold weight onscreen. The dark knight returns part 1 although warner bros. One of the most ambitious dc comics animated adaptations of them all was the recent version of frank millers seminal batman.
I finished the dark knight returns last night and want to continue the story but i couldnt find the sequel. Cast peter weller batman bruce wayne mark valley superman clark kent ariel winter carrie kelley robin david selby. Check it here the animated version of frank millers batman masterpiece concludes. But, does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era. A deluxe edition combining both films was released on october 8, 20. Jun 23, 2014 that idea will more than likely never happenbut at least the animated features keep on coming. Based on the 1986 frank miller graphic novel, this batman is a reflection of a mid80s vigilantism mindset as exemplified by dirty harry, rambo, and so many other tough guy gets even movies from that era. There are many batman stories out there, and each one has influenced batmans cinematic outings in their own way. As ive grown and come to appreciate mask of the phantasm, the dark knight and the dark knight returns as peak representations of my batman, its easy to see i find myself in the tortured batman. The dark knight returns part 1 is the first in a twopart directtovideo animated adaptation of the 1986 story of the same name that was written by frank miller.
The dark knight returns part 1 is rapidly approaching. It will premiere in new york on september 20th, 2012, and in l. Animation has repeatedly returned to the caped crusader when pumping out animated movies. The dark knight returns part 2 is the second in a twopart directtovideo animated adaptation of the 1986 story of the same name that was written by frank miller, preceded by part 1. Thats why, despite dozens of changed writers, visions and storytelling methodology, he remains the hero. When the series was collected into a single volume later that year, the story title for the first issue was. With peter weller, ariel winter, david selby, wade williams. It is a limited series set in a possible future, portrayed as batman s last adventure. A new breed of criminal ravages gotham city, forcing 55yearold bruce wayne back. Parents should be warned that most of the dc animated original films are not aimed at young children even adults may find them a little distasteful in parts, and. Note that i say batman movie experience, because to limit dark knight returns, part 1 to just being a great animated movie experience would be selling it short. The films not the only improvement though, as the bluray disc is also a significantly.
The dark knight returns is a batman story written by frank miller with illustrations by miller, klaus janson, and lynn varley in 1986. Dark knight animated movie sets voice cast exclusive. This film explores the dark character he has become even more and. Joined by carrie kelly, a teenage female robin, batman takes to the streets to end the threat of the mutant gangs that have overrun the city. From what i researched the dark knight strikes again is the proper sequel but there is no animated film, and has received quite abit of negative press. The dark knight returns, part 1 bluray trailer aug 2, 2012. The dark knight returns, part 1 2012 filmini ister altyaz. The dark knight returns, part 1 is a mustbuy for any batman fan including those who swear by the comic version of the story. Gotham knight is an anthology film that tells a series of stories that take place between 2005s batman begins and the dark knight, though it is not officially considered to be part of christopher nolans batman film series. The dark knight returns alternatively titled batman. Peter weller leads an allstar voice cast as bruce waynebatman in this animated adventure, debuting on bluray and dvd. Batman the dark knight returns deluxe edition bluray puts onto the screen frank millers iconic graphic novel, batman.
The dark knight returns, part 1 full movie youtube. The dark knight returns, part 2 20 with gotham city back under his watchful eye, and accompanied by able sidekick robin, batman continues to battle crime but his resurgence awakens a far worse evil at arkham asylum. The dark knight returns is a twopart animated superhero film, an adaptation of the 1986 comic book story arc the dark knight returns by frank miller and a sequel to the 2011 animated. Witness as the aging dark knight wages a tireless war against crime while proving that courage and will are indeed timeless. The pg rated film was released january 29, 20 in both bluray and dvd. Here, your question pertains to the animated adaptation of frank millers dark knight returns and not the christopher nolans dark knight trilogy which is completely different. Sep 22, 2012 the dark knight returns, part 1 is a mustbuy for any batman fan including those who swear by the comic version of the story. Now, for the first time, witness the legend of the dark knight returns, presented as an over twohour unabridged and seamless animated feature. The dark knight returns is a twopart animated superhero film, an adaptation of the fourissue story arc the dark knight returns by frank miller, printed in 1986. The dark knight returns, part 1 was a stunning triumph in the way that it took frank millers seminal storyline which forever changed the face of batman and effectively captured the dark, brooding, meditation on who batman is, and what he stands for despite the obstacles of pagetoscreen translation. If year one is about an inexperienced batman being the caped crusader for the first time. This movie did everything that i originally hoped dark knight rises would do, including visualizing an old bruce wayne, introducing a new, female robin, and returning to batmans roots as a vigilante who has to fight the police as well as the criminals.
The comic that changed comics is now an animated movie and it was awesome. Will there be a dark knight returns part 3 movie based on. The film is being produced by warner premiere, dc entertainment, warner bros. Batman, frank miller comic book, 6 more credits stars. The story centers on a fiftyfiveyearold bruce wayne, now forcibly retired from batman duty as the result of a national crackdown on superhero vigilantes. The dark knight returns part 2 is a far more cohesive product than its predecessor. Mask of the phantasm, the first animated batman movie, turns 25 in 2018. The dark knight returns, part 1 izle, 1080p turkce. Peter weller, ariel winter, david selby see full cast and crew. The dark knight, with a different subtitle for each issue the dark knight returns, the dark knight. Millers story used a lot of voiceover narration, for instance, which isnt a tool film. It is a limited series set in a possible future, portrayed as batmans last adventure. That idea will more than likely never happenbut at least the animated features keep on coming. The dark knight returns, part 2 stars peter weller, ariel winter, david selby, paget brewster the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 18 min, and received a score of.
Now, when his city needs him most, he returns in a blaze of glory. With gotham city back under his watchful eye, and accompanied by able sidekick robin, batman continues to battle crime but his resurgence awakens a far worse evil at arkham asylum. The batman that many people know and love today was spawned not in the 1930s, when the caped crusader first appeared in comic books but rather in the 1980s, under the revisionary design of writerartist frank miller, creator of sin city and 300. The dark knight returns part 1 is an impressive, if sometimes too faithful, adaptation of the milestone comic book. It is based on the comic book story of the same name by frank miller. First post on rbatman looking for advice on batman animated films. While the dark knight rises film was a huge letdown to me, a similar animated movie, dark knight returns, was available to fill its shoes. Between the jokers diabolical scheme to drag batman to the darkest. When originally published, the series was simply titled batman. Batman dark knight returns part 1 dailymotion video. Jan 29, 20 the dark knight returns not only changed the way batman was viewed it also changed the way people viewed his nemesis, the joker. The official trailer for the animated adaptation of frank millers graphic novel the dark knight returns, part 1. The st the dark knight returns is a batman story written by frank miller with illustrations by miller, klaus janson, and lynn varley in 1986. Cast peter weller batman bruce wayne mark valley superman clark kent ariel winter carrie kelley robin david selby commissioner james gordon paget brewster lana lang superman films film serials superman.
Why the dark knight returns is dcs best animated movie the. The dark knight returns part 1 official trailer hd. It is the 15th film in the dc universe animated original movies series. The dark knight returns is an animated movie released in two parts between 2012 and 20.
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