The Gang of Five
Beyond the Mysterious Beyond => The Arts => Silver Screen => Topic started by: F-14 Ace on February 05, 2010, 04:35:29 AM
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Does anybody remember this show? I do and I absolutely loved it. In fact, I loved it so much that I went and bought Volume 1,2 and 4 on DVD. I've never been able to find Volume 3 anywhere though. :(
Anyway, I liked this show because of the good animation, awesome music score, character depth, Mark Hamill is an awesome Joker, Harley Quinn, the voice acting, and the 1940s style Gotham City.
First, Mark Hamill's Joker is awesome. In fact, I consider him second only to Heath Ledger's Joker. I grew up watching this show so Mark Hamill's Joker is the one I'm most familiar with. I like how he can be funny and scary at the same time.
Harley Quinn as the Joker's sidekick was a plus too. She may be a dumb bimbo but she is every bit as cruel and insane as the Joker himself. In fact, she was so popular with the fans that DC put her in the comic books. I think she and the Joker actually make a cute (but insane) couple.
When I was a kid, I didn't actually understand what was going on most of the time. I just liked watching batman beat up bad guys. However, now that I'm old enough to understand it, I am amazed at the complexity of some of the episodes. First of all, I like how the villains are portrayed. Some of these guys actually have pretty tragic backstories. Take Mr. Freeze for example. I like what they did with his character in the series. For a 30 minute cartoon, they actually managed to tell some pretty good stories. I also liked the episode about the Gray Ghost, who was played by Adam West. I mean, the characters in this show seemed real to me even though they were just cartoons. Warner Bros did a great job with this show.
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I don't think there's a Batman fan who doesn't remember it. I don't really have anything to add other than I agree completely.
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A good show, except I never liked Harley Quinn. I have always found her as annoying as Joxer on Xena and I won't watch any episode with either character in it. Apart from Harley Quinn the show is very good. Though it does seem odd about batman little a little boy in the last season or 2 of the show run around and put himself into danger. My favorite era of the show is the pre Timothy Drake era, with the episodes without Harley Quinn.
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it was a classic series which has inspired batman fans for almost two decades. i didn't miss a show in the entire run, it made Kevin Conroy The voice for Batman. hes made a living off of it. and next to Luke Skywalker, the Joker is the most famous character Hamill is known for. that is what made the game Arkham Aslylum so great they brought the voices back from the show and made a great storyline for the game
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I remember them. They used to play them on Cartoonnetwork at night (when I was younger and lived in England), so I'd stay up very late to just watch them. I did not watch all the episodes but the animated series was a good show to watch.
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You know, when I look at this show, I ask myself, "Why can't they make shows like this today?" This is one of the many shows that made being a kid in the 90's so wonderful.
The storyline for many of the characters were so deep and dark. They were truly emotional. I am especially moved by the storyline of Mr. Freeze. Who knew you could become so cold and bitter just from losing someone?
I even loved the voices. They often matched what the character was like. Both Joker and Batman had awesome voices. I don't know how WB found such talent, but these are the kinds of actors I wish we had for kid's shows today.
To me, it is heartbreaking that this show isn't around today. It's a gem that should NEVER die. :)
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i whole hearted agree poke. the shows today are either crap or pale imitations of classic shows. Shaggy and Scooby doo get a clue was pretty dumb, and Loonatics Unleashed was just classic cartoon characters given superpowers.
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Ah, this brings back great memories. It's a shame so many have forgotten this shining example of television. I would watch this with my friends all the time. Man, I really miss this show, actually.
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At least it's out on dvd. Better then if it were not.
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yes i really should get around to buying the whole series..
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I'm still trying to find season 3. The show still runs on Toon Disney alongside the Superman cartoon, which I'm not a big fan of (Superman was a wimp in the animated series). And yes, most cartoon shows today suck. (that aweful show Chowder comes to mind) Anyway, I am still amazed how much plot they could fit in this 30 minute show.
On a side note, I like how the voice actors returned for Arkham Asylum. It felt like a continuation of the animated series, even though it isn't. I think Kevin Conroy is the best Batman of all time. Christian Bale sounds too much like he has throat cancer or something, Adam West isn't serious enough, and don't even get me started on George Clooney. :x Michael Keaton wasn't bad though.
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you forget Micheal Keaton and Val Kilmer, but yes Conroy was Batman for many years and whoever thought of bringing clooney and achwarzenneger in, shhould be tarred and feathered
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Sounds neat to have the same same voice actors as the 90's series.
As for superman he has to be depowered or he'd be to powerful for most plots. One problem with the modern version of superman then the early golden age one is his sheer power levels.
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yes and to think they never explained how powerful hes be under white stars or blue stars
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I read somewhere in the pre crises universe I think earth humans would have superman level powers in white dwarfs I think, or blue, forgot which and superman's would be increased proportionality. No idea if it was like that then or if it's like that post crises.
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b;ue is the hottest. so white humans would like superman, and he would be stronger still. you'd increase that even more for blue stars.
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If it worked like that in pre crises dc. It may have.
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and whoever thought of bringing clooney and achwarzenneger in, shhould be tarred and feathered
That would be Joel Shoemaker. Yeah, his Batman films sucked.
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& all that neon, and nipples on the bat and robin suits.
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If it helps, Schumachar has made a commentary for the film where he spends the entirety of it apologizing for the film.
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If it helps, Schumachar has made a commentary for the film where he spends the entirety of it apologizing for the film.
Apologizing isn't good enough! I want blood! He effed up up two Batman movies! The bat nipples were unforgivable, as was the Bat Credit Card! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqon0nVWA4A) And let's not forget the Robin/Anfred kissing scene.
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I remember it and I own a DVD that has five episodes on it which proves my love for that show after all its better than any of the other Batman cartoons (especilly that lame "Batman: The Brave and The Bold" show,what a piece of crap), everything about it is great including apmasphere,something that it did very well unlike other Batman shows which have a knack for being bright and colorful as opposed to the dark and brooding apmasphere of The Animated series.
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The animated series of the 90's was great. No idea how any other recent shows have been.
Intro of the 90's animates series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-u07UEDT5I (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-u07UEDT5I)
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The recent show 'The Batman', as it's called is okay, but it's not as good as the 90s series from Volume 1-3. It's better than the WB years of the 90s animated series which are on the Fourth DVD Volume, though.
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I definately remember that intro, heck, whenever I see it I'mlike "oh yeah,this is gonna be awesome" and I always loved the part where you see Batman on a rooftop in the shadows, then Lightning strikes and you see him for a brief second.
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A great opening to a great show.
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thats actually a good thing. although batman forever had a great soundtrack with songs including Seal-Kiss from a Rose and U2- Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss me Kill me. the movie itself wasn't that great, but it was ten times better than Batman and Robin. B &R kiled the Batman series for nearly a decade
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I found Volume 3 on DVD finally! :D Now I have the complete collection! :birthday I haven't watched any of it yet but I
m sure looking forward to it.
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I hope you have fun watching all those episodes.
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what is your favorite episode in this series F-14 Ace?
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I'm not really sure. There are so many that I love.
I'd have to say "Heart of Ice" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VfVTWGwLFo) takes the cake though.
It was tragic and depressing but very well written. It completely redefined the character of Mr. Freeze, unlike the horrible version shown in Batman and Robin.
"Think of it Batman, to never again walk on a summer's day with a hot wind on your face and a warm hand to hold. Ohhh yes... I'd kill for that."
"The Man who Killed Batman" was another one I really love.
This scene (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld0uIhst3TA) is my favorite part of that episode. Again, Mark Hamil is such a great Joker, second only to Heath Ledger
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Heart of Ice, great episode. Though the 2nd I won't watch since it has her in it. I hate Harley Quinn as much as I do Joxer from the Xena series.
I guess the series stopped since the main person either got bored, or they ran out of ideas. Or maybe some of both.
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Oh man! "Heart of Ice" was a brilliant episode. Whoever wrote the story for Mr. Freeze MUST be given a freaking award! They so deserve it. :)
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Oh man! "Heart of Ice" was a brilliant episode. Whoever wrote the story for Mr. Freeze MUST be given a freaking award! They so deserve it. :)
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"Heart of Ice" got an Emmy Award for best writing.
Oh yeah, I also love "Joker's Favor". The ending is pretty funny and ironic. I know Kor wouldn't like it though because it has Harley Quinn in it. :DD
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hEart of Ice was a very good episode. mine would either be the episode with the grey ghost or the Episode where Harvey becomes two-face.
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The Grey Ghost one was good. The 2 face ones tended to be also. I don't recall how quick they made harvey into 2 face. I think there were some episodes before they did that.
It wasn't as rushed I think as it is with the pre crises superboy, turning him and lex Luther into enemies very fast where you only got to see them as friends for a minute or 2 at most.
Though in those cases I'd wait until season 2 to turn Harvey or Lex into enemies.