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Story story story. This is why Batman is so popular. His world has given us so many great stories. This movie is an example of that. There is mystery, emotion, and fun parkour action. The mystery lies in who is under the red hood and what he is up to. The emotion is in the answer to these questions. Jenson Ackles was a great choice to voice the Red Hood. I can just picture him playing a live action version of this character. The story has depth, as do the characters. The moral and philosophical dilemma of how the monsters of Gotham city should be dealt with is brought up and it's interesting hearing the debate from different perspectives. In my opinion, this movie is second only to The Flashpoint Paradox out of all DC animated movies.

Every now and then there comes a film that exceeds all expectations. A film that no one really believed in, made for some easy dollars with minimal effort, which however manages to rise above its limitations to deliver an experience we're all going to remember. Batman: Under the Red Hood is one of those film. Released direct to DVD it tells the story of Jason Todd, one of the least likable Batman sidekicks ever conceived on paper. It doesn't have the voice talents of Mark Hamill as the Joker or Kevin Conroy as Batman, its animation looks relatively cheap and it lacks that tight focus films like The Dark Knight have, where it'd feel more than a "mere" superhero film. And yet, somehow, it all works. Most of the excellence stems from the story, which is about Jason Todd, yes, but unlike in the comics, where he's simply a whiny little brat with few redeeming qualities, in here he's a surprisingly likable main character alongside Bruce Wayne. Yes, he's moody and brooding and even a bit whiny, but the film goes to extra lengths to show why he's like that and because of that he's more sympathetic than ever. The final scene between him and Batman is one of the best DC moments I have ever witnessed. It delves deep into the mythos of Batman and asks some really pointed questions, most of which we have been unable to answer. Not that the film gives us any definitive answer, because there are none, but it shines light on a certain point of view. Furthermore, the voice acting is surprisingly good, lack of Hamill and Conroy notwithstanding. The animation has that direct-to-DVD quality to it and it's really nothing groundbreaking, but it does its job and every now and then there's a really cool visual scene. I also like the world they have built here. Unlike most Batman movies, where it feels like there's nothing all that important going on outside of Gotham City, here it feels like a proper DC universe - full of heroes and villain, magic, alien science and freakish beings. Some have claimed Batman: Under the Red Hood to be the best Batman movie ever made, and I can see their point. It has a strong story, stays true to its characters, is technically solid and delivers everything we have ever wanted from a Batman movie. I'd claim that the average animation and some minor hiccups in the voice acting and all around execution keep it from being the best, but it's still a really good film. Easily recommended to all fans of Batman or superhero films in general.

A+ Let me first off that I haven't read many comics. I'm just a Batman who fell in love with the character starting with the Kevin Conroy series. Ever since I've seen all the movies, followed most of the shows and seen most of these direct-to-DVD features. Now don't get me wrong, "Gotham Knight" was a damn good movie, but it could not surpass the greatness of "Subzero" or "Mask of the Phantasm". Put simply, that is because those two were actual stories while the latter a collection of short stories. So, here comes "Under the Red Hood", and the feeling the film left me with was one of awe and amazement. The animation style is as crisp as ever and I certainly love it. The story was very dark and from what I hear it lives up to the comics. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this exhilarating piece. The action is nicely done, and the pacing was great. The voice acting was just bad-ass. Bruce Greenwood is perfect as Batman, a nice substitute for good old Conroy. Jensen Ackles could not have been better, and John Di Maggio is pretty good as The Joker, who had a larger role in the story than I had anticipated, awesome! Neil Patrick is Night Wing, pretty damn funny throughout. The music was also an added treat and delivered quite nicely. All through the film you will be shown intense sequences which will be far from dull and truth be told not meant for the kiddies. This is the true form of the Dark Knight. Once you watch this film, with all it's great dialogue, superb action, vivid art direction and incredibly dark style, you'll definitely be inclined to watch it again and again. :D

What an excellent movie with topnotch writing. Batman: Under the Red Hood delivers on a - dare I say - perfect balance between character and action, not one unneccessary movement, line or direction, a great almost constant flow. Everything has a purpose, and boy does it have a purpose. You know a story is strong when the villain makes you truly question the moral codex or the actions of the hero for real, and once again it's just impressive how the Batman stories can continue to hit deep time after time with only little tweaks and some seemingly innocent yet very uncomfortable questions. For its short run time, I just really recommend checking it out and I doubt you'll not at least find it to be well-made and enjoyable. I think it's some of the best I have seen Batman at personally, and I'm very impressed as a huge Batman fan. I also was not prepared for that last line. No worries, no spoilers. But brace yourself for it. It is very effective. Quick mentions: The score is really energizing and mood-grabbing, and the voice acting is superb from all.