Batman Year One The Animated Movie

[Cobblepot]

The tree was a dead tree.

 

[CConn]

It's not really that unbelievable that Batman could kick a tree over.

I mean, if you're going to raise issue with that, why don't we bring up this whole "dressing up like a bat" thing too. It's rather laughable, afterall.

 

[Mace Dolex]

After just seeing I must say wow! I'm impressed at how good it is right from the same panel to panel just like in the comic and the voice acting was just great as well, Bryan Cranston did a good Gordon.

And while I know how many would've wanted Kevin Conroy back as Batman even if he can do a young Bruce in his 20's this is on a totally different level than BTAS that it requires a fresh take which I think Ben McKenzie supplied the voice well seeing as how Bruce Wayne is just starting to become Batman so he's working on the gruff and raspy voice as time goes on.

A little disapointed that it barely clocks in at one hour which I would hardly call it a feature length film but more like 3 half hour episodes strung together but seeing as how Batman Year One is a rather short story to begin with I can understand.

 

[Nathan]

I really enjoyed it. But I have to say I found Catwoman to be a complete and utter waste of screentime. Also where does a hooker find the time to learn badass martial arts, that makes her be able to take it on with someone who spend 12 years of his life, training to be a weapon?

 

[Avengers-Report]

I really enjoyed it. But I have to say I found Catwoman to be a complete and utter waste of screentime. Also where does a hooker find the time to learn badass martial arts, that makes her be able to take it on with someone who spend 12 years of his life, training to be a weapon?

I agree with feeling that Catwoman was wasted

 

[Mister Meddle]

It's not really that unbelievable that Batman could kick a tree over.

I mean, if you're going to raise issue with that, why don't we bring up this whole "dressing up like a bat" thing too. It's rather laughable, afterall.

How are the two comparable? The idea of somebody dressing up in a combat suit with a cape and devil bat ears attached to his cowl is just crazy. But kicking a tree in half is literally impossible.

 

[Cuyan]

How are the two comparable? The idea of somebody dressing up in a combat suit with a cape and devil bat ears attached to his cowl is just crazy. But kicking a tree in half is literally impossible.

A person spending years fighting crime by himself and not getting shot in the face at some point is similarly unlikely.

 

[Mister Meddle]

A person spending years fighting crime by himself and not getting shot in the face at some pointis similarly unlikely.

It's more believable for somebody to be a super-duper-skilled fighter than it is for somebody to have super natural abilities.

 

[Cuyan]

Super-duper fighting skills don't prevent bullets from ripping through your flesh.

 

[Mister Meddle]

Super-duper fighting skills don't prevent bullets from ripping through your flesh.

Seriously?

At least the Dark Knight has a 50/50 chance whenever he's out fighting crime. But what's the chance of Batman kicking a tree in half?

 

[Cuyan]

But what's the chance of Batman kicking a tree in half?

Apparently, 100%.

 

[CConn]

How are the two comparable? The idea of somebody dressing up in a combat suit with a cape and devil bat ears attached to his cowl is just crazy. But kicking a tree in half is literally impossible.

My point is, it's a comic book. "Literally impossible" things happen all the time. That's the nature of the beast.

You know Batman's bat grapple? It's impossible to make in the real world.

You know how Batman uses his cape to glide? Also scientifically impossible.

Does that mean you can't watch BTAS or TDK without thinking "this is f'ing stupid!"

Or, much like a normal human being would, do you merely suspend your disbelief and enjoy the show despite those latent impossibilities?

 

[CConn]

Seriously?

At least the Dark Knight has a 50/50 chance whenever he's out fighting crime. But what's the chance of Batman kicking a tree in half?

50/50? That's laughable. There's at least a 90% chance he'd be dead within a week.

 

[Mister Meddle]

50/50? That's laughable. There's at least a 90% chance he'd be dead within a week.

You were expecting a precise estimate? It's either Batman walks out alive or dies on the spot. The chance is still greater than Batman kicking a tree in half. Was it that hard to understand my point?

You know Batman's bat grapple? It's impossible to make in the real world.

You know how Batman uses his cape to glide? Also scientifically impossible.

Does that mean you can't watch BTAS or TDK without thinking "this is f'ing stupid!"

Or, much like a normal human being would, do you merely suspend your disbelief and enjoy the show despite those latent impossibilities?

Really? You're making it sound like I'm suddenly incapable of suspending disbelief just because I think Bruce Wayne kicking a tree in half is corny . Now that's just silly. Why would I be on a Batman board then? Why would I have a Star Wars avatar? Some of my favorite movies are anything but realistic but they're presented in a way that they're believable for the world that they take place in. And, in my opinion, Bruce Wayne kicking a tree in half was too silly for the universe that Batman Year One took place in. Yes, I don't agree with EVERYTHING that I see, even in some of my most favorite films or graphic novels. Is that an issue?

 

[CConn]

You were expecting a precise estimate? It's either Batman walks out alive or dies on the spot. The chance is still greater than Batman kicking a tree in half. Was it that hard to understand my point?



Really? You're making it sound like I'm suddenly incapable of suspending disbelief just because I think Bruce Wayne kicking a tree in half is corny . Now that's just silly. Why would I be on a Batman board then? Why would I have a Star Wars avatar? Some of my favorite movies are anything but realistic but they're presented in a way that they're believable for the world that they take place in. And, in my opinion, Bruce Wayne kicking a tree in half was too silly for the universe that Batman Year One took place in. Yes, I don't agree with EVERYTHING that I see, even in some of my most favorite films or graphic novels. Is that an issue?

And we're telling you, using logic and general intelligence, it's a dumb opinion.

 

[Mister Meddle]

And we're telling you, using logic and general intelligence, it's a dumb opinion.

Ah, the lazy "dumb opinion" card . Classy yet effective way out.

 

[CConn]

Um no, I'm saying it's logic and reasoning.

I was just mocking you with the opinion part.

 

[Mister Meddle]

Um no, I'm saying it's logic and reasoning.

I was just mocking you with the opinion part.

You forgot to include the logic and reasoning. No surprise.

 

[CConn]

No, it was there. As that good fella Cuyan was able to spot it just fine.

See, that's what happens when you make sense. Other posters come and agree with you.

No, this was a case of you just not comprehending actual logic. Don't worry, I'm sure it happens all the time with you.

 

[Mister Meddle]

EDIT: No point in spamming this thread any more than we did. Not worth getting in trouble over this.

 

[Cuyan]

Hey, I liked the film.

 

[Bathead]

How are the two comparable? The idea of somebody dressing up in a combat suit with a cape and devil bat ears attached to his cowl is just crazy. But kicking a tree in half is literally impossible.

Not necessarily. If the tree was dead and rotted in the inside, it could easily be kicked in half. Unlikely, I agree, but not wholly impossible, especially for a trained martial artist who can likely break concrete blocks and 2x4's with his hands/feet, as we see all the time in martial arts demos. Improbable yes, but fully within the realm of believability as pertaining to suspension of disbelief, especially when it comes to Batman, as most of the stuff he does is highly improbable. Kicking a tree in half is no more impossible to Batman than anything else he does.

 

[Mister Meddle]

Not necessarily. If the tree was dead and rotted in the inside, it could easily be kicked in half. Unlikely, I agree, but not wholly impossible, especially for a trained martial artist who can likely break concrete blocks and 2x4's with his hands/feet, as we see all the time in martial arts demos. Improbable yes, but fully within the realm of believability as pertaining to suspension of disbelief, especially when it comes to Batman, as most of the stuff he does is highly improbable. Kicking a tree in half is no more impossible to Batman than anything else he does.

I understand, like a lot of his gadgets and the action in general, Bruce's natural ability was meant to be exaggerated for the graphic novel. It's not like it's a big deal to me. And it's not like it ruins the overall story for me. If anything I enjoyed Batman Year One. However there will always be certain things that I may find a bit silly. Whether it's in the cartoons, comics, films, etc. But I'm sure we could agree to disagree.

 

[slimshady247]

So I watched Batman: Year One. It was a pretty straight adaptation just as everyone said. I'd have to say I loved it. McKenzie's voice acting in the beginning was kind of strange and a bit off putting but the voice grew on me and he definitely gained in confidence over the course of the film, which was pretty awesome. Bryan Cranston was perfect, just as expected. Pretty much everyone sounded as they should have. Overall, 9.5 out of 10.

 

[The Joker]

Hey, I liked the film.

So did I. It's the most loyal adaption of a Batman story I've ever seen.