So I was watching BTAS last night and realized something...

[vibeke_T]

Essentially, I realize the sophisticated nature of the dialogue in BTAS as compared to most other cartoons. Batman called some goon a "scumwad" and a "sleaze" - now, if that isn't tough language for a kids show, I dunno what is - another thing I noticed was the amount of depth side characters were given such as a particular personality quirk of always listening to police radio frequencies. It's just sooo cool.

 

[Joker]

yeah, BTAS is awesome, welcome to 10 years ago

 

[vibeke_T]

yeah, BTAS is awesome, welcome to 10 years ago

I've obviously seen it before hand...I was just a kid then and I could not articulate my reasons for liking it so much...MEANIE FACE t:

 

[Mladen]

its the little personal touches that made the episodes and characters work so well. It would have just been easier to have Renee Montoya as just a nameless cop extra, or that goon you mentioned to just be... a goon. But all that stuff makes it watchable as an adult as well as a child. Good stuff.

 

[Joker]

my favorite little moment on it ever was in the first episode with Scarface...Batman looks down, and it's revealed that Scarface is a puppet, and the look on his face is just like "he's a PUPPET?OMGWTFBBQ!?!?!"...it's like Batman has seen all this f**ked up s**t, but this is new levels of weird for even him...

 

[Mladen]

my favorite little moment on it ever was in the first episode with Scarface...Batman looks down, and it's revealed that Scarface is a puppet, and the look on his face is just like "he's a PUPPET?OMGWTFBBQ!?!?!"...it's like Batman has seen all this f**ked up s**t, but this is new levels of weird for even him...

One of my favorite episodes all round. I love that moment where he sneaks into the room and he jumps in shock when he turns over Scarface in the bed because he's doubting it himself whether Scarface is a puppet or whether its alive.
That and the many gruesome deaths of scarface (they REALLY ran with the rule that said its okay to inflict as much violence on a puppet as they want... awesome).

 

[vibeke_T]

Indeed the scarface character is freaky deaky

One particular dramatic moment that sticks in my mind is when Batman discovers the damage done to Harvey's face after the explosion..."Harvey! No!" it was sad, I felt it!

 

[Mladen]

Indeed the scarface character is freaky deaky

One particular dramatic moment that sticks in my mind is when Batman discovers the damage done to Harvey's face after the explosion..."Harvey! No!" it was sad, I felt it!

they used lightning flashes to great effect in the first two-face episode as well. the mood of the sequence in the psychiatrist's office is way more adult than what anyone would ever expect in what is apparantly a children's cartoon

 

[Joker]

the only thing I didnt like about the first Two Face episode is the frist shot of him scarred, close up, where it's a mat painting instead of the actual character models...that always takes me out of the moment in cartoons...

 

[LexCorp]

Batman: The Animated Series is one of the finest examples of how strong a television show can be. It doesn't even matter that its intended audience is children. The show isn't dumbed down, doesn't cater to small minds, and strives to get better and better with each outing. Not every show's a winner, but the majority make a good deal of what's on television today look like a Barney episode—or even worse.

The performances aren't the type usually featured on an animated series. I'd argue that Kevin Conroy was born to voice Batman. Conroy supplies the proper pitch, anger, and intimidation to properly pull off the central character. Additionally, the rest of cast is pitch perfect. Every guest star and regular cast member is expertly cast.

 

[vibeke_T]

I totally agree with you! Everything was perfectly cast...one episode that reminds of that is "Beware the Gray Ghost". It pays homage to the long history of Batman through the casting choice of Adam West as The Gray Ghost, Bruce Wayne's childhood hero. I love that episode.

 

[Noir]

..Who is in your avatar?

 

[LexCorp]

I totally agree with you! Everything was perfectly cast...one episode that reminds of that is "Beware the Gray Ghost". It pays homage to the long history of Batman through the casting choice of Adam West as The Gray Ghost, Bruce Wayne's childhood hero. I love that episode.

Adam West rocks. He is great in Family Guy.

 

[Cobblepot]

..Who is in your avatar?

That's herself.

 

[LexCorp]

..Who is in your avatar?

Adam West duh
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I kid
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[webhead9707]

i think the 'scariest' episode was the one with man-bat

 

[LexCorp]

i think the 'scariest' episode was the one with man-bat

Man bat was crazy

 

[ReTrO JuNkIe 42]

I totally agree with you! Everything was perfectly cast...one episode that reminds of that is "Beware the Gray Ghost". It pays homage to the long history of Batman through the casting choice of Adam West as The Gray Ghost, Bruce Wayne's childhood hero. I love that episode.

they just gave that episode last night on toon disney

 

[mano012sg]

In the first Two-face episode...there is a scene when he drops in on rupert thorne, and grabs him by the neck and tells him: "you better be watching your back...I'll be pressing hard on ALL the mob bosses from now till I get what I need".

Now I missed this episode 10 years ago. now, I am in my mid-20s...and just for kicks I saw this episode again...and checked this scene about 5-10x just for a reality check.

It's flawlessly done, so flawless. The dialogue is absolutely NOT for a kid. It's so real and age appropriate for the characters.

If was a real life Rupert Thorne...I would have wet my pants right there and then.... It was scary to be on the receiving end.

 

[BubbaGump]

the only thing I didnt like about the first Two Face episode is the frist shot of him scarred, close up, where it's a mat painting instead of the actual character models...that always takes me out of the moment in cartoons...

This one?

That's not a matte painting. Unless you're referring to this:

Yeah, I definitely hate those. The paintings look really cool, but only work as a background (city settings, backdrops, etc.)

The worst was in Terrible Trio. GOOD GOD!

 

[Cobblepot]

Those bug me aswell.

 

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

I sort of liked the matte painting when he took away the bandages.

 

[vibeke_T]

The matte painting...gives something real to it as opposed to the other style of animiated utilized...which isn't bad, but definitely 'toony'

 

[The Empire Ape]

i like this. i have no problems with that.

 

[Implodingsoul]

Essentially, I realize the sophisticated nature of the dialogue in BTAS as compared to most other cartoons. Batman called some goon a "scumwad" and a "sleaze" - now, if that isn't tough language for a kids show, I dunno what is - another thing I noticed was the amount of depth side characters were given such as a particular personality quirk of always listening to police radio frequencies. It's just sooo cool.

That is why it is still the single best television show ever made.
EVER.
I still watch the DVDs.
Hell I watched one last night.