The Batman - The Complete Fourth Season (DC Comics Kids Collection)
by Ginny McSwain
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Director: Ginny McSwainWriter: Adam Beechen
Writer: Duane Capizzi
Writer: Robert Goodman
Writer: Greg Klein
Writer: J.D. Murray
Writer: Thomas Pugsley
Writer: Christopher Yost
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); English (Original Language); French (Original Language)
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 292 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-11-20
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: CW Television Network
Movie Reviews of The Batman - The Complete Fourth Season (DC Comics Kids Collection)
Movie Review: Shades of Batman Beyond
Summary: 4 Stars
In contrast to most people, I am viewing these seasons in inverse order. My very first exposure to The Batman came with the current and, lamentably for its' fans, final one. With my curiosity piqued for more, I picked up season four, which just happened to be the only one my local retailer had. Comparisons to five were of course inevitable, with four regrettably falling short of matching its' overall high quality and commendable consistency. Five had no noticeably weak episodes, plus few had Robin and Batgirl together. Their wisecracking bravado can be taken in small doses, but the constant double teaming featured here in almost every segment is excessive and eventually becomes grating. This is one of the major bones of contention that many have with The Batman, though some firmly consider it a strength also. Since we are on the subject of comparisons, the futuristic sci-fi element of many of the plots is reminiscent of Batman Beyond. We see an everywhere man, reruns of a time shifter (please be kind, rewind), and whispers of a rumor, a mysterious cybernetically augmented entity who can also refract light and become invisible. All that is missing is Inque and the Royal Flush Gang, my two personal favorites from Beyond. There is certainly no apologizing for the animation, which is superb as usual. This may go against the original designs and intentions for this incarnation, but if they had downplayed the childish antics and focused more on the imaginative and innovative storylines, it could have been something truly special. Criticizing a cartoon for being childish is obviously somewhat oxymoronic, but conversely underestimating the intelligence, comprehension, capacity and potential of children isn't necessarily uber smart either. While The Batman may have fallen short of reaching its' full potential, a situation brought about more by its' editorial direction than creative execution, it did succeed in that direction by producing a decidedly different yet still quite enjoyable and intriguing rendition of this great iconic character. Bring on season 3.
Summary of The Batman - The Complete Fourth Season (DC Comics Kids Collection)
Season 4 features a redesign of Bruce Wayne/Batman, that is more reminiscent of the DCAU (Bruce Timm) Batman. The season also introduces Dick Grayson as Robin (Evan Sabara) into the series as well as other characters such as Lucius Fox (Louis Gossett Jr.). More villains appear such as Tony Zucco (Mark Hamill), Killer Moth (Jeff Bennett), Black Mask (James Remar) & Number One (Diedrich Bader), Rumor (Ron Perlman), Everywhere Man (Brandon Routh), Harley Quinn (Hynden Walch), Francis Grey (Dave Foley), and a new Clayface (Wallace Langham). Batgirl returns this season as well, and is now officially part of Batman's team. Swoop onto this Deluxe 2-Disc Edition with All Season 4 Adventures plus Exciting Extras. See justice done as no other hero can deliver!Kids & Family DVD Video
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