Cheap Batman - Mask of the Phantasm (Video) (Kevin Conroy, Dana Delany) (Eric Radomski, Bruce W. Timm) Price

The movie is, of course, not for everyone. If all you want to see are fists hitting the bad guys in the gut, you'll be disappointed (or perhaps, your kids will be). There is romance, sorrow, and introspection, in addition to the violence of Batman's confrontation with villains. This is simply a far more thoughtful movie than one might expect, and though it is well-done in this regard, it may not be what you are expecting.

The REAL Batman Movie
If you want to see a movie about the origins of Batman this is your movie. Dripping with the same cool noir atmosphere that made Batman:The Animated Series such a classic, this movie is a must for any serious Batman fan.

For starters, this movie features one of the coolest intros in movie history. The opening theme, combined with a flight through Gotham City is absolutely spine-chilling. From there we are treated to a typical Batman crime-fighting scene with a twist. Someone is killing organized crime big-shots, and looks a bit like Batman. Naturally practically the whole city is soon after him, trying to bring him in (or kill him). Nothing like being on the run from the cops to slow down your investigation of a creepy serial-killer.

Of course the thing that gives the movie real emotional pull is the girl who comes out of Batman's past and back into Gotham city after being away for years. What does she have to do with Batman's past? And how is she involved with strange murders that have been taking place? Be forewarned, this is a flashback movie. Scene after scene links to a flashback where we see just what was going on in Bruce Wayne's life as his plan came together and he turned into Batman. But for what it's worth, I feel this is the best movie I've ever seen when it comes to flashbacks.

And of course, no comic book movie would be complete without a showdown. And this one is awesome. In a fantastic ending unsurpassed (in my opinion) in any comic book film, Batman must confront both the new threat fo the Phantasm, and his old Nemesis... The Joker.

For fans of Batman, this movie (and the show it is based on) should definitely not be missed. For fans of the TV show, there simply is no excuse not to see this movie.

Great cartoon film that rivals the live action films....
Many people have seen Batman: the animated series. Well, this movie lives up to that shows potential! Over 3 times as long as the shows length, this gives more time for storytelling and action. What makes this movie great, is the way it tells Bruce Wayne's story about his love for a girl in flashbacks, while connecting that story to the present. A mysterious phantasm is in Gotham city killing off mob bosses. The more Batman investigates, the more he realizes that all the deaths are connected. This movie has great stuff of the origin of the batman suit, as well as Joker's presence in the mob. My non-liking-cartoon family watched this film, and loved it. I highly recommend buying this film. I bought it new for under $10.00 Great buy!!!!1