Batman animated
Recommendations and introductions to the Dark Knight’s DCAU legacy with our reviews of Batman animated movies, from the serious to the silly.
Superhero Sundays: The Best of Batman: The Brave and the Bold Season 2
February 24, 2019 | Matthew TurnerSeason 2 shows an increased confidence in the story-telling, with funnier jokes, gleefully outlandish plots and more characters.Read More
Superhero Sundays: The Best of Batman: The Brave and the Bold Season 1
January 20, 2019 | Matthew TurnerThe Caped Crusader teams up with lesser-known DC heroes for amusing adventures that are lighter in tone than other DC cartoons.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Batman Ninja
December 16, 2018 | Matthew TurnerThe Caped Crusader time-travels to feudal Japan in this stunningly animated adventure that’s big on spectacle if not plot.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Batman Beyond – Return of the Joker (2000)
February 11, 2018 | Matthew TurnerThe Joker’s return makes for a deliciously dark tale in this genuinely thrilling and shocking Future Batman adventure.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Batman: Gotham Knight (2008)
January 14, 2018 | Matthew TurnerThis interesting experimental anthology of anime-style Batman shorts has more Bat-hits than Bat-misses.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
December 17, 2017 | Matthew TurnerBatman’s first feature-length animated adventure delivers thrilling action, an intriguing mystery and surprising emotion.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Batman and Mr Freeze – SubZero
September 10, 2017 | Matthew TurnerPrepare for thrills and chills as the dynamic duo take on Mr Freeze (and his trained polar bears) in this superbly animated Batman adventure.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman (2003)
July 16, 2017 | Matthew TurnerBatman must uncover the identity of a new bat-themed vigilante in this entertaining animated adventure.Read More
VOD film review: The LEGO Batman Movie
June 20, 2017 | David FarnorWill Arnett is your new favourite Batman in this inspired superhero comedy.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Superman/Batman: Public Enemies (2009)
June 11, 2017 | Matthew TurnerSuperman and Batman team up to take on President Lex Luthor in this entertaining and action-packed animation.Read More