Batman: The Animated Series (TV Series) Zatanna (1993) User Reviews

A Fine Episode!

[David_del_Real_Reviews_in_IMDb · 9/10 · 12 November 2017]

--Zatanna: A Fine Episode!-----

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Even when Zatanna Zatara is not one of the top ten DC heroes and this episode in particular seems not to be among the favorite of many more fans, I believe that its plot helps us to meet a part of Bruce's pain that other episodes do not and is IMO one of the greatest sacrifices he did so that Batman could exist: he rejected the possibility of a happy life many times during his many years of training.

In this case, we see the case of Zatanna, an old friend of him, daughter of his escapism teacher and stage magician (unlike the comic book where she is supposed to have actual mystical powers) and whose flirtatious relationship with Bruce had been left unconcluded.

In my opinion, it's an elegant plot and a fine episode.

IMDb Review by David del Real. Mexico City. Mexico. November 2017.

Helping Out A Hot Babe Who Is An Old Friend

[ccthemovieman-1 · 8/10 · 17 May 2009]

"Zatanna Zatara"is the name of a hot babe who's dad was a professional magician and mentor to an early Bruce Wayne, just before Bruce went to Japan to train (all before he was "Batman.") Bruce spent awhile preparing his skills before becoming the Caped Crusader. Little Zatanna had a crush on "John Smith," as Bruce called himself.

Anyway, Zatanna is now all grown up and a professional illusionist herself, and a good one. Bruce and Albert attend one of her shows. During the show, she is framed for stealing millions of dollars that was at the Gotham Mint. (It's a complicated story.) Batman bails her out of jail and the two set out to prove her innocence. They know who is framing her, so the idea to catch him and prove he's the crook.

During the latter part of the episode, the criminal, "Dr. Montague Kane," voice by famous actor Michael York) - is caught trying to escape in his airplane, which is a cool-looking stealth-type aircraft (with propellers). It's like a huge Spruce Goose, but in the form of a Stealth. Some dramatic action scenes occur on the wings and beneath the plane.

Julie Brown guest-stars as the voice of Zatanna and does a fine job.

A stage magician is framed by a greedy millionaire. She is arrested but bailed out by Batman. Together they will make sure the real culprit gets what he really deserves.

[crosslouis · 8/10 · 15 October 2006]

A great episode. It not only shows a new heroine and villain. It goes deep into the origin of Batman. It has an excellent plot as well as brilliant action scenes and twisty turns. In the flashback scene it shows Bruce Wayne as a young man being taught by Zatanna's father to become an escape artist. it''s great to backup the well known origin of the dark knight. The best scene is when Batman and Zatanna fight for their lives on the blimp. That was action packed with brilliant music suiting it.

If you love magicians and Batman. This is a definite must see. If you love magicians and hate Batman. Its still a fun ride. If you hate them both go and see it. I dare you. It's got plenty of magic and action. It's also good building up to the Prestige. Watch this episode. You won't regret it.