| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Bruce Greenwood | ... |
Batman /
Bruce Wayne
(voice)
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| Jensen Ackles | ... |
Jason Todd /
Red Hood
(voice)
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| John DiMaggio | ... |
Joker
(voice)
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| Neil Patrick Harris | ... |
Dick Grayson /
Nightwing
(voice)
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| Jason Isaacs | ... |
Ra's al Ghul
(voice)
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| Wade Williams | ... |
Black Mask
(voice)
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| Carlos Alazraqui | ... | ||
| Robert Clotworthy | ... |
Leon /
Thug
(voice)
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| Gary Cole | ... |
Bobo /
Commissioner Gordon /
Shot /
Guard
(voice)
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| Brian George | ... |
Ra's Assistant
(voice)
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| Kelly Hu | ... |
Ms. Li
(voice)
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| Phil LaMarr | ... |
Rick /
Bulk
(voice)
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Alexander Martella | ... |
Young Robin /
Jason Todd
(voice)
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| Vincent Martella | ... |
Robin /
Jason Todd
(voice)
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| Jim Piddock | ... |
Alfred Pennyworth
(voice)
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Batman faces his ultimate challenge as the mysterious Red Hood takes Gotham City by firestorm. One part vigilante, one part criminal kingpin, Red Hood begins cleaning up Gotham with the efficiency of Batman, but without following the same ethical code. Killing is an option. And when the Joker falls in the balance between the two, hard truths are revealed and old wounds are reopened. Written by Anonymous
I had my hesitations about another DC Animated Universe movie, since Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths wasn't particularly sterling and came across as a mediocre production. However, this title refilled me with faith for Bruce Timm as a producer, and DCAU films in general.
Bruce Greenwood does a phenomenal Batman and Neal Patrick Harris complements him beautifully as Nightwing. However the shocker performance comes out of John Di Maggio, as The Joker, who helps the plot to flow elegantly from drama, to dark comedy. Though at times his voice reminds me more of Bender from Futurama, the performance was nothing short of stellar. I'd love to see him in future DCAU works to reprise his role as the Clown Prince of Crime, especially if Mark Hamill retires his clown suit.
While this is definitely one of my favorite story arcs in the Batman mythos, when I had watched the "First Look" segment for this movie I had my doubts as to whether or not they'd be able to fit such a large amount of content into their usual length animated film. However every bit of the storyline is fleshed out and you feel informed without being overloaded. As I've stated earlier it melds intense action, dark comedy, and tear-jerking drama together so well you'll watch it again and again.
To be honest, the finale for this was done perfectly. However, I won't spoil even a fraction of it.
You'll have to take your own look Under the Red Hood.
P.S. With cover art by Alex Ross, what other reason do you need to have this on your DVD shelf?