Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 (Video 2013)

The Batman has returned after a 10-year absence. The Gotham authorities want to arrest him. An old foe wants a reunion. The Feds want the Man of Tomorrow to put a stop to him.

Director:

Jay Oliva

Writers:

Bob Goodman (screenplay), Frank Miller (comic book)

Stars:

Peter Weller, Ariel Winter, Michael Emerson

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Weller	...	Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)
Ariel Winter	...	Robin / Carrie Kelley (voice)
Michael Emerson	...	Joker (voice)
David Selby	...	Commissioner Gordon (voice)
Mark Valley	...	Superman / Clark Kent (voice)
Carlos Alazraqui	...	Congressman Noches (voice)
Dee Bradley Baker	...	Don / News Anchor (voice)
Paget Brewster	...	Lana Lang (voice)
Maria Canals-Barrera	...	Ellen Yindel (voice) (as Maria Canals)
Townsend Coleman	...	Morrie / Abner / GCPD Officer (voice)
Grey DeLisle	...	Anchor Carla / Sarah Essen Gordon (voice)
Robin Atkin Downes	...	Oliver Queen (voice)
Greg Eagles	...	Ben Derrick (voice)
Michael Jackson	...	Alfred Pennyworth (voice)
Danny Jacobs	...	Merkel (voice)

Storyline

The Batman has returned after a 10-year absence. The Gotham authorities want to arrest him. An old foe wants a reunion. The Feds want the Man of Tomorrow to put a stop to him.

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Plot Keywords:

batman | gadget car | pistol | fairground | no title at beginning | 

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Taglines:

Justice Returns... Vengeance Returns... Redemption Comes to Gotham

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Genres:

Animation | Action | Crime | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sequences of action violence and some suggestive content

Details

Official Sites:

DC Comics [us] Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 January 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Batman DCU: Mroczny rycerz powrot, czesc 2

Box Office

Budget:

$3,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

76 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

During the scene in the Gordons' apartment, a number of photos can be seen on the wall. The largest of these is an image of James Gordon with his first wife, Barbara Gordon (Maiden Name Kean), and their son, James Gordon Jr. as seen in the earlier animated adaptation of Batman: Year One. Another of the photos appears to be of their daughter, also named Barbara Gordon, aka Batgirl.

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Quotes

Batman: Ever ride a horse before?
Robin: Don't think I've ever seen a horse before.
Batman: You're about to learn fast.

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Connections

References The Lone Ranger (1949)

User Reviews

Step aside Superman, here comes the 'Batman' • 8.5/10

I just recently watched 'Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1' which was actually better than 'The Dark Night Rises' in my opinion. Peter Weller really nailed the part of Bruce Wayne and I don't know if it was because he was famous for Robocop but he was a natural. In 'Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2' he now has Superman to contend with which made for perhaps a more exciting story but not as good as Part 1. The thing that made Part 1 great was the fact that Jay Oliva captured the feeling of Gotham brilliantly and is the perfect setting for Batman but in this that feeling is lost. Also, while Part 1 felt more like an adult animation this one, while still awesome is a bit more kid friendly but that's not a bad thing. I loved The Joker and he was played well by Michael Emerson (Saw). I wish Robin had a bit more to do in this because what little we saw of her back story in Part 1 was really interesting and could have been fleshed out more in this. Still, this is only a minor issue.

Well, this completes Frank Miller's amazing version of Batman and I hope there's more in the works because I am now hooked on these animated features. 'Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1' is a bit better than Part 2 but only just. A must for Batman fans. Highly Recommended.

Score: 8.5/10