Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 (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 Kane (character created by: Batman), Jerry Siegel (character created by: Superman)

Stars:

Peter Weller, Ariel Winter, Michael Emerson

1 win & 1 nomination.

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 (voice)
Paget Brewster	...	Lana Lang (voice)
Maria Canals-Barrera	...	Ellen Yindel (voice)
Townsend Coleman	...	Morrie / Abner (voice)
Grey Griffin	...	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

After a 10 year absence, the Dark Knight has returned to Gotham to fight the Mutant threat. After defeating the mutants, he has taken control of a gang loyal to him in order to make Gotham a safer place. But, the Joker has decided to stop this, and fights against Batman in a deadly duel. Meanwhile, the Man of Steel is ordered to stop the Dark Knight because the government believes that his ways are wrong. As Batman fights the Joker, the Man of Steel prepares for his greatest fight.

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Plot Keywords:

tattoo on breast | second part | sequel | dc comics | superhero | 

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Taglines:

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

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Genres:

Animation | Action | Adventure | Crime | Drama | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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

Did You Know?

Trivia

Although his name is never specifically said, the character design and voice of The President of the United States is clearly patterned after former President Ronald Reagan.

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Goofs

The automated missiles set to target Superman during the final confrontation have a misspelled readout, "X-RAY DECTECTED."

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Quotes

Batman: You say you answer to some sort of authority. They only want me dead because I'm an embarrassment. Because I do what they can't. What kind of authority is that?
Superman: It doesn't matter. It's their world, and they won't stand for you anymore. If it isn't me, it'll just be someone else.
Batman: Really? Who do they send after you?

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Alternate Versions

A version was released on October 8, 2013 entitled 'Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Deluxe Edition'. This version combines both parts into a single 148 minute movie. however it cuts out the newscast part from the opening scene of Part 2.

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Connections

Version of Alyas Batman at Robin (1965)

User Reviews

"We've got God on our side. Or the next best thing, anyway."

Second part of the animated adaptation of Frank Miller's classic comic book miniseries, The Dark Knight Returns. This part deals with the return of the Joker, Batman continuing his war on crime with a new Robin by his side, and Superman being sent by the President to stop Bats. As with the first part, it's pretty faithful to the comics. It does draw out some scenes longer. I can't help but feel like that wouldn't have been necessary had they just combined parts 1 and 2 into a single film. Also, as with the first part, I have problems with the animation not being stylized enough and the voices of Batman and others not being handled by Kevin Conroy and company. I said with my review on the first part that it's hard to really capture what made the comic work so well with a cartoon made nearly 30 years later after countless imitations and knockoffs. I do think some of the reviews giving this 10's are mainly fans of the comic rating it super high because they love the books. This is a good cartoon but it's nowhere near the boundary-pushing work of art fans are making it out to be. Again, that was the comic but this is the cartoon and the two are just not the same. It's still a fun movie, particularly for fans. I enjoyed it even more than part one and it's especially interesting to watch now after having seen this year's Batman v Superman, which borrowed heavily from this story. Whatever problems I have with this animated film, I do think it's far better than that disjointed glum mess. Best viewed with part one as a whole.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 January 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Deluxe Edition

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