Batman vs. Robin (2015)

While Damian Wayne struggles to cope with Batman's no-killing rule, he soon starts to believe that his destiny lies within a secret society known as, The Court of Owls.

Director:

Jay Oliva

Writers:

Bob Kane (Batman created by), J.M. DeMatteis

Stars:

Stuart Allan, Troy Baker, Kevin Conroy

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Stuart Allan	...	Robin / Damian Wayne (voice)
Troy Baker	...	Owl Lieutenant (voice)
Kevin Conroy	...	Thomas Wayne (voice)
Trevor Devall	...	Jack (voice)
Robin Atkin Downes	...	Grandmaster (voice)
Griffin Gluck	...	Young Bruce / Young Talon (voice)
Grey Griffin	...	Samantha (voice)
Sean Maher	...	Nightwing / Dick Grayson (voice)
David McCallum	...	Alfred Pennyworth (voice)
Jason O'Mara	...	Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)
Peter Onorati	...	Draco (voice)
Andrea Romano	...	Jill / Batcomputer (voice)
Jeremy Sisto	...	Talon (voice)
'Weird Al' Yankovic	...	The Dollmaker (voice) (as Al Yankovic)

Storyline

Damian Wayne is having a hard time coping with his father's "no killing" rule. Meanwhile, Gotham is going through trouble with threats, such as the insane toy maker and the secretive Court of Owls.

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Plot Keywords:

superhero | dc comics | based on comic book | father son relationship | shared universe | 

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Taglines:

Even a Superhero Team goes through some Growing Pains.

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Genres:

Animation | Action | Adventure | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense action and violence, suggestive images and thematic elements

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 April 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

Batman vs. Robin

Company Credits

Production Co:

DC Comics, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

80 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Mixed with New 52s "Court of Owls" storyline, and Detective Comics #1, where the doll maker made his first and only appearance so far in the new 52 reboot.

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Quotes

Batman: [to Talon] You and the Court tried to take control of my city and destroy my home... but worst of all, you messed with my kid. So this is gonna hurt and I'm gonna enjoy it.

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Connections

Version of Lego Batman: Nightwing's Return (2010)

User Reviews

A major "hoot"!

Batman vs Robin, directed by Jay Oliva and written by J.M. DeMatteis, was an action packed, whirlwind of a ride and a significant improvement to Ethan Spaulding's "Son of Batman". In addition to choosing a life with his father, Bruce Wayne (Batman), Damian (Robin) assists his father's continued fight at night for Gotham's soul as the next Robin. However, Damian finds himself struggling to cope with his father's "no- killing" policy due to the philosophical form of combat training he received under Ra's al Ghul. As a result of this philosophical conflict between Damian, and Bruce Wayne, Damian is forced into a lifestyle of isolation. As Bruce Wayne tightens the noose around Damian's freedom, Damian is sought out by a member of the Court of Owls. While struggling with his own identity, Damian must decide whether he will adhere to his father's morals, or become a member of the Court of Owls.

First I would like to say that this DC animated film was spectacular! The animation was fluid, flawless, and the voice acting was superb. Though I wasn't initially a fan of Jason O'Mara, I have definitely come to appreciate him as the new Dark Knight. With the level of graphic realism as well as the psychopathic trills currently shown in the recent DC animated Batman series, I believe Jay Oliva has perfectly presented us with an accurate portrayal of Gotham's twisted atmosphere. However, the title was slightly misleading as Batman and Robin only fought against each other for a short time. If anything, it should have been called "Batman: The Court of Owls". In the end, Batman vs Robin is an excellent addition to the DC animated series as well as is something every Batman fan will appreciate.

7 Stars.