adonis98-743-186503 This isn't a Batman animated movie that i would rate with a 6.7 this is also the only Batman movie that Kevin Conroy voiced the hero and got some mediocre reviews in Rotten Tomatoes. But i like the tone of this movie a pretty nice soundtrack but also it's a mystery and crime movie instead of anything you've seen before it's nowhere better than Return of The Joker or Mask of the Phantsam but also i found the whole Batwoman thing pretty nice and pretty interesting also Bane looks like Bane for once no weird voices or him being dumb all the time or even looking like a Mexican Rey Mysterio bodybuilder WWE Superstar which is good for once. Mystery of the Batwoman is not the best Batman movie but it's not a bad one either.

stako-416-392358 And that's saying something. Not that being something else is a bad thing, but as much I liked "Return of the Joker" the compromises it's story made towards itself were very childish. Sure, it had blood, but so what? That doesn't make it a more serious movie, it just makes it a movie for kids that happens to be more violent. "Mystery of the Batwoman" doesn't rely on that as much. It's structure is much more intricate, much more solid than that of "Return of the Joker", and it's intrigue can delight children and adults alike. The story, as some might know, revolves around a new Bat-Figure and it's up to old Bats to find out who she is and what she wants. The way the plot unwinds will surprise kids and might even confuse some adults. The outcome is quite unexpected, but not in the semi-fantasy caliber that "Return of the Joker" tried to pull off. All of the known casts reprise their roles and do a superb job. We actually get to see Bruce Wayne conflicted about his morality a bit, due to his playboy lifestyle. This is expertly executed by director Curt Geda, who never crossed the line that would make this title more visceral that it should ever be. The animation and design is awesome as it is to be expected of any older DC feature film. Batwoman's design is a bit bothering at times, it's just illogical overall, but it's not that big of a gripe. "Mystery of the Batwoman" is one of the best DC animated movies and I dare rank it just below "Mask of the Phantasm". Batfan, animation fan, random kid or adult - you are guaranteed to enjoy this film.

powerfull_jedi It aired on TV yesterday, so I decided to check it out. This was one of the last Bruce Timm/Paul Dini DTV projects related to their old 1992 Batman the Animated Series, after that Jeff Matsuda came along and re-imagined Batman with his new The Batman series, but anyway, the story of this new Batman movie centers around the appearance of a new vigilante known as Batwoman, however Batman feels the need to stop her because of her extreme methods, and also in the meantime take down The Pengiun and Ruphert Thorn who both are secretly working with Carlton Duquesne(who's having family troubles) and another villain(which is later revealed in the movie) on a weapons smuggling operation,they also put a bounty on the Batwoman. The question is: who is this mysterious Batwoman and is it possible that they could be more then one? It's up to Batman to solve this mystery and stop Penguin's latest operation. For an animated movie, it has a fairly complex plot and a serious tone, which is good. Another plus was the complete redesign of the Penguin who looks much more like the sophisticated Mob Boss we're used to seeing in the comics, unlike his previous designs that borrowed elements from Tim Burton vision of Pengium(sewer rat and circus freak). Even though the movie contains a love subplot it's never carried that far and doesn't derail the movie like say, Batman Forever. The voice acting is standard quality for these direct-to-video projects(if only Batman: Mask of Phantasm took this route), Kevin Conroy still shines as Batman/Bruce Wayne. And like I said despite running for some very short 80 minutes, it manages to make a pretty good(and complex) storyline complete with a few minor twists and bucket loads of action. There are a few downsides, however, Nightwing is nowhere to be seen, and I'm sure Barbara Gordon and Bruce Wayne don't click as a couple, even though is just referenced, Tim Drake(aka Robin) does very little in the movie and to be quite frank, I was never a big fan of Paul Dini and Bruce Timm's Batman character design(especially in their Batman shows post-BTAS), this The New Adventures of Batman and Robin, well, it kinda makes Batman look fat then rather a well-built bulked up individual(kinda like the Jeff Matsuda character model from The Batman). Bruce Wayne seems a bit awkward, those blue eyes make him look more like Clark Kent then Bruce(though it's true they do look very much alike). Another downside is Rupert Throne(no explanation as to why he is in this deal, but it's safe to say he's has goons and what's a cut of the deal) which does very little more then hang out with the Penguim or get himself hurt every time he points a gun at someone(count how many times this happens in the movie and you'll be surprised. Overall, a good Batman animated movie, worth at least a rental.

SylvesterFox007 "Batman: The Mystery of the Batwoman" is about as entertaining as animated Batman movies get.While still true to the feeling of the comic books, the animation is done with a lighter spirit than in the animated series. Bruce Wayne looks much like he has before, but now he appears somewhat less imposing. The Dick Grayson Robin has been replaced by the less edgy, more youthful Tim Drake Robin.Kevin Conroy, as usual, invokes the voice of Batman better than most live action actors.Kelly Ripa did a much more decent voice-acting job than I was expecting.As in the live action Batman films, the movie lives or dies based on the quality of the villains. My all-time favorite, the Penguin, is here. His design is sleeker than it has appeared before, hearkening more to the Burgess Meredith portrayal of the '60's than the Danny DeVito portrayal of "Batman Returns." David Ogden Stiers is the perfect choice for the Penguin's voice. The Penguin is finally portrayed as a cunning sophisticate, just as he most commonly appears in the comics. Hector Elizondo's voice creates a Bane who's much more memorable than the forgettable version in "Batman & Robin." And finally, Batman has a descent mystery to solve, putting the "Detective" back in "Detective Comics" (that is what "DC" stands for, after all.) The revolution to the mystery is a delightfully sneaky twist.The score adds to the mysterious ambiance of the movie. It sounds like a mix between the score from "Poirot" and the score from "Mission: Impossible." All in all, it's more entertaining than your average cartoon.