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dkminusJul 26, 2016

The Killing Joke is actually two shorter films combined into one. The first centers on Batgirl and details some of her work under the tutelage of Batman. The second is the actual adaptation of The Killing Joke. As adaptations go, this one isThe Killing Joke is actually two shorter films combined into one. The first centers on Batgirl and details some of her work under the tutelage of Batman. The second is the actual adaptation of The Killing Joke. As adaptations go, this one is about as faithful to the source material as it's possible to be. It goes straight through the graphic novel's story without embellishment. It's fantastic. My only complaint is that these two pieces don't fit as nicely together as you might want. The characters are the same, of course, and the animation is consistent. But the Batgirl intro story really has no other point than to make the film "feature length". If the goal was simply to introduce Batgirl and establish her dynamic with Batman, that could have been accomplished in much less time. Instead, we see an extended mini arc that I felt rather impatient to get through.

Aside from this minor complaint, the film was excellent. The animation is quite good, and the voice acting is phenomenal. Mark Hamill as the Joker carries the film. Not that the other aren't good. The voice talent here is exceptional. But Mark Hamill is at his peak here. Hearing his performance as you watch the Joker execute his plans is as horrifying as you'd want it to be.

Overall, this movie is well worth seeing. I recommend it.… Expand

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Mister_JJul 25, 2016

While I wish it would've been more crazy and coherent, there's no doubt that The Killing Joke is a thrilling animated movie. Just like the comic it's based on, it gives us a better look at The Joker and Batman and the relationship they shareWhile I wish it would've been more crazy and coherent, there's no doubt that The Killing Joke is a thrilling animated movie. Just like the comic it's based on, it gives us a better look at The Joker and Batman and the relationship they share with each other, and while the animation doesn't always reflect the dark story it portrays, The Killing Joke may very well be one of the best animated Batman movies we'll ever get to see.… Expand

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GentM2015Jul 25, 2016

Batman: The Killing joke is an animated superhero film directed by San Liu. It is a direct adaptation of the graphic novel with the same name that came out in 1988. It stars the voices of Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Tara Strong and Ray Wise.Batman: The Killing joke is an animated superhero film directed by San Liu. It is a direct adaptation of the graphic novel with the same name that came out in 1988. It stars the voices of Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Tara Strong and Ray Wise. The comic book that the movie is based on is a classic and most anybody has heard of it. It is basically the origin of the Joker and involves a lot of graphic content. That's the main reason as to why this movie is rated R, the first animated film to be so. I personally really liked it, the animation is not great unfortunately especially considering that DC has had better "animated" movies in the past. But the story is engaging and interesting all the way through. There's a lot of controversy about Batgirl in this film, mainly because "she's objectified" and her only purpose is to serve as a motivation for Batman (and another "dirty" purpose for the Joker). But that is absolutely stupid in my opinion, it is reminding me of the controversy over the X-Men Apocalypse poster where Jennifer Lawrence's character Mystique was being choked by Apocalypse. Fox had to apologize for THAT because feminism nowadays is out of hand. But that nonsense behind, the action scenes are really good, the voice actors all do a phenomenal job and while it is a bit short, it is still a good animated entry for the DC Universe Animated Original Movies.… Expand

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MOVIECRITIC315Jul 26, 2016

Batman: the killing joke is phenomenal. Yes the first thirty minutes aren't all that great but once you get to the killing joke its a blast. I personally love the killing joke its my #1 comic. And as a fan of Mark Hamil and Kevin Conroy theyBatman: the killing joke is phenomenal. Yes the first thirty minutes aren't all that great but once you get to the killing joke its a blast. I personally love the killing joke its my #1 comic. And as a fan of Mark Hamil and Kevin Conroy they did a hell of a job bringing this adaptation to life. No one could do it better than those two. In the end its a comic book adaption you won't want to miss.… Expand

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MovieLover123Jul 25, 2016

Just finished watching it and overall I think it's a solid DC animation film. The Killing Joke is not as captivating as Batman:Under the Red Hood and not even a quarter as exceptional as The Flashpoint Paradox, but it is far from a terribleJust finished watching it and overall I think it's a solid DC animation film. The Killing Joke is not as captivating as Batman:Under the Red Hood and not even a quarter as exceptional as The Flashpoint Paradox, but it is far from a terrible film. The sex scene thing is overblown and really wasn't consequential on the overall film. In conclusion, if you haven't ever read the comic, like myself, it will definitely make you want to read the original comic because I believe this adaptation definitely didn't do it justice. Why so serious, anyways?… Expand

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mehradhiddenJul 25, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well! it supposed to be as good as the original one but the differences was too many! I mean Alan Moore`s Novel is way better than this one because that masterpiece was a soul that has not been experienced yet. the past of poor Joker was told smooth and more passionate that you could just feel his pain and find out his essence and his relationship with his wife and unborn child. although the story of Barbara Gordon was good enough and told well that you could feel the things that happened to her while she got shot and taken pictures by Joker. Batman on the other hand as the most important character during the movie was suitable and close enough to the novel.
as a conclusion I loved this animation but I still prefer the Graphic Novel because it has the feeling and soul of the pain and challenges of the characters and explained it wisely. specially the flashbacks and Jokers turning. 7 from 10 is OK I guess!… Expand

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awesomesauce211Jul 26, 2016

While the mediocrity that the first half of the movie has the internet up in arms. The real reason to watch it is the animated version of the comic this film is named after. Soooo thats what im reviewing it on. They did a great job inWhile the mediocrity that the first half of the movie has the internet up in arms. The real reason to watch it is the animated version of the comic this film is named after. Soooo thats what im reviewing it on. They did a great job in bringing the comic to life. The only reason this gets a 9 is cause the movie made me waste time with a mediocre batgirl story that wasnt needed… Expand

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SurtJul 26, 2016

If you didn't like the comic. Your not going to like this.

If you like using words like "problematic' and "Fridging". Your not going to like this. Hey, if your still in denial over Batmans and batgirls relationship revealed in batmanIf you didn't like the comic. Your not going to like this.

If you like using words like "problematic' and "Fridging". Your not going to like this.

Hey, if your still in denial over Batmans and batgirls relationship revealed in batman beyond, your not going to like this.

The killing joke for the most part stays true to the source. The animation goes for not the newer anime feel but the old animated one. Which is fine. The acting as expected is top notch. But the dialogue doesn't exactly at times roll off the tongue.

DC so far has been very good with their animated movies. This is no exception.… Expand

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quekaJul 27, 2016

To his own right, the killing joke was a pretty tricky act to be pulled up, so with that in mind, Batman The killing joke, it's not a bad movie, but certainly is not great one either. If you are fan of the source material you're gonna feel aTo his own right, the killing joke was a pretty tricky act to be pulled up, so with that in mind, Batman The killing joke, it's not a bad movie, but certainly is not great one either. If you are fan of the source material you're gonna feel a little bit dissapointed by the movie's first half, but after that clumsy start it only gets better.The killing joke is not the movie the we fans need and of course not the animated movie we deserve. It's something else, something that should have been great but instead that got stuck in it's awkward treatment of the batman mythos.… Expand

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ReubenIsAGodJul 25, 2016

I love this comic. Like really enjoyed and loved this comic. This is a very sound adaption. But its uneven. I can't really dip deep into my real grips with the film without spoiling certain plot points. The cast is fantastic, the animation isI love this comic. Like really enjoyed and loved this comic. This is a very sound adaption. But its uneven. I can't really dip deep into my real grips with the film without spoiling certain plot points. The cast is fantastic, the animation is also just beautiful. Esptially the background designs.

Its good film...but the ending...and the first act really don't quite live up to that Killing Joke hype. Its good, and for what its worth it is a pretty sound adaption of the killing joke. But its not perfect.… Expand

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JacobJul 26, 2016

Batman: The Killing Joke gives fans what they want to see. A faithful adaptation of a classic comic story where Batman and the Joker go at it psychology and physical. The visuals may not translate perfectly from comic to screen butBatman: The Killing Joke gives fans what they want to see. A faithful adaptation of a classic comic story where Batman and the Joker go at it psychology and physical. The visuals may not translate perfectly from comic to screen but considering how most films today are CGI seeing hand drawn animation was a welcome return. The Barbara prologue does weigh the film down a tad but thankfully it isn’t present much once the film starts as the Killing Joke story is left larger in tact. As a result, it is easy to forget and ignore the change made to the story. And its something I’m willing to. The fact that the direct-to-DVD animated DC films are more adult and more mature and overall more engaging than the live action ones is astounding. Seeing on the big screen was a real treat hopefully more people saw it.… Expand

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JB562Jul 29, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An overall good movie staying mostly faithful to the source material. However, the personal scene between Batman & Batgirl was unnecessary as it sparked controversy. In fact, Nightwing is going to be ticked off when he hears about this.… Expand

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SIPPIOAug 3, 2016

-HONEST REVIEW TO HELP THE UNDECIDED= DECIDE...

-I'm over 40 now and have been reading/collecting Batman since "Knightfall" aka Azrael = Bane breaking batmans back and Azrael taking over the batman role.))) --This is the best Animated-HONEST REVIEW TO HELP THE UNDECIDED= DECIDE...

-I'm over 40 now and have been reading/collecting Batman since "Knightfall" aka Azrael = Bane breaking batmans back and Azrael taking over the batman role.)))

--This is the best Animated Batman ive seen.. And Ive seen em all..
-Its not better then the Red Hood or Dark Knight returns part 1(pr 2)
BUT ITS NOT THAT KIND OF MOVIE...

==This combines one of the best Batman comic stories EVER with OUR BATMAN.
our Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill...All that's missing is NOLAN north.(But hes there too.)

--This movie isn't supposed to outshine or be bette rthen the comic...
NO MOVIE IS BETTER THEN THE BOOK----FACT! DUH!!
~~~Because the book uses youre/my imagination for what the Joker is thinking and motive etc..
---But it adds to that...IMO--atleast it did with me,...

--It shows the Joker IS NOT crazy- Just extremely intelligent. so much that he is lost & confused with a world in slow motion...This why The Joker is a better villain then Lex Luthor..He doesn't want to kill the Batman..He doesn't even want to know who he is..

==The Sex Scene---
=People must remember= Batman IS NOT & never was a role model....And so what if he doesn't stop a young adult female from getting hers....Batmnan is-NOT her father figure & never was...Even the Arkham video games made this obvious...

===Batman also isn't the police. Wwhat would the commish do if he found out she is Batgirl? he would hate batman. Just like in Arkham Knight game...Batman didn't screw Batgirl. She seduced him...

===I was impressed with the acting in this..Probably the best Konroy has done with the Bat & The Joker is on par with the cartoon series with Harley & the Arkham games...

---They added the sex scene cause it needed to be explored how batman is a man & what hetero sexually active, non married man wouldn't *&^())^(&* a hot 20 year old woman making an advance....

--Shows me which fans never were active in theyre party days...

--I feel guilty for not buying this and getting the torrent..Its a worthy buy...… Expand

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sgy0003Jul 27, 2016

The first 30 min is completely tacked-on and for a filler. Other than that, the movie stays faithful to the original comic. Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamil returns to voice batman and the joker, but you can definitely tell their aging voice.The first 30 min is completely tacked-on and for a filler. Other than that, the movie stays faithful to the original comic. Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamil returns to voice batman and the joker, but you can definitely tell their aging voice.

Great animation, disturbing story, and fantastic pacings and transitions… Expand

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MEFzelderJul 27, 2016

Si esperabas ver una adaptación fiel al cómic de “Batman: The Killing Joke” es lo que obtienes, en estética y guión se recrea en forma fiel la historia de Alan Moore, y sin lugar a dudas el doblaje original cuaja perfectamente paraSi esperabas ver una adaptación fiel al cómic de “Batman: The Killing Joke” es lo que obtienes, en estética y guión se recrea en forma fiel la historia de Alan Moore, y sin lugar a dudas el doblaje original cuaja perfectamente para convertirse en una película ideal para fans de los cómics de Batman y Batman la serie animada.
El arco de “The Killing Joke” no es muy largo por o que se agregó un acto de apertura que solo contribuye al film en hacerlo durar una hora y media. Es la decisión más cuestionable de Sam Liu. ya que nuevamente dispara la polémica si DC Comics es o no machista, debido al rol que juega Bat-Girl.
Fuera de ese debate en general la nueva entrega animada de Batman cumple muy bien, los fans van a sentirse a gusto con el material que reciben, los no tan fans seguramente tendrán opiniones mixtas, pero “Batman: The Killing Joke” merece al menos una oportunidad, porque en el momento en que comienza a cobrar vida las paginas del cómic la película se vuelve memorable para cualquier persona.… Expand

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COOLQUINN17Jul 29, 2016

This movie brings the best Joker story to life in animation form. Does it succeed? Mostly yes. It's animation is spectacular to look at even though at times, it can get a little clunky. Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill are once again amazing atThis movie brings the best Joker story to life in animation form. Does it succeed? Mostly yes. It's animation is spectacular to look at even though at times, it can get a little clunky. Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill are once again amazing at voicing Batman and The Joker. They did great with reading the Killing Joke dialoge. I loved it how they made this film rated R cause in the Killing Joke comic book, there's lots of violence and some disturbing images.
The Batgirl scenes were alright but I didn't think it was nessary to put them in the movie. Before I get to a specific scene, SPOILER ALERT FOR THOSE WHO HASN'T SEEN THE MOVIE YET!
I thought that Batman and Batgirl having sex at top of a building was a **** up moment. Isn't Batman and Batgirl suppose to have a father/daughter relationship? What would Jim Gordon think of his daughter having sex with a older person??
Batman The Killing Joke is one of the comic book movies that stays VERY true to the comics.… Expand

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StarmanDXAug 17, 2016

I really don't mind the concept of starting off with a new Batgirl story, but it was not well executed and did not even portray Batgirl very well.

The rest is a solid adaptation, but it still feels like it's missing something. Not sure whyI really don't mind the concept of starting off with a new Batgirl story, but it was not well executed and did not even portray Batgirl very well.

The rest is a solid adaptation, but it still feels like it's missing something. Not sure why it got an R rating, either, it was pretty much PG-13.… Expand