Batman Gotham Knight [Blu-ray]
![Batman Gotham Knight [Blu-ray]](/images/Batman-Gotham-Knight-Blu-ray-B001614FX0-L.jpg)
List Price:
Our Price: $5.94
You Save: $24.05 (80%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Category: Blu-ray
See more Blu-ray details
Buy this Blu-ray movie at online store in your country
Canada
Canada
Blu-ray details
Actor: Corey Burton, David McCallum, Gary Dourdan, Jason Marsden, Kevin ConroyBrand: Warner Brothers
Composer: Robert J. Kral
Composer: Kevin Manthei
Blu-ray: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 5.1; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1
Format: Animated, Color, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 75 minutes
Published: 2008-07-01
Blu-ray Release Date: 2008-07-08
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Model: 117951
Studio: Warner Home Video
Product features:
- 6 Interlocking Stories 6 Acclaimed Directors One Groundbreaking MasterpieceFrom producers of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight comes six spellbinding chapters chronicling Batman's transition from novice crimefighter to The Dark Knight. These globe-spanning adventures pit Batman against the fearsome Scarecrow, the freakish Killer Croc and the unerring marksman Deadshot. From some of the world's mos
Blu-ray Reviews of Batman Gotham Knight [Blu-ray]
Blu-ray Review: Batmanime
Summary: 3 Stars
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHT is a six-piece anthology film that explores various aspects of the legendary hero. Scripted by American comics writers such as Greg Rucka, Brian Azzarello, and David S. Goyer, it is brought to life by an assortment of Japanese directors and animation studios, giving it a blend of eastern and western styles.
The stories are as follows:
Have I Got A Story For You: a group of kids tell each other stories of their encounters with Batman, replete with embellishments. It is a beautifully-rendered exploration of the Batman as urban legend, and it shows how everyone has their own personal impression of him.
Crossfire: Officers Crispus Allen and Renee Montoya are assigned to take a prisoner across town and find themselves in the middle of a gang war. This is more of a police story than a Batman story. There isn't much to it in either case, and I found it to be the least interesting of the lot.
Field Test: Lucius Fox develops a new defense for Batman, but it turns out to have undesirable consequences. These are consequences which should have been forseen by both Fox and Batman, which puts rather a hole in the story. This piece has the most traditional (or rather, stereotypical) anime look of all of them.
In Darkness Dwells: While working on an abduction case, Batman trails Killer Croc to the Scarecrow's underground empire. Some nice hallucinatory sequences, but rushed.
Working Through Pain: Batman recalls how he learned from a wise woman in India how to manage the pain he's bound to encounter in his work. This is another episode with particularly nice artwork.
Deadshot: Batman must stop the hitman of the title from fulfilling a contract on Commissioner Gordon's life.
This is a problematic release on more than one level. It's supposed to fill the gap between the two Christopher Nolan films. The trouble is that there isn't a gap. The Dark Knight picks up shortly after the end of Batman Begins. Aside from utilizing some characters from the films, it doesn't fit into its continuity at all.
Taken on its own, it still isn't successful. All the stories, or vignettes, are supposed to link together into a cohesive whole but although there are some direct connections, it doesn't really come together. With the exception of the first segment, which is a perfect standalone piece, they feel like fragments that are never fully fleshed out. I was left unsatisfied as I was expecting something more substantial than a bunch of brief glimpses into the life of Bruce Wayne/Batman.
The BluRay disc has several bonus features:
-Audio commentary with DC Comics' Gregory Noveck, longtime Batman editor and writer Denny O'Neil, and Kevin Conroy, who voiced the character in this production as well as in the various modern animated television series. Even though I wasn't thrilled with the main feature, I still enjoyed listening to this (particularly Denny's contributions.)
-A half-hour featurette on Batman's rogues gallery.
-A half-hour biographical featurette on Batman creator Bob Kane.
-A sneak preview of the upcoming Wonder Woman animated movie, with interviews and voice samples with storyboards.
-Four complete episodes of Batman: The Animated Series:
Legends of the Dark Knight: Three kids discuss their ideas of what the Batman is. Clearly an inspiration for the first part of the main feature, this one draws on two very different interpretations of the character from the comic books. The first, based on the work of Dick Sprang, is campy in the extreme and almost seems like a parody. The second, based on Frank Miller's grim futuristic interpretation, apes Miller's style poorly. The segment from the main feature is a much better use of the general theme.
Heart of Ice: Mister Freeze is carrying on a personal vendetta with a major Gotham corporation, and Batman must find out why. This Emmy-winning episode re-envisioned the villain as a tragic figure, and in turn revitalized him for the comics.
Over the Edge: Held responsible for the death of Batgirl, Batman, Robin and Nightwing find themselves on the run from the law.
I Am The Night: Batman begins to doubt his methods after Commissioner Gordon is seriously wounded in a sting.
You certainly can't claim Warner skimped on this disc. Even though I was a little disappointed by the "movie" it is still worth renting. (I really, really loved the first chapter...)
Description of Batman Gotham Knight [Blu-ray]
BATMAN:GOTHAM KNIGHT - Blu-Ray MovieBestsellers in DVD
![The Story of Jeremiah [VHS] Image](/images/noimg.gif)
The Story of Jeremiah [VHS]Vision Video; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Wresting With God [VHS]by Vision Video
Vision Video; Published: 1990-10-01; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Price in other shops:
Study Bible Video with Workbook [VHS]Spring Arbor Distributors; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $7.95
Price in other shops:
Tempo:Childrens TV Favourites Video [VHS]HarperCollins Audio; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $9.17
Price in other shops:
Tempo.Herbs:Parseley'Sb/ Party Video [VHS]HarperCollins Audio; VHS Tape; VHS Video
![Strike the Original Match [VHS] Image](/images/Strike-the-Original-Match-VHS-0001374079-X.jpg)
Strike the Original Match [VHS]New Liberty Films; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Price in other shops:
![Medjugorje The Miracles and the Message [VHS] Image](/images/Medjugorje-The-Miracles-and-the-Message-VHS-0001373293-X.jpg)
Medjugorje The Miracles and the Message [VHS]JPN Film Production; Release date: 1995-12-15; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $29.99
Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Review Course for Boards and Recertification DVD 2008by Mayo
DVD
Price in other shops:
Pediatric Diagnostic Imaging DVD: Single Userby Oakstone
DVD
Price in other shops:
Cost Accounting [VHS]by Charles T. Horngren, George Foster, Srikant M. Datar, Howard Teall
Pearson Canada, Toronto; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Similar DVDs, VHS Video, Audio CDs
![Superman/Batman: Apocalypse [Blu-ray] Image](/images/Superman-Batman-Apocalypse-Blu-ray-B003UN2ILS-X.jpg)
Superman/ Batman: Apocalypse [Blu-ray]WHV; Release date: 2010-09-28; Blu-ray
Best price: $17.24
Price in other shops:
Batman - Mask of the PhantasmWarner Brothers; Release date: 2005-10-04; DVD
Best price: $4.24
Price in other shops:
![Wonder Woman 2009 [Blu-ray] Image](/images/Wonder-Woman-2009-Blu-ray-B001LK8TEM-X.jpg)
Wonder Woman 2009 [Blu-ray]Warner Brothers; Release date: 2009-03-03; Blu-ray
Best price: $8.19
Price in other shops:
![Green Lantern: First Flight [Blu-ray] Image](/images/Green-Lantern-First-Flight-Blu-ray-B0021AENJG-X.jpg)
Green Lantern: First Flight [Blu-ray]WHV; Release date: 2009-07-28; Blu-ray
Best price: $9.55
Price in other shops:
Batman: Under the Red HoodRelease date: 2010-07-27; Amazon Instant Video; Movie
Best price: $2.99
![Justice League: The New Frontier Special Edition [Blu-ray] Image](/images/Justice-League-The-New-Frontier-Special-Edition-Blu-ray-B0010AEPHS-X.jpg)
Justice League: The New Frontier Special Edition [Blu-ray]Warner Brothers; Release date: 2008-02-26; Blu-ray
Best price: $7.97
Price in other shops:
![Superman: Doomsday [Blu-ray] Image](/images/Superman-Doomsday-Blu-ray-B001ECQ5SY-X.jpg)
Superman: Doomsday [Blu-ray]Warner Brothers; Release date: 2008-11-25; Blu-ray
Best price: $8.00
Price in other shops:
![Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths [Blu-ray] Image](/images/Justice-League-Crisis-on-Two-Earths-Blu-ray-B002YOKVUE-X.jpg)
Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths [Blu-ray]Warner Brothers; Release date: 2010-02-23; Blu-ray
Best price: $9.47
Price in other shops:
![Batman: Under the Red Hood [Blu-ray] Image](/images/Batman-Under-the-Red-Hood-Blu-ray-B003ITZBVI-X.jpg)
Batman: Under the Red Hood [Blu-ray]Warner Brothers; Release date: 2010-07-27; Blu-ray
Best price: $9.46
Price in other shops:
![Superman/Batman: Public Enemies [Blu-ray] Image](/images/Superman-Batman-Public-Enemies-Blu-ray-B0027FG29Y-X.jpg)
Superman/ Batman: Public Enemies [Blu-ray]Warner Brothers; Release date: 2009-09-29; Blu-ray
Best price: $19.87
Price in other shops: