BATMAN: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 MOVIE REACTION! FIRST TIME WATCHING!! DC Animated 2013

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[@sonicboomkj]

There's only two in this universe but I re-watch the Superman/Batman standalone universe the most. Superman/Batman: Public Enemies & Superman/Batman: Apocalypse.

[@MrDavidseth]

Y'ALL WATCH RED SON YET?!!

[@matthewcronin2325]

A great movie to watch that is another excellent translation is The New Frontier, it’s my favorite DC comic book and it’s very well adapted. It’s basically DC Silver Age origin but in the real 1950’s

[@ralphpou7290]

L😊😊l, “/

[@ralphpou7290]

L p. 77 ,cpp

[@SathishKumar-sk8fe]

Most creepiest and accurate exploration of Batman and Joker rivalry.

[@nalday2534]

no tf it ain't. bro tryna gas it up

[@Mrs.Garrison69]

Ya it is actually… this the the Batman joker moment of the 80’s and one of the most famous comic book moment of all time!

[@SirVictor123]

​@nalday2534 The person you are replying to is not "tryna gas it up" they are expressing their opinion.

[@nalday2534]

@@SirVictor123 by gassing it up yes

[@monke.2323]

​@@nalday2534 its still called expressing their opinion. Just coz it aint urs, doesnt mean u throwing a tantrum about it will make u more valid. Grow tf up lmao

[@Soren-Index]

This Batman easily has my favorite quotes. His speech to Superman, telling a burning Joker basically to shut up, and even the first part had some sick quotes

[@iamthebatman6557]

Nothing tops the this is an operating table and I’m the surgeon line

[@Nightwing7314]

@@iamthebatman6557 imo, his best quote is when he talks to Superman and says “the difference between me and you is when you looked into the abyss… you blinked” but the surgeon line is definitely top 3

[@JR-iz1yy]

@@Nightwing7314did he say that to superman? thought he only said it to his opposite owlman or somethin

[@mray4784]

@@Nightwing7314 He never said that sto Superman.

[@benparrish672]

Best Batsy quote is definitely "Why did you say that name!"

[@Cooplander]

The strongest armor Batman had against Superman was not his suit, but his friendship with Clark. He knows Clark well enough to know he would never cross that line with him. When Bruce chuckles and says "Oh, you're not going to kill me." He isn't just suggesting he will win this battle, but commenting on how silly Clark's suggestion was that he had it in him to kill him.

[@tariqshort4025]

Your right.- lex Luthor all star superman

[@gemelwalters2942]

Superman fanboys really like to do mental gymnastics but sure Superman is too compassionate for his own good. Hardly matters, exploiting any weakness he has is the point. Batman didn't have to drag this battle out either and could have exposed Clarke to that kryptonite in numerous ways or a more lethal dose as he pointed out. Physical strength only means so much

[@HarryK-ld2ed]

​@@gemelwalters2942 No, Batman couldn't have exposed Superman to the kryptonite mix any other way. Batman needed Superman's guard down. When he was on his knees, Superman let his guard down and so was exposed to the kryptonite attack. I'm a Batman fan till death, but I'm smart enough to know that Batman only wins against Superman because Superman would never hurt Bruce fatally. As Batman himself once said, "Deep down, Clark's a good guy. And deep down, I'm not."

[@MrNelahem]

Just like superman didn't need to engage in hand to hand combat and could have sniped him from space. That works both ways friend.@@gemelwalters2942

[@perrycarters3113]

@@HarryK-ld2ed This. Batman knows no matter how physically weakened he is, when he's dialed in and fighting, Superman's sensory abilities are still off the charts, nearly bordering on sensory omniscience in a radius around him. But he's dramatically physically weakened, so while Batman couldn't BEAT Superman straight up, he could certainly do enough damage to keep Superman distracted. And someone else to deploy the synthetic kryptonite is vital; he couldn't risk the suit getting damaged in a way that made deploying the kryptonite impossible, or reveal it too early. Make Superman think he's won the fight. Hit him hard enough to make him really believe Batman's trying to win, to out-fight him, and has lost. Make Superman ask Batman to surrender. Then, and only then, when he lowers his guard and tries to talk Bruce down, will that arrow get close enough to release its payload. This is the best version of the Batman vs Superman argument. In a way, they both win and they both lose. Superman wins the fight, sure. He beats Batman in a contest of pure physical combat. But Batman won the battle; he maneuvered Superman into a losing position through the use of outside help and the right tools at the right time at the right place.

[@jj411001]

"All the people I've murdered, by letting you live." "I never kept count." "I did." "I know. And I love you for it." These few lines says so much about not only Batman's guilt but just how much Joker was always aware of it and how it shaped their very warped relationship.

[@dannybob42]

Actually, Sunflowers are known to absorb radiation, afterwards though they become classified as Nuclear Waste, Super was transferring the nuclear radiation on him into the sunflower field. The movies definitely translated the style and iconography of the story itself, though I think only animation could get away with the Superman 'Americana' pose

[@KicktheSky34]

I always interpreted that scene as him absorbing energy from them, like they were sun-powered batteries.

[@vanguarddude3833]

Yeah that’s what I thought he did just like how supergirl did on her series

[@jjkm17]

@@KicktheSky34 he can take some sun from plants it’s one of his powers

[@anjaneyasreetrout2444]

Nope. Sunflowers don't work like that.

[@theofficialmonarch]

@@KicktheSky34the comics say it’s this. You right

[@johnrobichaud1983]

"All the people I've murdered, by letting you live" hits so hard, I hope to see that in live action one day.

[@JasonAguirre]

I like how in the newer animated movie, when Batman and Green Lantern run into Superman for the first time, it is also in a construction yard and Batman tries several of the same gadgets but gets utterly defeated. Interesting to think that he spent the rest of his career refining them to the point where they would actually damage Superman when they finally fought again.

[@calvinheslop2585]

like the guys mentioned at the end there was alot more going on to make this fight lean more towards Bruce winning than the fight from war.

[@pinktitan3716]

20:51 John’s face just says it all. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@petrgalko4152]

Its funny how Frank Miller brought the circle to its end with Bruce essentially creating and leading his own League of Shadows / Assassins. Its everything Ra'sh wanted for him with a few differences and in the end Bruce came to that realization but as is and it always was his way to make things in his own ideology. He essentially Merged The Vail of Court of Owls with the function and hierarchy of Legue of Shadows driven by the goals of The Justice League.

[@h.haydon8044]

I know not everyone cared for Michael Emerson's Joker, but I really enjoyed him. For some reason, his nasally voice worked for me. The scene at the carnival with the Joker just shooting people down...yeah, it's sadly a little too realistic because of the world we live in; but this is not a criticism of the movie/ graphic novel. I love how the double entendres in the dialogue make Batman and the Joker similar to an old married couple, hats off to Frank Miller.

[@jynxce]

For me, this would be the natural conclusion to Batman & Joker's final conflict. This Joker shows just how ruthless, unhinged and chaotic he would be at his end. The belief that it would go any other way just isn't as plausible. Plus, no one but Miller would have the cojones to produce this vision of their final days.

[@NPClownumber81googolplex]

​@jynxce yup, Joker knew they were getting old and he had to up the ante because he might lose his chance again.

[@theascendunt9960]

I love that Joker voice.

[@DanGamingFan2406]

Michael Emerson is a great actor and an underrated Joker. He’s definitely in my top 5 Jokers (the only ones I can say are definitely ahead of him are Mark Hamill and Heath Ledger)

[@thegladve]

fuck overrated ledger, Nicholson did it best rivaled only by Hamill.

[@HABO2210]

omg mr Finch is Joker? I would have never guessed 😮

[@bootysnatcher4207]

John DiMaggio is also really solid. My only dislike about his rendition is that I personally think he tries to hard to sound like Mark Hamill. Finding the perfect Joker is like finding the perfect Batman. Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill can never be replaced, so the next best option is to do the voice relatively different, e.g., Jensen Ackles Batman

[@childish_hambin0287]

​@@bootysnatcher4207 Dude! I think DiMaggio needs another go as Joker. He was fantastic. Yes, he did initially sound a bit too much like Mark Hamill but by the end of the movie his Joker was something different.

[@Nocturnālis1]

They should react to batman Vs Dracula.....?

[@ericjohnson6120]

"You sold us out, Clark. You gave them the power that should've been ours. Just like your parents taught you to. My parents taught me a different lesson - lying on this street - shaking in deep shock - dying for no reason at all - they showed me the world only makes sense when you force it to." - Batman

[@tdizzle2504]

Highly recommend Batman and Superman: Public Enemies. Really good animated DC movie that shows the friendship between the two while also telling a really fun story

[@rodgill9376]

While the movie had some changes, it was still mostly accurate to the comic that the movie was based on. What I also liked was that not only do we hear familiar voice actors, but the animation and character designs were as close to the works of Ed McGunness as much as possible.

[@lumityforever]

Also power girl and starfire in that movie did something for alot of boys wink wink

[@s1imeba11]

It’s hilarious how the disguises change in size once we know it’s Batman, like the detective grew like 4 inches after they realized it was a disguise, his hands and feet got massive

[@SpiritxEnigma]

The “operating table/surgeon” line to the Mutant Leader & the “I want you to remember the one man who beat you” line to Superman gave me chills. Definitely in my top DC animated movies along with Batman: Under the Red Hood, the Flashpoint Paradox, Crisis on Two Earths, The Long Halloween, & Batman vs. TMNT. I’d definitely recommend you guys react to the 90s - mid 2000s DCAU from Batman: The Animated Series to Justice League Unlimited (including the classic Mask of the Phantasm & Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker). It’s the best media DC has put out IMO & hopefully a great inspiration for the new DCU. As for Marvel animation, you should definitely see X-Men: TAS, The Spectacular Spider-Man, & Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.

[@Razeall781]

Woohoo, Part 2. I hope you guys are doing all the DC animated movies.

[@marcodabatman]

Same here, I need them to see the Superman ones! (apart from the ones in that New 52-esque animated universe)

[@Brook11223]

This sequel the conclusion to The Dark Knight Returns saga so good. Michael Emerson from Lost, Arrow, Person of Interest the most underrated Joker where he played an absolute version of the clown prince of crime. Mark Valley voicing Superman sounded like the elder statesman and Peter Weller's Batman of course never disappoints. Michael McKean is so good as the shrink and his voice is pitch perfect where it has that radio style of telling up to date news.

[@KENOMAN1969]

I always love that the Joker went catatonic when Batman left but wakes up with "darling" when he sees he is back. They also showcase that Superman is a boy scout which we know already but Batman can fight him effectively because he knows Clark doesn't kill. Batman is a hero but he is not a good person. He will use any weakness he can to win and the fact that Clark is not a killer gives him just enough room to do some damage.

[@matthewwatson1463]

I always see a lot of debate on how exactly the joker died here, whether it was immediately when Batman snapped his neck and the rest was in Batman’s mind, or if Batman only broke the neck to the point of paralysis from the neck down, and joker completed it himself with sheer force of will. Both seem equally plausible and make sense for both characters and the overall narrative of their respective insanity, and both fit with the visual we see. Interested to know your thoughts on it, as I personally am for the Batman hallucination form, but I also appreciate the openness to interpretation of the scene.

[@TheJamF100]

In the comic its more clear that Batman didn’t kill him, just paralyzed him. Joker kills himself so that the cops go after him

[@a_fine_edition2746]

If anything I’d say the comic leans more towards the hallucination theory that’s anything, what with how the Joker’s speech bubbles abruptly change color and become more akin to Bruce’s.

[@TheJamF100]

@@a_fine_edition2746 Interesting theory but it seems to go against the whole point of the dialogue in the text. If it were Frank Miller’s intention for it to be a hallucination I feel it would be a little more spelt out. I feel like you have to go out of your way to think that was the intention.

[@FurbyPurrson]

i think the woman running away while screaming in the tunnel is the clue. she saw batman killed joker otherwise she had no reason to scream while running away because joker was already fighting with batman. she started screaming as soon as he heard jokers neck snapped. also joker's hellish look before he snapped his own neck suggest he was already dead and it was a hallucination created inside bats mind to justify his code ''justice not vengeance''.

[@monsterking1973]

Part 2 of the the dark knight returns is a solid 10 the dialogue and fight with Superman were all incredible hope you guys also react to part one and two of the long Halloween

[@Personal_yt]

I love how all throughout their fight you can tell how much Superman cares about Bruce. That "you're heart!" line gets me every time.

[@Spud1210]

It is time! Hands down greatest dc animated movie yet

[@souviksikdar1864]

Justice league dark movies and constantine for me.

[@thedarkknight2221]

*”In all the years to come in all your most private moments, I want you to remember the one man who beat you.”* The all time greatest line ever written for Batman. Also as much as I love that Batman tries to spare criminals lives so they might have a second chance, The Joker is a perfect example of how some people are so dangerous and beyond redemption that they truly need to die for others to live. Still Michael Emerson gives one of the in my opinion all time best Joker performances.

[@theylied1776]

He doesn't think sunflowers a little sons. All flowers absorb radiation from the Sun. All Superman is doing is co-opting that radiation for himself. Kind of sort of like thermodynamics.

[@andyfox8377]

The most brutal version of the Joker ever and the legendary confrontation with Superman

[@Enerspook]

Michael Emerson as the Joker is easily top 3 in terms of Joker performances. His eerie calmness, the way he just misleads everyone. His “B-b-batman? DARLING” is the perfect delivery of the line. Its all I wanted in an adaptation.

[@MasterDanielson]

The Dark Knight Returns Part 2 is such a super underrated animated movie

[@kaiphan1346]

Top 3 animated Batman movie

[@nunuonroad9969]

It’s def not underrated lol I think most people consider it a top 5 cbm animated movie

[@badger297]

​@nunuonroad9969 most people don't even know it exists

[@thomasscottwilliams6672]

Frank miller’s art was and is incredible

[@SiriuslyBlack7]

Awesome!!This graphic novel was so iconic,NO ONE had ever referred to Batman as The Dark Knight before this in 1986!!

[@michaelash8552]

That's statement could not be more incorrect. Batman was referred to as "The Dark Knight" in Batman #1 in 1940.

[@SiriuslyBlack7]

@Michael Ash was he? Then I learned something new today! Granted,I was only 14 when Dark Knight Returns came out, so I had only started "serious collecting" a couple years before that.Thanks for the correction!Do you happen to have a copy of that?That was just after Detective Comics #27 the year before, right?lucky b*stard!!🤣🤣🤣

[@JasonAguirre]

It's interesting how Superman uses the same power Eragon got, to absorb the life force from other things. Never seen him do it but makes sense he would have that ability.

[@dcworld4349]

It's not really the life force, he absorbs the radiation in the grass and flowers that it gets from the sun. The only reason it decays is that he's also full of nuclear radiation. Its why if he dies and you can't get his body into the sun, bury him in a shallow grave preferably in a forest that gets a lot of sun. He'll eventually heal. So long as the body is intact and he isn't missing his head the body keeps repairing itself. It's just a slower healing factor when he's technically dead.

[@midsectionmark8956]

I love going back to rewatch both part one and part two of those movie. They kill it in the Dark Knight returns and you’re right the battle between Batman and Superman made senses based on the story they tell. I love how BVS took the inspiration of this movie and novel , then they did their own creative thing with it. Some people don’t like it, which is all on them they can dislike what they want. However me and many others loved the live action representation of the Dark Knight returns movie and man watching both back to back again was awesome. In the Dark Knight Returns and BVS they made it believable for Batman to win a fight against Superman. Also by staying true to Superman character, because he wouldn’t just go up and try to kill Batman.

[@theascendunt9960]

I love the love tunnel fight scene. The music, the voices, the dialogue. Batman's "No more!" hits hard.

[@cinebitesreactionclips5764]

Such an amazing conclusion. I personally like all the Frank Miller Batman comics, but this is his masterpiece.

[@dcworld4349]

I'm still bummed we never got to finish All-Star, yes Batman was a psychopath and it didn't make sense to fit between his year 1 and this but I just wanted to know what his point was that he was working towards. And as strange it is that this batman did what Ra's always wanted him to do only for him to peace out and leave Carrie behind. She goddamn earns the title of Batman in the third book, not in a she wants to be a man way. I mean she sets things up with literal children to be the ones to take down Darkseid in a way no single other Robin or any other hero, ever would gamble.

[@TheGundamsword]

In the comic book Batman does actually kill the Joker. Aside from the fact that people can't turn their own neck after being paralyzed frok the neck down, the part where joker gloats to Batman "that he made him lose control" is actually written in Batman's thought bubble color with it never actually coming out of his mouth. Essentially the whole scene in in Bruse's head, in order to make the kill not his fault. There's a lot of scenes in TDKR that illustrate his questionable sanity.

[@jamespearson5303]

I got to listen to Frank Miller talk about this version of Batman at comic con, I loved his panel and his passion, and at his age still going hard! He's very much like this Batman, doesnt matter the age just wants to do his work because he's driven

[@Montesama314]

If you notice, both final battles of Part 1 and Part 2 have Batman win based on what TV Tropes would call a "Batman gambit." Where the hero makes a plan by gambling on the emotions or tendencies of the opponent to secure a win. He gambled that the Mutant Leader would take the obvious opportunity to escape jail, and he knew the Mutants were easily led sheep who would accept a rumored command from their boss without question. And when Batman told Superman in the fight that Supes wouldn't kill him, he was right. Superman could have easily flown through Bruce at Mach 2 and left him splattered on the pavement, but Batman figured Superman's emotional connection (plus the other weakening events) would convince Superman to hold back.

[@MrAveryBrown94]

Joker and Batman in the Tunnel of Love is one of my favorite moments, in the DC animated space.

[@KeijiMaeda86]

Fun fact: in DKIII Bruce uses a Lazerus Pit which not only heals his mortal wounds but also de-ages him about 30 years. So he's like in his late 30s or 40s. Immediately Bruce and Carrier become "involved." FRANK MILLER

[@matthewcronin2325]

While sometimes people have died due to Batman’s actions, he never intentionally dealt a killing blow to anybody, even the joker.

[@GarthMcMurray]

Thanks for the shout out to me & my beloved local comics store Comicazi!

[@danielmunoz9671]

Peter Weller played as the original RoboCop in 1987 and made an appearance in Mortal Kombat 11😊

[@NoDamageGaming]

“And a guy can do this with a gun” Meanwhile France has the same thing happening with knives.. it’s not about the weapon guy.

[@fireeaglefitnessmartialart935]

One of my favorite animated films. The final battle is top notch. The part with the wrecking ball is my favorite part of the fight cuz it feels/shows batmans combat efficiency even against supes. It's because of this film, I was excited to see the live action version, and even the animated "brave n the bold" battle episode.

[@thenerdywave2007]

Great Reaction Coy and John! This movie was so great to watch!👍

[@aaronhanson4683]

God I love this movie. Dark Knight Returns and Mask of the Phantasm have always been my favorite Batmanimation films

[@haydenlindquist7006]

The operating table/surgeon line and the one man who beat you line are some cold ass quotes that go hard

[@88gschannel39]

When I read White Knight arc and reformed Joker/Jack Napier beat the snot out of Batman, it reminded me of Miller's fight between Batman and Superman. Even the dialogue was close, "Remember the one man who beat you."-Batman, "I've wanted to prove to you that I was the better crime fighter."-D.A. Jack Napier/Joker.

[@bigd4998]

Yes the return of John and Coy Boyz!! Great surprise seeing this video up! Keep it up you guys! Wasn’t sur if you guys had seen Batman Beyond Return of the Joker

[@Manlikepegasus]

I will always love the graphic novel, as it’s the one piece of literature that vastly popularized the idea that this human dude in a batsuit could whoop anyone’s ass if given time to prep haha. A very real truth hehe, on top of the fact that he has some ridiculously powerful versions/iterations. Batman, from that comic on has now had so many broken iterations and shown how powerful his mind, skills, and resources are. People saying superman was weakened and Batman had additional help are all true, but remember Batman unlike Superman was old. On top of that Batman did not have the same resources or Allie’s as his younger years, and on top of that Superman had the military helping him. Then you can also say neither was trying to kill the other(especially Superman), so neither was going all out. I think that writing it in such a way, and adding that ambiguity(despite the batman win) is what makes this such an iconic fight. I still love it though that this fight sort of allowed other comic book writers to create iterations of batman that are considered top 50 strongest characters of all time in the dc universe. We have a normal human with god level powers and in standing with other god like beings because of this comic. Friends, resources, skill, training, and intelligence are vastly superior to any power/brute force. Batman=Broken

[@4523bgb]

I LOVE how the carnival scene is just one track the whole time.

[@kevthepoet]

John seems to know more about *archery* than we might otherwise assume...

[@uncannyexcalibur6704]

Some of my personal favorite DC animated movies are Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths and Justice League Doom. Honestly, those movie feel like extended episodes of Justice League Unlimited. They both tackle interesting concepts and themes, the League is well utilized, the voice casts are amazing, fight scenes are cool and creative, and in my opinion are an improvement of the comics that the movies are based on: Crisis on Two Earths and Tower of Babel. I would highly recommend you guys reacting to both of them.

[@Negatory5]

I was in college when these movie came out, and I had grown up reading this story and the second one. Loved this adaptation. My second favorite adaptation is the animated series where Batman was voiced by Micheal Ironside and they showed the mud pit fight.

[@Number9-99]

My favorite Batman storyline of all time frank miller is a legend

[@TheUndeadDevil]

Batman: All the people I murdered by letting you live Joker: I never kept count Batman: I did Joker: I know and I love you for it

[@nathanblevins158]

Having robocop himself playing Batman fits so perfectly

[@davidtrainor9569]

It's not explained here, bit in the sequels to DK they show that government(but really Lex Luthor and Brainiac) held Kandor hostage. If Superman disobeyed an order they would wipe out a family.

[@Destinedhellfire]

This movie shows why BvS: DoJ fails to understand the reasoning and gravitas behind the whole concept of these two fighting. Always love seeing the animated clash

[@wesleywiggins958]

Y'all should react to Batman: Year One next. It of course an adaptation of another Frank Miller comic & can easily be seen as a TDKR prequel.

[@richiroy4855]

This is the best piece of batman work i have ever watched. 🔥

[@Theredeyedjedi]

You boo boo?

[@donjon1179]

DAMN !!! I commented on the part 1 video saying how excited I was for y’all to watch part 2 but didn’t think it would come this fast!!! What a gift to wake up to the day after seeing Spider Verse and Transformers (which had an absolutely insane twist at the end)

[@theSpakksen]

This movie is why I got so excited for Batman V Superman. But this movie sets the bar so so high.

[@je2409]

The fact that I was JUST rewatching this only days ago 😂😭

[@dillonsukram9381]

I remember watching part 1 and 2 when I was younger and I loved how they did the Batman and Superman fight.

[@GelAbat3]

One thing I can say... This is how you make a Batman v. Superman.

[@mray4784]

Not really, the real Superman would never be the dog of a country. In all the Batman v Superman, Batman is always the "good guy" who has to defeat with a lot of plot armor the evil/controled/stupid Superman.

[@triggerfairy4070]

Worlds Finest would be a better template

[@moa3645]

I cried at this movie! Tears!

[@JayDrew8789]

Love that you guys will be watching Apocalypse War, which reset the DC animated movie universe. And it will be only a few weeks after the Flash movie premieres. Jumping straight into 2 completely new timelines

[@nathanpaleafei3564]

Y’all have to watch “Batman Soul of The Dragon” next. All that classic kung fu film goodness. And respect put on DC’s best martial artists put into a animated film. Easily one of the best Batman animated films.

[@diegopansini3152]

Agreed, Bruce had better chemistry with his “siblings” more than his own Robins, made me wish it was canon in the comics

[@spandanbhowmik5717]

This is the best comic book movie I have ever seen

[@CJHodge]

37:35 I still like this BvS fight more than the live action

[@daryl772003]

Because it's simply the better fight

[@Benji568]

It's not hard. Zack Snyder really dropped the ball with that fight.

[@kmcgwhoisalsoapoliwrath3723]

This fight also has a better explanation for superman being on batmans level with him having just tanked a nuke but Zach Snyder for some reason decided to make superman the Godlike one u see in the comics which takes away all the stakes

[@jasonlane1528]

The "free" cotton candy scene? In the comic it was a damn Horror show because the Joker is waste the cotton candy with strychnine killing 20-30 kids. I could totally see why they dropped it from the movie.

[@alejandrotuazon4831]

I just now noticed that one of the anchorwomen was Elsie from Kyle Escorts hahaha

[@kafan439]

This was really fun. They really nailed it. And yeah, Peter Weller was so good.

[@chaost4544]

The two films had Batman saying some of the coldest Batman one liners in the Batman filmography.

[@dayalx]

My Personal head canon is the joker toxin is like being tickled to death. You’re still aware of things happening but can’t stop freaking out and laughing, like being tickled. No one likes being tickled

[@KSlice-yy9ro]

The man behind the voice of The Joker is Michael Emerson, who also plays Finch on the TV show, Person of Interest.

[@TishaUSA]

"Batman goes to Chipotle", put it on a shirt haha

[@SiriuslyBlack7]

Batman imagining Joker's corpse taunting him after breaking his neck..Very Frank Miller-esque!!!

[@deathcold_longplaysua4846]

The best, no the GREATEST animated DC movie of all times! I freaking love it. Everything in it is great and Frank Miller did a great comic book before the adaptation. I wish there were a sequel to it just as great as this one.

[@carlosseals3156]

Excited to see you guys watch all of the DC animated movies! I look forward to watching these on my Sundays

[@adrianaslund8605]

It's weird how Joker aged far more gracefully than the rest of them.

[@returntoearth2556]

The title you were searching for at the end is "Gotham by Gaslight." 😂

[@povenmire207]

These 2 are the only scores I have for DC animated movies.

[@sinfulkivisian20]

@Reel Rejects interesting fact to note: The woman married to Commissioner Gordon is his former partner who he had been sleeping with while he was married to his first wife from Batman: Year One. So the Batman and Gordon from Year One to the Dark Knight Returns are the same characters

[@Mr.AJessamy1995]

Batman Beyond Return Of The Joker, The Batman vs Dracula, Batman Under The Red Hood, Batman The Dark Knight Returns 1 and 2, Batman Year One, Batman and Harley Quinn, Superman/Batman Apocalypse, All Star Superman, Justice League vs The Fatal Five, Superman Doomsday 2007, Superman Red Sun and Superman The Man of Tomorrow are my favorite DC animated movies

[@Brook11223]

In The Batman show a character of Ellen Yen was introduced and was voiced by Ming-Na Wen.

[@neonbrine]

Now this is how you do Batman fighting Superman

[@ThePenpachi]

Has to be my favorite DC movie. Friggin’ awesome.

[@magne7771]

"You wouldn't kill me, Clark" Flashback to him personally smashing fighter jets and sinking fully manned aircraft carriers

[@nayeebG]

A Logan style Batman movie with this plot. I'll wait. Can you imagine the imagery if they go all out? Brute Batman, Batman riding a horse, scary Joker on a killing spree, a zombie-like Supes in space during the Nuke scene?

[@danielhilgeman798]

I absolutely love these movies the story the animation the characters if you like batman at all it's impossible not to like these movies fantastic reactions batman and superman will live forever ❤😊

[@ReelRejects]

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[@benpowersguitar]

Such a fantastic story. Great versions of the characters.

[@gabrielmakoba9329]

Love your guys reaction!! Dark Knight Returns is definitely in my top 5 DC animated films🤌🏾

[@theascendunt9960]

36:05 This is such an iconic shot even in the comic. Bats just pummeled Supes into the fking ground 😬

[@Dreamfox-df6bg]

Why that fight between Superman and Batman worked a for a simply reason. Superman didn't want to kill Batman. Even crippling him like he did to Oliver might kill a man of Bruce's age. Weakened as he was, Superman had to hold back a lot. That's why people saying Batman can beat Superman is so ridiculous. If it was a fight with no holds barred, Superman would burn Batman to ash from orbit, because Batman is too dangerous to get close to.

[@dr_chocula]

I listened to this score for YEARS

[@pat4771]

So the scene where joker snaps his neck is very heavily implied in the book to all be in Batman’s mind which is why his face changes before he snaps his neck and why u hear the snap when Batman does actually snaps it. Everything in that conversation happens in a thought bubble and not a speech bubble

[@michaellorusso-mcgraw6812]

I love part one and part two thanks for reviewing both its so dark i love it !!