Yes, the man they call Bruce Wayne has been in
more film, TV and animated incarnations than you can throw a bat-erang
at. By and large (excusing Batman &
Robin and Batman : The Original TV
Series), they have all been pretty faithful and fun adaptions of the
classic novel.
So what do we make of Batman : The Brave & The Bold?
Clearly
not taking itself to seriously (a huge 360 tonal change from the cult and ground
breaking 1990s Batman : The Animated
Series), Brave & The Bold
has quite a lot going for it.
There
is more than enough in-jokey goodness to keep the die hard fans on side
(thanks to a slew of all-star character cameos including the likes of
Aquaman, Plastic Man and Red Tornado), as well as just the right amount
of silliness mixed with action that will keep the kiddies glued to the
TV and out of their parents hair for 20 odd minutes.
The inclusion of
Drew Carey and Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back star, Diedrich Bader, doesn't
hurt the comedy either, as the guy knows how to time a gag or two.
A
nice, clean animation style also works well with the rubbery action - making
Batman : The Bold & The Brave one
of the best ways to introduce a newby to the DC Universe.
However, for
future reference, if you are
on a tropical island and you see it on the box... turn the TV OFF, grab
it on DVD when you get off the plane - and watch it once you've LEFT
the tropical island! Your prospective partners will be eternally
grateful! DVD Special Features
No surprisingly, Batman : The Bold & The Brave - Volume 1
is void of any extras. No doubt they will be held of, if there are any, for the
inevitable Box Set.
What you do get for your buck are four exciting
episodes from the hit series including Rise Of
The Blue Beetle!, Terror On Dinosaur Island!, Evil Under The Sea! and
Invasion Of The Secret
Santas!.
And yes... every episode MUST have the "!"
included...
Conclusion:
Movie 80% Extras: N/A
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