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Reviewed by Cas Harlow, 1st October 2010.
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse is a solid ninth entry within the Warner Bros. DC Animated Universe run of DTV movies. The first official sequel, and a reasonably good one at that, it is quite a bit better than the original. Providing some quality (and brutal) action sequences, it also maintains interest with its compelling storyline charting the introduction of the new Supergirl character, and the subsequent mixed feelings that Batman and Superman have over her strange arrival. It perfectly blends the events in normal Earthbound settings with the otherworldly chaos of strange, foreign planets, and despite having a few too many integral characters (particularly for newcomers), it still remains a great watch.
On Region Free US Blu-ray we get good video and audio presentation, as well as a superior selection of extra that houses not only some suitably-chosen extra episodes from the Superman Animated Series, but also a fantastic Green Arrow animated short movie that is definitely worth checking out. Fans of the DCU titles will find this a must-have addition to their collection, those burned by previous, less good, entries in the accolade should be pleasantly surprised by this return-to-form, and newcomers should consider this almost as good a starting-point as the recent Batman: Under the Red Hood animated movie, and easily the best of the Superman/Batman, solo-Superman or Justice League-themed titles. Recommended.
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Superman/Batman: Apocalypse is a solid ninth entry within the Warner Bros. DC Animated Universe run of DTV movies. The first official sequel, and a reasonably good one at that, it is quite a bit better than the original. Providing some quality (and brutal) action sequences, it also maintains interest with its compelling storyline charting the introduction of the new Supergirl character, and the subsequent mixed feelings that Batman and Superman have over her strange arrival. It perfectly blends the events in normal Earthbound settings with the otherworldly chaos of strange, foreign planets, and despite having a few too many integral characters (particularly for newcomers), it still remains a great watch.
On Region Free US Blu-ray we get good video and audio presentation, as well as a superior selection of extra that houses not only some suitably-chosen extra episodes from the Superman Animated Series, but also a fantastic Green Arrow animated short movie that is definitely worth checking out. Fans of the DCU titles will find this a must-have addition to their collection, those burned by previous, less good, entries in the accolade should be pleasantly surprised by this return-to-form, and newcomers should consider this almost as good a starting-point as the recent Batman: Under the Red Hood animated movie, and easily the best of the Superman/Batman, solo-Superman or Justice League-themed titles. Recommended.
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