In Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, a heroic Lex Luthor from an alternate universe appears to recruit the Justice League to help save his Earth from the Crime Syndicate, a gang of villainous characters with nearly identical super powers to the Justice League. What ensues is the ultimate battle of good versus evil in a war that threatens both planets and, through a devious plan launched by Owlman, puts the balance of all existence in peril.
(http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=559)
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this is friggin' awesome. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Quote from: Cyber Burn on September 15, 2009, 05:05:24 PM
this is friggin' awesome. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Took the words right out of my head
Sounds like it could be cool. Can't wait to find out who's doing the voices. Hate the way J'onn J'onnz looks though - they chose THAT costume, and I don't like his face.
I think I just had a nerd-gasm ^_^
the arts looks pretty good, except the face of some characters looks a little...different from what i'm used to
if they throw aquaman on that lineup, I'll be real happy (big 7)
Quote from: Mystik on September 15, 2009, 07:24:56 PM
if they throw aquaman on that lineup, I'll be real happy (big 7)
Was Aquaman ever part of the crime syndicate?
Quote from: JeyNyce on September 16, 2009, 12:11:29 AM
Quote from: Mystik on September 15, 2009, 07:24:56 PM
if they throw aquaman on that lineup, I'll be real happy (big 7)
Was Aquaman ever part of the crime syndicate?
Not in the comic's versions of this story, that I know for sure. Who knows what they'll change in this adaption though. Doesn't mean this won't be, as others here seem to be saying, awesome. :D
Nerdgasm is an understatement. Owlman looks super evil and AWESOME! I hope voice cast is good though. It usually is, but after the cast of JLU everyone seems second rate!
This could be pretty cool. I already chomping at the bit for
Public Enemies to arrive, but it's great to hear there is more already heading our way.
It looks like they have some new voice talent lined up for this one. I must admit I was amused to see (from the press release)
Quote[...] James Woods (Shark, Family Guy) as Owlman, [...]
Although my usual expectation is that Owlman should sound kind of like Batman, I actually think James Woods could do a very good Owlman. But, the choice of credits for him was odd. James Woods must have like a hundred roles to his name - some of them pretty memorable (
The Virgin Suicides,
Contact,
Citizen Cohn, etc.) - but the PR lists him for...
Family Guy.
Family Guy?? :blink: I'm sure it was chosen as an example of voice work, but still...
Just kidding. Mostly. :unsure:
I don't think it's odd they'd mention Family Guy. It's animated, it's aimed at the young adults crowd, it likely got the same fans this would have. Plus James Woods' appearances on Family Guy are relatively recent, so the newer generation will know him from that (just like the people who only know Adam West from the same show)
I actually don't like Owlman's design. The eyes on the mask look kinda dopey.
Quote from: Mystik on September 15, 2009, 07:24:56 PM
if they throw aquaman on that lineup, I'll be real happy (big 7)
Quiet Benton will hear you! :P
This could be cool. I'm a little disappointed that the usual suspects aren't playing Supes, Bats, Luthor etc. But I suppose I should give new guys a try.
is there a release date yet?
Looks cool. I haven't read the graphic novel (http://www.dccomics.com/dcu/graphic_novels/?gn=1395) beyond a few scenes that got posted online, but I hear it's good. They seem to be going with new looks to separate the continuity of the JLU series from this, and to connect it to the more current movies.
If Andrea Romono is voice director, I have NO worries about voice casting. That woman has a golden ear.
Quote from: JeyNyce on September 16, 2009, 12:11:29 AM
Quote from: Mystik on September 15, 2009, 07:24:56 PM
if they throw aquaman on that lineup, I'll be real happy (big 7)
Was Aquaman ever part of the crime syndicate?
The counter part of Aquaman was never part of the CSA.
but aquaman himself has been involved some of the csa stories, I could care less about barracuda (csa counterpart).
Martian manhunter's counterpart got very little panel time but he's in it so hopefully we'll get aquaman also
Quote from: Mystik on September 15, 2009, 07:24:56 PM
if they throw aquaman on that lineup, I'll be real happy (big 7)
Ha, yeah, I would really like that too....a classic, animated Aquaman kicking butt on the screen? That would make my freakin' year.
Anyway, this looks pretty awesome. There is such great potential in these stories that it shouldn't be hard for it to be all kinds of great. I am, of course, bummed that Kevin Conroy isn't playing Batman. Anyone else is simply NOT going to be as good, since he IS Batman. Why screw with perfection? Still, that doesn't take too much away from it.
Apparently its not based from JLA: Earth 2
QuoteYes. We took the element of a "good" Luthor from "Crisis on Earth Three" and just ran from there.
~Dwayne Mcduffie
Quote from: Midnite on September 18, 2009, 08:49:59 PM
Apparently its not based from JLA: Earth 2
QuoteYes. We took the element of a "good" Luthor from "Crisis on Earth Three" and just ran from there.
~Dwayne Mcduffie
Then explain Owlman. ;)
That quote just means the overall story does not necessarily come straight from JLA: Earth 2. I'm sure the general concepts are intact. We see some different alternate version of minor characters, though, which is fine by me.
"September 18, 2009 by James Harvey
A new featurette looking at the upcoming Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths direct-to-video animated feature confirms production details and plot information.
According to the "A First Look at Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths" featurette, featured the upcoming Superman/Batman: Public Enemies direct-to-video animated feature home video release, the upcoming Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths animated feature has origins spinning out of the classic Justice League Unlimited animated series.
During the "A First Look at Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths" featurette, Gregory Noveck, SVP Creative Affairs for DC Comics, discusses the production history of the upcoming Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths direct-to-video animated feature, including how the story for the upcoming feature came to be.
"We had a script from Dwayne McDuffie called 'World's Collide' that was originally intended to be the next chapter in the Justice League Unlimited television series," says Noveck in the featurette, "but that series was canceled and wasn't going to come back."
Continuing in the "A First Look at Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths" featurette, Noveck reveals that he went to writer Dwayne McDuffie, of Justice League and Justice League Unlimited, and asked him to adapt the script to be part of the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line.
"Dwayne had written this terrific script, so we went to Dwayne and said 'Hey, want to look at your old script and see if you want to just morph it a little more so it's closer to just really addressing the DC continuity and not addressing the Justice League Unlimited continuity?'" says Noveck, "and he said 'Yes' and we ended up with this terrific script."
More production details for the upcoming Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths direct-to-video animated feature are revealed on the "A First Look at Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths" featurette, available on both the Blu-ray and Two-Disc Special Edition DVD release of Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, hitting shelves on September 29th, 2009. Stay tuned for a full review and further coverage of Superman/Batman: Public Enemies here at The World's Finest.
Commenting in the official forum for The World's Finest, located here, Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths executive producer Bruce Timm states that despite what Noveck says in the "A First Look at Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths" featurette, it was actually his idea to adapt the Justice League Unlimited 'Worlds Collide' script for the upcoming direct-to-video animated feature. Timm says he saw it as opportunity to get the 'Worlds Collide' story produced and on screens.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths animated feature is scheduled to premiere on DVD and Blu-ray in Spring 2010. Click here for initial plot and casting details."
worldsfinestonline.com
First Look (http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/09/30/exclusive-justice-league-crisis-on-two-earths-preview/)
Love all the VAs expect Baldwin. :thumbdown:
James Woods is going to steal the show. The animation looks really good.
Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths DVD Trailer (http://dvd.ign.com/dor/objects/32284/justice-league-crisis-on-two-earths/videos/jl_2earths_trl_111009.html)
I just watched this. I'm very excited about it.
Images of The Spectre Animated Short (http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?aid=32838)
This does look really awesome. The animation looks especially nice. More the pity that JLU didn't look like this! However, it REALLY annoys me that they've got all of the Big Seven....except Aquaman. I mean, COME ON! If they were just leaving out he and MM because they weren't in the story they were basing it on, or because the CSA doesn't have analogs for them, that'd be one thing, but they are including the Martian.....
Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths - Fight Clip 1:02 (http://comicbookresources.com/?page=video&show_id=231279)
Some bad news for you Benton, its been confirmed Aquaman isn't in the movie. There's a review up at AICN.
I just don't get that....I really don't.
Yeah that is weird...oh! You know what? I bet it's because he can't breathe outside of water for more than an hour. Yeah, that's probably it.
Quote from: BWPS on January 20, 2010, 06:37:45 AM
Yeah that is weird...oh! You know what? I bet it's because he can't breathe outside of water for more than an hour. Yeah, that's probably it.
Well that's a low blow ^^ Besides, they have secondary characters that are way lamer. The timmverse worked hard to make aquaman cool again. The Brave and the Bold, while portraying him as corny, still made him a powerful hero and reccuring character. So i would have liked to see Aquaman in this movie too.
Quote from: Trelau on January 20, 2010, 11:23:49 AM
Quote from: BWPS on January 20, 2010, 06:37:45 AM
Yeah that is weird...oh! You know what? I bet it's because he can't breathe outside of water for more than an hour. Yeah, that's probably it.
Well that's a low blow ^^ Besides, they have secondary characters that are way lamer. The timmverse worked hard to make aquaman cool again. The Brave and the Bold, while portraying him as corny, still made him a powerful hero and reccuring character. So i would have liked to see Aquaman in this movie too.
Well I meant it in jest. If he were real, I wouldn't be mean. I used to watch a lot of the old 60s cartoons on vhs as a kid and I loved them but they
are extremely goofy. I guess I always think of Aquaman as THE most powerful hero on 75% of the Earth's surface but completely pointless to have on missions with the JL on land. But I guess he can breathe air and use his telepathy on humans now, huh?
Quote from: BWPS on January 20, 2010, 07:36:19 PM
Quote from: Trelau on January 20, 2010, 11:23:49 AM
Quote from: BWPS on January 20, 2010, 06:37:45 AM
Yeah that is weird...oh! You know what? I bet it's because he can't breathe outside of water for more than an hour. Yeah, that's probably it.
Well that's a low blow ^^ Besides, they have secondary characters that are way lamer. The timmverse worked hard to make aquaman cool again. The Brave and the Bold, while portraying him as corny, still made him a powerful hero and reccuring character. So i would have liked to see Aquaman in this movie too.
Well I meant it in jest. If he were real, I wouldn't be mean. I used to watch a lot of the old 60s cartoons on vhs as a kid and I loved them but they are extremely goofy. I guess I always think of Aquaman as THE most powerful hero on 75% of the Earth's surface but completely pointless to have on missions with the JL on land. But I guess he can breathe air and use his telepathy on humans now, huh?
Actually, BWPS, he's been able to use his telepathy on humans ever since the Silver Age, and the one hour limit was phased out in the late 60's, early 70's. Check THIS out:
http://freedomreborn.net/forums/index.php?topic=50451.0
Quote from: BWPS on January 20, 2010, 07:36:19 PM
Quote from: Trelau on January 20, 2010, 11:23:49 AM
Quote from: BWPS on January 20, 2010, 06:37:45 AM
Yeah that is weird...oh! You know what? I bet it's because he can't breathe outside of water for more than an hour. Yeah, that's probably it.
Well that's a low blow ^^ Besides, they have secondary characters that are way lamer. The timmverse worked hard to make aquaman cool again. The Brave and the Bold, while portraying him as corny, still made him a powerful hero and reccuring character. So i would have liked to see Aquaman in this movie too.
Well I meant it in jest. If he were real, I wouldn't be mean. I used to watch a lot of the old 60s cartoons on vhs as a kid and I loved them but they are extremely goofy. I guess I always think of Aquaman as THE most powerful hero on 75% of the Earth's surface but completely pointless to have on missions with the JL on land. But I guess he can breathe air and use his telepathy on humans now, huh?
But
is he the most powerful hero on 75% of the Earth's surface (ie. the oceans)? Because I would think, even underwater, Superman is more powerful. And Green Lantern. Provided some means of breathing so are Wonder Woman and the Flash, and about 3/4s to half of the Justice League's entire roster over the years.
Now, I know power level does not necessarily equal a good character, but whenever Aquaman gets disparaged, that's what his fan(s) typically bring up - that his powers don't actually suck. While that is true, they're not exactly great or unique powers either.
Quote from: Talavar on January 20, 2010, 10:31:45 PM
Quote from: BWPS on January 20, 2010, 07:36:19 PM
Quote from: Trelau on January 20, 2010, 11:23:49 AM
Quote from: BWPS on January 20, 2010, 06:37:45 AM
Yeah that is weird...oh! You know what? I bet it's because he can't breathe outside of water for more than an hour. Yeah, that's probably it.
Well that's a low blow ^^ Besides, they have secondary characters that are way lamer. The timmverse worked hard to make aquaman cool again. The Brave and the Bold, while portraying him as corny, still made him a powerful hero and reccuring character. So i would have liked to see Aquaman in this movie too.
Well I meant it in jest. If he were real, I wouldn't be mean. I used to watch a lot of the old 60s cartoons on vhs as a kid and I loved them but they are extremely goofy. I guess I always think of Aquaman as THE most powerful hero on 75% of the Earth's surface but completely pointless to have on missions with the JL on land. But I guess he can breathe air and use his telepathy on humans now, huh?
But is he the most powerful hero on 75% of the Earth's surface (ie. the oceans)? Because I would think, even underwater, Superman is more powerful. And Green Lantern. Provided some means of breathing so are Wonder Woman and the Flash, and about 3/4s to half of the Justice League's entire roster over the years.
Now, I know power level does not necessarily equal a good character, but whenever Aquaman gets disparaged, that's what his fan(s) typically bring up - that his powers don't actually suck. While that is true, they're not exactly great or unique powers either.
What about that fancy water hand?
Quote from: Talavar on January 20, 2010, 10:31:45 PM
Quote from: BWPS on January 20, 2010, 07:36:19 PM
Quote from: Trelau on January 20, 2010, 11:23:49 AM
Quote from: BWPS on January 20, 2010, 06:37:45 AM
Yeah that is weird...oh! You know what? I bet it's because he can't breathe outside of water for more than an hour. Yeah, that's probably it.
Well that's a low blow ^^ Besides, they have secondary characters that are way lamer. The timmverse worked hard to make aquaman cool again. The Brave and the Bold, while portraying him as corny, still made him a powerful hero and reccuring character. So i would have liked to see Aquaman in this movie too.
Well I meant it in jest. If he were real, I wouldn't be mean. I used to watch a lot of the old 60s cartoons on vhs as a kid and I loved them but they are extremely goofy. I guess I always think of Aquaman as THE most powerful hero on 75% of the Earth's surface but completely pointless to have on missions with the JL on land. But I guess he can breathe air and use his telepathy on humans now, huh?
But is he the most powerful hero on 75% of the Earth's surface (ie. the oceans)? Because I would think, even underwater, Superman is more powerful. And Green Lantern. Provided some means of breathing so are Wonder Woman and the Flash, and about 3/4s to half of the Justice League's entire roster over the years.
Now, I know power level does not necessarily equal a good character, but whenever Aquaman gets disparaged, that's what his fan(s) typically bring up - that his powers don't actually suck. While that is true, they're not exactly great or unique powers either.
Classically, Aquaman is the equal to Wonder Woman. He even trounced her CSA counterpart. She's been really overvalued in the last twenty years. Still, I've always liked that he wasn't Superman level. He's powerful, has a unique setting and a great supporting cast (before they killed all of them and/or made them all crazy), and most of all, was heroic. Giant monster threatening the people he's protecting? Well, it's even more heroic that he faces it without an eye twitch because he ISN'T Superman.
World's Finest Review (http://worldsfinestonline.com/WF/dcuam/crisistwoearths/releases/film.php)
Spoilers are hidden in the review. Need to highlight the section to read spoilers.
Fight clip 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUSbhtWHMOQ)
Fight clip 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYEmLswH3wA)
Fight clip 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHmxhPCghxE)
Fight clip 4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re0BHfrGehU)
Hmm, I like that they've put Martian Manhunter in his One Year Later costume. Also, how many cameos of earth3 villains are there in this film??? I've spotted Vibe, Plastic man, Gypsy (who looks like she can make herself intangible), Black Lightning, a cat based ninja I don't recognise, Green Arrow, Vixen (who seems to be a shapeshifter in the film), Halo and hey even have the Jokester!!!
Quote from: ghazkul on January 28, 2010, 09:03:58 PM
hey even have the Jokester!!!
I couldn't see him. Are you sure he's there?
Actually he's shown on the teaser video. He's shown on a storyboard page and as a base animation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6h0oFNNrVk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6h0oFNNrVk)
Check it out 43 seconds in.
This will make someone happy. ^_^
:spoiler:
Spoiler
(http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/1001/26/aquaman.jpg)
View Jewell's interview with Lauren Montgomery here (http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/1001/26/laurenmontgomery.htm)
Quote from: Midnite on January 29, 2010, 02:15:48 AM
This will make someone happy. ^_^
:spoiler:
Spoiler
(http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/1001/26/aquaman.jpg)
View Jewell's interview with Lauren Montgomery here (http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/1001/26/laurenmontgomery.htm)
Spoiler
Lol, Aquaman = Comic book version of The Little Mermaid
Quote from: Midnite on January 29, 2010, 02:15:48 AM
This will make someone happy. ^_^
:spoiler:
Spoiler
(http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/1001/26/aquaman.jpg)
View Jewell's interview with Lauren Montgomery here (http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/1001/26/laurenmontgomery.htm)
At least he's in it...even if it is as an afterthought....jerks. <_<
Quote from: jtharris86 on January 29, 2010, 03:09:34 AM
Quote from: Midnite on January 29, 2010, 02:15:48 AM
This will make someone happy. ^_^
:spoiler:
Spoiler
(http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/1001/26/aquaman.jpg)
View Jewell's interview with Lauren Montgomery here (http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/1001/26/laurenmontgomery.htm)
Spoiler
Lol, Aquaman = Comic book version of The Little Mermaid
You be quiet. :P I get what she's saying, aquatic characters are especially appealing to some crazy people, like myself.
3 confirmed DC animated shorts: Spectre, Jonah Hex and Green Arrow! Most are 10-12mins. in length but the 4th one is said to be 22mins! :thumbup:
Video interview (http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/1002/09/alanburnett.htm)
:spoiler:
Bats/Flash clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7NI13pqgHQ)
Wow, I'm not impressed with Baldwin's Batman.
Entire freakin' League sans Aquaman...... :angry:
Anyway, he just sounds like a pale imitation of Conroy, like he's trying to impersonate him but can't quite pull it off. The others sound good.
Wow...batman looks old. He sounds odd too, but i guess in a 90 minutes movie i could get into his voice but...man he looks old.
Quote from: BentonGrey on February 11, 2010, 04:38:06 AM
Entire freakin' League sans Aquaman...... :angry:
Anyway, he just sounds like a pale imitation of Conroy, like he's trying to impersonate him but can't quite pull it off. The others sound good.
I love you man! Stick right by Aquaman till the very ends. If there is ever an Aquaman move I hope you get a cameo, if not a co-starring role.
Quote from: thalaw2 on February 11, 2010, 04:40:15 PM
Quote from: BentonGrey on February 11, 2010, 04:38:06 AM
Entire freakin' League sans Aquaman...... :angry:
Anyway, he just sounds like a pale imitation of Conroy, like he's trying to impersonate him but can't quite pull it off. The others sound good.
I love you man! Stick right by Aquaman till the very ends. If there is ever an Aquaman move I hope you get a cameo, if not a co-starring role.
Whoa, can BG act? Let's have HIM play Aquaman. Though he'd probably end up turning the role down because he's an inch too short and his eyes are the wrong color.
Ok, I have no room to say anything. But I say it all with the utmost respect for his aquanerdrage.
Quote from: Midnite on February 11, 2010, 01:57:48 AM
:spoiler:
Bats/Flash clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7NI13pqgHQ)
Wow, I'm not impressed with Baldwin's Batman.
Ditto
Quote from: BWPS on February 11, 2010, 04:43:20 PM
Quote from: thalaw2 on February 11, 2010, 04:40:15 PM
Quote from: BentonGrey on February 11, 2010, 04:38:06 AM
Entire freakin' League sans Aquaman...... :angry:
Anyway, he just sounds like a pale imitation of Conroy, like he's trying to impersonate him but can't quite pull it off. The others sound good.
I love you man! Stick right by Aquaman till the very ends. If there is ever an Aquaman move I hope you get a cameo, if not a co-starring role.
Whoa, can BG act? Let's have HIM play Aquaman. Though he'd probably end up turning the role down because he's an inch too short and his eyes are the wrong color.
Ok, I have no room to say anything. But I say it all with the utmost respect for his aquanerdrage.
Nope, I'd turn it down because my hair's the wrong color........Aqualad, however...... ^_^
Saw the movie and it wasn't bad. The ending could have been better. I'm not going to spoil it but I want to state a few things:
Spoiler
When did the Crime Syndicate became a mafia?
LOTS of cameos! The only downside I can see to the film are the voices
Quote from: JeyNyce on February 18, 2010, 09:09:50 PM
Saw the movie and it wasn't bad. The ending could have been better. I'm not going to spoil it but I want to state a few things:
Spoiler
When did the Crime Syndicate became a mafia?
LOTS of cameos! The only downside I can see to the film are the voices
Spoiler
Since you seen it, did you think WW and GL killed those henchmen at the warehouse. Bats indirect killing of Johnny Quick? I thought the VAs were fine. Movie could of been better if it was based on Earth 2 storyline.
whens the release date?
Quote from: Midnite on February 18, 2010, 09:52:19 PM
Quote from: JeyNyce on February 18, 2010, 09:09:50 PM
Saw the movie and it wasn't bad. The ending could have been better. I'm not going to spoil it but I want to state a few things:
Spoiler
When did the Crime Syndicate became a mafia?
LOTS of cameos! The only downside I can see to the film are the voices
Spoiler
Since you seen it, did you think WW and GL killed those henchmen at the warehouse. Bats indirect killing of Johnny Quick? I thought the VAs were fine. Movie could of been better if it was based on Earth 2 storyline.
Spoiler
I they did indirectly, the whole building blew up. But for the record, Harkgirl, Manhunter, Jester, Johnny Quick & Owlman died
Quote from: Midnite on February 11, 2010, 01:57:48 AM
:spoiler:
Bats/Flash clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7NI13pqgHQ)
Wow, I'm not impressed with Baldwin's Batman.
When i saw it with the animation, i was not crazy about it. I think he has a fair voice, but the interpretation of batman, being so outgoing and not in the shadow is not correct for the delivery presented by Baldwin.
I enjoyed it. Batman's voice wasn't quite up to the legacy of Kevin Conroy but it was still pretty good. My wife did comment she thought the voice acting in general wasn't quite up to par. It needed to take a breath and give more than just Martian Manhunter a character arc though. The fight scenes are tremendous and quite clever. There were a few characters even i didn't quite recognize.
And, Benton, I like you, always suffer from the League-minus-me complex. Where's Captain Marvel? SHAZAM! Hello?!! Man, I mean where the floor-moppin' power when you need it? :) I did note that the "Made Men" or whoever the guys who have the yellow sashes around their waist, do smack of Black Adam quite a bit. There was a clip where several of them attacked the league in the sky & smashed thru several of GL's shields. There was even a junior member who looked like he was in the role of Captain Marvel Jr. It wasn't lookin' good for the good guys @ that point. Write in Captain Marvel, I tell ya.
The Spectre clip 1 (http://comicbookresources.com/?page=video&show_id=255319)
Wow. that was creepy. goodbye PG13 i believe.
what exactly is the plot for the spectre? because i can see it working as a compilation of horror short-stories, but not as a movie.
Spoiler
I liked this but thought Public Enemy was better. The evil versions of the Marvels was interesting. Read about how some people thought that Owlman owned Bats but they are forgetting that he had a broken rib during that fight thanks to the evil Wonderwoman. Aquaman actually holding his own against a evil Marvel was pretty awesome. All in all it was pretty decent.
Quote from: BentonGrey on January 29, 2010, 05:51:05 AM
At least he's in it...even if it is as an afterthought....jerks. <_<
Actually he gave a very good showing of himself and I liked him even form his just few lines.
Quote from: steamteck on February 26, 2010, 05:40:47 PM
Quote from: BentonGrey on January 29, 2010, 05:51:05 AM
At least he's in it...even if it is as an afterthought....jerks. <_<
Actually he gave a very good showing of himself and I liked him even form his just few lines.
Few? Let's not over credit, Steamy. :P. He said one thing... and I don't even recall what it was. ^^.
Quote from: Previsionary on February 26, 2010, 06:39:54 PM
Few? Let's not over credit, Steamy. :P. He said one thing... and I don't even recall what it was. ^^.
"These goldfish are extra cheesy...mmmmmmm." -Aquaman
got the movie and liked it.of the marvels was that captain marvel or black adam? couldnt tell. about the owlman/batman fight, owlman seemed to have the advantage being fully armored and enhanced too.strength wise he resisted wonderwomans strength on the plane due to his armor.liked how they did the batman/superwoman fight.she was just toying with batman. showed he couldnt over-power her so he used his wits to out think and trick her. bet you liked the aquaman fight huh benton.i liked how he was portrayed.i also like his classic look too.
Quote from: Previsionary on February 26, 2010, 06:39:54 PM
Quote from: steamteck on February 26, 2010, 05:40:47 PM
Quote from: BentonGrey on January 29, 2010, 05:51:05 AM
At least he's in it...even if it is as an afterthought....jerks. <_<
Actually he gave a very good showing of himself and I liked him even form his just few lines.
Few? Let's not over credit, Steamy. :P. He said one thing... and I don't even recall what it was. ^^.
Ok one thing. After Batman (also known as punching bag man) tells him the Shazamoids are stronger than him, he gets a great expression on his face and says "That remains to be seen." happy? :D
I kinda found it refreshing to see Batman knocked around in this movie. He's touted as the ultimate hero/fighter in most interpretations where a team is involved, so I was surprised that his superiors (strength wise) really made him work for his wins. With that said, even I thought he could have made better showings. He was the only hero consistently being thrown around. :P
Actually his being thrown around was logical in all the cases even if we're not used to it It made sense he couldn't keep up with Johnny Quick. Superwoman has super strength and reflexes and Owlman was pretty Batman himself in powered armor.
Have only seen the first 25 min's or so, but would be great to see the real Captain Marvel come in & mop the floor w/ his doppleganger & his clan.
This was kinda just...Eh. I love the premis of all of these animated features, but in the end i always feel like i am dragged out through this leangthly story, and then cut to a quick finish with little closure. I liked the voice cast up to the martian man hunter. It wasn't too terrible, but not great.
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This was kinda just...Eh. I love the premis of all of these animated features, but in the end i always feel like i am dragged out through this leangthly story, and then cut to a quick finish with little closure. I liked the voice cast up to the martian man hunter. It wasn't too terrible, but not great.
Aside from the obvious spelling errors, the film was only 70-75 minutes long...
Quote from: kkhohoho on March 03, 2010, 05:34:13 AM
Quote from: docdelorean88 on March 03, 2010, 12:32:49 AM
This was kinda just...Eh. I love the premis of all of these animated features, but in the end i always feel like i am dragged out through this leangthly story, and then cut to a quick finish with little closure. I liked the voice cast up to the martian man hunter. It wasn't too terrible, but not great.
Aside from the obvious spelling errors, the film was only 70-75 minutes long...
I agree with him as that seems to apply to a lot of these animated hero movies.
It's not the movie itself is too long, but the plot seems to be slowly going somewhere and then suddenly there's a fight and its over. Brave New World was going well getting into the formation of the JLA but then you realize it's 3/4ths over and and the rest is just a fight with aliens. Public Enemies had a cool story with president Luthor slowly going then some crap with toyman, fight, end. I have a lot of trouble staying awake during most of these movies which shouldn't be the case with movies about super-heroes. The last really good full-length superhero cartoon I saw was the Justice League (limited) movie/double episode about the Hawk people. I don't want to fanboyishly say that only Bruce Timm is good at making good animated DC movies, buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut...
I liked this movie more than New Frontier. Batman got beaten around a bit, but man was he ever cold (that whole Flash thing....wow!). There seemed to be some pointless sub plots (ie MM's fling), but it wasn't too distracting for me. What is distracting is getting used to the new voices. I guess the voice acting in JLA was so good that it's hard to accept someone else taking over lead roles.
Anyway, for me this was a pretty solid movie that's better if you remember it's just alternate realities and has nothing to do with things seen in previous JLA movies or Timmverse.
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Why "It doesn't matter." MAJOR SPOILERS
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At the very end of Crisis on Two Earths, Owlman realizes the horrible truth: as soon as he arrives on Earth Prime and makes any decision at all, Earth Prime split into two Not Quite Earth Primes, one where he made the decision, and one where he didn't. In other words, by making a decision on Earth Prime, he spawned an entirely new multiverse. Earth Prime can't be destroyed through an act of will. Not in the present. Owlman literally cannot win.
Batman saved our multiversal tree, but there's at least one other one. Once an outsider travels to Earth Prime, it's no longer Earth Prime. (this is also why there aren't an infinite number of Batmen and Owlmen - and every possible variation of same - already there waiting for them).
Quote from: kkhohoho on March 03, 2010, 05:34:13 AM
Quote from: docdelorean88 on March 03, 2010, 12:32:49 AM
This was kinda just...Eh. I love the premis of all of these animated features, but in the end i always feel like i am dragged out through this leangthly story, and then cut to a quick finish with little closure. I liked the voice cast up to the martian man hunter. It wasn't too terrible, but not great.
Aside from the obvious spelling errors, the film was only 70-75 minutes long...
:rolleyes: I'm sorry for the typo, i also didn't mean the actual film was long. I meant that it seemed much longer than it actually was. And while I'm here i will also apologize for spelling premise wrong...What can i say, i'm human.
Bought it. Dig it. Excellent action sequences. Liked Mark Harmon VA work on Supes. Maybe a tad disappointed with William Baldwin as the voice of Batman. Batman's look was also a bit disappointing. But both are minor criticisms (I liked Batman ok). Owlman took the whole show though!
A few quick questions if you please though:
1. Who is the winged girl who kills the Jester? Hawkgirl was my first thought. But why does she have a flaming sword. A mace or a spear would be more appropriate.
2. Who is the girl that WW tangles with on the docks who is dressed like Hippolyta? Is that CS's version of Donna Troy perhaps?
3. Still wondering who the three "Made Men" are. It's clear they are some version of Captain Marvel. But why three? And they are all different ages: One adolescent looking, one prime age adult, one middle aged adult. Are they maybe three different age versions of Captain Marvel? Odd.
The 3 made men:
1 - Captain Marvel jr
2 - Captain Marvel
3- This Guy
(http://www.comicbookmovie.com/images/users/uploads/8558/.BURT.YOUNG.UNCLE.MARVEL-1.gif)
Quote from: Dr.Volt on March 15, 2010, 03:07:01 PM
2. Who is the girl that WW tangles with on the docks who is dressed like Hippolyta? Is that CS's version of Donna Troy perhaps?
2. That was CS's version of Wonder Woman. Superwoman in this one is Mary Marvel.
are you sure? she looks old to be mary marvel. I was under the assumption that the armor girl was in fact evil donna troy, it would make more sense (her being a lieutenant...i can't see a crime syndicate without evil wonderwoman in it)
Confirmed by Dwayne McDuffie.
well that's sure interesting. i wonder if there are other mis-recognised characters...is there a list of who's supposed to be who? or maybe they keep that for the collector's version of the dvd
wikipedia has a list of who's who.
I had my friends over for grilled hot dogs, chicken, hamburgers, and all the stuff that goes along with those items last night. We do this every now and then. We watched Planet Hulk, which I thought was dreadful, and the JLA story, which I thought was very good. What really blew my mind was the Spectre story. I thought it was awesome!
Batman didn't work for me in two ways. The voice was off. He sounded like an old man. I was also bothered that Batman would stay behind to work on the satellite. That seemed to be highly out of character. I wouldn't say I'm a Lobo fan, but I think he is a fun, campy encapsulation of what the '90s was all about. He must not be very tough on Earth-3. :)