Batman - Mask of the Phantasm | 
| Directors: Bruce W. Timm, Eric Radomski
Actors: Kevin Conroy, Dana Delany, Hart Bochner, Stacy Keach, Abe Vigoda
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  199 reviews
Sales Rank: 39355
Format: Anamorphic, Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd, Full Screen, Hifi Sound, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Genre: 0
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
ESRB: Teen
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 2
Picture Format: Array
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 76 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.2 x 0.6
UPC: 085391550228
EAN: 0085391550228
ASIN: B0000399WH
Theatrical Release Date: December 25, 1993
Release Date: December 21, 1999
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Although the live-action Batman franchise faltered artistically after Tim Burton gave up control, the slack was taken up by the Saturday morning cartoon show, whose creators are responsible for this feature film. Though a cartoon, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is less cartoonish than the popular '60s TV show (which spawned its own movie, Batman: The Movie). Mask of the Phantasm combines the noir of the original comic book, the violence and dark humor of the Dark Knight comic book revision, and Burton's two movies. In Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, everyone's favorite schizophrenic billionaire crime fighter is investigating the murders of several prominent gangsters. Meanwhile, his ex-fiancee and her father are back in town. Through flashbacks, these two death-obsessed kids are shown falling in love (she lost her mother; he lost both parents--of course, they meet in a graveyard), until she leaves quickly and mysteriously. Along the way, there's a short course in the origins of the Batman costume and the origins of the Joker (voice of Star Wars' Mark Hamill!), a big fight with the smoke-enshrouded Phantasm character, who is suspected of killing the gangsters, and an even bigger fight with the Joker at the abandoned Gotham World's Fair grounds. Altogether, a good ride. --Andy Spletzer
Description
Unmasking the Phantasm is just one of the twists in Batman: Mask of Phantasm, "one of the most imaginative films of the past year" (Chuck Rich, Westwood One). Only here will you discover all-new revelations about Batman's past, his archrival the Joker and the most grueling battle of Batman's life - the choice between his love of a beautiful woman and his vow to be the defender of right. Batman: Mask of Phantasm is a "mystery that is genuinely absorbing, suspenseful and moving" (Cincinnati Enquirer) and a film no fan should be without! Can the Dark Knight elude the police, capture the Phantasm and clear his name? Year: 1993 Director: Eric Radomski Starring: Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Dana Delany, Hart Bochner, Abe Vigoda
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 The Reason DC Comics Created Batman In the First Place June 21, 2009
K. Fishburn
This was the best of the whole Batman antimated lineup.That includes The Batman and it's related counterparts. The 70-some minute feature gave a view of Bruce Wayne's love and sex life, as well as his trouble with women.Also,violence may not be a strong role, but what there is of it is awesome.I have been a Batman fan for years and have never seen this movie until now.The film is rated PG but the amount of violence and sexual references makes it seem like it should be rated PG-13.But don't worry, any sexual references will fly right over your kid's head.All I can say is after seeing it, I stood up and clapped for 2 whole minutes.It's the ultimate Batman experience.
Warner Brothers Classic! 5-STARS!!! The greatest film of 1993! March 16, 2009
John M. Maloney (Rockaway, New York)
BATMAN MASK OF THE PHANTASM, A 5-STAR CLASSIC OF THE WBFE (WARNER BROS FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT). BATMAN FANS, FORCE YOURSELVES TO GET THIS, IT'S ONE OF MY FAVORITE BATMAN FILMS! IT'LL BE YOUR'S, TOO!
THIS MOVIE BRINGS BACK SO MANY FANTASTIC MEMORIES, I'D WATCH IT EVERY SINGLE DAY!!!
Excellent music. March 8, 2009
J. Hart
Shirley Walker truly was a master composer. I've listened to this score many times and it still surprises me. The sound quality is a little iffy (numerous popping sounds due to analog source material, I'm guessing) but it's not at all distracting.
Love or Duty? The Puzzle of the Batman February 17, 2009
James "Scotman" April (Bakersfield, CA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Batman Mask of the Phantasm (1993) is one of those better cartoon series with way more excitement and adventure than many of the live action Batman movies of the post Tim Burton era (except for Batman Begins and Dark Knight of course).
Who is the Phantasm? And why is the D.A. so intent on labeling the Bat as an evil vigilante. Even the Joker didn't believe it.
Batman confronts who he is and why he is; how love, though strong, is not stronger than the duty to his parents, to Gotham.
The animation was realistic and spot-on. Bruce Timm did a great job in co-producing, and I didn't know that Paul Dini (Elfquest comics) had a hand in the script.
Mark Hamill (Star Wars) does a great voice-over as the maniacal, cackling Joker!
The DVD is very barebones, with English and French subtitles, a scene selector and a film trailer.
Bruce Timm had a hand in other great DC animation:
Batman Collection DVD 3-Pack (Mask of the Phantasm / SubZero / Return of the Joker)
Superman: Doomsday
Justice League Unlimited - Season One (DC Comics Classic Collection)
 Best of the animated movies February 12, 2009
Peekablue (Missouri, USA)
I missed this movie when it first came out. Within the last few years, I've gotten back into watching my favorite cartoons from my childhood. Batman: TAS is one of them. I've seen all the other animated movies on Cartoon Network (Subzero, Mystery of the Batwoman, Gotham Knight, Return of the Joker). This is, by far, the best.
The story line is compelling & the animation is top notch. We get to see a young Bruce Wayne as he begins his career as Batman. Very interesting. The voice talents have also done an amazing job. Kevin Conroy has become one of my favorite people to listen to.
The only downside is with the DVD itself. There are no special features, other than the theatrical trailer. It's a two-sided DVD (standard/widescreen).
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