Superman/Batman: Apocalypse - Single Disc Edition DVD | DC Comics Superhero Movie | Perfect for Movie Nights & Comic Book Collections

I quote Adriana Romano when she says: "When we get a new project we always want to make it better than the last" After a tremendous success with `Batman: Under The Red Hood' The DCAU gang presents us with not only a brand new movie, but the first official sequel in their line of made for DVD DC films. `Superman/Batman Apocalypse' is the sequel to the graphic novel and film of the same name (Superman/Batman: Public Enemies) I have to say that this one delivers on a scale like none of the previous films.Apocalypse starts right where Public Enemies left off with a brand new discovery in Gotham City, it a girl with powers that are quite familiar to a hero we know. Once discovered that this girl is in fact Superman's' cousin he feels a whole new responsibility besides just playing hero. Still, while she may look innocent Batman always has that little hair standing up in the back of his neck and he has all the right. In the shadows there is a dark presence that is always looking to hurt Superman at any second and this new found family may be the final breaking point.A lot of people were left dissatisfied with this new film because of the plot. While it is a Superman/Batman, Batman doesn't have much of a part in the story. Well if you are looking for instant gratification then yes you have all the right to be upset, but truth be told he is pretty much a presence throughout the whole film. He is the reason that leads to the chain of events with Darkseid, and the appearance of Wonder Woman, and he is pretty much the reason why Super girl tries so hard to break away from the fact that she has powers and that she is a possible threat. What really makes up for the lack of Batman's' face time is his one-liners. Batman never really gets an opportunity to be funny, so I loved the fact that some of his dialogue lets out a few belly laughs. What I loved the most about this story was the pace. I liked the fact that it was a story that was thought out and very deep in dialogue. The chemistry and feelings that the characters have for one another is done very well and the fact that they got some of the voice actors from the television series including Ed Asner as Granny Goodness was a huge positive. The action sequences in this film are probably some of the best I have ever seen. Even the fights that have multiple opponents are very crisp and easy to follow on screen. They are also very well choreographed some of the moves that I watched I don't think I have seen in a DCAU film before. It seems with every new movie there is just so much more effort put into the animation there are points you have no idea you are watching an animated film. Also there is a great surprise close to the end, which was definitely a little tease moment, just so the fans would know that Bruce Timm wouldn't let us down and always give us what we want.With every new film that gets released, the DCAU films just keep getting better and better. This year was probably the best because all 3 films that have been released were just a cut above in terms of story, acting and just sheer awesomeness. Pick up the 2 Disc editions on DVD so you get the 3rd DC Showcase of Green Arrow. I will say that it is definitely worth the extra cash because is it an action packed short, with great acting and humor.