At The Movies

Super Friends Runtime: 2,712 minutes Studio: Hanna-Barbera Productions Country of Origin: United States Franchise: DC Animated Universe (predecessor) Franchise Position: N/A The original team-up of DC’s greatest heroes—Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman—united to inspire justice and protect the world from evil in a series that defined Saturday morning heroism. Ratings: My Rating: 8.0/10 The Dove Foundation: Approved for All Ages IMDb: 7.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 85% (Audience Score) Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 7.8/10 Plot Summary: Super Friends follows the Justice League of America—Superman, Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman—as they battle villains, natural disasters, alien invaders, and moral dilemmas across a variety of serialized adventures. As the years progressed, new heroes joined the ranks, including Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkman, Green Arrow, Atom, Rima the Jungle Girl, El Dorado, Black Vulcan, Samurai, Apache Chief, Firestorm, and Cyborg. Sidekicks Wendy, Marvin, Wonder ...

VIDEO: Batman and Robin: A Day of Justice Runtime: 24 minutes 50 seconds Studio: No Budget Productions Franchise: N/A Franchise Position: N/A A thrilling adventure in the career of Batman and Robin as seen by Robin. Plot Summary: The short begins with Robin reflecting introspectively on his journey and what it truly means to be Robin. Before diving into his current thoughts, he takes the audience back to the beginning of the story. A number of dangerous inmates have escaped from Arkham Asylum, setting off a wave of crime across Gotham. Batman and Nightwing immediately respond, but the ensuing chaos quickly overwhelms them. The situation escalates, creating one of the most challenging crises the trio has ever faced. Realizing the need for additional support, Batman enlists the help of the Justice League to restore order to the city. Throughout the action, Robin continues to narrate, sharing insights about working alongside Batman, the importance of teamwork, and the lessons he’s learned...

The Flash Runtime: 8,800 minutes Studio: Warner Bros. Television Franchise: DC Franchise Position: N/A A modern take on DC’s scarlet speedster, this long-running TV series follows Barry Allen as he transforms from a crime lab CSI into the superhero known as The Flash, battling metahumans, time-travel threats, and multiverse villains while holding on to love, family, and hope. Ratings: My Rating: 7/10 The Dove Foundation: Approved for 12+ IMDb: 7.5/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 89% (early seasons), lower in later years Metacritic: N/A Plot Summary: After being struck by lightning during a particle accelerator accident, Barry Allen awakens from a coma with superhuman speed. With the support of his friends at S.T.A.R. Labs, he becomes The Flash, protecting Central City from criminals and metahuman threats. Over nine seasons, Barry faces Reverse-Flash, Zoom, Savitar, and the Thinker, while also traveling across the multiverse and forming alliances with Arrow, Supergirl, and other DC heroes. The seri...

Superman/Batman: Battle of the Super Sons Release Year: 2022 Runtime: 97 minutes Age Rating: PG Studio: Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment Franchise: DC Universe Animated Original Movies Franchise Position: Standalone (NOT a sequel) Tagline: The next generation of heroes rises. Trailer link :  Cast link :  Ratings My Rating: 7.4/10 Dove Foundation Rating: Approved for all ages  IMDb Rating: 7.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes: No score available Metacritic: No score available Plot Summary In this action-packed animated feature, Superman and Batman’s sons—Jonathan Kent and Damian Wayne—team up for the first time to face a new cosmic threat endangering Earth. As they navigate their own differences and forge a new brotherhood, the young heroes discover the true meaning of heroism and legacy. The film explores family, responsibility, and the challenges of living up to legendary parents. Critics Reviews  Critics responded positively to the film’s dynamic action sequences, char...

Injustice MPAA: R Release Date: October 19, 2021 Runtime: 82 minutes Franchise: DC Universe Franchise Position #: — Tagline: "What if Superman became a tyrant?" Trailer :  Ratings My Rating: 8/10 Dove Foundation : Not Rated —  IMDb : 7.1/10 —  Rotten Tomatoes : Not enough ratings for a score —  Metacritic : No score available —  Full Cast List Justin Hartley – Superman / Clark Kent Anson Mount – Batman / Bruce Wayne Janet Varney – Wonder Woman / Diana Prince Matt  Brian T. Delaney – Green Lantern / Hal Jordan Brandon Michael Hall – Cyborg / Victor Stone Oliver Hudson - Plastic Man Zach Callison - Damien / Jimmy Olsen Edwin Hodge - Mr. Terrific / Killer Croc Yuri Lowenthal - Mirror Master / Flash / Shazam  Derek Phillips - Aquaman / Nightwing / Deadwing Reid Scott - Green Arrow  Plot Summary Injustice follows a dark alternate universe where Superman, devastated by the Joker’s manipulation leading to the death of Lois Lane and their unborn child, be...

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Deluxe Edition MPAA: PG-13 Release Date: October 21, 2013 Runtime: 137 minutes Franchise: Batman Franchise Position #: — Tagline: "The legend returns in the ultimate Batman story." Trailer :  Ratings My Rating: 9/10 Dove Foundation : Approved  IMDb : 8.0/10  Rotten Tomatoes : 87% Metacritic : 75   Full Cast List Peter Weller – Bruce Wayne / Batman Ariel Winter – Carrie Kelley / Robin David Selby – Commissioner Gordon Michael Emerson – The Joker Wade Williams – Harvey Dent / Two-Face George Dzundza – The Narrator Jason Marsden – Superman (voice) Michael McKean – Green Arrow (voice) Fred Tatasciore - Captain Atom (voice) Neal McDonough – The Flash (voice) Tom Kenny – The Narrator (voice) Plot Summary Set in a dystopian future Gotham City, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns follows a retired Bruce Wayne who returns as Batman to fight crime and confront his old foes. The story explores themes of aging, justice, and redemption as Batman ...

Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham (2023), PG‑13, 1 h 26 min Studio: Warner Bros. Animation / DC Entertainment Franchise: DC Universe Animated Original Movies (Franchise #51; Elseworlds standalone sequel license) Tagline: Gotham meets Lovecraft… the darkness descends. Trailer Link  --- 🎭 Main Cast David Giuntoli – Bruce Wayne / Batman Tati Gabrielle – Kai Li Cain Christopher Gorham – Oliver Queen John DiMaggio – James Gordon Patrick Fabian – Harvey Dent / Two‑Face Brian George – Alfred Pennyworth Jason Marsden – Dick Grayson / young Bruce Wayne Karan Brar – Sanjay “Jay” Tawde David Dastmalchian – Grendon / Mr. Freeze Navid Negahban – Ra’s al Ghul Emily O’Brien – Talia al Ghul & Martha Wayne Tim Russ – Lucius Fox Matthew Waterson – Jason Blood / Etrigan Jeffrey Combs – Kirk Langstrom William Salyers – Oswald Cobblepot & Professor Manfurd Gideon Adlon – Barbara Gordon / Oracle & Poison Ivy Darin De Paul – Thomas Wayne --- ⭐ Reviews Critics Ratings My Rating: 8/10 The D...

Critical Overview When Batman: The Animated Series premiered in 1992, it shattered expectations for children’s animation. With its signature “dark‑deco” aesthetic—heavy shadows, stylized Gotham backgrounds—and strong noir storytelling techniques, the series elevated superhero animation to cinematic heights . Strong voice performances by Kevin Conroy (Batman) and Mark Hamill (the Joker) brought nuanced conflict and emotional weight to every episode. Episodes like “Heart of Ice” redefined Mr. Freeze’s origin and directly influenced his comic-book incarnation . Writers didn’t shy from mature themes—mental illness, domestic abuse (“Harley and Ivy”), redemption arcs (“Two-Face”, “It's Never Too Late”)—all while maintaining tasteful storytelling accessible to younger audiences . Despite some dated elements like limited racial representation (“Kyodai Ken”), the series remains a masterclass in tone, pacing, and thematic depth . A timeless benchmark for animated superhero storytelling—e...

Critical Overview Smallville tells the origin story of Clark Kent before he becomes Superman, beginning in high school and spanning into his early adult years. The series explores Clark’s internal struggles with identity, power, responsibility, and morality while maintaining the drama of everyday life in the small Kansas town of Smallville. What Smallville does best is humanizing Superman. By delaying his iconic cape and flight until later seasons, it gives room for a deep character study of Clark Kent as a conflicted young man who slowly matures into Earth’s protector. The show also cleverly weaves in future Justice League members and famous DC characters like Green Arrow, Aquaman, and even a young Lex Luthor—portrayed brilliantly by Michael Rosenbaum. However, the show has its flaws. It often drifts into repetitive “villain-of-the-week” formulas, particularly in early seasons, and stretches some storylines too thin. The tone also shifts—sometimes inconsistently—from teenage drama to ...