Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is the feature length animation from 1993, and in my opinion a very underrated nostalgic classic. The Batman Animated series was very popular at the time yet back then i never heard anyone speak of this movie, so back then i just assumed it wasn't great. Checked it out yesterday and i have to say i was most impressed.

The plot revolves around an old love interest of Bruce Wayne (voiced by Kevin Conroy) by the name of Andrea Beaumont (voiced by Dana Delany) who unexpectedly arrives back in Gotham City. Meanwhile an unknown masked assassin (you can guess its The Phantasm judging by the title) is picking off Gothams gangsters one by one. Due to it having a cape, city councilman Aurthur Reeves (voiced by Hart Bochner) has wrongfully accused The Caped Crusader of the murders and has therefore called a for a manhunt. Its up to Bruce Wayne (Batman) to get to the bottom of this and clear his name.

The plot is full of flashbacks and twists which is what makes it such a good story, so i will stop here. I will say that The Joker (Voiced by the incredible Mark Hamill) makes an appearance later on in the movie. The story is very well written, the animation is in that distinctive batman style, really dark. The voice acting is flawless and i am just speechless that this movie hasn't got the attention it deserves. It no Dark Knight but if your like me (ie, seen Dark Knight way too much) this makes for a perfect alternative. Highly recommended.

8/10