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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2

Science Fiction · Action · Animation · 2013

Batman has stopped the reign of terror that The Mutants had cast upon his city. Now an old foe wants a reunion and the government wants The Man of Steel to put a stop to Batman.

Movie details

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2

“Justice returns... vengeance returns... redemption comes to Gotham.”

2013 Science Fiction · Action · Animation 1h 18m

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7.9 / 10

Community rating

Batman has stopped the reign of terror that The Mutants had cast upon his city. Now an old foe wants a reunion and the government wants The Man of Steel to put a stop to Batman.

CriticWise case file

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Jay Oliva

Written by

Bob Goodman

Peter Weller

Peter Weller

Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)

Ariel Winter

Ariel Winter

Robin / Carrie Kelley (voice)

David Selby

David Selby

Commissioner Gordon (voice)

Michael Emerson

Michael Emerson

Joker (voice)

Mark Valley

Mark Valley

Clark Kent / Superman (voice)

Grey DeLisle

Grey DeLisle

Anchor Carla (voice)

Frank Welker

Frank Welker

Mayor Stevenson (voice)

Court is in session

Put Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Arthouse Gremlin

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.