This is one that just recently came out and carries on the fine tradition of the DC animated films. The story revolves around the character coming to Gotham going by the traditional name of Red Hood. I say traditional because it was a title and image given to various criminals throughout the history, one of which is show is a flashback. This new Red Hood is taking over the streets from the current mob boss Black Skull, who coincidentaly has just that. Needless to say the Red Hood makes life quite a menace to the Black Skull who eventually has to break the Joker out of Arkham to take on Red Hood. Following several chase sequences Batman begins to recognize certain aspects of the new Red Hood that starts to seem all too familiar to him. Cameos abound in the film, so if you aren't too familiar with Batman lore you may be a little lost on certain parts, but the story is pretty easy to follow. You will get to see various Robins in action, a Nightwing, some Riddler, and a walk on by Ra's Al Ghul. It's a veritable Batman smorgasbord.
It follows a common animated comic formula of using action sequences to lead into the next bit of talking, with more action than talking. While it may not be for everyone, if you enjoy Batman or the other DC comic movies definitely check this one out. It actually is sitting as one of my favorites, but still won't top The Incredibles. Unfortunately, they did bring in alternate voice talent that wasn't Kevin Conroy or Mark Hamil, but you do get Bruce Greenwood, John DiMaggio, and Neil Patrick Harris. Growing up with the animated series over the comics I have become fairly judgmental of my Batman voices, but this one works for me. The Joker voice wasn't Mark Hamil, but nobody has even come close to emulate that. Basically if you enjoy comic movies and/or are a Batman fan, check it out. If you just despise comics, Batman, and that whole thing you can skip it and you won't be the only one.
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