Monday, 7 November 2016

"The Killing Joke" Review

"Batman:The Killing Joke"

"Spoilers ahead"


 "The Killing Joke" is an animated film based on the graphic novel of the same name, written by Alan Moore and Illustrated by Brian Bolland. "The Killing Joke" follows Batman( Kevin Conroy), Batgirl(Tara Strong) Joker's(Mark Hamil) It begins with Batgirl investigating the a crime in Gotham city, she encounters an up and coming criminal. She becomes obsessed with bringing him to justice, this culminates in Batman forcing her into retirement, making her stop for her own good. As the story progresses, Batman investigates a crime that has been perpetrated by the Joker who is imprisoned In Arkham Asylum. from there it begins to cut of flash backs of  the Jokers origins. Exploring the event that made Joker the way he is and the part Batman played in it. Ultimately leading to The Joker and Batman's ceaseless struggle. The film was made by Warner bros animation and directed by Sam Liu, The animation is good but inconsistent. at times.The voice acting was top notch Mark Hamill in particular does the voice of Joker amazingly. The killing Joke is an good film for anyone interested in Batman and The Joker looking to pass sometime.

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