Superman/Batman Public Enemies

Let me preface this by saying I have not read the graphic novel yet, so my opinion is based solely on the movie, and not how it compares to the comic (I did order the new edition of Public Enemies that comes out today).

Overview:

Lex Luthor has won over the public and is now the President of The United States of America. He has also managed to convince some members of the Superhero community that he is a changed man. Caption Atom, Black Lightning, Star Fire, Power Girl, and Katana believe in him and even agree to work for him.

Superman, knowing Luthor better than anyone, refuses to believe that Lex is a changed man. When a kryptonite meteor the size of a small country threatens earth Luthor arranges a meeting with Superman. Of course the meeting turns out to be nothing more than a trap. Batman comes to Superman’s rescue and they find themselves being hunted down by both villains and members of the superhero community.

Review:

I absolutely loved this movie. It was very colorful, cartoony, and a bit cheesy. I know those things don’t necessarily sound good, but it is an animated comic book movie and the tone was perfect.

The voice acting really made the movie. Tim Daily and Clancy Brown reprise their roles as Superman and Lex Luthor from the animated series and they both did an amazing job. Allison Mack (Smallville’s Chloe) also did a good job as Power Girl. I have to admit I have a bit of a crush not on Batman or Kevin Conroy but on the two of them together. Does that even make any sense? There is just something about Kevin Conroy as the voice of Batman that makes me happy and a bit hyper. He brings something to the character nobody else can, and I LOVE that they used him in this movie.

I have enjoyed all of the DC animated movies (except for Superman Doomsday) but the last three (Wonder Woman, Green Lantern: First Flight, and Superman/Batman Public Enemies) have been on a whole new level. I honestly cannot pick a favorite.

The next movie looks promising too (although I don’t know how I feel about Billy Baldwin as Batman). “Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths” is an original story by Dwayne McDuffie featuring the Crime Syndicate that will be released in the spring.