The Batman Superman Movie: World's Finest - Bat-May
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 พ.ค. 2024
- In the final episode of Bat-May 2024, Walter takes a look at The Batman Superman Movie: World's Finest. Does this crossover still work all these years later? Find out now!
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The Batman/Superman Movie is the home video release of the World's Finest parts I,II and III episodes of Superman: The Animated Series. Not truly edited to together, they still contain all the fade-in fade-outs to commercial breaks, similar to Batman Beyond: The Movie and Scooby-Doo Meets Batman.
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What are your thoughts on World's Finest? Does this work as a movie?
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Awesome video!
I think this is a pretty good arc. STAS has a bunch of multi-parters, and I think they're all good. I'd probably place this one near the top. It's kind of a big deal, partly thanks to its length, which BTW makes it better as a three-parter than a movie.
One of my favorite moments is how it lampshades Lois being the damsel early on.
Also, wow, definitely a pre-9/11 moment with the Joker shooting up the city. I'd imagine the climax took place at night so those buildings were hypothetically empty.
Hey Walter, that was an amazing review of The Crossover between Superman and Batman, and I really look forward to the next episode of fanscription. I also think it would be great to see fan descriptions of anime since no one has done that at all in youtube.
This was and will always be the best Batman & Superman team up to me. Batman v Superman: *Dumb of Justice* ain't got nothing on Conroy and Daly.
Bruce: "It's ironic, isn't it? Lois likes Bruce Wayne and Superman. *It's the other two guys she's not crazy about.* "
Superman: "Too bad we can't mix and match."
Cannot forget this gem of a line from the movie…
Harley Quinn: PUDDIN’!!!
Batman: At this point, he probably is…
Best Batman line of the whole story arc.
Lois got a real gem when patching up Bruce's wounds, too. "I'll get the iodine. Burning, *stinging* iodine."
A line that Joker would've loved.
Also the one time where the Joker re-design looks really good - when he laughs right before the plane explosion.
“I knew you were crazy…I didn’t think you were stupid” 😂 love that Superman line
Bats then proceeds to outsmart just about everyone the rest of the film
I always loved the look Superman had after Bats threw him. He's all like "Did this guy just...does he know who I am?" 😆
The way both Batman and Superman out each other's identities was great.
*Superman x-rays Batman's cowl*
Superman: "Bruce Wayne??"
Batman: "You peeked!"
*later*
*Superman sees Batman tracked him to his apartment with a GPS tracker, catching him dressed as Clark Kent*
Superman: "... Touche."
"I won't have vigilanism in my town"-Superman
@@LTJfan "You'll be rid of me... as soon as I find the Joker." - Batman.
This was the first time I ever saw Batman and Superman on screen together, it was pure joy as a kid, and still really cool seeing their dynamic now. I'll really miss BatMay. Thank you, Walter for this journey through such an amazing series.
💯% damn right
It's been a blast, aright.
You can say that again.
Bat May is gone, but it will never be forgotten.
@@thusnameddigital9397
I hope it comes back
you know, I kinda like Joker's NOTICEABLE change in tone and demeanor on the "There's nothing MERE about that Mortal" line. Batman's stated goal is to inspire superstition and fear in to his rogue's gallery and for that one moment you can tell HE DOES.
In Joker no less
That wasn't fear though. Like indignation
Harley Quinn: (With Batman cookie) "C'mon, Mr. J! I'm Batman! Eat me! Eat me! Eat me!"
Joker: "... I know you're trying to cheer me up, Harley, but you see, every time I blow a million dollar deal-
*IT REALLY KILLS MY APPETITE!!* "
@sebastianemond5313 God I love that scene! It’s so hilarious.
I can't believe he didn't mention how Joker changed the look in the plane so he can put a 'smile' to the moon, that was a nice wink to the Tim Burton's movie
My favorite part was when the airship exploded.
Harley: Puddin!!!
Batman: At this point, he probably is.
Mine was watching Mercy and Harley beat the crap out of each other. The animation is so great, you could _feel_ the impact of their blows and it's a great display of their opposite personalities and fighting tactics. Harley is _excitable, fun-loving_ and a _bit impulsive_ and tends to use _cartoonish weaponry_ as well as fisticuffs during battle. Mercy by contrast is _stoic, business-oriented and calculated_ and prefers using solely hand-to-hand combat. In fact, this whole movie is about nearly opposite personalities colliding: BatMan and SuperMan, Luthor and Joker, etc.
Fun fact, Clancy Brown originally read for the role of Superman. When the producers called back and instead offered him the role of Lex Luthor, he complained about being typecasted.
Honestly, I can kind a hear it. WIth a bit of a different tone, he could make a pretty good Superman.
He's just too good at sounding bad, and he uses a pretty similar voice in most of his roles. He plays Rapunzel's father in Tangled: The Series, and he still sounds just like Lex Luthor.
@@Blokewood3 Don't forget Lon Feng from _Avatar._
I could hear him as an older, wiser version of Superman.
@@Blokewood3 And Red Death on The Venture Brothers, which he nailed changing two different tones on a dime.
THE REAL BVS movie!
The Superior *Dawn of Justice!*
A third of the length of Dawn of Justice, a million times more compelling
@@Harlequin19no it wasn't the Snyder verse was garbage
Alfred's comment about owners of the Kryptonite Dragon statue dying an early death was foreshadowing to Justice League where Lex Luthor finds out he has cancer from holding Kryptonite unprotected.
Can't believe it the last bat-may. It was a fun time revisting the classics. Rip Kevin Conroy. And thank you channel awesome
I don't believe it! I feel like he could do at least. Like Tamara suggested during the Toonami review. He can do Batman Beyond and call it... Bat-May: Beyond!!!
Don’t be sad it’s over, be happy it happened.
Batman Beyond and even Justice League reviews would be a fun way to continue but I'd understand if he doesnt want to :(
Loved this as a kid. Still do.
Same. I still have it on VHS
Same here. 😁
I remember having this crossover event on VHS as a kid. First time seeing these two icons share the stage outside the comics, same for Lex and Joker. Words can never do this memory justice.
Should be noted that in Batman Beyond Bruce looks at a picture of Lois along with many other women he's dated on the show
Yup, during the Royal Flush Gang episode in season 1. I have been doing a casual rewatch, only reason I know which episode it is lol.
"There is nothing mere about THAT mortal!"
From 2020 to 2024 batmay was legendary. Your reviews helped me get through the dogdays of the pandemic in 2020. So thank you so much
Just keep asking for Supermay and Batmay Beyond. We may never get it, but keep asking.
Supermay would be amazing.
I do admit Batmay always gave me the idea of Doing Spideytember which i cover episodes of Spider-man cartoons
Suptember.
Id be fine with Justice League may too. a clever name escapes me but yeah, its more of Conroy batman.
Beginning
Superman: Bruce Wayne?
Batman: You peeked.
Ending
Bruce: Coming to make sure I'm leaving?
Clark: Actually, I thought we worked pretty well together. Not that I'd want to make it a regular event.
Bruce: She's all yours now. If you can handle that, but you'd better take good care of her. 'Cause I know where you live
Its interactions like these that show that Batman does have a sense of humor. And I wish modern interpretations of this character would remember that and not just make himn Broody McBroodyson who broods all the time.
@@wjzav1971 Also need to talk about how this friendship so flawlessly continued into Justice League and Justice League Unlimited and they are actually believable as friends who deeply admire and trust each other.
And that's how Superman and Batman should be written. No they don't always agree. But they DEEPLY respect each other, even admire each other, and are really good friends because of it.
They would not hesitate jumping to each others defense just because they are friends... heck in JLU Batman took an actual missile for Superman o.o
after the plane explosdes
Harley Quinn: Pudding.
Batman: At this point he probably is.
IDK why but i always loved this joke
@@MrJPimp89 Cause its humour that's just so dark.
😂😂😂
A wise man once said: "Don't be sad because it's over... Be happy because it happened." I do believe the same thing applies here. I may be sad that Bat-May has reached its end... But, I can be happy that I got to experience this special event.
Saw this again as an adult. I felt as hyped as i did anytime these two would team up in cartoons.
Almost 30 YEARS ago?
God, now I feel OLD.
I was among those exposed to the movie version.
It was among a 6 disc DVD set of a DC movie collection, including Return of the Joker, Sub Zero, The Batman vs Dracula and the Justice League Secret Origins episodes and Starcrossed episodes, both of which were also given the movie treatment like World's Finest, though it only really works for Secret Origins because they put in more effort to make it like a movie as they did World's Finest, while Starcrossed was quite literally just all the episodes back to back, intro credits displayed at the beginning of the episodes included.
As for World's Finest itself, I very much enjoy it, but as the movie is the only way I can watch it.
I have the entire Superman The Animated Series on DVD, but, for some unknown reason, the DVD with the 3 World's Finest episodes doesn't let me finish watching those episodes on it.
Every other episode prior works fine, even part one of World's Finest plays without issue.
But, shortly into part 2, the episode always starts glitching and doesn't let me finish the episodes, so, whenever rewatching Superman The Animated series, once it gets to World's Finest, I just switch to the movie version.
Joker: "Harley! I choose you!" Lex: "Mercy! I choose you!"
Seriously, that promo when they promoted Pokemon using that scene was absolutely insane. I know Doug/NC feels that Pokemon isn’t his thing (with the exception of Detective Pikachu) due to how, well, it was hyped up like the next big thing or whatever, but it was fun.
I love how Bruce appeared silently behind Lois. Like he just can't help moving like that.
Clancy Brown as Lex is on the same level as Hamill’s Joker for me. It’s so great to see the to interact. I believe the only time after this was in the first injustice league episode of Justice League. I’m sure Joker would have been in the supervillain team up arch of JLU if not for WBs Bat embargo of not letting any of Bats supporting cast be in other shows
Not necessarily. I doubt Luthor or Grodd would want that unstable nutcase in their ranks (Luthor only let him join his injustice gang because he was desperate and running out of time), though I can certainly see them employing Batman's more "stable" rogues like Bane, Scarecrow, Riddler, Poison Ivy and so on. Joker would have probably only gotten some guest roles.
Probably, but honestly the Bat Embargo didn’t really affect anything. Timm even pointed out that even had they had access to Bat-characters, they probably wouldn’t have used them substantially anyway. And considering Joker essentially being a wildcard, Lex would never entertain having him in the legion anyway lol
I think they definitely would’ve had Riddler and Scarecrow on there as they were both in the original Legion of Doom gallery.
@@countprophet5881 Maybe they even could've given us a Riddler re-design for the Justice League, the same way they redesigned the Joker for BB:RotJ.
What a perfect movie to end Batmay! The crossover that started an entire DC animated universe!
I will never forget the thrill and excitement I felt when I first saw Batman showing up in S:TAS in World's Finest all these years ago. 🤩 Watching it on Blu-ray decades later is such a visually stunning experience. Thank you for saving this epic animated event to finish Bat-May with, Walter. "I'd say the timing couldn't be better."
This was my very first introduction to Superman, Batman, Joker and Lex Luthor and the DC universe as a whole when I was 5 years old and I remember just being mesmerized by Tim Daly's kind and passionate voice and Kevin Conroy's intimidating and deep yet calming voice .
Bat-May Beyond? Lol
Perhaps Super-May?
This last episode would make a decent segue into that show.
I'm absolutely gonna miss bat may i always looked forward to this ty very much Walter for taking me and others down memory lane and going into great detail on the series and movies
My grandma got me this on dvd for my birthday when I was little and it ended up being the first thing I ever saw Kevin Conroy Batman in and it helped get me into Superman as well! In my opinion this is what Batman V Superman should have looked like.
This Bat-May has been amazing! Thanks For this Guys!
My favorite part is when batman uses his grappling hook on his jet to make his getaway from superman
What I love about this movie is, its the ultimate comic-to-cartoon movie. It doesn't get any more comic if that makes sense. Camp, action, Superman, Batman, wacky villains, bright and colorful.
Walter, have you ever considered doing a Super-May next, covering the episodes of Superman TAS?
He addressed this at the end of last year's Bat-May. This was a passion project for him. The fact that we got reviews of the movies this year should be considered a wonderful bonus.
Sad to see Bat-May go but glad it happened
really hope to see BEYOND next year in batmay
No mention of Batman's most brutal line: "Puddin?!" "At this point, he probably is"?
A better and more satisfying Batman/Superman movie, than the live-action one we would eventually get. A little under 70 minutes in total, and they were able to tell a satisfying story that believably put both Batman and Superman at odds with each other, and satisfyingly brought them together as a crime-fighting duo. Such a great crossover that served as a launching point not only just for future crossovers, but also the pair’s eventual co-founding of the Justice League and their ever evolving friendship. Classic.
Great analysis!
Here’s to hoping for Bat-May Beyond. Loved this whole ride Walter!
You’re severely underrating this. Watching it on Kids WB when it came out was mind blowing at the time & still is. Even with different episode writers, it covered more ground & told a more cohesive story in an hour’s time than BvS did in nearly 3 hours.
Agreed!
I remember owning this on VHS as a kid
also saw the episodes on kids wb at my grandma's house
🐸 Kids' Dubba Dubba WB.
“Mechanical monsters…”
I see what you did there. 😉
I'm gonna miss Bat-May. I'm looking forward to the last Twilight-Tober, especially since it's on my birth month.
I can’t believe BatMay is over. It’s been a hell of a ride! Thanks, Walter! ❤❤❤
Is it wrong to like so many comments on one video?
So, this is the series finale? No more Bat-May?
"There's nothing mere about that mortal!" - Joker
Anybody else remember that TV spot advertising the episodes where Joker and Lex treat Mercy and Harley like... pokemon?
Thanks for all the awesome Bat-May videos Walter. It's been a great ride over the past 5 years.
What an amazing show and amazing review series!
What's in store for future?
The Bat-may (2004)?
Batman Be-June-d?
Justice June?
DCAUgust (full-length animated movies)?
Or maybe even all at once with DCmber?
Maybe supermay for Superman the animated series it would work since the last bat-may was talking about Superman the animated series
Guys, he mentioned this at the end of last Bat-May. This was a passion project for him that was very time consuming. I can't see him doing another one of these for a series he doesn't love quite as much. Just be glad for the work he put in these past five years! ^^
We're very glad for sure, but when smth is ending void must be filled. And since it was received very well, I think there's high chance that we may get more Walter-views either here or on his channel
That "touché" is my favorite line
I remember watching this for the first time as a miniseries. A three-part episode crossover between Batman and Superman. Needless to say, it was always a favorite. Two of the best heroes from two of the best versions of their shows together. And it did a great job of making both feel competent and necessary to the plot. Plus gave us some great moments of characters meeting. You shouted out several, but there's something I love about Batman interrogating Luthor in his own bed.
I fully understand people saying this is a better BvS than the actual BvS. I mean BvS had no idea what to do with Lois and this miniseries treated her right. Sure, maybe she didn't try to find a spear to kill the Joker, but she did save Batman! And even gave him some of her trademark sass.
If you enjoy BtAS or StAS, you have to watch these episodes. You owe it to yourself.
Thank you for all these reviews and stories. They were awesome
So we've reached the end of Bat-May. It's been a good five years that gave me and others a chance to relive our childhoods.
We're finally here, thanks for all the work over the past few years.
The Dark Knight lives!!
There is something strangely nostalgic about this period in time when a handful of popular cartoon shows were releasing three part specials as a direct-to-video movie. I had the Carmen Sandiego "movie" and a few of the old Scooby-Doo specials back in the day.
Thank you for the video.
Fun Facts:
The events of this episode would be mentioned in TNBA episode "Joker's millions" when Bruce meets fake Joker he says how the last time they met Joker tried to throw him off a building a month ago
The explosions and sound effects from the Wayne/Lex droids would be reused in the later DCAU and non-DCAU shows
Bruce's romance with Lois would be mentioned again in Batman Beyond when he looks at her picture
I still think these 3 cartoon episodes are twice the movie Batman V Superman was
This was what I wish "Dawn of Justice" had been.
In my country (Bulgaria) they hadn't aired anything DCAU-related since airing BTAS in the 90's so I was super happy when they started airing STAS in December 2006 and finally they got to this crossover in 2007. Of course, I had seen BTAS and STAS on CN and RTL II, and also had downloaded the episodes, but it was cool to finally seed it airing officially with a Bulgarian voiceover.
I saw these several weeks ago. They were good. I enjoyed it. Thanks for another great BatMay
Going out on such a high note.
I was not expecting the return of Bat May this year after the completion of the series last year, but this was a fitting end to the project. Thanks for all the hard work to make this happen, Walter. It's been a blast.
The only good Batman and Superman crossover ;)
Justice League was great though 😢
Injustice
Superfriends
Didn't they cross over in the Justice League animated serie ? That was not as great but still very good, I think the same team was in charge of the show at the time (or at least it felt very close).
There's probably a few other good animated movies where they crossed path as well, until a few years ago when the DC animated universe started to spiral down to sh*t ...
Public Enemies was pretty good too.
First of the DCAU crossover cartoons of Superman and Batman. One of the best things ever to happen! For other villains working together, a love triangle awakard type, and such, and the best voice actors on this one. Can't wait to see more next year. 😊
YOU WON'T THIS IS THE LAST BAT MAY
Bruce being Mr steal your girl.😂
Waiting for the Twilight Tober Zone.
Thanks for the Bat-May..
Well, see you in October, everyone.
I still remember seeing this for the first it was a dream come true holds up really well to me this was what started Justice League!
Bought the VHS when I was a kid and loved it! Great times and great memories!
I would have loved for you to have wrapped by Bat-May by covering Batman and Harley Quinn. Not only did it feature the return of Dick Grayson after all of these years of non-existance in the DCAU, but they even brought Loren Lester back to voice him! They also used the TNBA designs so it could have easily slid into the DCAU. Plus it's a more recent movie which was both more mature and funny at the same time.
Walter, thank you so much for the effort you put into Bat May!
It will be missed, but what a fun ride it was 🙂
Looking forward to whatever you’ve got lined up next!
🦇 ♾
~_~
It's tv trappings are obvious, but as a crossover (back when that was rare), I loved it. Especially Harley vs Mercy
Anyway, you have done such a great job with these over the years. Just wanted to say thank you.
Next year how about some X-Men? X-May? What'd ya say? 😊
Hope you come back next May and cover some of the Batman focused episodes of Justice League and Justice League Unlimited.
This is what bvs should have been.
This was my introduction to both Batman TAS & Superman TAS in the late 90’s / early 2000’s, it was a fun introduction to the Animated DC world
Walter. you KNOW what i think . I've been yearning for a review of this since... i know not how long ago. i still prefer this storyline than what i got for BvS. if WORLD'S FINEST *was* treated as a film like Return of the Joker, people would consider WF THE best Batman vs Superman representation thus far.
thank you, walter. #AwesomeWalterIsAwesome
This and Green Lantern: First Flight are what the Live Action Movies should've been, Good.
An under appreciated gem
"Puddin'!" "At this point, he probably is."
That tracking device on the cape always bothered me, there is no way Superman couldn't hear that.
Heh i just take the glow and beep for the audience.
It didn't bother me.
What The Batman did bothered me.
If it was that easy to figure it out, everyone would. And a Superman that couldn't think to hide or obfuscate isn't a good one.
Bugging Superman isn't new. His phone had been bugged in "The Late Mr. Kent" by a mere cop, and Clark never found out. He missed a bomb in his car and apartment - the latter was discovered by Lois. Just because he has that super-hearing doesn't mean he always listens. And when he does, it's mostly for alarms and sirens.
The best duo to ever voice the Dark Knight & the Man of Steel (Kevin Conroy & Tim Daly) and became icon for the DCAU.
"Where's the Joker?"-Batman
Bingo: "Who knows? Making *haha* with Harley Quinn!"
Thanks for this year's Bat May. I hope you can return with a new Bat May, in the near future 🔮
I truly geeked out when I first saw this on tv. Was and still is one of the most important Superman & Batman movies.
I saw this on TV first and then later as a 'movie' where I was fooled into thinking it was something new for a moment. I love it every time. And it makes me want to see Knight Time as a follow-up.
Man I remember being a kid watching this on TV with my dad and I was blown away at how awesome it was. Then it came out on DVD which I didn’t know about until I was at Costco with my dad and he was like oh look and pointed to the DVD stand of it. He told me to go grab one. Watched it non-stop after.
Consider doing a single video on the Arkham Series Walter?
I doubt the Arkham Series can be covered in a single video, given how different these games are from each other.
Great video.
I guess I'll wait and see if you cover Batman Beyond the series in Bat-May of 2025 😞
Now this is how to close out Bat-May.
"Ooh, look at all the toys! Santa's been good to you, Lex!"
I own this back in the 00s and absolutely loved it
This was a huge thing for me and my brother as kids. He was a superman fan and I was the Batman one. So we watched the movie. A lot lol I still enjoy going back to it. And more so watching both shows because my love for them never died b
I remember seeing this film's advertisement a lot when I was a kid and watching it years later as an adult I absolutely loved it ❤️
Dude You cameo in smillig Friends thats awesome
Next year better be Batman Beyond for Bat-May
Thanks Walter! I always look forward to Bat-May and The Twilight-Tober Zone!
THIS IS THE LAST ONE
There's still Batman and Harley Quinn, not to mention the other new Batman animated shows. Fingers crossed
This is a great Joker "death" scene just for the joke.
HARLEY: "PUDDIN!"
BATMAN: "At this point, he probably is."
Kevin Conroy's deadpan delivery just makes it perfect.
So, any chances for a BatMay Beyond next year? SuperMay? June-stice League Unlimited perhaps?
11:47 Batman throwing Superman was, and still is, one of my fav scenes.
I really do appreciate this movie and how great it is seeing Batman and Superman team up together in the the DCAU and show why the two are such a great duo and start their friendship. I also love the team up between Lex and Joker since the both of them are just as entertaining together as Superman and Batman together. The only thing Id say that I don't really love is how this film tries a bit too hard in making Bruce and Lois a couple when we all know Clark and Lois end up better together so, not to mention it kind of makes Bruce a bit of jerk since he's literally stealing Clark's girl in front of him for no real reason. Granted Clark should've made his move sooner and not let his insecurities get in the way but than again it's still kinda a dick move from Bruce.
Shame that Bat-May is coming to an end, but may I suggest another idea... what if you guys were to do the same thing you did for Batman: The Animated Series and do it for Superman: The Animated Series, reviewing every episode of the show and even some of the tie in movies all in September? You guys could even call it: *"SUPER-TEMBER"*
Or better yet you guys could continue Bat-May by reviewing other underrated Batman shows like The Batman (2004) or Batman: Brave and The Bold, both highly underrated and underappreciated Batman shows in my opinion.