(RE-UPLOAD) BATMAN: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) - Retrospective / Review
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BATMAN: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) - Retrospective / Review
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It's absurd how overlooked this film is.
Most undeserved bombing in history.
The formula that Kevin Feige discovered with the Marvel films is nearly identical to what Bruce Timm used with the DCAU over 25 years ago. In some respects, Timm pulled the formula off even better. This is still an incredible film that doesn't seem dated at all. The same can be said for the rest of the Animated Series as well.
What's the formular????
whats a formular?
Batman Beyond fits perfectly into Timm's universe also.
@@RayValdezPhotography the idea of an interconnected universe
Having a starting point with a central character
Iron Man = Batman TAS/New Batman Adventures
Introducing other future recurring minor characters and plot devices in that initial film or series.
Starting building another main central characters
Captain America = Superman the Animated Series
Same thing, introduce other minor characters or plot devices in that movie or series that will be recurring in the future
Big Cross Over
Avengers = Justice League/Justice League Unlimited
Whether this is the best Batman movie of all time or the best animated Batman movie, we can agree on this: it was by far the best movie about the Caped Crusader in the 90s. :)
UC BvS, all Nolam films and especially the DKR, Under the Hood and Year One toon films are all better. Phantasm still holds up but the short run-time and a slightly sluggish 3rd act can´t be denied. 8,5/10
It was still the best Batman film until Return of the Joker and Begins came along.
PS: It´s the classic writers who know Batman best over @ WB but the modern runs by Morrison, Snyder and King all delivered.
resident grigo I would say Batman Begins is my favourite Batman film, and the one I would personally consider the best. But that is no discredit to Mask of the Phantasm or even The Dark Knight. Despite my problems with BvS, I really liked Ben Affleck's turn as Batman.
Oscar Stainton
I still remember the unreality of the first set pictures of Begins. The promising Year One and Beyond film all died to give us that trilogy, but it worked out in the end.
I read every Batman and ´Tec issue since 1970 and much more, inducing the first few Golden Age years. Tons of Superman too. Snydra 100% nailed his film in the complete cut but you need a PHD in DC canon to follow along at parts.
Oscar Stainton Sorry, I'm afraid that distinction belongs to Batman Returns.
I have a soft spot for Batman Returns though. Perhaps Phantasm has a tighter story, pacing, and script, but I think Returns has more unique style in its design and score.
This movie made me feel depressed as hell when I watched it as a kid. Don't get me wrong, I loved it, but I remember it making me feel sad for Batman. Especially that scene when he's telling his parents how their death doesn't hurt as bad because of Andrea, but stil goes on to become Batman because of what happens to their relationship.
Actually, this film is now available on Blu-Ray from Warner Archive. Its overwhelming sales figures were what prompted the release of the entire Animated Series on Blu-Ray this past October.
Just setting the record straight for the present day in December 2018.
So glad you re-uploaded this. This is one of the greatest Batman movies ever made, but the fact that it's animated, puts a lot of adults off giving it a chance, as it's considered a kiddies cartoon. Such a shame.
As a post script to my previous comment, I would just like to suggest giving Batman Beyond, The Return of the joker, a go.
clagfest thats the problem with the west regarding animation. So much quality easily disposed as kiddy trash.
Still my favourite Batman movie ever ever made.
@@thotslayer9914 ehhhhh
I was fortunate enough to see this in the theaters. As a lifelong Batman fan, I vote this movie as the greatest Batman film ever made; animated, live, or otherwise.
The best bat man film
This one's fantastic, but Under the Red Hood is undoubtedly the best one. That's just a perfect movie.
Milap Mehta Opinions dude
Maybe they should do a live action version Disney style
@@lewjones3 yeah could be good. U read the comic batman year 2 ?
Yes, the best
The best Batman movie in the 90's.
Is there competition? Returns and Sub Zero are fine too, but the rest, dear Zod...
Sub Zero was underrated as fuck , to be honest I enjoyed Sub Zero more then Mask of the Phantasm but that is just me.
Not only one of the greatest superhero movies ever made , but also one of the best movies ever made!
Don't be bloody stupid.
Why the fuck wasn't the DC cinematic universe given to Bruce Timm and his team?!! Great retrospective as always
WB is full of idiots.
This review was published over 2 years ago but a couple of months ago Sony Music Entertainment (SME) claimed part of the audio used in the opening and end trailers and blocked the video worldwide. I wasn't aware of this until some of my followers had notified me. I disputed the claim but sadly a day before the counter claim expired SME gave me an offer, they said I could cancel my dispute or i will be given a copyright strike. I chose not to proceed further and cancelled my dispute but the review would still remain blocked. So i've re-edited the trailers and removed the music I had originally used.
Oliver Harper do a crow commentary
Oliver Harper smh the copyright strikes are happening to a lot of people, TH-cam really has a stick up its ass.
Wow, so it went from almost being over, to being an all lose situation. TH-cam should reduce the claim deadline from 30 days to like 25 days.
their new system isn't working, despite his video falling under fair use youtube still backs down and let people abuse the copyright notice on their site.
Oliver Harper ugh Sony. I really miss the old opening of the trailer. I got hooked to the film because of it.
1:38 That hat is so iconic and fitting for Joker. Definitely inspired by the hat Nicholson wore in 89's Batman movie.
This had at least a very limited cinema release in the UK. A coleague still fondly recalls his brother going to see this in 1994 and missing an early preview of Pulp Fiction with a Tarentino Q & A.
Pulp Fiction is overrated anyway
Two notes:
1 - In a separate review, I believe a retrospective, Siskel & Ebert said they only thing they didn't like was 'whoever did the Joker's voice'. I would have loved to see their faces when they found out.
2 - The Phantasm was based partly on The Reaper from Batman Year Two, although some story details were obviously changed for the movie.
I don't get why Siskel didn't like Mark Hamill his voice is the voice I hear when I read Joker dialogue in the comics
@jason chien Well I still liked them I say they were the last good critics
I laugh in the Siskel & Ebert review when Gene says he likes pretty much everything but that he hates the voice of The Joker, which is otherwise pretty much universally acclaimed. Can't have everything, I guess.
Well done on the editing in the end. I nearly cried, seeing the tragedy of Bruce and Andrea of what could have been and the paths they took. MotP, is indeed one of the more underrated Batman movies that got at the heart of the character. The reasons for his non killing rules, how ultimately he does want to be done with avenging but knowing he can make that difference creates an internal guilt that eats at him until he's unrecognizable. The Phantasm is simply that dark mirror to Bruce/Batman making us as viewers know what makes him tick and what could have been. Ultimately, from acting and especially Walker's haunting rendition of her TV score, this stands as the best rendition of the character. Other live action adaptations have yet to touch this, arguably, even Nolan hasn't reached this level.
I watched this in the theater. I went with my friend and his family. I had no idea what we were going to see and had never heard of this movie
I’m binge watching all your vids since finding you
Thanks very much!
Rest in Peace to our beloved voice of the our definitive Dark Knight, Kevin Conroy...
Batman: The Animated Series is, for me at least, the definitive take on the dark knight. Every time I read a Batman story, it’s Kevin Conroy’s Batman in my head and Mark Hamill’s Joker.
@Ben Kirkham: Same here!
I think...I think Bruce is afraid of being happy. Hear me out. He doesn't want anyone getting too close to him, since the two people he loved the most were taken away from him in a brief moment of violence and pain. If anyone gets too close....how does he know it won't happen again? I think that he's afraid to be happy because if he finds it...how does know it won't be taken from him like his parents were?
RedDragonM1 I think that's a solid read of the character. Would also explain the emotional distance he holds between himself and the various Robins.
I always figured it went without saying, but I guess it's more unique than I give it credit for.
@@danielanderson8322 Exactly. I don’t think this take warrants a “hear me out”
I just love the way she added few names of her musicians backwards in the opening theme.
I love this film it's the best Batman film of the 90s and one of the best animated films of all time, everything is on point, the story, the characters, the visuals,the dialogue,the voice acting and the score. Christmas Day is the worst time to release a film especially one with hardly any marketing that's why it bombed because since then it's had success recognized as one of the best Batman films.
Really glad that I finally got see Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm on the big screen. Thanks to Batman Day on September 17, 2022, it was even better on the big screen than it is on tv. As a Batman fan since childhood, this story is one of my favorites outside of the comic books.
Sub Zero is also a great batman animated film.
Odd the animated series' films are better than the live action version
@@EssexAggiegrad2011 I agree, both Mask Of The Phantasm and Sub Zero gave me everything that I wanted as Batman fan. Sub Zero was a much better Mr. Freeze story, than Batman & Robin was. It really showed how Mr. Freeze is a tragic figure that is forced to break the law to help himself and his wife.
I really wish that Mask Of The Phantasm, had a special edition DVD/ Blu Ray. It deserves a lot more respect than it currently gets.
@@JB0071051982 Yup
That movie is the GOOD version of Batman & Robin.
Amazing movie!!! This movie gives The Dark Knight competition for my favorite Batman movie
Even as a kid, I found this to be the best Batman movie of the 90s and this movie holds up far better than any of the Burton/Schumacher Batman films. A great story and one of the best superhero movies ever made.
Actually caught it at the Broadway Cinema Film Festival back in ‘93 ..... it was actually billed as an 18 certificate ....... the theatre sadly was only 1/2 full but amazingly the reaction was very enthusiastically I recall.
Sad to say, this is not a kid's film, it's too mature and brilliant for children.
I would have scolded you for telling me that as a 5 year old. Sure, there were themes I missed back then - but I lost myself in my enjoyment of it countless times anyway. You’re right about the, “mature and brilliant.” Part though.
This came (back) just in time. I just rewatched Mask of the Phantasm last night.
IMO Batman Begins is the best live action Batman film of all time. Where as this is probably the greatest Batman film ever, animated or not.
I thought dark knight and dark knight rises was better
giftofgab247 as a reader of the comics, I found the dark knight really boring and much prefer the animated films as they resemble the comics a lot better than any of the live action films.
Agreed. Nice to know I'm not the only one who feels this. BBegins was really subtle for a Nolan film.
I saw this in the theater when it came out. One of my all time favorite movie theater experiences ever. Seeing it on the big screen was amazing. However, true story, when the Phantasm appears before Joker the movie stopped. It got jammed in the machine. It took a minute for it to be fixed and it was fine but everyone in the theater collectively went "NOOOOOOOO!!!" THE worst part of the movie for something like that to happen.
I adore this movie, which surprises me, because it does everything I would normally hate seeing in a Batman flick. To me, having a movie focus on Bruce's personal life instead of the criminal cases which are his obsession is like seeing a Sherlock Holmes story or a James Bond movie that focuses on their family or past instead of their adventures. Extra worse when they introduce a character out of nowhere to be the love interest. So how did this movie manage to pull it off and be so compelling? I have no idea, but yeah. One of the best superhero movies of all time.
Two words: Pure talent.
This movie is far from flawless, but the good stuff is done so well, I'm willing to overlook the problems and I still rewatch this movie on occasion. IMO it's better than the Burton films and compares well with the Nolan films.
The choral variation on the main title theme from TAS is amazing.
My favorite Batman movie, still to this day no live action movie has surpassed this movie
This movie scared the hell out of me as a kid. I forgot how good this movie is. Great retrospective as always, Ollie (I saw the original upload, still wanted to say something)
Cheers buddy!
Yeah great movie how did this scare you as a kid?
I really enjoyed this Review, i have seen this movie when i was a boy, i'm 30 now and watching this just brings back so much memories. Literally one of the best Batman movies to date.
This movie is very dear to my heart, and is one of my favorite batman films to date. And I'm glad they finally released the film on blu-ray, it definitely deserves it.
While not directly related to the Animated Series, the Konami SNES Batman Returns game was brilliant! :)
My entry into Batman as a 6 year old
Ratel.H Badger Fir me I saw this first when I was 20 in late 1990. I loved it and still do :)
Nicholas Dickens How did you see this in 1990?
I think an extended cut would be amazing.
Some scenes I felt were too quick to fully hit home, like Bruce's graveyard visit.
RIP Kevin Conroy. ❤
The Dark Knight.
What a great movie and Retrospective / Review. Thanks Oliver for bringing us Christmas some days ahead. "Mask of the Phantasm" is one of one of my ten top movies of the 90's.
Holy crap. That intro you made really gave me chills. Well done ! :D
Imagine if we got a live-action Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. But GOOD! That'd be the Greatest Live Action Batman Film EVER.
The live action would never be as good as the animated film.
Maybe, It’s the story that counts, doesn’t it.
trailers were so good i saw it in the theatre by myself when i was a teenager . great flick and i still think so
That was an excellent retrospective / review. Not only is Batman Mask of the Phantasm my all time favorite Batman movie. It’s also one of my all time favorite movies !!!
Glad you decided to make this series! You've shown me a few movies I've never heard of and a few I wanted to see but never had the chance to. Your reviews are insightful and even include the soundtrack and any video games made on the featured movie. Keep up the great videos!
A few suggestions for you to consider:
Spawn 1997, Guyver 1991/94, Romancing the Stone 1984, Steel 1997, Twins 1988, Robot Jox 1989, Short Circuit 1986, Men in Black 1997, Ong Bak 2003, The Changeling 1980, The Addams Family 1991, Planet of The Apes 1968, Dragonslayer 1981, Zardoz 1974, The Omega Man 1971, Soylent Green 1973, Groundhog Day 1993, The Poughkeepsie Tapes 2007, The Beastmaster 1982, Matilda 1996, Hackers 1995, Contact 1997, The One 2001
Playing for special showing at my movie theater, gonna see it this year! I remember seeing the posters on the wall at the mall theater as a kid and never got to see it in theaters...25 years later better late than never!
Thanks for taking a look at the video games. The mega drive game was my childhood!
I watched this movie for the first time this year because I bought the complete animated series on Blu-ray and it came with this and the "Sub-Zero" movie. I absolutely love this movie.
really great video, thoroughly enjoyed it. keep up the good work.
Thanks Lewis!
Frankly, this is the greatest Batman film to date. I'm certain it will one day be recognized as such in times to come
Such a shame that this never did catch on back in the day in the theaters
I loved this video originally. Glad you re uploaded it.
I still have Comic version of this movie. It came with the VHS. I wish my parents never gave it away. Even as a child, this film resonated with me and I cried every time. I still do today.
That intro is exactly what the trailer should've been back in the day. The actual trailer told nothing about the plot other than that the Phantasm was in it and that the Joker was in it.
This is the 5th Oliver Harper video ive watched back to back this last few hours lol!
Mask of the Phantasm and Batman Returns are my favourites.
I happen by chance to stumble upon the 25th anniversary of this movie. Hadn't seen the movie since I was pretty young. They were playing it in select theatres again. Went and had the whole room to myself.
Felt like a kid again. Movie is so damn good.
As an American, I didn't even know this had a theater release. I just assumed it was direct to video. This is the first I've heard that it ever had a theater release. Also, Mark Hamill is a better Joker than Ledger. Sorry Nolanites, but it's a fact and you just have to deal with it.
irllcd13 Ledger and indeed the whole Nolan series is overrated as hell.
this was one of my favorite movie as a kid i must have watched it a 100 times
If you didnt know, this movie is getting an hd re-release on July 25
Oliver there was the retro Batman as well from the toy range.
PS did you know they drew it on black paper? To give it that 'Dark Noir' feel as the animators nicknamed the style
Did you know that Tia Carrere sang, “I’ve Never Even Told You,” the end titles song in the movie?
It's coming back to theaters boys!
Excellent work on the intro! And joker looks absolutely fucking awesome on the title still after the intro.
awesome work as always,
Do the Iron Giant
I rewatched this as an adult and it broke me. It's still my favorite adaptation of Batman.
Commentary, please, Ollie! This film is unbelievably good
2018 update: the film was released on Blu-Ray and remastered in HD on July 25, 2017 and came packaged along with the Animated Series Blu-Ray box set on October 30, 2018, but even then, it still doesn't have enough bonus features (really just the original trailer) and has no chapter selection menu. Fathom Events screened the film in theaters on November 12, 2018 (coincidentally also the passing of Stan Lee, but I digress) to celebrate the 25th anniversary.
I missed out the cinema screening of Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm on November 12, 2018. I really wish that Warner Brothers had released it again in 2019 as part of Batman's 80th anniversary alongside the original four live action movies. As much as I enjoyed seeing Batman (1989) on the big screen since I was too young to see it back in the day, I really wish that I had gotten a chance to see Mask Of The Phantasm. Hopefully I will get a chance in the future, along with The Transformers: The Movie (1986) this is one animated movie that I really want to see on a proper cinema screen.
@@JB0071051982 Funny, you and I saw opposite movies. I saw the Fathom Events for The Transformers: The Movie and Batman: Mask of The Phantasm both in 2018 and you saw the live action Batman films in theater while didn't. I didn't even know they were screening them last year.
Just seen this film last Saturday in QUAD CINEMA in DERBY on Batman Day.
It was brilliant experience seeing the film on the big screen
Love this and was excited when it was added to the Batman animated series blue ray set
Hey Oliver, nice reupload! Can I give you a suggestion for a retrospective / review?
Shame you had to remove your old review but at least it's back now and hopefully with no problems this time.
Wow totally forgot about this awesome movie. Gonna buy it while X-Mas shopping. This got me thinking I wonder how many people end up buying movies after watching your videos? You ever think of incorporating the Amazon Affiliate Program with your reviews/retrospectives? Would be nice to get a cut of the revenue with a big enough audience but than again most dudes will just watch these old movies free online. Cheap Bastards!
My favourite Batman film and series from initial launch to date, I'm still collecting toys and other items from the series. I would love to see you review individual episodes from the series themselves episodes like - "Heart of Ice", "Almost got "Im" I really think they have a huge story to tell for the character of Batman and the villains in terms of development. The Mr Freeze we see today is largely adapted from the Heart of Ice episode and is in my mind the greatest animated story they told. Keep up the excellent reviews Oliver.
Absolutely brilliant film. Beats all of the 90s live action Batman films for me! And Mark Hamill as The Joker is extraordinary
Also, The Animated Series remains the best DC tv series to date.
One of the best Batman movies ever made
This and Tombstone were release on Christmas Day of 1993. I would’ve picked this to see since I was 9, but as an adult, I’d probably pick Tombstone.
I just saw it on Netflix. I gotta say it's pretty good. The best story line it has. A compelling way to tell Batman backstory.best performances of the cast. And above all, great visuals.
would you ever do one of these for batman beyond return of the joker? ps great work as always this channel is dope
One of my all time favorite Batman movies
"Best animated shows of the 90s." I disagree with you Oliver over that statement because Batman is better than that. It's one of the best animated shows ever. Also, this movie is a masterpiece that still holds the standard for animated superhero films.
Wish they re-considered doing more of these theatrical runs for the animated movies back in 06, glad they are doing it with releases of Return of the Caped Crusaders and such.
My favorite batman movie!,great job oilver!
The greatest Batman movie ever made.
Thank you Oliver! Always enjoy your work.
I always felt that this movie and the animated series were the best of Batman, in adaptation and execution. The live action movies (yes, including the Tim Burton stuff) went from boring to achingly silly. None of them ever grabbed me and were mostly a rambling mess.
The team that made Mask Of The Phantasm "got it".
Team Andrea. Imo she had every right to get her revenge to the people directly involved with killing her father. She wasn’t unhinged she was clear and didn’t just kill anyone / any common criminal.
it was released at the cinema in the UK, I saw it, middlesboro odean. It was shown for 1 day, 2 showings
While I like it better than the Nolan films, I think that I would have to chalk that up to nostalgia. Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamil and the rest of the cast will always be the first thing I think of when I think of Batman.
Even ignoring that nostalgia however, the Batman/Superman animated movie ("world's finest" I think it was called) far FAR surpasses the recent Batman vs Superman film. By a country mile. High recommend it!
Love it. Great video
FYI, the main theme from “Batman: The Animated Series” was composed by Danny Elfman, and included those six notes that are Batman’s musical motif.
great video like always.