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I went into watching this with some scepticism because animation that veers towards the more end of the spectrum can all too often be all style and little substance.

This has both.

It is an utterly absorbing and at times enthralling collection of varied short animated stories that go from comedy, love, sci-fi, fantasy and horror (sometimes combining more than one genre), each with an interesting message to take, that is not always obvious at the start.

Some of the animation is superb and the creative minds often sublime.

Not always for the fainthearted and definitely adults only.

At times your emotions will be like a rollercoaster and even your morals and ethic uncomfortably ruffled but with a delicious feeling that is almost intoxicating.

It's like the best of foods. One nibble and you suddenly can't resist wanting more.

There is one thing missing from the creators and writers, a full, feature length movie, which would be a mind bending blockbuster if they ever decide to put their minds to what they have the undoubted ability to achieve.

When Robert Pattinson was announced as Batman, I just knew that it would not work.

Sadly, I was correct.

He is a great actor but this role is just not a fit for him.

At times I am reminded of a typical teenager going through the moody phases.

It seems that DC fans settle all too easily for mediocrity, which is exactly where this effort belongs.

I do not expect it to stand the test of time.

The best animated films can be watched by all ages, wth comedy for both kids and tongue in cheek humour for adults that goes over the heads of children, without them knowing.

Whilst generally aimed at the teenager with angst, luckily it does not come across as some kind of handbook on the troubles of maturing.

The animation is great and everything is up to the standard that I would hope to come out of such a studio.