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One of the reasons I enjoyed the comic book was the story. Jeph Loeb does a fantastic job of showing Batman as the world's greatest detective as well as delving into his relationship problems and issues. This Batman is an intricate character. Though Batman isn't the only complicated thing in the story. Loeb keeps the reader turning the page by constructing a complex and interesting epic.

What the film does is stick to the basics of the story - well it does have to fit into an hour and twenty-one minutes. It also appears that writer, Ernie Altbacker was given instructions to bring this into the DC Universe at this time. So to tie it in with the Tim King story run on Batman a few scenes have been altered. The major trouble with this is that the Batman King writes isn't the world's greatest detective. Removing the deductive elements from the story hurts it. It might not have been too bad if it had been replaced by the logical-minded combat statistician Batman that King writes. Though it wasn't. He just kinda stumbles onto the solution.

The alterations to relate the story to what's happening in today's DC Universe is particularly evident in the changes to the characters in the story... though this doesn't always work. Killer Croc becomes Bane, the relationship between Batman and Catwoman is expanded upon (in the build-up to the Batwedding), But Clayface, as a bad guy, is a major element to this story, as is Ivy and Harley - though all of these appear to be wearing a white stetson these days. Batman, himself, even has a change of costume as he does in the ongoing King story arc. Though it's the ending I disliked the most and this is because I do not like the new version of...

Well I can't spoil it for you can I(?)

I will also warn you that there are a few expletives, though these are not required when an "Oh, Crap!" or a "Damn!" would have done. I could understand it in the Suicide Squad flick, but here it feels like a cheap gimmick just to say, "Look we're adult!"

I cannot fault the animation. This is done to the same standard of recent DC animation movies. Which, unfortunately, doesn't have the same power as Jim Lee, Scott Williams, and Alex Sinclair. The director does a good job of giving the audience a fast action-packed kick-ass face-pounding slice of entertainment.

Where it does fall a little flat is in the acting. For me, the actors and actresses who voiced Damien Wayne, Richard Greyson, Harley Quinn / Batgirl, and Joker stood out. This is a shame as, apart from Richard Greyson, the rest were bit-players. Both the leads Jason O'Mara (Batman) and Jennifer Morrison (Catwoman) sounded unemotional and bored for the most part, The rest of the cast glided through on the plane of averageness.

This is not the best of the DC Animation films but if you like what's happening at DC today then you should enjoy this film. However, I would highly recommend you buying the HUSH graphic novel and see how the story really should be told.

Here's my review of Batman: Hush. So 'Hush' is the new addition in the DC animated universe or whatever it's called these days. People say that Hush is one of the greatest Batman stories ever told . I strongly disagree. Hush is one of the greatest stories ever told . But did this adaptation get it right ? NOPE. Why ? Because it's not an adaptation like it was marketed to be. For those of you who've been following the animated Batman movies in the dcau, you know that the movies take inspiration from the source material but don't adapt them entirely unlike standalone movies such as Under the red hood and dark Knight returns which adapt the books entirely . For example one of this movies prequels 'Batman v Robin' borrowed heavily from Scott Snyder's book 'Court of Owls' . This movie does the same but unlike 'Batman v Robin' it was marketed as an adaptation of Hush when it was just another movie in the Batman continuity of the dcau . However there were a lot of things I liked in this movie , like the animation which is very fluid for something handdrawn , been a fan of it since Son of Batman. Jason o Mara reprises his role as the voice of Batman and I've been a fan of the voice since the first one . Selina Kyle voiced by Cameron from House Md was great. Never been a fan of the older incarnations of the animated Catwoman , but this one was great and had amazing chemistry with Batman as well. Speaking of animated incarnations , the joker in this movie has the worst art design ever ! And I was really dissapointed , because ever since they started adapting the new 52 artstyle for animation I was always looking forward to how the Joker was going to look and they screwed it up . He even sounds Scottish in this movie , they could've gotten Mark Hamill's or at least Troy Baker or John DiMaggio for the part to save the character. In the end , Hush is not the adaptation it was marketed to be , and if you're someone who hasn't read the book and has been following the animated DC movies , you might actually enjoy it !

I'd have to say that this is one of the better Batman animated films I've seen - and I've seen most.

The story seemed more "adult" (without trying too hard and being too much so), with a more serious tone, but it also had a good balance of darkness and humour. I haven't read the comic or graphic novel so I can't compare it to that, but on it's own I'd have to say that it was well done. The characters were fleshed out enough for me, and the ending wasn't the predictable one I thought it was going to be.

Off the top of my head, the only one I can think of that tops it is Under the Red Hood.

Come on😔! Not as good as the graphic novel by Loeb and Lee. The cliffhanger changed. Didn't match to the majestic and grand level of the graphic novel

This is an unfaithful take on the HUSH storyline, and it keeps unimportant parts, and it'll leave out some important parts. It will change the story for no reason, and leave out the entire Jason Todd part. It's just wrong.

A different story arc this time. Execution of the story was good, the characterization was good, casting was fine, the direction was cool. The villain was quite fitting. And the ending of the movie was not purely satisfying but fine. An overall entertaining flick. DC animated universe never let's me down.

I knew the character but never read the hush comic. Never even read the sinopsis of the plot before. That made me reaaally like the movie. Even though I was surprised with the reveal because, like I said, I knew the character.

If you are in the same position as me, I really think you'll enjoy it too.

Now for all the people giving 1's and 2's: There is no gray area for you right? If you likey likey one thing is a 10 and if you dont is a 1. Just try to enjoy it without trying to compare it with the comic and enjoy the comic separately.

This whole universe of movies are really good.

In the world of Batman comic books there are some that stand above the others for the stories and for the impact they leave. One of these is "The Killing Joke" and another one is, unfortunately, "Hush". It was popular enough for the to make a movie out of except like in all cases things need to be left out of the story and things need to be changed for whatever reason. This is a prime example of how things were changed for the worse.

The original story is one in which a new player in Gotham makes a name for himself by the name of "Hush". We don't know who he is, his face is bandaged up, but he becomes one of Batman's biggest threats in part because he's like Batman in so many ways but also he seemingly knows a lot about Batman's life. To say more is to spoil the story and if you like Batman you really ought to read it.

This however uses some of the events that took place in that and then totally takes it in a different direction. It's literally not the same character and it's quite baffling as to why they would make these changes. Honestly it's so different from the comics that they could have treated this as a completely separate story.

The animation is good. The voices work well although Alfred sounds really old. And the dynamic between Batman and Nightwing is explored both in costume and out which is always a good thing. But in the end it just feels like a disappointment.

Read the comic books for the story. It's so much better.

I didn't know that this is a novel, I read it from the comments, but as a person who has not read the book, I found the movie awesome. You got all the villains and the adventure, all the heroes and the romance. What more can you ask?

This wasn't even a proper adaptation of Batman Hush there was so many differences but was still good surprisiingly.

Solid story with some flaws and good consistency. The 2nd half was much better than the 1st half. Very good music composition and visuals. Decent dialouge/writing and excellent voice acting. But what I liked most about this movie was the dynamics between Batman and his allies especially Catwoman which was potrayed excellently.

Overall an enjoyable movie and a recommend watch if you haven't seen the comics cuz otherwise you might be pissed as to how they ruined the adaptation.

Memorable: No. Rewatcable: Unlikely..

The movie is an adaption of a comic by Jeph Loeb who is well known for his work on both Marvel and DC.

While the movie itself was mostly predictable, it was still a fun ride in my opinion and is rather despite me not being a big fan of these New52 movies especially when it comes down to batman.

The good

Good visuals

Excellent fight scenes

Got to see superman

Less of Damian thankfully

Harley Quinn not being voiced by Tara Strong

The bad

Not enough Batgirl

Predictable plot

Wonky voice acting

7/10

First I'm going to say that I have read the Batman: Hush comic and really like it. So, after seeing the animated movie I thought it was just ok.

(I'll try not to spoil anything major about the comic or movie just in case someone hasn't read the comic or hasn't seen the movie.)

Also there were many scenes that were added in or changed making me notice it more and comparing it to the comic.

But when I saw the scenes play out just like in the comic I found them awesome to see. Batman and Catwoman's relationship is well done like the comic and Bruce's friendship with Thomas Elliot was also nice seeing but it wasn't built up that much.

I liked how similar to the comic Hush looked and how he sounded but I hate that they changed who Hush's real identity is from the comic.

I recommend reading the Batman: Hush comic, I think the comic is better than the movie.

Right, well anyone familiar with my preferred movies to watch, knows that I am not overly keen on the superhero genre. However, I will watch the superhero movies and animated movie when I am given the chance, solely for the purpose of being entertained by a movie, and not because I am a fan of superheroes.

As such, I ended up watching the 2019 animated DC movie "Batman: Hush". And I must say that I was impressed. Of all the animated superhero movies I have seen thus far, then "Batman: Hush" was definitely the most entertaining and enjoyable.

Why? Well, because it had a good storyline and it was nice to see this aspects and approach on the DC universe, instead of it being the same old, same old. I enjoyed the approach with Batman/Bruce Wayne having a romance with Catgirl/Selina Kyle. And the overall plot was one that had more thought put into it than the numerous previous animated movies, which were essentially good vs. bad and a lot of beating up bad guys in between the start and end of the movie.

Sure, "Batman: Hush" was essentially also following aforementioned formula, but it brought more to the table. Hence it was outstanding in comparison to many other animated superhero movies.

As for the voice acting, well I must say that I was impressed with the people they had hired for the various roles and characters here. Just a shame they didn't have Mark Hamill as the Joker. But in overall, the delivery of voice acting was good.

"Batman: Hush" is definitely well worth sitting down to watch, especially if you are a fan of Batman or animated superhero movies in general.

Coming from someone who has never read the Batman: Hush comics, I find great pleasure in watching this movie as the story unfolds. There are some drawbacks like mediocre voice acting, especially coming from some of Batman's villains like the Joker, and the unnecessary presence of Damian in the movie itself. The introduction and brief presence of Batgirl is also sudden in the DCAMU.

A few great things I can point out:

• The Batman/Catwoman and Bruce Wayne/Selina Kyle relationship is one of the most memorable things in this movie.
• This movie takes place after the duo Death of Superman/Reign of the Supermen movies, and so the inclusion of Superman and Lois Lane is another bonus.
• The tone of the movie is not as dark as some of the other Batman movies in the DCAMU like Bad Blood.

Some other reviewers has pointed out that Kevin Conroy should have voiced Batman, but Jason O'Mara seemed to have done the job well.

EDIT: After reading some reviews, I would like to point out that DCAMU began as adaptations of the New52 DC comics (Flashpoint, JL: War), but the last two Superman movies and Batman: Hush seemed to have moved away from New52. The clearest and most obvious evidence is that the costumes that Superman and Batman donned are no longer those of their New52 counterparts. So, I think it is irrelevant to mention DCAMU as merely New52 movies, because it is a whole standalone continuity.

As always, it was a very enjoyable animated Batman film, I liked the action, acting and use of characters. The only thing that ruined it for me was the plot, it was very weak and had no effect of surprise.

I enjoyed this adaption of the Batman: Hush storyline. How Bruce Wayne was tested by a new villain in town who has a scheme way bigger than anyone before him.

We see different sides of Batman when he gets romantically involved with Selina Kyle who has been know for a long time to be one of his enemies. That relationship is the heart of this adaption and it works out very well even if the change made to the role of Bruce's longtime friend, Thomas Elliot, may turn off some fans of the graphic novel.

We get a lot of bloody fight scenes with a great amount of the beloved Batman villains and the mystery about who this Hush is progresses after each encounter to keep your interest. I never felt bored.

I've only read the novel once and I'm aware of the fact that the writers had to make some changes to make the adaption fit into the current DCAU then I think it still has the essence of what the original had.

We see Batman go through a lot of trials in this movie. He takes on his gallery, he explores love, and his code is tested. The movie is great in the visuals, the writing, the music, the voice acting, and so much more. There are changes made to make it fit in the current universe and it works well. A good balance of humor and drama in between all the action. Some will complain about the changes and cuts, but the movie maintains the heart of the story when it comes to Batman and his challenges. A worthwhile watch for fans of Batman.

Not bad, DC. Not bad. Not good enough to make me start paying money to watch a DC film but better than most of the junk they have put out over the last decade.

I'll be honest I thought that the comic had more twists & turns & I was surprised that this was being condensed into one 90minute animated movie. I think to truly do the comics justice it should've been on two parts. Iconic scenes were missed/ altered and the finale seemed to be completely different from what I remember. That being said, it was highly enjoyable, extremely well acted (great having the continuity from the other films) and I loved Nightwings humour. It's a keeper. I just wish they'd stayed more faithful to the comics.

I am not a big fan of animated DC, but out of boredom I watched this and it started quite intriguing. Batman was hunted the entire film until he gets to the end and the big reveal make you go... huh? Meh. I was glad that it wasn't the futuristic Batman, where everyone and their grandma has laser cannons and jetpacks, but still a lot of characters that were just dumped there with no regard to storytelling.

Overall entertaining, but not a lot.

It doesn't really come close to living up to the graphic novel.