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Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker

  • Video
  • 2000
  • 1h 16m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
31K
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Mark Hamill and Will Friedle in Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000)
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The Joker is back with a vengeance, and Gotham's newest Dark Knight needs answers as he stands alone to face Gotham's most infamous Clown Prince of Crime.The Joker is back with a vengeance, and Gotham's newest Dark Knight needs answers as he stands alone to face Gotham's most infamous Clown Prince of Crime.The Joker is back with a vengeance, and Gotham's newest Dark Knight needs answers as he stands alone to face Gotham's most infamous Clown Prince of Crime.

  • Director
    • Curt Geda
  • Writers
    • Bob Kane
    • Paul Dini
    • Glen Murakami
  • Stars
    • Will Friedle
    • Mark Hamill
    • Kevin Conroy
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    31K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Curt Geda
    • Writers
      • Bob Kane
      • Paul Dini
      • Glen Murakami
    • Stars
      • Will Friedle
      • Mark Hamill
      • Kevin Conroy
    • 103User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Will Friedle
    Will Friedle
    • Terry McGinnis
    • (voice)
    • …
    Mark Hamill
    Mark Hamill
    • The Joker
    • (voice)
    Kevin Conroy
    Kevin Conroy
    • Bruce Wayne
    • (voice)
    Angie Harmon
    Angie Harmon
    • Barbara Gordon
    • (voice)
    Dean Stockwell
    Dean Stockwell
    • Tim Drake
    • (voice)
    Teri Garr
    Teri Garr
    • Mary McGinnis
    • (voice)
    Arleen Sorkin
    Arleen Sorkin
    • Harley Quinn
    • (voice)
    Tara Strong
    Tara Strong
    • Batgirl
    • (voice)
    Mathew Valencia
    • Robin
    • (voice)
    Melissa Joan Hart
    Melissa Joan Hart
    • Dee Dee
    • (voice)
    Don Harvey
    Don Harvey
    • Chucko
    • (voice)
    Michael Rosenbaum
    Michael Rosenbaum
    • Ghoul
    • (voice)
    Frank Welker
    Frank Welker
    • Woof
    • (voice)
    Henry Rollins
    Henry Rollins
    • Bonk
    • (voice)
    Rachael Leigh Cook
    Rachael Leigh Cook
    • Chelsea
    • (voice)
    • (as Rachel Leigh Cook)
    Ryan O'Donohue
    • Matt McGinnis
    • (voice)
    Lauren Tom
    Lauren Tom
    • Dana Tan
    • (voice)
    Vernee Watson
    Vernee Watson
    • Ms. Carr
    • (voice)
    • (as Vernee Watson-Johnson)
    • Director
      • Curt Geda
    • Writers
      • Bob Kane
      • Paul Dini
      • Glen Murakami
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    User reviews103

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    Skeletors_Hood

    A wonderful surprise!

    When I bought the unedited version of this movie on DVD, I had never watched Batman Beyond in my life, so I knew nothing about the storyline. I wasn't even sure about buying the movie before having seen it, but I am a great fan of Mark Hamill's Joker, so I was sure that even if the movie sucked, I would at least like the Joker.

    What I found was a great bit of animation with a surprisingly awesome storyline. I was expecting the comic book cliche of a clone replacement, but the fresh twist had me guessing all the way through. And I was right about loving the Joker, he was still as great as he always was.

    If you haven't seen it yet, don't wait. It won't disappoint you.
    10sourapple

    one word: cool.

    when i heard that there's a "new" batman in town, my initial reaction was to roll my eyes. so whenever i see it on tv, i change the channel.

    but this is some surprise! we watched in school during a free time and amazingly, i was hanging on every bit of the video. the animation was wonderful, and even the story line and the freaky voice of little joker. if you love batman and love great animation, i absolutely insist you watch this. cool.
    10Kokomadeta

    What a spectacular movie!

    Before watching this, I was expecting a good movie, but it turned out to be a spectacular movie that I want to watch again and again! This film pays true homage to the Batman animated series and explains many questions of what happened to the supporting characters and sidekicks of the original Batman animated series. The animation style for the Joker is that of Batman: TAS volume 1-3 (i.e. Joker: good version). If you're hesitant to watch this movie, go for it. Watch, love, and enjoy. I recommend buying the DVD right away, because it also has some pretty cool bonus features like a making-of feature, and a music video. I highly recommend this movie for a fan of the show, or anyone else who even remotely likes Batman.
    10justin-fencsak

    One of the best DC Animated movies ever made...

    I'm about 47 minutes into it, and all i can say is..wow. The voice acting is top notch, the animation well done, and the music and action well paced. It's also the darkest of the batman beyond episodes, given it's pg-13 (unedited version) rating. I bought this for $1 at the local library and it's a good bargain. Definitely not for kids but for cartoon fans of all ages.
    8TBJCSKCNRRQTreviews

    He's baaaack...

    I watched this not having seen a single episode of the show, and much to its credit, I had no trouble at all following the film. The plot is excellent, interesting, well-thought out, and develops rather nicely throughout, with a twist that will keep you guessing. This is well-paced, and there is an immense amount of the awesome, well-choreographed action. While quite intense and exciting, this doesn't overwhelm or overstimulate the viewer. The characters are well-written, credible and consistent. Every acting performance is great, with Hamill's take on the Joker taking the cake, as always, with the sheer maniacal quality to it, and his endless enthusiasm. The psychology is all accurate. This has well-done 2D animation and marvelous design. This builds the mood expertly, and the bleak atmosphere of Gotham is captured beautifully. The music is cool, and in general the audio is spot-on, with every effect sounding just right. There is a bit of violence in this, and I understand that it is stronger in the Director's Cut. I recommend this to any fan of Batman. 8/10

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      When Bruce is checking the future Joker's voice-print against that of the past Joker's, the clip is a newly animated (but previously scripted) segment from Holiday Knights (1997), which was the first episode produced of The New Batman Adventures (1997).
    • Goofs
      After the scene with the holographic Tim Drake and the automated weapons, Batman gets into the Batmobile and runs a search for Jolly Jack, which arrives at an abandoned candy factory. There is no mention of where or how Terry ever heard of Jolly Jack. However, Jolly Jack was written all over the Joker's getaway vehicle after he attacked Bruce at the Wayne Enterprises press conference.
    • Quotes

      The Joker: [Batman puts the Joker in an arm lock] What are you doing?

      Terry McGinnis: Fighting dirty.

      The Joker: The real Batman would never -

      [as Batman tightens his arm lock]

      The Joker: Ooh!

      Terry McGinnis: Told you you didn't know me.

      [releases him]

      The Joker: Funny guy...

      Terry McGinnis: Can't say the same for you.

      The Joker: Impudent brat... who do you think you're talking to?

      Terry McGinnis: Not a comedian, I'll tell you that.

      The Joker: [draws a laser pistol] Shut your mouth!

      [fires at Batman]

      Terry McGinnis: [retreats into the rafters] The real Batman never talked to you much, did he? That's probably why you were so fixated on him.

      [tossing a batarang, knocking the pistol out of the Joker's hand]

      The Joker: Don't play psychoanalyst with me, boy!

      Terry McGinnis: Oh, I don't need a degree to figure you out.

      [hits the lights with a batarang, plunging the room into darkness]

      Terry McGinnis: The real reason you kept coming back was you never got a laugh out of the old man.

      The Joker: I'm not hearing this...

      Terry McGinnis: Get a clue, clownie! He's got no sense of humor! He wouldn't know a good joke if it bit him in the cape... not that you ever had a good joke.

      The Joker: Shut up... shut up!

      Terry McGinnis: I mean, joy-buzzers, squirting flowers, lame! Where's the "A" material? Make a face, drop your pants, something!

      The Joker: Show yourself!

      Terry McGinnis: You make me laugh. But only 'cause I think you're kinda pathetic.

      [mimics the Joker's laugh]

      The Joker: Stop that!

      Terry McGinnis: [still laughing] So you fell in a tank of acid, got your skin bleached and decided to become a supervillain. What? You couldn't get a job as a rodeo clown?

      [continues laughing]

      The Joker: [pulling out some grenades] Don't you dare laugh at me!...

      Terry McGinnis: [laughs some more] Why? I thought the Joker always wanted to make Batman laugh!

      [continues laughing]

      The Joker: [screaming in a fit of rage] YOU'RE NOT BATMAN!

      [throws the grenades, knocking Terry out of the rafters and onto the ground]

    • Alternate versions
      The Blu-ray and digital platform used the short version of the 2003 Warner Bros. Family Entertainment logo with the 1996 crunching noises while the last few seconds of the fanfare is played twice when in fact it should've ended once.
    • Connections
      Edited from Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (Main Title)
      Written and Performed by Kristopher Carter

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    • Release date
      • December 12, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Adelaide Productions / Amblin Entertainment
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Return of the Joker
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros. Animation
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 16m(76 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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