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i gotta say,i thoroughly enjoyed this animated offering from DC/Warner Premiere.the animation was top notch.the voice acting was terrific.the fight scenes were outstanding.in fact,the movie was basically just one big long fight scene after another with a veritable rogue's gallery of DC Villains all lining up to take on Superman and Batman.of course,the story takes a huge back seat in this case,other than a brief set up at the beginning.and the movie is short,clocking in at just over an hour not including end credits.normally i prefer a little story depth to my movies,but i got caught up in the action on this one.however,if you do prefer a more fleshed out storyline,you might be disappointed in this one.for me,Superman/Batman: Public Enemies is an 8/10

President Luthor learns that a meteor made of Kryptonite is headed for earth. When the plan to nuke it out of existence doesn't work, he declares Superman an enemy of earth. Batman stands by him, but while the rest of the heroes are hunting them, they need help to stop the meteor, help only a young genius from Japan can make happen. Fun!

We've seen Superman and Batman at odds with each other in other stories, this movie shows us a close friendship between the two. This story had some Avengers: Civil War vibes as we see some heroes working with the government and fighting those unwilling to submit. There is also a really fun scene where numerous villains appear to collect a bounty on Superman. I had to pause it to take in every character that was present.

Action packed, interesting and foreseeable plot; with lots of implications for Superman and Batman as they team up to take down Luthor while he attempts to make a good name for himself and frame Superman for crimes he did not commit. The script is great, the animation stellar and voice casting top-notch as usual.

The story is engaging from the first minute to the last, proving to be highly entertaining. Another home run from Warner Bros and the DC Animated Universe.

In preparation for the upcoming Batman V Superman film, I've decided to revisit a few of each of the heroes' feature films, especially those where they come in direct conflict with one another.

2016 is a big year for comic-book films. Batman and Superman are obviously squaring off very soon, but so is Captain America and Iron Man in Civil War. For all intents and purposes, 'Public Enemies' is DC's version of that comic book storyline. We begin as Lex Luthor takes over as president, using tactics similar to a presidential candidate running for office this year, which gives this film an interesting significance among films of this genre. The film is very much formulated like every other superhero movie, but I liked seeing parallels and a few valid points about society as a whole today. For the most part, it's just one punch after another, but for the avid superhero fan, that's enough.

Batman and Superman are close friends here and for once, on the same side of the coin. After a framed murder from Lex on Supes, him and Batman become public enemies among the entire country. This even includes other members of the Justice League who were dumb enough to think Lex was a serious presidential candidate. Throughout the film you get appearances from famous villains like Solomon Grundy or Mongo and heroes like Hawkman and Shazam, all there to take in Batman and Superman. The film loses its political and moral focus a bit as it slips into an action extravaganza with all these heroes and villains, but eventually it gets back on track.

The best part about the film is once again the dynamic between Batman and Superman. Conroy and Daly once again voice the two heroes as they take on a friendly bond this time around. Heck even Christopher Drake does the score. If you're a superhero fan, it's hard not to believe you would enjoy watching this film, but it's nowhere near the cerebral masterpiece that The Dark Knight Returns or some of the other animated films are. At the very least, the film is a smart commentary on corruption and misrepresentation in the media, which is something you barely see in a superhero flick.

+Voice talent, enough said

+Cool appearances from heroes and villains

+Christopher Drake

+Commentary on our society

-Fight scenes take over the fascinating elements of the story sometimes

8.2/10

I recently rewatched Superman/Batman: Public Enemies (2009) on MAX. The film's plot revolves around Lex Luthor's ascent to the presidency of the United States and his demand for superheroes to collaborate with his initiatives, with severe consequences for those who oppose him. Naturally, Batman and Superman must choose their stance.

Directed by Sam Liu, known for Batman: Year One, and featuring the voices of Clancy Brown (Shawshank Redemption), Kevin Conroy (Batman the Animated Series), Tim Daly (Superman the Animated Series), John C. McGinley (Scrubs) and CCH Pounder (Avatar).

This film offers an enjoyable experience, evoking the nostalgia of the Batman and Superman animated series while presenting a noticeable upgrade in animation quality. The story immediately grabs your attention, particularly with Luthor in the role of the President. The dynamic between Superman and Batman is well portrayed, and their interactions flow seamlessly. The dialogue is skillfully written, and the depiction of the DC universe enhances the film's overall charm. Alongside the standout performances of Batman and Superman, characters like Lex Luthor, Power Girl, Amanda Waller, Mongul, and Grodd leave a lasting impression. The action sequences are executed excellently, and the movie maintains a well-paced rhythm, setting up compelling obstacles for our heroes to overcome.

In conclusion, Superman/Batman: Public Enemies is a fantastic animated film that's a must-see for DC universe enthusiasts. I would rate it this a 7.5-8/10 and highly recommend it.

This is an animated movie like the ones that are no longer made today, where each character makes a full display of their powers and abilities, holding back absolutely nothing. All the characters (and there are many), from both sides, have a minimal reason that they use as an excuse to fight each other and amaze us with each of their qualities.

DC's golden duo, Superman and Batman are tested against one of the most complicated scenarios Lex Luthor could maneuver. The movie has a simple plot, that doesn't demand too much brain to the audience. This could be a negative point most of the times, but not here. The most simple the story, the most spectacular are the fights.

There is action everywhere, packed with an animated film that finds its only flaw in its animated style, which while faithful to the source material, the general design of characters and backgrounds is too crude, rough and careless. However, it serves to fulfill what the script asks for. Although we have to admit that if this important element had been different, this movie could have been in the select group of the best animated movies I've ever seen.

Totally recommended for all the DC fans.

For me that impression isn't bad at all. It's limited what you can do with an adaptation of a graphic novel with such a short runtime (67 min), but since I generally do like these outcomes with a few exceptions, Superman/Batman: Public Enemies ended up being satisfactory.

The voice acting is good as always with Clancy Brown, Kevin Conroy and Tim Daly at the top of their game in the frightening scenario of Lex Luthor being elected president and encriminating Superman turning every possible villain and hero against him.

Now working together with Batman to take out Lex Luthor while simultaniously finding a way to stop a giant asteroid from hitting Earth, intense action and enough dramatic moments to make it interesting happen in the aforementioned short runtime.

While I can read in other reviews that the animation is true to the style of the graphic novel on which it is based, I must confess that I'm not a fan of the character designs looking this pumped. And something about Powergirl's eyes just didn't seem right to me. Minor complaints aside, this movie is good for DC fans, but could have benefitted from a longer runtime.

The plot was good . The action scenes were good. The fee surprise entries were good. And the ending was better. A complete package movie for DC fans. Go for it. Batman and superman combo is great always.