DC Showcase: Jonah Hex

The one of the best showcase Dc ever had. A very nice plot with a great ending with a great character. Loved it.

I do not know anything about Jonah Hex at all, so this was more like a cowboy animated short film to me, and I have to say, it was really great! First off, the voice of Jonah Hex, dayum! Straight away makes him very intriguing and it's very appropriate for the character and his overall look. The way the dialogue is set up and the way the character of Jonah Hex is characterized is done brilliantly I feel. And more on the dialogue, when Hex does speak, it's always really wow and badass and awesome. The action was pretty good too and the characters other than Hex were just as well done as Hex himself. I give it a 10 because I had a really good time and this is a very memorable short for me. I also feel like this should get it's own short animated series (like 13 or so episodes) because I feel like there's a lot that can be done here.

i liked the raw,unpolished gritty feel of this animated short and i thought the voice acting was pitch perfect.each voice suited their character to a tee.the sound people did a great job bring every little sound to life.if your not familiar with the title character,this short gives you bit of an idea of what kind of person he is,but it doesn't tell his origin story.speaking of the story,i thought that particular aspect was a bit mundane,ordinary.the story could have had a bit more zip in my opinion.still it wasn't horrible,by any means.nor was it boring.i just think they could have done a bit more with it.when i first watched the short,the way it ended bothered me.i thought it was way too abrupt,and there should have been an extra scene or two to tie things up better.but then thinking back on it,i realize,the way it ended was the perfect ending,and it didn't need anything else.all in all,worth watching.this animated short is included as a bonus with the animated film Batman: Under The Red Hood.for me,DC Showcase: Jonah Hex is a 6/10

Jonah Hex makes an appearance in the DC Showcase, of course he does. Justice was served to the bounty hunter, with a relatively simple story that is quite entertaining and definitely worth a chance. Reflecting his skills and his characteristic way of solving problems.

Once again, Joaquim Dos Santos showcased the affection and excellent work of great figures from the publishing house, as well as their immense potential for incredible stories and productions. Without a doubt, the director knows what he is doing and does it in the best way.

The short film has a musical score that is highly connected and focused on what it aims to convey, aligning perfectly with the action scenes and moments of appreciation for the character. The animation is decent, very similar to its predecessor, and it maintains that great fluidity of movement. Here, the tone undergoes a significant change due to the time in which the events take place, fully connecting with the audience, as well as differentiating key environments and characters.

Thomas Jane did a great job with his voice acting, successfully capturing his portrayal of Jonah Hex. On the other hand, actress Linda Hamilton (Madame Lorraine) surprises with every dialogue, bringing that sensual tone which fits perfectly.

The focus on deception, death, vandalism, prostitution, settled accounts, legacy, persecution, and punishment was executed excellently.

Jonah Hex is a rather interesting anti-hero who could add a lot of entertaining stories or adventures, but the publisher has not exploited his potential. In this short film, the quality it possesses was made very clear.

6.5/10.

Jonah Hex is one of the few DC characters that doesn't have special powers or lived during the same time as all the others. In a way he is premature version of Marvel's The Punisher because he lost his family. Coincidentally enough, Thomas Jane, who played Frank Castle in The Punisher (2004), voices Jonah Hex in this animated short.

Jane gives Hex a nice scratchy voice that comes with his look, which is rather uncomfortable when stared at long enough. This makes Hex that much more intimidating, which is good. The setting wasn't bad looking either, the saloon and desert background were appropriate as were the bartender and bar girls that walked around in skimpy clothing while flirting with other men.

Linda Hamilton lends her voice to Madame Lorraine, the villain of this short. Even if Hamilton isn't looking swell for her age anymore, her voice is still very seductive. That also includes Michelle Trachtenberg who's all grown up now from Disney's Inspector Gadget (1999). And the music by The Track Team was good too. It had an acceptable western tone to it.

However, I won't give this short ten stars due to the lack of time. It either needs to be a full-length animated feature or live-action. Since the character of Jonah Hex has many stories to tell, this one could've been extended. It has to be an original work, something never put on screen before for me to consider it receiving ten stars. Besides this though, it was fun to watch.

As Thomas Jane switches from Marvel to DC, his characterization of Jonah Hex is well performed. Along with Trachtenberg and Hamilton, this short western will make you wish to see more.