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Batman: Under the Red Hood
2010 75 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★8.2
Mystery, Crime, Animation
Director: Brandon Vietti
📖 Based on the novel
«A Death in the Family»
byJim Starlin
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Description
One part vigilante, one part criminal kingpin, Red Hood begins cleaning up Gotham with the efficiency of Batman, but without following the same ethical code.
Worldwide:
$6.63M
Starring
Bruce Greenwood
Actor
Jensen Ackles
Actor
John DiMaggio
Actor
Neil Patrick Harris
Actor
Awards
1 nomination.
Key opinion
Batman: Under the Red Hood is widely regarded as a standout entry in DC's animated catalog, praised for its dark, mature tone and compelling psychological exploration of Batman's past. While the plot and voice performances are highly acclaimed, the film is primarily recommended for existing fans of the franchise, as its reliance on established comic lore can be alienating for newcomers.
| Acting | John DiMaggio’s Joker provides a dark, menacing performance that stands out as a high point of the vocal cast. | |
| Theme | The narrative successfully blends high-stakes action with substantive dialogue and themes of failure and guilt. | |
| Production | The film’s dark, atmospheric visual style and fluid fight choreography are considered high quality for the era of its release. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: fans appreciate the rich, character-driven adaptation of comic arcs, while others find the reliance on deep lore and predictable mystery elements to be a barrier for casual viewers. | |
| Production | Some viewers find the animation quality to be a significant improvement over standard television fare, while others still perceive it as stiff or limited in its execution. |