Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths Blu-Ray Review

You can own this blu-ray on February 23, 2010

Synopsis: In a parallel Earth ruled by the Crime Syndicate, the Justice League must fight their evil doppelgangers in a battle that would be dead even, except that their malicious counterparts are willing to do the one thing Batman and Superman never would: kill.

The special features include: DC Showcase: The Spectre "The New World" extended cut, "A First Look at the Next DC Universe Movie", Green Lantern First Look, Superman/Batman Public Enemies First Look, Wonder Woman: The Amazon Princess, Trailers, Bruce Timm’s Top Picks; "A Better World" Parts 1 and 2, "Twilight" Parts 1 and 2 and DC TV pilot episodes (live-action): Wonder Woman (previously on Wonder Woman S1 release), Aquaman (never before released)


Review: When I heard that this new Dc Universe film was coming out I wasn't sure what to expect.  The last feature, Public Enemies, didn't blow me away.  It was alright, but nothing special.  I was hoping for something a lot more in-depth and interesting with this feature, and I wasn't let down.

Crisis on Two Earths is, of course, a reference to the multiverse that exists in Dc Comics.  These DC Universe films are trying to bring some of the great comic stories to animated film, which is a great idea in theory.  This film meshes a few of the Crisis-themed storylines into a new tale.  They did a great job, but I'd honestly rather they just stuck to the straight storylines that are already established.  I realize that doing a Crisis on Infinite Earths animated feature would be like ten hours long, but the geek in me demands perfection!  That being said, this is a truly enjoyable film.  It has enough elements of the comics to be interesting.

The film had a few surprising moments, especially in the beginning.  There is some solid comic book humor that'll make you laugh and some great classic takes on our favorite heroes.  The big question in my mind was 'how much will Batman be in this film?'  The answer: about 40% of the time.  There is a gap in the middle where he doesn't have as much screen time, because in typical Batman fashion, he refuses to accompany the super heroes on their fools journey to another dimension, lead by a good Lex Luthor.  This turns out to be a very good idea on his behalf!

The Spectre Dc Showcase short was fun.  It was done in a very interesting retro-style and you can tell that the guys had WAY too much fun making it.  The feature on the next Dc Universe film Batman: Under the Red Hood was great.  This looks to be an amazing film!

This one needs to be seen on blu-ray.  Animation really shines in the high-definition format.  If you're a fan of Batman, Dc Comics or just want a fun toon to watch, pick this one up.  Its a really great addition to your library.

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Links: Legions Of Gotham and the Official Movie Site

Justice League: The Complete Series DVD Review!



You can purchase this DVD set online today

Synopsis: In this action-packed adventure series, the world’s greatest superheroes, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Hawkgirl and Martian Manhunter, join forces as the Justice League to battle powerful villains, supernatural creatures and evil entities determined to take over the world and destroy the League.

Review: A lot of the hardcore Dc Animation fans already own the Justice League: Complete Animated Series on DVD. It was released in two volumes years ago, two for Justice League and two for Justice League Unlimited. So, why go out of your way to purchase this edition?

I want to clarify right away that this set does in fact include the complete episodes for both Justice League AND Justice League Unlimited! The title of the set is somewhat misleading. This is an absolutely dexlue set. When I frist saw the solicitation for this set, I figured it’d be junk. I thought we’d get a cardboard slipcase and a complete re-issue of what was already out there. Boy, was I wrong…and I’m pleasantly surprised. This bad boy arrives at the Legions of Gotham / DVD Legion offices with a nice, sturdy metal case. Its like an open-ended steelbook! Shiny and full of life. This set could not look better on the shelf. It houses two oversized DVD cases that each features an insert, new cover art and the DVDs. The discs are the exact discs released in the earlier sets, down to the art. They were literally taken from the previous packaging. There is an addition to this set, other than the attractive packaging, that makes it interesting. There is a bonus disc! Curses! The bonus disc features a nice Justice League documentary and some trailers.

I normally am not into re-packaging efforts from studios…especially to those that already own the previous releases, but I’m telling you as a serious bat-fan that this is an instance where you will want to scrap your old copies and purchase this collector’s edition for the long-term. If you don’t own this series yet, now is your chance to get it, and I don’t think you’ll get a more deluxe release than this anytime soon.

Rating: A strong 5 out of 5 Stars

Links: http://www.dcbeyond.com/ and http://www.legionsofgotham.org/