IS THIS THE BEST BATMAN MOVIE? 

The scene with Bruce pleading to his parents in the rain is one of my favorite Batman scenes even to this day. Kevin Conroy's acting, Shirley Walker's score, the environment, it's truly amazing.

In this movie, I never saw Joker as a "mobster". He was a THUG. A Crazy ass looking thug who was probably a borderline Homicidal Maniac. It was all in his eyes and the smile.

Till this day Batman mask of the Phantasm is still regarded as the best Batman movie ever made and in thirty years is still considered the best after all these years simply and masterpiece

Bruce putting on the cowl is by far one of the greatest point of no return moments ever depicted and still to this day gives me chills. So the short answer is yes.

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It’s the best Batman movie. From the story telling, to the soundtrack, to the joker scenes, and the incredible villain that the phantasm is. It plays with your emotions and makes you sad at the end to what could have been for Bruce. Also when he first puts on his mask is one of the best scenes ever.

How can you call yourself a Batman fan if you've never seen this

It is probably the most pure Batman movie made, and it even outdoes the "Year One" adaptation by giving us a GREAT section of developing Bruce Wayne into Batman!

I prefer this as an Og story than Year One lol.

This movie does hold up very well after all these years since it's release, but I was watching it recently with a friend and one line that had us both laughing at its cheesy delivery was "BUZZ! YOUR ANGEL OF DEATH AWAITS!" The name Buzz Bronski works for that gangster underworld of Gotham sure, but it really undercuts the severity of that line. Made me think of 'Buzz-buzz-buzz Lightyear to the rescue!' Lmao

Phantasm actually showed up in some of the tie in comics continuing her story

Seems unfair that the Phantasm didn't get the same popularity as Harley Quinn. He/She totally deserves it.

Re the joker as gangster: this is no doubt a leftover callback to him being the mobster "Jack Napier", which TAS imported from the Burton films. So it's canon to the DCAU (even if not as an elite mook for Jack Palance's mobster), thus if he's going to be in the movie at all, and tied to the gangster flashback storyline, they'd be obligated to write him this way. (Especially with only a season or two of BTAS behind them.)

Can't wait till Vee covers Batman vs Dracula.

Honestly, I wonder why didn't the studio think about making a live action adaptation of this movie? Because Andrea is a better love interest than any of the live action Batman love interests. And the way they were able to humanize Batman/Bruce much more is just incredible. The line, "I didn't count on being happy." really gives such feels to the character. I think that line is probably why at times I can't feel the same about West, Keaton, Bale, Affleck, or even Pattinson (nothing against their portrayals), because their more focused on the Batman side and not enough on the Bruce side. And I still wonder why haven't they given Mark Hamill, a shot at playing Joker in live-action? All that being said, the thing that probably prevents this movie from being a 10/10 masterpiece, it still feels like it's missing something. Because for a film called Mask of the Phantasm, yet we only see the Phantasm for a 3rd of the film, and sure the reveal of Andrea being the character is perfection but I feel like the built up for it was kind of short, since the a good portion of the movie tackled the love and fall between Bruce and Andrea (If anything, a better title would be Batman: No Turn Back/Split Apart/Disconnected to symbolize how the origin of what made Bruce choose Batman "forever"). Also, when you watch the original trailer and the villain sounds like someone who's trying to impersonate Batman and frame him for murders with him coming next. And I guess you can say in some defense, this is the studios fault for rushing production and to commercialize the film too late, leading to it's box office failure. But even then, I feel there could have been one small change that could have made this film perfection. Here's how it goes: So Andrea learns what's happening to her father Carl, and while he orders her that they must leave town for good so the mob won't hurt them, Andrea says she there has to be another way. She can't come to lie to Bruce about leaving him and ends up confessing what her father has got himself into. And since the mob is high profiled, even if they called the police and got protection for Carl and Andrea, the mob has power to hunt them down. Bruce decides he wants to help, in order so that the cops will witness what the mob's done in order to bring them down. He tells Andrea to tell her father to make a meeting with the mob saying he's got the money and will meet them where they want. And so the next day, Carl arrives at the place, a chemical powerplant, and the gangsters are there. But their leader Salvatore Valestra isn't there and instead are lead by the gangster, who happens to be The Joker. He claims that Valestra made up his mind and decides no half measures and to kill Carl. Bruce and Andrea are masked up, hiding and see this, but Andrea bursts out from behind to try and save her father (despite Bruce's protest to wait for his signal) and attack the gang Bruce and Andrea put up a good fight until it's stop when pre-Joker gangster, overpowers the two with some smoke grenades. Carl realizes that it's Andrea, and sacrifices himself and jumps into the way to save his daughter and Bruce, getting killed in the process. Andrea in an emotional raged attempts to uses one of the guns on the floor to kill but Bruce stops her by pushing the guns away, but in the process, ends of hitting a power box causing some wires fall into the chemicals and and explosion occurs, the places starts to shake and go up in flames, causing pre-Joker gangster to fall into one of the vat chemicals. With with place in flames the gangsters flee and Bruce and Andrea find their own way out (maybe or maybe not they can get the dead Carl out of there too). Bruce and Andrea afterwards are left in despair and Bruce feels guilt for his goal was to save life and bring evil to justice, not let those be killed or kill evil. Andrea however can't live with the fact with what the mob did. To protect herself so that the mob won't find her, Andrea decides to leave the city, despite Bruce pleading no. But Andrea says that after what happened, she feels that Gotham is no longer safe anymore for her, so their relationship must end. Bruce realizing as well, that if any enemies knew that he had someone special they won't rest until they gotten to him through her (foreshadowing what he'll say to Diana in JLU). Bruce then decides that he must find his own way for justice and chooses to be Batman. Meanwhile though, the firefighters have put out most of the fire and have found the pre-gangster-Joker, except this time, he's now full Joker and while being hauled away in the ambulance, kills all the paramedics and driver and escapes giving the chilling laugh in the process. Now cut to present time, Andrea is the Phantasm but this time, she's got something else up her sleeve. The murders were intentional and Batman is being framed on purpose. Because this time Andrea believes that if Batman was to be representing justice and vengeance, then why aren't all these murderous, corrupt criminals of Gotham dead, including The Joker. Andrea can soon figure out that Bruce is Batman and while we aren't shown it yet, it'll be revealed that now Andrea feels betrayed. Now this time, Andrea's plan will be once all the criminals are down, it'll be Batman's/Bruce turn, but in a different way. So in the final climax where Joker and Andrea fight, Andrea is able to knock Joker out and is about to kill him but Bruce interferes and tries to stop Andrea but Andrea is having none of it and fights Bruce leading to an argument like this: Andrea/Phantasm: Face it Bruce, I'm doing what The Dark Knight they call justice fails to do! Bruce/Batman: You're no hero by being a murderer! (continues trying to prevent Andrea from fighting him) Stop it! Look, I'm sorry that we couldn't be together, and I wish I thought out our plan better to save your father! But don't end everything like this! Andrea: Is that what you think this is about?! That we never could be together? That we failed to save my dad? Bruce, I told you before, it's not our fault. But what I don't understand is WHY!?! If you're the hero they see you as, then WHY were they NOT DEAD, especially that murdering clown!?!? I mean, after what he's done, him taking the first shots, and I thought he was when he dead back there, but no. And he's still breathing, because of YOU! Batman: I didn't know Joker was the same guy as before until now! Andrea: DON'T GIVE ME THAT RUBBISH!!!! Even if you had no clue, what in the right mind would make you think this psycho monster can ever live another day? The lives he's hurt and made suffer, the chaos he's caused in the city, the harm he can create. And you decide that locking him up with do a think even though he keeps getting out, and doing the same thing?! WHY BRUCE!? Batman: Because even if I did, I fear that there's no turning back. Once I kill, I won't stop, and neither will you. And after this: Joker wakes from his knock-out and say, "Hahahaha, how perfect! The Cape Crusader and the wannabe impersonator coming at it! This is better than I excepted!". Andrea grabs Joker ready to finish him off, gives her goodbye to Bruce, until suddenly the building start to explode as Joker planned giving Joker his last laugh and Andrea disappears into her Phantasm fog. The film actually ends the same, with Batman being cleared of accusations, Alfred telling Bruce that no one could have saved Andrea, finding her locket, except instead of Bruce continuing his Batman crime-fighting duties in the last minute, we get Bruce shedding a tear as he sees the locket and Andrea on the ocean liner as well too with the flashback of the two after Bruce propose to her talking about their plans and dreams together and they two share a kiss again and the camera pulls forward as we look into the night sky. The End. While I did get this idea from Under The Red Hood (but this movie came before Red Hood) a bit, the reason why I think it would work here is because it gives more development to why who the Phantasm is is important and why Batman would be framed for crimes he didn't do. And it even gives a much more analysis in the differences between Bruce and Andrea and why their methods of justice differ. Also, I chose to end the movie like that because it's suppose to be more of a reminder to what Bruce and Andrea could have had if Bruce didn't choose to be a the Batman and give the audience the thought to if Bruce choose not to be Batman, could he have still protect Andrea. But that's just me, so if anyone has their opinions, please share and we'll see.

Mask of the Phantasm is one of my favorite movies I even prefer over the the Dark Knight trilogy.

Holy, Holy Grail of Batman, Batman! This is definitely my favourite Baman movie ever! The "I didn't plan on being happy" scene and the first time he suits up are two of the greatest Batman moments in any medium. They give me chills whenever I think of them. Oh and don't get me started on that hauntingly beautiful soundtrack.

This movie and batman beyond movie are my favorite animated movies

I love Mask of The Phantasm so much.

I definitely like this film a lot and it has one of my favorite batman scenes of all time where Bruce is talking to his parents at their graves. But I don't think it's the best but definitely one of the best and one of my favorite batman films. I'm more of a team batcat guy but I appreciate the love story between Bruce and Andrea it's sad and realistic.

I don't really understand why Vee Infuso praises the animated series's version of the BatCat relationship but calls the Bruce-Andrea relationship rushed. Batman and Catwoman were making out five seconds into their second meeting. Both are rushed, but the BatCat relationship was even worse in that regard.

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Saw it in 93 in theaters when I was 9, and I still love it to this day.

Damn end credits song made me tear up. lol This movie is straight up tragic.

There is a RU-vid clip of Ebert and Roeper on RU-vid where they review Batman Forever and Ebert goes into a two minute tangent about how this movie is so much better then Batman Forever lol

Damn Vee you are on fire the last while... Absolutely loving your run on Batman. I only seen this in my 20s, but as a kid who went to Batman age 5, who grew up with the animated series and had a ton of toys... I am sort of glad I didn't see it as a kid. This is probably the most 'adult' of the animated series. I recently re watched it and it really, really holds up. More so than the Freeze movie. I am disappointed that we didn't get a sort of proto Phantasm in Gotham. Ok we had Barnes with his mental clockwork blade arm and similar views on crime... But i think it's a missed opportunity. Considering how popular the main Batman villains are I don't think we ever will see Andrea or Phatasm in live action. It's a shame because the concept is SOOOOOO Batman and so bloody cinematic. Top stuff as always my bald brother from an American mother 👍 👍 👍

I actually think this movie takes a good few elements from batman year two

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Even if it's not the best Batman movie it's definitely one they tried to make the best.

This movie always gets me in the end I am honestly shocked everytime and too this day I still have the vhs and dvd and Blu-ray right next too all my Batman stuff

Watched this yesterday and immediately searched for a review from vee and I didn't find one.After 12 hours of sadness I got it

Vee infusio: is this the best Batman movie? Me: yes, yes it is

This guy always uploads before my study hall are you serious

No mention of the actual best Batman movie. Which is The Lego Batman Movie

I'm early?! On a Vee Infuso video..Well damn I guess I am quite the lucky bastard. Lucky me.

The Phantasm is more or less based on the Grim Reaper (if I recall the title correctly), the anti-villain of the Batman: Year Two miniseries (a sequel to the faaaaar more famous Year One). The plot is largely the same, but the Phantasm's identity is a little more obviously her father, which is why those of us who watched the film in theaters were going, "yeah, that's obviously her dad back for revenge, he even has the same voice as her dad's actor!" (At the time coming off a hot run in a Mike Hammer television series adaptation.)

I'm a simple man. I see my most favorite youtuber talking about Phantasm, I click the like button. Also, "Holy, Holy Grail of Batman, Batman!"

It's too bad you don't like the fact that the Joker works for the Mob. His scenes literally had the audience in tears when I saw this in the theater. After he shoots up the singing robots in his first scene. The audience roared out in applause and every scene he had was just brilliant

Review Batman vs Dracula. It's my favorite Batman animated movie.

About the Joker's origin, I like how there are multiple takes of it across so many forms of media. He could be a mob boss, a circus clown, a comedian, or an ordinary citizen with anarchist views. I don't care if he has a name like Jack Napier, Arthur Fleck, or whatever, as long as that interpretation isn't the definitive version, I am okay with it.

HOLY HOLY GRAIL OF BATMAN, BATMAN! Heart of Ice is the GREATEST Batman episode from the Animated Series.

Prior to Chris Nolan coming along, I would absolutely say yes, that Mask of the Phantasm was Batman's best. No disrespect to Burton and Keaton.

This film can hold claim to having the best Joker laugh (You know the one)

Batman: Year One Batman: The Long Halloween Catwoman: When In Rome Batman: Dark Victory Robin: Year One Batgirl: Year One Batman: Three Jokers Batman: Arkham Unhinged Batman: Bloodstorm Catwoman: Guardian of Gotham

Before Batman begins it was the only Batman movie about Batman. A character story for Batman. The best

I remember being in love with this movie when I was a kid

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Holy Holy Grail of Batman, Batman! I would love to see a video on the series. I just rewatched this movie for the first time in ten years after finishing the Long Halloween series, this movie still holds up well.

gotta say that kiddy pool analogy made me bust a gut laughing........... i'm even laughing while writing this comment.

FYI Bruce and Andrea did date for a year after they first met in the graveyard both of them bonded over the fact that they lost their parents and Bruce even though he was committed to his training he sympathized with Andrea cuz she could understand him a little cuz they both stared the same pain I mean the guy never dated he only adopted his building at Playboy persona as a front so when he becomes Batman but Andrea was the first woman he really had feelings for.

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"If I'm going to have a past, I prefer it to be multiple choice" -Joker to Batman in The killing joke

Even though I obviously love this film beyond all other Batman films, I must say I respect your points and yes definitely read the recent Tom King Batman/Catwoman run. It was amazing! Thanks Vee, you're the best and Holy Holy Grail of Batman Batman :)

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"Because the movie makes it painfully obvious that the Phantasm is Andrea" Ehm... no? I mean, sure, of course it will be the guy you spent more time with, it's always the guy you spend more screentime with, but you can't say that when Phantasm and Andrea's father have the same voice actors, making you think it's actually Andrea's father, before you get to know of his death.

GREAT Movie. And I feel like you have a more thorough pool of knowledge to source your opinion on, but this sounded fair. I remember re-discovering this movie in the Navy due to there being an awesome AMV of it with The Unforgiven. Oh, and HOLY HOLY GRAIL OF BATMAN, BATMAN

I enjoy this movie I've got it and would love to see more like this one. Kevin Conroy Mark Hamil both great actors perfect for the rolls in these movies they are enjoyable there are two games Batman Arkham Asylum and the other one Batman Arkham City I have both these games as well they are dark I play them alot. so if Hamil and Conroy should ever get this message thank you to them for the memories we fans love always.

Another great video!

All 14 Batman Movies Ranked 1. The Dark Knight (2008) 10/10 2. Batman Begins (2005) 10/10 3. The Batman (2022) 10/10 4. Batman (1989) 9/10 5. Batman Returns (1992) 9/10 6. Batman Mask Of The Phantasm (1993) 9/10 7. Zach Snyder’s Justice League (2021) 9/10 8. The Dark Knight Rises (2012) 9/10 9. The Lego Batman Movie (2017) 8/10 10. Batman: The Movie (1966) 5/10 11. Batman Forever (1995) 3/10 12. Batman Vs Superman (2016) 3/10 13. Justice League (2017) 1.5/10 14. Batman & Robin (1997) 1.5/10

I like that this movie was included in the Batman the animated series Blu Ray set.

BvS warehouse fight scene with Batman is the best Batman fight scene of any Batman movie… by far.

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Holy, holy grail of Batman! Rewatching BTAS currently. I can never get enough

Vee much love to all the cameos. Kevin Conroy bud, wow wow wow. Keep doing all you do SIJW.

The big difference between this Joker's "mobster" backstory and the live action one is that the 1989 Joker is still the same mob boss that he was even after his transformation, turning into the Joker didin't change much honestly, while this Joker went from a random mob grunt to a completely different person, a Joker much closer to what the comics' depiction shows us, a guy who just wants to create chaos and have fun with his "jokes". He's not STILL a mobster, he WAS a mobster.

i love this movie also the dark knight is in my list of best batman projects easily

I wouldn’t say Joker even worked with Sal Valeska, he just murdered him as soon as Sal seemed somewhat comfortable with him

HOLY HOLY GRAIL OF BATMAN, BATMAN and I gotta say man considering it's my profile pic...I agree lol especially after all the other Batmen that have left the cave it's DEFINITELY my top 3 now

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YO BRUCE DOING "Jiujitsu" was hilarious

Andrea appears in the tie in comic book to BTAS season 3 AKA Batman and Robin Aventures in Annual 1 and she's also in the tie in comic book to JL "The Batman Adventures Vol 2" in the black mask arc

I agree with you on your opinion all tha way and I love Batman myself 💯💯💯

Bruce Wayne runs like Phoebe from friends wen he lost his mask lol

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b4 it came out back in the day, they had a special where they went behind the scenes explaining the music score, cgi city scape, and not to mention the sound track and a list actors while explaining the story without spoilers. The cartoon series was a great deal making this movie a giant back then as well. The marketing was something you had to experience back then as a kid to understand the greatness. DC back then had never made cartoon movies b4 on this scale, its the first of its kind. Compare to these new cartoon movies it doesnt seem as special but still holds up.

Never saw this one. Phantasm is hot. Holy holy grail of Batman

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i love batman mask of the phantasm its fantastic

Holy, Holy Grail of Batman, Batman! Bring on the animated series retrospective!!!

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I liked this movie, but in my language dubbing... we have ZERO VOICE ACTORS FROM THE ANIMATED SERIES! It's very normal for old movies, here in Italy, but come on: I'll admit the voice we gave to Batman (which is the Italian dubber of Simpson's mayor Quimby, btw) it's fitting for young Bruce... but not for the adult Bruce. We kinda had the same thing for Batman Beyond, a diffrent actor for old Bruce when we had the previous voice actor dubbing OTHER CHARACTERS (COME ON!) but that was a BIG BIG play for the Return of the Joker movie: THAT'S where the dubbing team said "let's do this PERFECTLY" and it was: everyone from the Batman Beyond series was dubbed by the same voice actors and they even had the BTAS and TNBA same voice actors for the flashback... and then they ruined it in Justice League Unlimited: no BB voice actors for the scenes in the future, and the usual Batman voice actor is NOT good as old Bruce, but he's surprisingly good for old decrepit Bruce, tho

I enjoy all the classic animated batman movies I wish I still had this one on VHS but DVD is fine

Ha ha you called him "Marky Mark"

One of my favorite Batman movies of all time… like damn.

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Tbf Joker originally was a pretty organized mobster with a clown theme. His early appearances were less chaotic and more like outlandishly elaborate like trying to copyright fish in Gotham because they have his smile or using Joker toxin to deter police investigation. He even took orders from Riddler and Penguin most of the time back when Riddler was actually the smartest guy in the gallery. I think he only started to change after the Dark Knight Returns line. Even in the '90s he was pretty involved with organized crime and was working with legit terrorists and Arab oil barons.

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I think the honor of the best Batman movie goes to Tim Burton’s film. As for this film, I wouldn’t say that it is the best but it is one of the best because there are plenty of great Batman stories out there.

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