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    Under the Hood

    Movie » Under the Hood released on March 24, 2009.

    An 2009 short film, intended as a companion piece to the "Watchmen". Hollis Mason has just published his autobiography. He and various associates are interviewed in a 1970s news show.

    mark5's Under the Hood review

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    Story building at its finest

    This is truly one of the most remarkable animation (or movie for that matter) that i have ever rested my eyes upon. I haven't read the actual comics to this adaptation but if it is anything close to this quality of movie making it should be one of the greatest titles every written. 


     The Good

    Perfect score, very unforgettable and beautifully composed by Christopher Drake (who is fast becoming my favourite composer for animations). The characterizations (except Nightwing) and conflict between Batman and Robin is so fleshed out i felt myself on the edge of my seat during every confrontation. This makes the ending scene very powerful and emotional. Joker again delivers his psychotic charm and a crazed child killing lunatic. The story, dialogue and animation is through the roof and action sequences well played out. 

    The bad

    Nightwing is pretty useless here  All he did was expositorily complain about what the villains were equipped with, how dangerous they were and how batman would have to try harder than that to get it down. I'm 100% serious. He was very annoying when he talked. I mean yes i can see Amazo has lasers your, comments aren't helping batman here at all, better to shut up and allow Bruce to think. 

    Verdict

    Watch it! NOW! and Please don't play Nightwing any mind. 

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