I love the detail that both Phantasm’s voice and Andrea’s dad are voiced by the same man. It’s not only a cool misdirect but also shows that Andrea wants the last thing her victims to hear is the voice of the man they helped kill
One of the best Batman movies ever made! RIP, Kevin Conroy (BATMAN) RIP, Abe Vigoda (Sal Velestra) RIP, John P. Ryan (Buzz Bronski) RIP, Dick Miller (Chucky Sol) RIP, Efram Zimabalist, Jr. (Alfred) RIP, Bob Hastings (Commissioner Gordon) Gone, but not forgotten.
I liked how when Sal tries to force the Joker to help him it’s one of the few times we see him get genuinely angry. Like he was back to being Sal’s lackey and that pissed him off.
So glad you're reacting to this. No Batman TAS viewing would be complete without it. And not nearly enough reactors have reacted to this film. In an interview, Mark Hamill talked about taking his family to go see it on Christmas Day, 1993 in NYC, but only 6 or 7 people were in the audience, whom Mark invited to watch with his family. I wonder how many people thought about going to the theatre that day and decided not to, missing out on an actual "Christmas with the Joker". ;)
I love this movie. I remember going to the theatre with my dad when it just came out. There were only a couple of other people at the time. But then again it was Christmas, and the mall actually looked closed. Such an underrated movie. Probably the greatest of all Batman movie.
“It didn’t count on being happy…” fuck man, before The Batman, this was my favourite Batman Film. It’s one of the things that firmly established my deep love for batman in my mid-to late teens. It’s so great~
As much as I like Stacy Keach's voice as the Phantasm, Keith David's delivery of "Your Angel of Death awaits" as Spawn in Mortal Kombat 11 to the Joker is _chef's kiss_ Also, the best Joker laugh, ever
When Spawn delivers that line to Joker, the perfect retort would've been for Joker to declare "I've been told that before, you know. It didn't end well for her, either."
My family rented this when I was a kid. We didn't know ANYTHING about it at the time, just that it was connected to Batman the Animated Series. Joker showing up was such a fun surprise, and the reveal that HE was the mob's enforcer, the one who KILLED Andrea's father, just upped the stakes so much and blew me away as a kid. This is by far my favorite Batman movie.
One of the defining moments of this movie is when the Phantasm is beating Joker's face in, and the Joker is reaching for a weapon. His hand moves by a chub of salami, and a meat cleaver. And he actually is closer to the meat cleaver. And when he actually grabs something and swings, he actually hits the Phantasm with the SALAMI. Which he had to reach HARDER for!
Yes! This for me is the perfect Batman movie, Kevin’s delivery throughout this movie brings me to tears every time. “I didn’t count on being happy” this movie really made me start to see Bruce Wayne as more then just the mask that Batman wears. An actual personality was breaking through that deserved happiness but The Batman was needed more in the end.
That scene of Bruce in front of his parents grave, feeling guilty for wanting to be happy with Andrea breaks my heart. Kevin absolutely killed it in this movie, one of his best performances in a role others already struggle to live up to.
Andrea like Batman´s villians got a relateable tragic story we can relate too. She is possible Batman´s most dangerous foe even if it feels wrong to call her a villian. But yeah she is strong and flawed, a well rounded tragic and dramatic character. That is just great and amazing. I am glad you got so suprised at both Joker and Phantams reveal.
A masterpiece forever unmatched in the world of Batman. The phenomenal Andrea Beaumont voiced excellently by the brilliant Dana Delany who in the near century that Batman has existed is undoubtedly the greatest love interest Batman has ever had in any medium, a brilliant, wholly new character created for the film. She was formidable, both as a lover and as an adversary. She is independent, beautiful and knows how to take care of herself. With enough tragedy in her own life, she and Bruce had a lot in common. Their first meeting is as morbid as it is fitting - she is talking to her dead mother at her gravesite, and Bruce is conversing with his dead parents - and the romance that blossoms out of that shared connection is no less believable for how quickly it ensues. Delany voices Andrea with a welcome assertiveness that makes the courtship that much more playful and witty, and the chemistry never feels forced. This is Batman’s “one hope for a normal life”, but it’s far more significant than something like the extremely toxic and frustratingly inconsistent relationship with Catwoman or any other relationship, because Andrea comes into Bruce’s life at a time when his nocturnal future is not yet certain. Batman's love life has always been the least interesting thing about him and even in the comics the only realy interersting love interests are Catwoman and Talia al Ghūl and in all honesty he doesn't have a future with either of them. It’s that uncertainty that leads to Phantasm’s most powerful scene. The unexpected happiness Bruce has found with Andrea leads him once again to his parents’ grave. But this time, he’s there to beg them to release him from the vow he made years ago on that terrible night in Crime Alley, even though he himself has always held that power all along. Andrea’s response "Maybe they already have. Maybe they sent me." both underlines her understanding of the vow’s importance and affirms her love for him. It’s a poignant, beautifully written and performed scene, and is more emotionally impactful than any moment in other Batman films. It’s this that leads to Phantasm’s other signature moment: Bruce donning Batman’s cape and cowl for the very first time. There are so many little things that help make this instantly iconic - from Bruce holding out his hand for his cowl, to Shirley Walker’s thunderous score, to Alfred’s terrified reaction. But it's the scene’s tragic underpinnings that really stick with you. The first “I’m Batman” moment in a Batman movie is usually triumphant. In Phantasm, it’s not only wordless - it’s sad. And given more notes to play in these flashback sequences than ever before, Kevin Conroy proves just as proficient at voicing a lighter and more optimistic version of the pre-Caped Crusader Bruce as he is in embodying the intense brooding of a fully-fledged Batman. Dana Delany's voice performance in the film impressed filmmakers and they loved working with her so much, it led to them casting her as Lois Lane in Superman: The Animated Series.
The movie didn't do well in the theaters but it had a great impact on the fandom. Great addition to TAS and some iconic scenes that I'll never forget. Bruce at his parents' grave pleading to let go of his obligation to save Gotham gives me the feels every time. Some of the animation is incredible, like the scene as Batman rises out of the water with the park exploding in the foreground. They really put the $$ into the quality.
Unfortunately the movie didn't get the marketing it needed. I saw it by chance. I was driving home from a relatives house with my dad. I think it was around Christmas time. We happen to drive by a mall where they had a theatre. The sign at the theatre had the name Batman on it. I immediately told my dad to stop and take me to go see a movie.
This is one of the few Batman movies that doesn't forget about Bruce Wayne. Bruce begging his parents to let him be happy at their graves is one of the best Batman moments ever.
"It`s like the Grim Reaper." Incidentally, the Phantasm`s Camic Book counterpart was called the Reaper and killed Joe Chill, the murderer of Bruce`s parents in "Batman: Year Two" which made Bruce realize not all criminals are psychopathic madmen like the Joker, most are just normal dudes and chicks struggling to ends meet for their families and driven to crime by desperation. That epiphany combined with the Comics Code Authority resulted in the "No guns, no kill" rule.
My dad took me and my sister to see this when it was playing in theaters, I was in middle school. To see a full length Batman the Animated series feature film on the big screen at a time when the show was at it's peak, is an unforgettable experience. And next to Under the Red Hood, probably the saddest Batman story in my opinion, he just got decimated emotionally in this
fun fact: the intro song to this movie wasn't in a foreign language. the late great shirley walker, the composer for BTAS, found out that many of the people who worked on the film wouldn't be credited for their work. so she decided to do something the about it. the "lyrics" are actual those people's name but sung backwards.
Very poetic for the showdown between Joker and Batman and the Phantasm to take place in a decayed and ruined vision of an ideal future. Great reaction. :)
21:18 yes 21:42 it makes sense: in the way he treated the mafia Boss Sal, a small but sudden change. Joker was smart enough that he covered his tracks so no one would follow him
2 of my 3 most favorite moments in Batman TAS are in this movie! 1. the begging by his parents grave in the rain, 2. the sorrowful "NOOO" when he sees Harvey Dent's scars, and 3. The Joker laugh when the themepark explodes! This movie is one of THE best standalone batman stories! A perfect balance between Bruce Wayne and Batman and a great dash of gruesome in just the right places (the gravestone death & the dead mobster with the grin for example). This movie is so close to perfection, it's hard to imagine a better Batman movie than this!
I was lucky enough to see this in theaters. When it was revealed the mob henchman was actually Joker everyone freaked out. And you could hear people saying "No way!" when the Phantasm was revealed.
Both Shirley Walker and Kevin Conroy had amazing voices, with Mrs. Walker's being expressed in her wonderful compositions, and both found spaces in the hearts of the fans! Also, just found your channel and loving the videos!!
I remember watching this movie so many times as a kid, It was my favourite and it still is up there. On Andrea Beaumont, I think what makes her so great is that she's so strong on her own, but still flawed and vulnerable at times. She's not the Girlboss all the time, she has layers and many of those layers are dark. The Batman universe truly has some of the best strong female characters out there.
Seeing this in the theater at 12 years old with my best friend firmly imprinted this as the best batman film for me forever. Although The Batman comes the closest. What a great reaction and commentary afterwords. New sub.
I saw it on opening weekend in the theaters. I was in high school, at the time. That final Joker laugh in the movie -- the BEST Joker laugh Hamill had ever done (and he's done some amazing ones)
You know I never thought about it before but you are exactly right during the iconic park exploding scene. Like anyone can see Bruce and Andrea are different because she kills people who personally wronged her and he brings in all manner of criminals who are hurting others. However the biggest difference between them is in that moment when all of them could have died she choose to get herself and the person she wanted revenge on out for her vengeance. Bruce would never make that call, he would have chosen to save whoever he could from that situation and if forced to pick he would save someone good and innocent even if it meant the villain might survive and get away.
I love the use of the World's Fair to parallel Bruce and Andrea's relationship, as well as the representation of dreams vs reality. In the past, it was a place full of wonder, excitement, and hope for the future. But in the present, it's a wasteland of broken dreams and compromises, serving as a reminder of what once was and what could have been.
Loved watching you react to this film. It’s my favorite Batman movie too but wow your review of it was so on point. You’re incredibly observant and smart.
15:20, the most epic moment of the film is Bruce first putting on the suit and the choir singing. I've actually found if you play the music where he puts on the mask in "Arkham City"just as you press the suit up button, it syncs perfectly. This was the first time Joker really killed anyone since in the animated series, he couldn't kill thanks to censors. There was a follow up comic in the BTAS universe which explains that Joker escaped Andrea and then someone who seemed to be the Joker came after her, but it was really the DA Arthur(the person who sold her dad out). She tricked him using her smoke and he was killed and she was forced to run away, as she knew she couldn't be with Bruce.
This is an amazing story and movie. I loved that the Animated Series also would have flashbacks. Andie/Phantasm shows back up briefly in the Justice League Unlimited, Season 2, Episode 13: Epilogue. It's a great episode.
No, it wasn't. It was a planned as a series of animated movies to capitalize with the success of both the Burton movies and the TV movie. But once it flopped, the other planned films were scrapped.
@@pablocardoso7830 i mean I can find a number of sites claiming my statement is true but literally nothing supporting yours (in fact the film wasn't even originally intended for a theatrical release at all), but sure I guess?
This movie completely blew me away when I saw it. It puts the live action movies that came out at the time to shame with its character development and story. I remember watching it on VHS thinking it was a direct-to-video release, but when I found out it was actually released in theaters, I was mad that I didn’t get a chance to see it! Still, that doesn’t take away the impact of the viewing experience for me. The voice acting is on point, with Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, and Dana Delany all at their best. Simply a masterpiece of the superhero genre. Fun fact: the “Latin” lyrics they added to Batman’s theme at the beginning and end of the film is actually the names of the producers, writers, and creators sung backwards. How cool is that?
This story is loosely based on what in the comics was called Batman: Year Two (Detective Comics 575-578), some characters were combined and some elements changed to fit in more with the animated series. The original adversary was called The Reaper, if I recall correctly this was the first time Todd McFarlane (creator of Spawn) ever illustrated Batman.
This is my favorite Batman movie of all Time! In the general public it’s underrated, but within the Batman need community, it’s highly regarded. Kevin will always be my Batman, I met him in middle school at a con and he did his famous “I am vengeance…” line in front of me and I’ll never forget that. This movie will be 30 years old on Christmas of this year, that’s crazy! Have a good day!
Second reaction of you I see in a row and you're such charming spirit with these videos. Are you ever planning to watch the 89 Batman that somehow inspired this? Thanks for the content
This came out on Christmas day in 1993. They did a little sleight of hand because the voice actor of Andrea's dad is in fact the voice actor of the Phantasm. So they tricked us vocally.
Stacy Keach did the voice for the father and the phantasm. Admittedly it was never easily picked up on because of the tone change unless you listened closely to it but it was the same voice.
You’re not the only one who didn’t knew about it when it was fresh, they both under advertised and completely under appreciated. It sad we couldn’t more than two movies
fun fact, the lyrics at the beginning are the names of some of the people who worked on the film as well as some Warner brothers executives sung backwards. But yes, this is still the best Batman movie ever made in my opinion. It's got everything that makes Batman a great and interesting character.
For the direct sequel to this story, check out "The Batman and Robin Adventures Annual #1", which was also later reprinted in "Batman & Robin Adventures Vol. 2" trade paperback.
Isn’t it wonderful? I mean, put this up against Beware the Gray Ghost and Almost Got ‘Em as one of the best. Biggest misfortune to befall the movie was being a Christmas release. The good news? It found it’s audience and we love it. And Kevin absolutely crushing it. So, one question left… Andrea or Selina? Let chaos reign.
@@shawnthompson2303 "I failed you. I wish there were another way for me to say it. I cannot. I can only beg your forgiveness, and pray you hear me somehow, someplace... someplace where a warm hand waits for mine." With one episode, they turned a c-list villain into one of Batman's *premiere* and most tragic foes.
For anyone who still doesn’t know: there’s a comic that elaborates on how joker gets away. SPOILER ALERT: Andrea takes herself and Joker to the sewers where they both resume to duke it out. However, the explosions throws them further into the sewers-causing them to get separated.
I sadly did not see this in theaters originally. I got it when it came out on VHS, and I practically wore out the tape, watching it over and over and over. I did finally get to see it on the big screen, for the 25th anniversary, and it was fantastic.
FUN FACT: Andrea Beaumont was voiced by Dana Delaney, who also voiced Lois Lane in Superman: The Animated Series. Great reaction today! Can't wait for your future reactions! ❤
Andrea sounds like Lois because...she is. Dana Delany voiced both of them. And Mark Hamill, he is such a good voice actor. Obviously Kevin Conroy was too but Mark, he is on another level. 27:24 When Alfred becomes the father figure Bruce isn't "Master Wayne" anymore, he is just Bruce. That was such a nice and easy to miss detail.
@MegMage Reacts the part where Alfred walks in on Bruce and Andrea the 2nd time, means after all those years Alfred has not lost his reflexes. Knows when to leave and in impeccable fashion
"The costume's a bit that's, but hey, who am I to talk?" 🤣 Ugh, Joker didn't get nearly enough screentime in this, but he kills every moment he has. For example: 27:03 the absolute best Joker laugh ever.
I really like how many ways you can go with this ending Andrea accepts veangeance and leaves Batman to kill the Joker But at the same time that Batman and WE are sad by that, we know that the Joker lives, so she didn't kill him in the end Alfred says that not even him could bring her back from the pit, but he did
The best part is when Bruce dons the cowl and Alfred has the reaction. He knows in that moment the Bruce he knew for so many years is gone and only Batman remains.
The moment Bruce looks at the mask in his hands, knowing that if he puts it on he may never remove it, that there's no turning back. God what I'd give to have that forever.
Not enough true Batman fans have seen this storytelling masterpiece! ANd there are definitely not enough reactors that have seen this, it's a great Batman film.
Anytime anyone brings up the argument of the best or favorite Batman movie, the answer is always so easy for me. Batman Mask Of The Phantasm. hands down. So glad you finally got to see this one Also fun fact- the lyrics for the opening theme are actually the names of the staff of the animated series sung to sound like a choir.
I remember when I first saw this 😀 It was Christmas 1993 and my pseudo-girlfriend and I went to a 9pm showing of this and I was amazed that we were the only people in the theater. I guess I should have realized it was going to be a low turnout for the film and I guess that is why they have only put out straight-to-video for the remainder of the animated Dark Knight films. You know that this is the only film besides the original Star Wars series that I have bought in every medium iteration . Meaning I bought it on VHS, DVD, Blu-Ray and digital 😁 I'm glad you enjoyed this and I look forward to viewing all your DC content!
For me, this is the best of the late Kevin Conroy's work as Bats. May he rest in peace. Hamill's Joker is also great in this one, no distracting Harley, just pure murderous Joker with some great lines delivered. My sister and I love quoting the "dis-con-nected!" line 🤣 Also great work by Shirley Walker on the music (in the credits a certain Hans Zimmer is named, so he has been involved with Batman before Nolan's movies). Guessed the twist early on though, if only because I saw the Dick Tracy movie just a few days before this, has a similar twist 😉 Wish they explained Phantasm's power more but that''s a minor gripe, still a great villain and foil for Bats.
Easily this was my favourite and the most impactful Batman film for me until The Dark Knight showed up 15 years later. Still holds up as an A+ film, even if it doesn't have animation comparable to Disney of the same era.
When Phantasm and Batman fight, they actually used her father's voice. For whatever reason they actually credit Stacy Keach (voice of her father) as Phantasm which was weird
Hey Meg,🌹🌹 Just got on and watching you watch and react to Batman: Mask of the Phantasm and i saw this several years ago but it's been awhile but I like hearing you and your reactions on it.🌹🌹 Hope you are doing well Meg and that you have a beautiful Memorial Day Thank You Meg.🌹🌹
I’ve heard from people that don’t like the reveal that Joker was part of the gang years ago before his transformation, because one of the appeals to his character is we never really know his backstory. I get that, but really, all this movie showed was Joker used to be a guy that drove a car for a crime boss. That’s it. No name, no family mentions, he’s just a nameless guy before The Joker
25:55 You need to watch the _Justice League_ animated series (including _Unlimited_ but that only after watching at least a few episodes of _Batman Beyond_ or maybe in parallel with that [just need to watch the latter before the end of _Unlimited_ Season 2). No, Joker and Toyman don't work together in _Justice League_ but they do both make appearances in the same series (in different episodes) and they both work with other villains. After _Batman: The Animated Series_ it's _Justice League_ that really shows who and what Batman is. Some of the _best_ Batman moments _ever_ occur in this series.
Whenever anyone ever asks me what my favorite Batman movie is I always say Mask of the Phantasm. No disrespect to any of the other fine caped crusader flicks we've gotten over the years, but no movie comes as close to the greatness of representing Batman on screen. The story is tight, there's no second of wasted time and all of the cast and crew are firing on all cylinders. Also Andrea Beaumont is my favorite love interest for Bruce hands down.
I can't wait for you to get into the Damian Batman films, i feel like those films are pretty cool. Anyone correct me if im wrong, but those films are "Son of Batman" (2014), "Batman vs. Robin" (2015), "Batman: Bad Blood" (2016), and "Batman: Hush" (2019) right? If anyone knows if theres any other films in that universe/timeline let me know.
I love the detail that both Phantasm’s voice and Andrea’s dad are voiced by the same man. It’s not only a cool misdirect but also shows that Andrea wants the last thing her victims to hear is the voice of the man they helped kill
OMG, I never even thought of that. 😧
I wonder if any of the mobsters that she killed recognize him? Is that partly why Valestra realized "Batman" is coming after him next?
One of the best Batman movies ever made!
RIP, Kevin Conroy (BATMAN)
RIP, Abe Vigoda (Sal Velestra)
RIP, John P. Ryan (Buzz Bronski)
RIP, Dick Miller (Chucky Sol)
RIP, Efram Zimabalist, Jr. (Alfred)
RIP, Bob Hastings (Commissioner Gordon)
Gone, but not forgotten.
rest in peace to all these great talents may they never be forgotten.
What??? Didn't know they left the world
RIP Shirly Walker(soundtrack)
Who would have guessed that the Joker would outlast them.
Rest in peace Arleen Sorkin(Harley Quinn)
I liked how when Sal tries to force the Joker to help him it’s one of the few times we see him get genuinely angry. Like he was back to being Sal’s lackey and that pissed him off.
I wore out the VHS of this. 😂
The fact that news broke that this is getting a 4k release this year is awesome.
@@PortlandSucksss that's fair, but the sound upgrade was worth it for me.
So glad you're reacting to this. No Batman TAS viewing would be complete without it. And not nearly enough reactors have reacted to this film.
In an interview, Mark Hamill talked about taking his family to go see it on Christmas Day, 1993 in NYC, but only 6 or 7 people were in the audience, whom Mark invited to watch with his family. I wonder how many people thought about going to the theatre that day and decided not to, missing out on an actual "Christmas with the Joker". ;)
I love this movie. I remember going to the theatre with my dad when it just came out. There were only a couple of other people at the time. But then again it was Christmas, and the mall actually looked closed. Such an underrated movie. Probably the greatest of all Batman movie.
I got to see this in theaters for its 25th anniversary & it was just beautiful... And yes, that's Dana Delaney, the same voice actress for Lois Lane.
One of the Greatest Batman movies and Kevin is The Batman.
bale is definitely not the best batman of all time but respect your opinion. now if u say bruce wayne then i can understand
@Cyril Moore 3rd no its the greatest super hero movie of all time ..
@Cyril Moore 3rd Kevin>
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R.I.P. Mr. Conroy
The Joker reveal scene was Mark Hamill's spine tingling sorts jump scare moment and it totally got me as a kid.
*Makes you want to laugh, doesn't it Arty.*
“It didn’t count on being happy…” fuck man, before The Batman, this was my favourite Batman Film. It’s one of the things that firmly established my deep love for batman in my mid-to late teens. It’s so great~
As much as I like Stacy Keach's voice as the Phantasm, Keith David's delivery of "Your Angel of Death awaits" as Spawn in Mortal Kombat 11 to the Joker is _chef's kiss_
Also, the best Joker laugh, ever
When Spawn delivers that line to Joker, the perfect retort would've been for Joker to declare "I've been told that before, you know. It didn't end well for her, either."
My family rented this when I was a kid. We didn't know ANYTHING about it at the time, just that it was connected to Batman the Animated Series.
Joker showing up was such a fun surprise, and the reveal that HE was the mob's enforcer, the one who KILLED Andrea's father, just upped the stakes so much and blew me away as a kid. This is by far my favorite Batman movie.
Shirley Walker made the perfect Batman theme, the opening gives me chills every time
As good as it gets for a Batman story. Shirley's theme in the beginning still gives me chills.
One of the defining moments of this movie is when the Phantasm is beating Joker's face in, and the Joker is reaching for a weapon. His hand moves by a chub of salami, and a meat cleaver. And he actually is closer to the meat cleaver. And when he actually grabs something and swings, he actually hits the Phantasm with the SALAMI. Which he had to reach HARDER for!
Yes! This for me is the perfect Batman movie, Kevin’s delivery throughout this movie brings me to tears every time. “I didn’t count on being happy” this movie really made me start to see Bruce Wayne as more then just the mask that Batman wears. An actual personality was breaking through that deserved happiness but The Batman was needed more in the end.
That scene of Bruce in front of his parents grave, feeling guilty for wanting to be happy with Andrea breaks my heart. Kevin absolutely killed it in this movie, one of his best performances in a role others already struggle to live up to.
Kevin Conroy said that was his favorite scene he ever filmed
Andrea like Batman´s villians got a relateable tragic story we can relate too. She is possible Batman´s most dangerous foe even if it feels wrong to call her a villian. But yeah she is strong and flawed, a well rounded tragic and dramatic character. That is just great and amazing. I am glad you got so suprised at both Joker and Phantams reveal.
A masterpiece forever unmatched in the world of Batman. The phenomenal Andrea Beaumont voiced excellently by the brilliant Dana Delany who in the near century that Batman has existed is undoubtedly the greatest love interest Batman has ever had in any medium, a brilliant, wholly new character created for the film. She was formidable, both as a lover and as an adversary. She is independent, beautiful and knows how to take care of herself. With enough tragedy in her own life, she and Bruce had a lot in common. Their first meeting is as morbid as it is fitting - she is talking to her dead mother at her gravesite, and Bruce is conversing with his dead parents - and the romance that blossoms out of that shared connection is no less believable for how quickly it ensues. Delany voices Andrea with a welcome assertiveness that makes the courtship that much more playful and witty, and the chemistry never feels forced. This is Batman’s “one hope for a normal life”, but it’s far more significant than something like the extremely toxic and frustratingly inconsistent relationship with Catwoman or any other relationship, because Andrea comes into Bruce’s life at a time when his nocturnal future is not yet certain. Batman's love life has always been the least interesting thing about him and even in the comics the only realy interersting love interests are Catwoman and Talia al Ghūl and in all honesty he doesn't have a future with either of them. It’s that uncertainty that leads to Phantasm’s most powerful scene. The unexpected happiness Bruce has found with Andrea leads him once again to his parents’ grave. But this time, he’s there to beg them to release him from the vow he made years ago on that terrible night in Crime Alley, even though he himself has always held that power all along. Andrea’s response "Maybe they already have. Maybe they sent me." both underlines her understanding of the vow’s importance and affirms her love for him. It’s a poignant, beautifully written and performed scene, and is more emotionally impactful than any moment in other Batman films. It’s this that leads to Phantasm’s other signature moment: Bruce donning Batman’s cape and cowl for the very first time. There are so many little things that help make this instantly iconic - from Bruce holding out his hand for his cowl, to Shirley Walker’s thunderous score, to Alfred’s terrified reaction. But it's the scene’s tragic underpinnings that really stick with you. The first “I’m Batman” moment in a Batman movie is usually triumphant. In Phantasm, it’s not only wordless - it’s sad. And given more notes to play in these flashback sequences than ever before, Kevin Conroy proves just as proficient at voicing a lighter and more optimistic version of the pre-Caped Crusader Bruce as he is in embodying the intense brooding of a fully-fledged Batman. Dana Delany's voice performance in the film impressed filmmakers and they loved working with her so much, it led to them casting her as Lois Lane in Superman: The Animated Series.
The movie didn't do well in the theaters but it had a great impact on the fandom. Great addition to TAS and some iconic scenes that I'll never forget. Bruce at his parents' grave pleading to let go of his obligation to save Gotham gives me the feels every time. Some of the animation is incredible, like the scene as Batman rises out of the water with the park exploding in the foreground. They really put the $$ into the quality.
Unfortunately the movie didn't get the marketing it needed. I saw it by chance. I was driving home from a relatives house with my dad. I think it was around Christmas time. We happen to drive by a mall where they had a theatre. The sign at the theatre had the name Batman on it. I immediately told my dad to stop and take me to go see a movie.
This is one of the few Batman movies that doesn't forget about Bruce Wayne. Bruce begging his parents to let him be happy at their graves is one of the best Batman moments ever.
“I didn’t count on being happy.” This is the only film that I’m familiar with where Bruce let’s his guard down and bears his TRUE feelings.
8:03 the gasp I gasped when you guessed it right away!!!
I like how they kept Joker's origin multiple choice in the animated series timeline as he would love it to be.
Oooooo, been looking forward to this one!
PS: it is Lois' voice actor!
"It`s like the Grim Reaper." Incidentally, the Phantasm`s Camic Book counterpart was called the Reaper and killed Joe Chill, the murderer of Bruce`s parents in "Batman: Year Two" which made Bruce realize not all criminals are psychopathic madmen like the Joker, most are just normal dudes and chicks struggling to ends meet for their families and driven to crime by desperation. That epiphany combined with the Comics Code Authority resulted in the "No guns, no kill" rule.
My dad took me and my sister to see this when it was playing in theaters, I was in middle school. To see a full length Batman the Animated series feature film on the big screen at a time when the show was at it's peak, is an unforgettable experience. And next to Under the Red Hood, probably the saddest Batman story in my opinion, he just got decimated emotionally in this
fun fact: the intro song to this movie wasn't in a foreign language. the late great shirley walker, the composer for BTAS, found out that many of the people who worked on the film wouldn't be credited for their work. so she decided to do something the about it. the "lyrics" are actual those people's name but sung backwards.
Very poetic for the showdown between Joker and Batman and the Phantasm to take place in a decayed and ruined vision of an ideal future. Great reaction. :)
21:18 yes
21:42 it makes sense: in the way he treated the mafia Boss Sal, a small but sudden change. Joker was smart enough that he covered his tracks so no one would follow him
2 of my 3 most favorite moments in Batman TAS are in this movie! 1. the begging by his parents grave in the rain, 2. the sorrowful "NOOO" when he sees Harvey Dent's scars, and 3. The Joker laugh when the themepark explodes! This movie is one of THE best standalone batman stories! A perfect balance between Bruce Wayne and Batman and a great dash of gruesome in just the right places (the gravestone death & the dead mobster with the grin for example). This movie is so close to perfection, it's hard to imagine a better Batman movie than this!
I was lucky enough to see this in theaters. When it was revealed the mob henchman was actually Joker everyone freaked out. And you could hear people saying "No way!" when the Phantasm was revealed.
I hate that Joker killed Batman's parents in the 89 movie but I love how the Joker unintentionally created Batman in this
Shout out to anyone else who was able to experience the theatrical release on that first night, it was unforgettable : D
I saw it opening day. This is tied with the 89 Keaton Batman movie as my favorite Batman theater experience.
turns out Dana Delany is the voice of Andrea and she also voiced Lois Lane in Superman TAS. you were right about recognizing Andrea's voice
Both Shirley Walker and Kevin Conroy had amazing voices, with Mrs. Walker's being expressed in her wonderful compositions, and both found spaces in the hearts of the fans! Also, just found your channel and loving the videos!!
YUP! Welcome!!
@@MegMageReactsandrea shows up in the justice league animated series and the batman beyond series as an old woman.
I remember watching this movie so many times as a kid, It was my favourite and it still is up there. On Andrea Beaumont, I think what makes her so great is that she's so strong on her own, but still flawed and vulnerable at times. She's not the Girlboss all the time, she has layers and many of those layers are dark. The Batman universe truly has some of the best strong female characters out there.
Seeing this in the theater at 12 years old with my best friend firmly imprinted this as the best batman film for me forever. Although The Batman comes the closest. What a great reaction and commentary afterwords. New sub.
I saw it on opening weekend in the theaters. I was in high school, at the time.
That final Joker laugh in the movie -- the BEST Joker laugh Hamill had ever done (and he's done some amazing ones)
Hearing your thoughts at the end is one of my favorite parts of your videos
You know I never thought about it before but you are exactly right during the iconic park exploding scene. Like anyone can see Bruce and Andrea are different because she kills people who personally wronged her and he brings in all manner of criminals who are hurting others. However the biggest difference between them is in that moment when all of them could have died she choose to get herself and the person she wanted revenge on out for her vengeance. Bruce would never make that call, he would have chosen to save whoever he could from that situation and if forced to pick he would save someone good and innocent even if it meant the villain might survive and get away.
I love the use of the World's Fair to parallel Bruce and Andrea's relationship, as well as the representation of dreams vs reality. In the past, it was a place full of wonder, excitement, and hope for the future. But in the present, it's a wasteland of broken dreams and compromises, serving as a reminder of what once was and what could have been.
I saw it in theaters on Christmas Day. A good present to MYSELF.
Loved watching you react to this film. It’s my favorite Batman movie too but wow your review of it was so on point. You’re incredibly observant and smart.
15:20, the most epic moment of the film is Bruce first putting on the suit and the choir singing. I've actually found if you play the music where he puts on the mask in "Arkham City"just as you press the suit up button, it syncs perfectly.
This was the first time Joker really killed anyone since in the animated series, he couldn't kill thanks to censors.
There was a follow up comic in the BTAS universe which explains that Joker escaped Andrea and then someone who seemed to be the Joker came after her, but it was really the DA Arthur(the person who sold her dad out). She tricked him using her smoke and he was killed and she was forced to run away, as she knew she couldn't be with Bruce.
If Bruce helped Andrea and her father, than the mob would rob Bruce.
This is an amazing story and movie. I loved that the Animated Series also would have flashbacks. Andie/Phantasm shows back up briefly in the Justice League Unlimited, Season 2, Episode 13: Epilogue. It's a great episode.
This was originally intended as a sort of series finale, so before later retcons it was meant to be that the Joker died here
No, it wasn't. It was a planned as a series of animated movies to capitalize with the success of both the Burton movies and the TV movie. But once it flopped, the other planned films were scrapped.
@@pablocardoso7830 i mean I can find a number of sites claiming my statement is true but literally nothing supporting yours (in fact the film wasn't even originally intended for a theatrical release at all), but sure I guess?
This movie completely blew me away when I saw it. It puts the live action movies that came out at the time to shame with its character development and story. I remember watching it on VHS thinking it was a direct-to-video release, but when I found out it was actually released in theaters, I was mad that I didn’t get a chance to see it! Still, that doesn’t take away the impact of the viewing experience for me. The voice acting is on point, with Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, and Dana Delany all at their best. Simply a masterpiece of the superhero genre.
Fun fact: the “Latin” lyrics they added to Batman’s theme at the beginning and end of the film is actually the names of the producers, writers, and creators sung backwards. How cool is that?
28:18
BATMAN....
*FOREVER.*
Rest is Peace, Kevin.
This story is loosely based on what in the comics was called Batman: Year Two (Detective Comics 575-578), some characters were combined and some elements changed to fit in more with the animated series. The original adversary was called The Reaper, if I recall correctly this was the first time Todd McFarlane (creator of Spawn) ever illustrated Batman.
This is my favorite Batman movie of all Time! In the general public it’s underrated, but within the Batman need community, it’s highly regarded. Kevin will always be my Batman, I met him in middle school at a con and he did his famous “I am vengeance…” line in front of me and I’ll never forget that. This movie will be 30 years old on Christmas of this year, that’s crazy! Have a good day!
This and Subzero.
Best movies.
Second reaction of you I see in a row and you're such charming spirit with these videos. Are you ever planning to watch the 89 Batman that somehow inspired this? Thanks for the content
DC animation is where DC shines consistently
I would be more confident in having a love life while being a superhero if I had powers like Superman than being a human like Batman
This came out on Christmas day in 1993. They did a little sleight of hand because the voice actor of Andrea's dad is in fact the voice actor of the Phantasm. So they tricked us vocally.
I saw this movie when it debuted in the theater on Christmas of 1993. It's still my favorite Batman movie of all time.
For me, this is tied with World’s Finest, which was a three episode Superman TAS crossover special with Batman. Good memories.
Stacy Keach did the voice for the father and the phantasm. Admittedly it was never easily picked up on because of the tone change unless you listened closely to it but it was the same voice.
Fun fact, when this movie came out in theaters the toy line spoiled the reveal of andrea as phantasm.
Lmfao I remember that
Yeah, that was infuriating.
You’re not the only one who didn’t knew about it when it was fresh, they both under advertised and completely under appreciated. It sad we couldn’t more than two movies
fun fact, the lyrics at the beginning are the names of some of the people who worked on the film as well as some Warner brothers executives sung backwards. But yes, this is still the best Batman movie ever made in my opinion. It's got everything that makes Batman a great and interesting character.
For the direct sequel to this story, check out "The Batman and Robin Adventures Annual #1", which was also later reprinted in "Batman & Robin Adventures Vol. 2" trade paperback.
Isn’t it wonderful? I mean, put this up against Beware the Gray Ghost and Almost Got ‘Em as one of the best. Biggest misfortune to befall the movie was being a Christmas release. The good news? It found it’s audience and we love it. And Kevin absolutely crushing it.
So, one question left… Andrea or Selina? Let chaos reign.
Which one of them do you think would win in a fight?
@@Brasswatchman Bruce.
Heart of Ice.
@@shawnthompson2303 "I failed you. I wish there were another way for me to say it. I cannot. I can only beg your forgiveness, and pray you hear me somehow, someplace... someplace where a warm hand waits for mine."
With one episode, they turned a c-list villain into one of Batman's *premiere* and most tragic foes.
For anyone who still doesn’t know: there’s a comic that elaborates on how joker gets away.
SPOILER ALERT:
Andrea takes herself and Joker to the sewers where they both resume to duke it out. However, the explosions throws them further into the sewers-causing them to get separated.
I sadly did not see this in theaters originally. I got it when it came out on VHS, and I practically wore out the tape, watching it over and over and over. I did finally get to see it on the big screen, for the 25th anniversary, and it was fantastic.
FUN FACT: Andrea Beaumont was voiced by Dana Delaney, who also voiced Lois Lane in Superman: The Animated Series. Great reaction today! Can't wait for your future reactions! ❤
I love how many times they show that picture before the reveal.
Andrea sounds like Lois because...she is. Dana Delany voiced both of them. And Mark Hamill, he is such a good voice actor. Obviously Kevin Conroy was too but Mark, he is on another level.
27:24 When Alfred becomes the father figure Bruce isn't "Master Wayne" anymore, he is just Bruce. That was such a nice and easy to miss detail.
12:53 This was Kevin's favorite scene he ever recorded
@MegMage Reacts the part where Alfred walks in on Bruce and Andrea the 2nd time, means after all those years Alfred has not lost his reflexes. Knows when to leave and in impeccable fashion
"The costume's a bit that's, but hey, who am I to talk?" 🤣 Ugh, Joker didn't get nearly enough screentime in this, but he kills every moment he has.
For example: 27:03 the absolute best Joker laugh ever.
Another Lil reason out of many of why this btas is the golden standard of animated super heroes shows
I really like how many ways you can go with this ending
Andrea accepts veangeance and leaves Batman to kill the Joker
But at the same time that Batman and WE are sad by that, we know that the Joker lives, so she didn't kill him in the end
Alfred says that not even him could bring her back from the pit, but he did
I saw this in the theater when it first came out. It's still my favorite Batman movie. So glad you enjoyed it!
The best part is when Bruce dons the cowl and Alfred has the reaction. He knows in that moment the Bruce he knew for so many years is gone and only Batman remains.
The moment Bruce looks at the mask in his hands, knowing that if he puts it on he may never remove it, that there's no turning back. God what I'd give to have that forever.
Not enough true Batman fans have seen this storytelling masterpiece! ANd there are definitely not enough reactors that have seen this, it's a great Batman film.
Anytime anyone brings up the argument of the best or favorite Batman movie, the answer is always so easy for me. Batman Mask Of The Phantasm. hands down. So glad you finally got to see this one
Also fun fact- the lyrics for the opening theme are actually the names of the staff of the animated series sung to sound like a choir.
Been waiting for this.Awesome reaction.
I remember when I first saw this 😀
It was Christmas 1993 and my pseudo-girlfriend and I went to a 9pm showing of this and I was amazed that we were the only people in the theater.
I guess I should have realized it was going to be a low turnout for the film and I guess that is why they have only put out straight-to-video for the remainder of the animated Dark Knight films. You know that this is the only film besides the original Star Wars series that I have bought in every medium iteration . Meaning I bought it on VHS, DVD, Blu-Ray and digital 😁
I'm glad you enjoyed this and I look forward to viewing all your DC content!
Meg. I am about to watch this video and I am so happy for you to be able to experience this movie for the first time. 😭💖
Andrea was named after the casting director Andrea Romano, she loved Kevin's voice and took home recordings of Kevin saying her name.
Kevin was also messing with her in the booth. During recordings he would say her name in the most sultry way possible.
Yes!!! My favorite batman movie and definitely one of the best.
For me, this is the best of the late Kevin Conroy's work as Bats. May he rest in peace. Hamill's Joker is also great in this one, no distracting Harley, just pure murderous Joker with some great lines delivered. My sister and I love quoting the "dis-con-nected!" line 🤣 Also great work by Shirley Walker on the music (in the credits a certain Hans Zimmer is named, so he has been involved with Batman before Nolan's movies).
Guessed the twist early on though, if only because I saw the Dick Tracy movie just a few days before this, has a similar twist 😉 Wish they explained Phantasm's power more but that''s a minor gripe, still a great villain and foil for Bats.
You must also watch Batman: Year One and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. They are both based on Frank Miller’s books, and they’re great.
Oh yeah, this is basically the one Batman... Anything, really, that all sides of the fandom hold up as a classic.
Batsy is Gotham's very own Parole Officer, huh?
This has been my favorite Batman movie since I first saw it when I was eleven.
Easily this was my favourite and the most impactful Batman film for me until The Dark Knight showed up 15 years later. Still holds up as an A+ film, even if it doesn't have animation comparable to Disney of the same era.
loved this as a kid when it came out
What you thought was Epcot is actually supposed to be the World's Fair in Queens NY
When Phantasm and Batman fight, they actually used her father's voice. For whatever reason they actually credit Stacy Keach (voice of her father) as Phantasm which was weird
Hey Meg,🌹🌹
Just got on and watching you watch and react
to Batman: Mask of the Phantasm and i saw this
several years ago but it's been awhile but I like
hearing you and your reactions on it.🌹🌹
Hope you are doing well Meg and that you have
a beautiful Memorial Day Thank You Meg.🌹🌹
This is one of my favorite movies. I saw it on Christmas day in theaters. Have you seen Superman/Batman Apocalypse?
The black-haired chick with weird eyes is Arleen Sorkin(Dr. Harleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn).R.I.P. Arleen.
‘I was right! My first guess!!’ Then precedes to guess every new character is the Phantasm. If you bet on all the horses Meg, you still lose
I’ve heard from people that don’t like the reveal that Joker was part of the gang years ago before his transformation, because one of the appeals to his character is we never really know his backstory. I get that, but really, all this movie showed was Joker used to be a guy that drove a car for a crime boss. That’s it. No name, no family mentions, he’s just a nameless guy before The Joker
25:55 You need to watch the _Justice League_ animated series (including _Unlimited_ but that only after watching at least a few episodes of _Batman Beyond_ or maybe in parallel with that [just need to watch the latter before the end of _Unlimited_ Season 2). No, Joker and Toyman don't work together in _Justice League_ but they do both make appearances in the same series (in different episodes) and they both work with other villains.
After _Batman: The Animated Series_ it's _Justice League_ that really shows who and what Batman is. Some of the _best_ Batman moments _ever_ occur in this series.
First ICONIC Batman suit up in animated series. SCARY AND BADASS
Whenever anyone ever asks me what my favorite Batman movie is I always say Mask of the Phantasm. No disrespect to any of the other fine caped crusader flicks we've gotten over the years, but no movie comes as close to the greatness of representing Batman on screen. The story is tight, there's no second of wasted time and all of the cast and crew are firing on all cylinders. Also Andrea Beaumont is my favorite love interest for Bruce hands down.
I can't wait for you to get into the Damian Batman films, i feel like those films are pretty cool. Anyone correct me if im wrong, but those films are "Son of Batman" (2014), "Batman vs. Robin" (2015), "Batman: Bad Blood" (2016), and "Batman: Hush" (2019) right? If anyone knows if theres any other films in that universe/timeline let me know.