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The Batman - The Complete Third Season (DC Comics Kids Collection)
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Manufacturer: CW Television Network
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Directed By: Ginny McSwain
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Theatrical Release: September 11, 2004
Average Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
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Season 3 introduces a young Barbara Gordon who becomes Batgirl and plays a major role along with her father James Gordon. In these 13 action-packed episodes from the hit TV series more villains are added to the series such as Poison Ivy - who is originally Barbara's best friend Gearhead and a more threatening version of Maxie Zeus. Several brand new villains for the series are introduced this season: Cosmo Krank/Toymaker Prank Joker's response to Batgirl's addition to Batman's family Temblor and D.A.V.E. a H.A.R.D.A.C.-like super computer created by Hugo Strange to emulate the worst villain minds in Gotham. Swoop onto this Deluxe 2-Disc Edition with All Season 3 Adventures plus Exciting Extras. See justice done as no other hero can deliver!Running Time: 273 min.System Requirements:Run Time: 273 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ANIMATION/ADULT SWIM Rating: NR UPC: 012569833388 Manufacturer No: 83338
User Submitted The Batman - The Complete Third Season (DC Comics Kids Collection) Reviews
October 3, 2008
Now things get interesting
At first I was skeptical, I was thinking the animation was questionable, but the stories were solid, and now I think I can say I'm a fan. This season introduces Batgirl and shows a new side and dynamic to this young Bruce Wayne, as he goes out and cleans up the villans of Gotham City. I must say this show has grown on me and the more I see, the more I like, the stories just keep getting better and if this keep up I will have no complaints. Overall: fun for kids of all ages.
August 19, 2008
What happened?
Batgirl, that's what.
I really did like the first season and I loved the second. So, I was really excited to see the third. I've never been a big fan of batman having a sidekick, but I did like the fact that they were bringing in Batgirl before Robin. That is something that's never been done before. The good stories are still there but the impact isn't. There are some very great episodes in this season too, probably better than any on the second, but there are also some that are just downright bad. Batgirl really did bring the show downhill, to me that is. Her dialogue is horrible, I know she is a kid, but it's almost like they keep trying to remind you with making her talk constantly. I will admit, about halfway through (The Laughing Cats), she did start to grow on me a little. She was starting to feel like she belonged. I guess the series just couldn't think of a better way to bring her in.
I am also very very very tired of (I hate to say this) the Joker. His crimes in this season were horrible. I'm a huge Joker fan and loved the episodes he was in last season, but this time it seemed like they were just using him because he is the joker. The episode "Brawn" just seemed like it could have been a lot better if they would have just used Bane. We do need more of Bane, and I hope to see him later in the series. I was glad to see that they cut down on Penguin a little. Didn't like the first episode with him (A Knight to Remember) but I did like The Icy Depths a lot.
I also liked the build up to Hugo Strange, and was very happy to finally see his character come out. I also did like the idea of someone going after Bruce Wayne.
My Top 5 episodes were
1. Gotham's Ultimate Criminal Mastermind
- D.A.V.E was a great idea for a villain and to put Hugo behind it was even a better one
2. A Fistful of Felt
- A classic Ventriloquist story, with Strange pulling the strings.
3. Thunder
- The one episode that I did not mind Batgirl at all. Everything about this one just seemed right.
4. RPM
- A good story to introduce a new batmobile
5. The Icy Depths
- Even though I do not like this version of Freeze that much, he is in some pretty good episodes.
So maybe after I watch this again, I might start to appreciate it more but at the time being this is how I feel about this season. Also please remember, these are my opinions and you may feel different. I would still recommend it for what good there is.
August 10, 2008
The Batman DVD Season 3
This truly imaginative and fascinating latest series adds TONS to the great Batman tradition -- rates triple A+++++!!
July 22, 2008
Batgirl Begins
My first exposure to The Batman started with season five, followed shortly thereafter by four. Continuing on in that trend of inverse viewing of seasons, we now arrive at volume three. Each season does have its' own identity and can be assessed and appreciated independently, but comparisons to others is unavoidable, if not somewhat effectual and enlightening. The most noticeable difference here is the absence of Robin and the introduction and importance of Batgirl. As portrayed here, she is younger than most other incarnations, which certainly suits the youth oriented approach of the series. Barbara's innocence, combined with normal adolescent angst and arrogance, make her appear like a typical teenager, unless of course Commissioner Gordon happens to be your father, your best friend happens to be turned into a famous rogue, and Batman happens to operate in your city, with the three circumstances combined inspiring her to become Batgirl. Her wry and biting wit adds a touch of levity to the series without unduly degenerating it into unwanted silliness. Some may find her ubiquitous presence excessive, which is difficult to argue against, but her prominence does not markedly detract from the show's appeal; if anything, the overuse of the Joker and especially the Penguin is more problematic. The overall consistency and quality of the episodes is arguably not as strong as four and five, but as with each season, particular ones surely shine, with the opening two part Batgirl/Poison Ivy introduction being at the top of the list. The stellar animation remains as strong and, at times, eye opening as ever, playing a major role in offsetting some of the series' flaws and making several of the weaker episodes worth watching just for that alone. So despite a minor drop in quality, my overall respect for the cartoon in general continues to grow, and I anxiously await season two.
July 8, 2008
The Batman- The Complete Third Season.........
Season Three introduces Batgirl into the fold and puts Batman against the likes of Posion Ivy, Maxie Zeus, Toymaker, Gearhead, Prank, Temblor, and D.A.V.E.. The season also seen the change in theme music for the show which is more of a cross between the old Batman theme from the 60s & the Hawaii Five-O theme. The storylines seem to be getting alot better as we see The Batman finally getting his craft as a crimefighter down. He doesn't accept the need for a partner in Batgirl til the end of the season, which is good because Robin comes into the fold the next season. Danielle Judovits, Will Friedle, Piera Coppola, Phil Lamarr, Patton Oswalt, Michael Weisz, Jim Cumming and Jeff Bennett all provide vocal talent for the season. It just keeps getting better.
December 7, 2007
hmm not vey good
This is batman for people that dont actually like batman. The animated series all four series were dark and brooding where as this is complete garbage. Yeah better for the kids but lets be honest batman is for adults. Dont like the rock action soundtrack or the bad voice acting and plotting. nice batmobile though.
September 19, 2007
Hi I'm Batgirl and I'm Here to Change Your Theme Song
Batgirl is EXACTLY what this incarnation of the Batman needed. The stories are better, ALL the characters are more interesting, and Batman seems a LOT more balanced.
Batman CAN be good when the story is dark, but only certain writers have been able to pull it off in the past. I did not much care for seasons 1 & 2.
These writers discovered their stories need Batgirl. Season 3 is a huge leap forward. I think they should have renamed the series "The Batgirl" but that's just me.
August 30, 2007
"Aw, dude! You just broke the superhero secret identity code!"
In his 5th year of crimefighting, Gotham's grim loner at last gets a superhero sidekick. And it's not Robin. There's a definite infusion of girl power as Season 3's first two episodes unveil the origin of the plucky but extremely raw Batgirl. The rest of the season lays out her journey from undesired, unproven nuisance to Batman's well-regarded, in-the-loop sidekick. With the departure of Detective Ellen Yin, Batman's former hush hush ally in the Gotham constabulary, we get to see more of Batgirl's dad, Commissioner James Gordon, who, in Season 2, made his debut and reached an accomodation with the Dark Knight. Here, we see the Batwing, as well as the new, fairly awesome Batmobile. We say goodbye to the eerie theme song of the first two seasons and hello to the more upbeat and guitar-strummy new theme music, although I do lament the loss of the fun and freaky "Baaatmaaan" which can be heard at the end of the original theme.
Producer/Art Director Jeff Matsuda's distinct style again shines clear and strong. Quite a bit of the animation reminds me of his old Jackie Chan cartoon, which threw me off for a moment. Then I got used to it and I like it now. Another positive for the series is the humor. There's always been some comedy to this series, but, thanks to the quippy and infectious Batgirl, there's an even more pronounced lighthearted tone, which, by the way, serves as a nice counterpoint to Batman's brooding.
This season wouldn't be complete without Batman's roster of oddball villainy (Penguin, Joker, Catwoman, etc.). Poison Ivy is re-imagined here as a contemporary of Batgirl's. The nanotech-manipulating Gearhead debuts and wreaks havoc with Bats and his wheels, while Maximillian Zeus still has his god complex intact. However, it's the final episode which presents Batman with his deadliest adversary as embodied in the creation of the unctuous Professor Hugo Strange. And, for fans of the live action '60s Batman series, Adam West has been a recurring guest actor as the voice of the Gotham mayor. My favorite episodes here are "Batgirl Begins, Parts 1 & 2," "RPM" (that Gearhead is a lot of fun), "Thunder" (Batgirl is growing more and more disenchanted with Batman keeping her out of the loop, and Zeus looks darn impressive), and "Gotham's Ultimate Criminal Mastermind" (a worthy duo of villains).
Yup, it's a bit disconcerting having Batgirl come in before Robin, as it does change up the team dynamics, and especially when Robin finally does appear in Season 4. But guess what? For me, Season 3 became the turning point of the series, when I began to regularly try to catch it on TV. The biggest reason is Batgirl. I truly enjoy this series's take on Barbara Gordon and her alter ego. She's brave but insecure, athletic but klutzy, resourceful but with an aptitude for occasionally bollocksing it up. But she doesn't waver, whether in a tussle or in trying to convince Batman to accept her as a crime-fighting partner. And she's funny and has no qualms about ribbing the mega-serious Caped Crusader. Safe to say Batgirl won me over pretty quickly. Which is a good thing, as she's in a ton of episodes. As for the Batman, well, the dude remains a dark and righteous superhero. Wouldn't have him any other way.
Season 3's 13 episodes are:
Episodes 1 & 2 - "Batgirl Begins (Parts 1 & 2) - Barbara Gordon, teen Olympic hopeful and the police commish's willful daughter, dons the cowl and cape of Batgirl for the first time. Meanwhile, Barbara's buddy, Pamela Isley, becomes the demented Poison Ivy. That friendship's probably over.
Episode 3 - "A Dark Knight to Remember" - Bruce Wayne suffers a head trauma after a run-in with the Penguin and loses all memory of being the Darknight Detective. This sucks for the kidnapped Batgirl as she's about to be put to death by the Penguin at the stroke of midnight.
Episode 4 - "A Fistful of Felt" - Heaps of bent psychology here. Professor Hugo Strange pronounces the Ventriloquist cured and releases him from Arkham. The Ventriloquist gets a new gig performing at kids' birthday parties. But what happens when his old, malevolent puppet Scarface reappears?
Episode 5 - "RPM" - Nanotech-powered racer Gearhead comes to Gotham to seek thrills and loot cash, and Bruce builds an all-new and improved Batmobile. Meanwhile, Barbara goes to driving school.
Episode 6 - "Brawn" - The Joker has made off with Bane's power infusion module and is now all muscly and super-strong. Is Batman still in his weight class?
Episode 7 - "The Laughing Cats" - Joker absconds with a pair of endangered Siberian leopards, intending to sell them to a hunter of very rare beasts. Catwoman, she doesn't approve.
Episode 8 - "Fleurs Du Mal" - Even as the mayor initiates an environmental "Green Up Gotham" program, the Penguin schemes to make it rain, Alfred gets hay fever, and Batman is arrested for killing a plant. Can you guess the villain?
Episode 9 - "Cash for Toys" - After Wayne Industries shuts down the dangerous toy-making company Krank Co., its owner Cosmo Krank seeks out vengeance with his arsenal of lethal playthings. This is a fairly amusing episode if you're a fan of Patrick Warburton, who voices the brash Cash Tankenson as he provides police protection and "wingman" duties for Bruce.
Episode 10 - "The Apprentice" - After Bats and Batgirl foil another one of his schemes, Joker decides to get his own sidekick ("I want my own Mini Me."). So he starts hanging out at the comedy club Ha-Ha-Hacienda and discovers Prank.
Episode 11 - "Thunder" - The corrupt but semi-majestic billionaire Maximillian Zeus, after having lost the mayoral election, makes up his mind to rule Gotham anyway. And, he's got a flying warship to back up his ambition.
Episode 12 - "The Icy Depths" - Mr. Freeze and the Penguin vie for a jewel-encrusted umbrella, which hides a clue to sunken treasure. Meanwhile, a sneaky, old chum of Alfred's comes a-calling.
Episode 13 - "Gotham's Ultimate Criminal Mastermind" - The ever-oily Professor Hugo Strange demonstrates his Digitally Advanced Villain Emulator (or D.A.V.E.), the most up-to-date criminal-capture technology and powered by artificial intelligence. But you just know D.A.V.E.'s gonna rebel...To save the day, Bats just may have to pull out a ploy from Captain Kirk's bag of tricks.
Note: Disc 1 provides the first seven episodes, Disc 2 has the final six. For a special feature, there's only the 8-minute-long "The Batman: Season 3 Unmasked" featurette.
Three and a half stars for this one? Yeah, why not. And, for those who enjoy Season 3, Season 4 is even better. However, I'm still not that fond of the first two seasons.
August 13, 2007
Awesome season of an of an awesome series!
This season of "The Batman" cartoons introduces Batgirl and Poison Ivy, to make for a little extra jolt of girl power in Gotham City! Woo-hoo!
All the villains and heroes are done flawlessly, from the style and the stories to the voices and the way the charaters are presented. The addition of Batgirl to the series is definately not a hinderance, in fact it is a very awesome representaion of Batman's little lady sidekick.
We get a mixture of all the classic villians in this DVD. There's the Joker, Penguin, Ventriloquist and Scarface, and Maxie Zeus, to name a few. Oh, and of course there's Poison Ivy, who gets a very creative origin story that ties together with Batgirl's.
This has to be one of the best seasons that this series has to offer. You will love this DVD for sure!
July 8, 2007
Need more of our favourite villains
This DVD would have had 5 stars if the episodes included more of our famous villains. Bane, The Riddler, Firefly, Clayface and Manbat are just some that were not on the DVD. Also the female detective that we became familiar with in the second season wasn't to be seen. Apart from that we loved it.
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