Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox

The DC Animated Universe movies continue to come out, thanks to no shortage of good stories and a penchant for decent adaptations of those stories. "Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox" is number 17 and it's by far one of the best, almost dethroning "Under the Red Hood" as my favorite of the flicks. I say almost because I can't really supplant that story so they will have to reign together. "Flashpoint Paradox" is an adaptation of the companywide crossover "Flashpoint" from DC a few years back written by Geoff Johns and drawn by Andy Kubert. The end of the story effectively rebooted the DC Universe and gave us the current status quo, known as the DCnU (DC new Universe) or New 52 (after the number of launch titles when the reboot happened). Costumes changed (Superman lost his underoos), and histories were retconned, and it was glorious. But that's for another time, this is about "Flashpoint Paradox" and the jaw dropping greatness of it. Though the title has "Justice League" in it this is very much a story about everyone's favorite Speedster, the Flash. I mean his name is part of the title. The story begins with Flash (Justin Chambers, "Grey's Anatomy") having to take on a group of his villains, collectively referred to as "The Rogues," and when he's outgunned he calls for the Justice League for back-up. When his opposite number and arch nemesis Professor Zoom aka The Reverse Flash (C. Thomas Howell, "Amazing Spiderman") makes a statement that hits a little too close to home Flash goes for a run. When he wakes up the next day things have changed drastically. He is in a world where the Justice League or Superman never existed, Cyborg is the country's greatest hero, Batman is a gun carrying vigilante, and the Amazons and Atlantis are about to begin a war that will destroy the planet. Without his powers Flash, now just plain old Barry Allen must figure out what has happened to the world before it's too late. To give away any more of the story would be almost criminal. If you don't know the details finding them out as you go along is definitely part of the fun with this story. The other part is seeing completely different versions of your favorite characters. Wonder Woman (Vanessa Marshal returning to the role from "JL: Crisis on Two Earths") and Aquaman (Cary Elwes, "Saw, "Princess Bride") are much darker characters than we're used to seeing, and their titles Queen of the Amazons and King of Atlantis are front and center, as are their militaristic ambitions. Batman (Kevin McKidd, "Percy Jackson," "Grey's Anatomy") is a completely different person, so it makes his change a little easier to deal with. And we again get some Cyborg (Michael B. Jordan, "Chronicle) which is always good, and he gets to be the hero of the country here. The rest of the cast is good even if they don't get a lot to say with Dana Delany, Nathan Fillion and Ron Perlman returning to voice the characters of Lois Lane, Green Lantern Hal Jordan and Deathstroke from "Superman: The Animated Series," "Justice League: Doom" and "Teen Titans" respectively. Danny Huston also has a bit part as General Sam Lane. Andrea Romano does it yet again, and Jay Oliva's direction is perfect. The animation is just fantastic with character designs by Phil Burassa who did designs for the last two Justice League animated films as well as the "Young Justice" series. These though are some insanely built heroes, but they still look amazing, not like when the drawings in "Superman/Batman: Public Enemies" where they came off looking like "Masters of the Universe" figures being animated. This is more like Japanese animation mixed with American comic art. The action is intense too. I mean REALLY intense. There are some pretty violent and brutal fights and scenes in this. Definitely earns it PG-13 rating. I found myself slackjawed a few times throughout the film. DC definitely pushed the envelope this time, and it was well worth it. The story is what really keeps you intrigued though, and the humanity that it illustrates among these powerful beings, and as I said this is Flash's story and following him through this dark, strange world is a real journey. This was a really fun flick and if you've been a fan of these so far, this one definitely won't disappoint you. The only issue I had was that it got me wanting to see more alternate takes on the characters, and DC has a whole line called Elseworlds and they've got a few great stories that would be amazing animated, but I digress. Anyway, this film has an after credits scene that leads directly into the next film, "Justice League: War" which makes sense as it tells of the origin of the JL in the DCnU, so I look forward to it. As usual, the special features were few but the featurettes are good, and the classic episodes are always fun. So definitely pick this up if you want to watch a great action flick, with some heart, amazing visuals, and a few surprises too.

I waited for this release with eager anticipation and I wasn't disappointed. The movie flowed well with the Flash as the main character as well as the alternate Batman who was Bruce Wayne's father in this version. This is also Flash story, so you would have to know a little something about the villains and supporting cast around the Flash. I'm also speaking on the Barry Allen Flash, and not the Wally West Flash which is going back at least 20 or even 30 years. I have not followed a Flash series since the 80s. However, I think the story does a decent job explaining these characters if your not familiar with the Flash characters. But this isn't just about the Flash, this is really a crazy version about what if you change something in your life. Does it effect other people around you, even your closest friends? Clearly, the answer is yes in this movie. This starts with Flash as he saves his mom from being murdered only to find the World on the brink of World War 3. Aquaman and Wonder Woman are main the antagonists here who use their empires to plunge the Earth into chaos. Superman also is found hidden away by the United States Government as a socially crippled man treated like some science experiment gone array. In this alternate reality of Superman, his rocket crashed in Metropolis that killed thousands, instead of crashing in rural Kanas where no one was hurt. Thus, from childhood, Superman is raised in a harsh government facility instead of the farm life of his loving adoptive parents, the Kents. I don't want to ruin the movie for you, but reading up the Flashpoint comic book series would help understand some of these changes. I think the movie stayed on point and told an effective story, even better than the comic books. I would rate this as well done. I just wished than more detail would have went into the war between Wonder Woman and Aquaman. They really only briefly touched on the reasons behind the war, which in my opinion weren't enough of an explanation. Cyborg was a pleasant character who seem to be the most level headed hero in this world. The Thomas Wayne Batman was great, as a doctor turned crime fighter, with even a more ruthless moral code than his son Bruce who was murdered that night in the dark alley instead of Thomas and his wife, which the movie clearly hints as her being the Joker. I also wish more time could have spent on Thomas Wayne's world since he was also a main character in this movie. Here, unlike Bruce Wayne who projected the playboy image, Thomas alter ego as casino tycoon was a bit more rough edged, since running a few casinos in Gotham City which put him at a greater financial pressure on his business and as a crime fighter. Thomas partially explained this on his Bat plane when he flew the Flash, Cyborg, and the Shazam kids to Europe, to confront Aquaman and Wonder Woman. The Batman Flashpoint comic books were fun to read. They could have used some of that material too. The Reverse Flash is excellently portrayed in this film as the main villain. I don't think he really ever got his due on the screen until now. I really enjoyed the final scenes as Flash battled Reverse Flash. I think an origin story might have came in handy on the Reverse Flash but with so much going on, clearly there would have been no where to fit it. I would recommend this animated movie as a must see.

First off this comment is largely in response to comments highly critical of this story and the greater depth and more adult nature of the DC comics(which I love and am very excited about) of recent/not so recent past, present and i presume future. I understand if you do not wish to witness the brutality and despair that made up a great deal of this story, which is definitely not intended for children and that, I would agree, should be rated-R. But I don't understand how adults with an analytical mind can't if not enjoy in a light hearted way at least appreciate the meaning of a story such as this. It wasn't just the absence of Superman(although of course that would have a great impact) in my opinion that caused the shift in these characters. It is just a reminder and realization that these characters and personas choose to be heroic they choose goodness compassion and bravery in the face of everything they have been through but that they could just as easily choose to feed into their individual weakness. I loved the movie although it was shocking at times it reminded me what I love most about these characters, that they have realness despite the fantasy elements and that they make people who identify with the stories want to be better people to choose to be better people. I mean come on don't you people have hearts this story was heartbreaking. I mean Bruce got a letter through space time and dimension from his father. My eyes started watering. It was beautiful. Barry Allen is a hero. And I do agree that there is plenty of child friendly dc comics entertainment out there, actually that has been the bulk of their output to date. I guess i think its refreshing to to have a little more depth to these stories I think the character deserve it and are much too powerful symbolically to be deprived of it any longer. I really loved this film as I have all the recent dc animated universe features. Thanks Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things I can, And the wisdom to know the difference.

"Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox" is a revelation. An all-too-rare gem of a film that goes to places with classic comic book superheroes you can't imagine any group of filmmakers would dare. It's one thing to read and see a story like this on the page. It's an entirely different thing to experience it on a visceral level as a motion picture. Based upon the DC comics storyline "Flashpoint" by Geoff Johns, "The Flashpoint Paradox" is - at heart - an emotional, introspective journey centered on one of DC's lesser-known heroes, Barry Allen aka the Flash. Screenwriter Jim Krieg skillfully manages to adapt most of Johns' main storyline while adding an original prologue that emotionally anchors the film in Barry Allen's tragic childhood loss of his mother, and the guilt he carries into his adult life in not having saved her life. Krieg has also scripted a smart, humorous and sophisticated opening action sequence involving the main Justice League characters. Like most great screenwriters, Krieg knows if you're going to deconstruct the most famous DC superheroes throughout your script, showing them as brutal vigilantes and ruthless killers for the balance the film, you better first give them all a moment to shine at their heroic best. This is a time-travel story into an alternative universe, and following these opening scenes, Barry Allen awakes from dozing-off at his workstation to find a world inverted. DC's most enduring heroes are now the most violent, out-of-control threat the planet has ever faced. Bruce Wayne was killed, not his parents. His father Thomas Wayne is the Batman, an alcoholic consumed by loss who dispatches his victims with a gun in each hand or a toss off a rooftop. Aquaman and Wonder Woman are at war, with the Amazons having invaded the UK, slaughtering millions, and turning it into their new Paradise Island. Kal-El didn't land in Kansas to be raised by the Kents. He instead crash landed in Metropolis, where he has been kept underground and experimented on by the government. In 1985 when Alan Moore was developing the graphic novel "Watchmen," his intent was to utilize established superheroes from the Charlton Comics line that DC had just purchased. DC managing editor Dick Giodano vetoed the idea, concerned that depicting the characters in a "dysfunctional" manner, or showing them being killed off in the mini-series would hurt their `brand potential.' The approach producer James Tucker, writer Jim Krieg and director Jay Oliva have taken in adapting "Flashpoint" is in many ways what Moore wanted to do with "Watchmen." Moore had reasoned "as long as readers recognized them (the characters) ... `it would have the shock and surprise value when you saw what the reality of these characters was.' " Or, in the case of "The Flashpoint Paradox," when you see what the reality of the characters are in a dark alternative universe. While the alternate universe `versions' of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and Aquaman are the result of an anomaly in the `DC timeline,' seeing them commit graphic acts of violence and murder against each other, additional characters from the DC Universe, and a global mass populous elicits a very disturbing and shocking viewing experience. Like the DCUAOM release "Batman: The Dark Knight Rises Part 2," the level of graphic violence makes it inconceivable that the MPAA gave the film a PG-13 rating as opposed to a R rating. But, let's be very clear on this point. Every moment of graphic violence, adult language and mature situations is VITAL to making this film work on a complex sophisticated level very much in the vein of Bryan Singer's two `X-MEN' films, Zach Snyder's adaptation of "WATCHMEN," and Christopher Nolan's `DARK KNIGHT' trilogy. This is a film for adults, not kids. To water it down is to destroy it artistically. Like the "Watchmen" graphic novel and Zach Snyder's feature adaptation of it, "The Flashpoint Paradox" is a film for adults who aren't afraid to explore the dark notion proposed by Johns' "Flashpoint" series. A dark notion that "The Flashpoint Paradox" brings to full fruition with maximum emotional and intellectual impact. Namely, dark consequences would befall powerful superheroes and the world if one tragic twist of fate impacted their lives on a deeply traumatic emotional level. The film is able to reach these heights thanks to just how far the creative team was prepared to go, and how high they were willing to claw their way up to reach. Director Jay Oliva ("Batman: The Dark Knight Returns") knows how to do action - he was one of Zach Snyder's storyboard artists on "Man of Steel." With "The Flashpoint Paradox" he has deftly mixed multiple approaches in character design and animation techniques. Traditional anime, anatomic realism and exaggerated physique designs vary from scene to scene. This yields a wider range of emotions than the previous DCUAOMs Justice League titles have contained and explored, save "New Frontier." The results also pay-off in a higher level of kinetic energy in his action sequences. At times, all three animation approaches appear on screen at once - with the genius being it all rings true and works. Legendary Casting and Voice Director Andrea Romano's work on the film yields phenomenal detail. Justin Chambers ("Grey's Anatomy") delivers the best Barry Allen/The Flash performance in a DCUAOM since Neil Patrick Harris portrayed the character in 2008's "Justice League: The New Frontier." Chambers' balances a newfound level of gravitas for Barry Allen with the humor that has always been a key element of the character. C. Thomas Howell buries himself in the roll of Professor Zoom, and its obvious he had a ball playing the film's central villain. Michael R. Jordan (currently starring in "Fruitvale Station") walks the line between sincerity and naivety as Cyborg without ever giving into being less than the best soldier the US has. Cary Elwes ("The Princess Bride," "Saw") gives a majestic, bold and tense presence to his role as Aquaman. Towering above them all is Kevin McKidd (also from "Grey's Anatomy") as Thomas Wayne, aka Flashpoint Batman. Disillusioned, cynical, unpredictable and violent, McKidd's performance is laced with both overt and repressed rage throughout. Yet, he hits great beats of humor and pathos. This time out, the detail in Romano's Casting Work is amazing. Both "Batman," "Superman" and "Justice League" animated series veterans Kevin Conroy, Dana Delany and Nathan Fillion are back in their roles as Batman, Lois Lane and Green Lantern. The fact their appearances are virtually cameos didn't deter her from getting them. More importantly, their performances add just as much as the lead actors' do to the overall artistry of the piece as a phenomenal example of `Ensemble Acting' in an Animated Motion Picture. Romano even managed to get Ron Perlman ("Pacific Rim," "Hellboy") and Danny Huston ("Hitchcock," "Wrath of the Titans") to take very minor roles. Getting Conroy back was of vital creative importance for the film's final and very emotional closing scene. It's worth crediting his loyalty to DC Animation that he recognized, for this film, his small contribution was major. Frederik Wiedmann's original score must be given its due as well. Rich and layered with textures specifically designed for the emotional range of the film, Wiedmann also delivers distinct themes for the Amazons, Aquaman's army, the Flash, and Flashpoint Batman. Here's hoping when Christopher Drake isn't available to score future DCUAOMs, Wiedmann gets the assignments. Finally, DC Animation Supervising Producer James Tucker must be acknowledged for his courage and artistic integrity in backing the film's daring content and artistic achievement. His statements to the press upon replacing Bruce Timm as the DC Animation Supervising Producer made it clear that DCUAOMs were headed in a new, commercial direction. No longer would direct adaptations of graphic novels be done as DCUAOMs ("Batman: Year One," "The Dark Knight Returns"), and `brand names' like `Justice League' would be embraced as vehicles to introduce new characters. After DC Animation's announcement that two `Justice League' titles in 2013 would be followed by two `Batman' titles in 2014, it seemed DC Animation was possibly being co-opted by the Warner Bros. Live Action division to support and promote their plans for a JLA film, along with Zach Snyder's challenge in rebooting Batman for his "Man of Steel" sequel. However, if "Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox" is indicative of how Tucker plans to meld any potential Warner-Bros. mandated commercialism and cross-promotion of DCUAOMs with his team still taking huge creative risks and maintaining the artistic integrity of DCUAOMs, Tucker is truly taking DC Animation and their films into a new, exciting and subversive direction for fans. If the upcoming "Justice League: War" and "Batman and Son" are as daring, uncompromising, challenging and adult as "Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox," James Tucker will have initial nay-Sayers like myself eating crow and crying `mea-culpa' pretty damn fast.

DC may not do as well as Marvel at the theaters, but they far surpass Marvel with their animated movies on DVD. THE FLASHPOINT PARADOX tells the tale of the Flashpoint mini-series that (sadly) forever changed DC Comics. The star of the movie is The Flash (the Barry Allen version). Something in his past is altered, leading to a whole different future for not only him, but the entire world. It was a well-told story in this animated movie, and even ended on an emotional note, which actually moved me a bit. I'm glad I read the original series, though, because there were some parts missing from the movie that I felt were integral to the storyline. There were a lot of DC characters throughout (yay!), but if you're unfamiliar with them (or the Flashpoint storyline), you'd probably have no clue who they are. The movie didn't bother to name particular characters for the audience. For example, Deathstroke and Black Manta appeared in the movie, but their names were never mentioned (that I noticed). If you didn't know them already, you certainly wouldn't know them by watching the movie. There were lots of extra superheroes that appeared in the movie, but where was Booster Gold, who was an important character in the original comic book series? The animation was pretty good overall; however, what I didn't like was the faces of the characters. They were all drawn in anime/manga, Pokemon-like style. UGH. Wonder Woman and a young Barry Allen with those big eyes and weird-shaped pointy chin? Was that really necessary? Luckily, you only noticed it in the close-up shots, but it felt a bit jarring with the rest of the animation. As another reviewer pointed out, there is a LOT of violence in this movie. After all, it is an apocalyptic movie set on an alternate world, so anything can happen...and does. It's no different from any other PG-13 apocalyptic movie, though, except that it's animated. But there are some violent scenes that take place off camera; you know what's happening, but you don't actually see what's being done. This is definitely one of the best DC animated movies, and is a must-see for any superhero/comic book fan. It's kind of funny that they didn't just call it "Flashpoint" like the comic series. Adding "Paradox" to the end reminded me of a Big Bang Theory episode. p.s. Be sure to stick around after the credits! Like Marvel's live-action movies, DC added some additional content.

This is one of the Best movies I've ever seen, at least of the genre. If you do not "like" The Flash, the superhero, do not be fooled: this is Not about Flash. You must have a working knowledge of the DC universe and the Justice League characters to fully understand what is happening, and who the names and characters are; but beyond that, you do Not even have to be a DC Fan. Quite the contrary, as the headline suggests Everything in this movie was Excellent: cinematography, action, story, plot, characterization, sound, animation, backdrops, the ending, and even the very-ending (different than ending) Is Perfection. This movie is an animated Masterpiece, and is Severely Underrated. From what I saw, the actual framerate animation may be lacking some "highest" quality, as in 60fps and UHD resolutions, but this is just graphical fidelity and does not hold up to legitimate critique, especially since most films are not billion-dollar Marvel blockbusters, and never feasibly could be. This movie Is a Masterpiece. It is only a shame that most will never see it in the sea of garbage known as FOMO-Modern "Entertainment." If you are wondering where to start with DC, then why not start with the Best? The Flashpoint Paradox is cinematic brilliance, and not Only for the genre of animated-action superhero movies.

This is not one of the best animated films from DC, nor is it one of the most violent. It is absolutely, positively the best animated film from DC or Marvel, in my opinion. It is absolutely the darkest, most violent rendition of any comic book recreation. I have been waiting for something worth giving 5 stars to. I have never given anything 5 stars. This movie goes above and beyond. For me, it was way too short. Do not misunderstand. It was a good feature length film. I just wanted to see more. I did not want it to end. This is not any Justice League or any individual characters that you will recognize. It is an amazing reimagining of familiar characters both heroes and villains. There are heroes that are now villains, villains that are now heroes and some that you will not be able to figure out where they fall. This is not, I repeat not for children. If you are a fan of the original Justice League, you may like it, love it or hate it. If you were a fan of Superfriends, you may be horrified by this film. I have always imagined that the Flash could potentially be one of the most powerful heroes in the DC universe because of his unique power. He could potentially be the most powerful hero in the DC universe. This is his film and he comes close to those accolades. This film gives Flash his long overdue opportunity for elite status. He is not the clown or buffoon that he is sometimes portrayed as. In this film, he is serious, thoughtful and everything a hero should be. I did not expect this movie to be anything like it was. I was blown away. To me, it was what an animated film about super powered beings should be. It is constant action from beginning to end. I have seen "all" of the animated films including the relatively new Marvel Knights franchise. I have seen the Armored Adventures of Iron Man, Green Lantern, Justice League and JLU and a few others. These are all series. I have seen Hulk vs., Avengers Unlimited, Superman Unbound, Under the Redhood, The Dark Knight Returns 1 & 2, Planet Hulk and several others. They were all good to very good but none of them comes anywhere near Flashpoint Paradox. An absolute masterpiece of action, animation and story telling. Some second tier characters are brought to the fore front but they do not take over. Some main characters are given space but not too much. DC somehow found the right balance. When you see how many characters are included, you will see what I mean. This film is about Flash and revolves around Flash. There are a couple of major players that have co-starring roles but their appearances are timely and for a purpose. It had to be incredibly difficult to find that type of balance. My hats off to DC for doing a fantastic job on an incredible movie. Wait until you see what they did with Superman! I wait in anticipation of the winter release of Justice League: War.

Let me first start by saying this film is not for younger audiences. It contains graphic depictions of violence, sexual situations, and mature language. Realizing how that is in and of itself a deterrent for some viewers, I argue that it is done with some taste and rather than trying to glorify violence it seeks to depict its savage nature, and not simplify the world for sake of the story. Additionally one must understand the intended audience is essentially my demographic. (Adult male,29 at the time of this writing). Most depictions of our favorite heroes while entertaining in their own right have, at least in cinema, lacked until recently, a certain sense of realism. Hence the recent wave of darker depictions of iconic characters. Every perspective to up until recently has been one aimed at a particularly young audience, and studios have begun to realize the potential in tapping that older audience. So, if you are not particularly partial to violent content you may want to steer clear of this viewing, but it is sophisticated enough that it warrants a chance. In any event this is easily one of the better offerings in the DC animated universe, that deals with one of the central story arcs in the DC comics universe: The Flash Point Paradox. I would argue that the nature of the story does not lend itself to those who are uninitiated to the DC universe. The very crux of the story is sort of a what if scenario for all of your favorite DC characters. Most of which in this case do not result in the same heroic roles as their mainstream counterparts. What happens if superman never landed in Smallville? What if Bruce Wayne never became Batman? What if earths greatest heroes were at war with one another? In other words while the cameos are numerous, there are very few glimpses of your favorites DC icons, in the way that you know and love them. However this seems only to further anchor the unique bond you have with the characters in their more familiar forms. And fans of the flash are in for a treat. I admittedly did not grow up reading a lot of DC. Marvel had dominated the era I grew up in. I have however developed more insight as I have gotten older. Even still the Flash was never a character with which I particularly identified. This is by far the most action the Flash has seen in the DC Animated Universe and he does not disappoint. I think for the first time (In animation) anyone who did not grow up idolizing the character is given a true sense of why he was one of the founding members of the Justice League and of his overall importance in the DC universe. His bravery, bravado, and brash sense of humor are all on display, but tempered with a manic sense of purpose, and humility. It is a bit hard to watch, but strangely somehow seems to give root to the already fantastic nature of the DC universe.

Este BR hoy en día es difícil conseguirlo en latino y a buen precio, cheque que Amazon lo tenía disponible pero era de importación. Tenía ciertas dudas sobre este sistema pero fue muy fácil y sobre todo rápido pues ya que lo ordené un Viernes y al siguiente Lunes ya lo tenía en mis manos. Llego en un sobre amarillo pero la caja y el disco venían perfectos a pesar del trayecto. Así que mi calificación no sólo es por el BR sino por el buen servicio en mi primera experiencia de importación. Sobre el disco BR, a pesar de ser americano no es diferente a la versión latina, lo único que cambia y por lo que también opté por la versión USA es la portada del BR, ya que es el arte original de portada y no la fea ilustración que utilizaron para la versión latina. Sobre la calidad del video es en 1080p HD con audio y subtítulos en inglés, francés y español latino. En cuanto a extras, contiene lo siguiente: -Un especial sobre los villanos de Flash. -Un especial donde expertos en el tema y escritores de DC hablan sobre los viajes en el tiempo. -Un vistazo a la siguiente película "Liga de la Justicia Guerra" -Y cuatro caricaturas. Con 2 episodios de Justice League, 1 de JL Unlimited y 1 de Batman the Brave and the Bold, todos con audio en inglés y subtítulos en español. La historia comienza con Flash enfrentando a sus villanos y tras derrotarlos, las palabras de uno de ellos se quedan en su mente "no puedes salvar a todos". Con esto en mente, Flash viaja la pasado para salvar a su madre de morir asesinada pero eso hace que el mundo que conocía no lo sea más. Muchas cosas han cambiado y los Atlantes y Amazonas están por llevar al mundo a sus destrucción. Con esa premisa es suficiente para que tengas que comprarla, pues ya que no sólo es una buena historia con animación excelente sino que es el comienzo de un Universo compartido de películas que culmina con "Liga de la Justicia Oscura Guerra en Apokolips". No te decepcionará.

After "Doom" the standard for DCU productions is quite high and this effort did not disappoint. The art is edgy, bordering on anime but still remaining true to the source material. The esthetic of the art becomes all the more relevant as the alternate timeline concept is introduced. The story is solid drama. If you could change a critical event in your life, and had the power to do so, would you and if so, would you be prepared to face the consequences of such action? This is the essence of the Flashpoint storyline. The voice work is solid, featuring Kevin Conroy, exceptional as always as Batman, Justin Chambers is Flash, Barry Allen and Kevin McKidd as alt universe Batman. The story is emotionally resonant, Barry Allen visits his mother's grave with his wife, Iris, and laments his inability to save her during a home invasion. He is called to action by his rogues' gallery of villains attacking the museum that honors him. This attack is of course a ruse, headed by his nemesis Prof. Zoom (C. Thomas Howell). This is all minor exposition, however, as the real crux of the story occurs when Barry/Flash awakes in his lab depowered and his world re-written. His mother lives, the Justice League does not exist and the world is a battle ground between Atlanteans, lead by Aquaman, played with malefic aplomb by Cary Elwes and the Themyscarians, led by Wonder Woman, played with equal viciousness by the solid voice veteran Vanessa Marshall. Gone are the standard compassionate portrayals of these comic book legends. Aquaman is cruel, calculating and menacing. Wonder Woman normally depicted as the paragon of honor here too is cruel. She is equally vicious, cunning and merciless, exhibited by her executing a prisoner of war by hanging. This is not your Saturday morning fare...it is harsh, dark, and absolutely brilliant. The backstory of what causes the war is no less disturbing. The animation simply hammers home the point that these are not the heroes we are used to. Superman, one of the cornerstone's of DC since the 30s, is used to brilliant effect as an emaciated, confused, broken version of himself. The true wonder of the story besides Barry Allen`s attempt to re-obtain his powers and repair this world so desperately close to the brink is the Batman. In any incarnation, Batman is formidable, the pinnacle of physical excellence and tactical brilliance. He is no less so in this universe, further his story arc is fantastic and packs an emotional punch. His interactions with Flash are powerful storytelling in any milieu. The end game is grand, nearly operatic in scope and yet again the presence of the dark knight is integral to the conclusion. I would dearly love to delve more deeply into the individual story arcs that make up this epic, but to do so might ruin the many twists and turns and deprive the viewer of a truly wondrous viewing experience. Simply outstanding and well worth your time. I eagerly await DCU's next project, "War" as right now, they have it right and exceed Marvel in the realm of animation.

Awesome movie. Quick delivery

Esta película en la edición de Reino Unido, viene en español latino, nada de castellano, pero como en España no ha sido editada es una buena oportunidad para hacerse con ella. Por mi parte ha sido un buena compra.

I think this is the best movie DC has made to date. The animation is great, actually I think it is more anime that animation. If you have read the comic you already know the story. The film takes the brutality to a new level. Honestly if you though Wonder Woman [DVD] [2009] [1975 ] was brutal this one it its older brother. I would not recommend this for kids under 12 possible 15 even. After his latest battle with the rouges and Professor Zoom, the Flash wakes up in a world where everything has changed. His friends and the world greatest heroes have declared war on each other. They have no problem destroying the world to see each other dead, and anyone who happens to be in their way. The main thing about this movie and the comic it is not set in another timeline or in another Earth, something has changed the timeline moving everything over slightly. I read some of the negative reviews , I have to say the explanation is a bit weak but it is time travel , not theoretical physics. I does not take away from the fact that the other 89 mins of the film is great. I said in the comic I loved the Flash and Batman team up, I would like to see more of that with the "real" Batman. Batman seem to have a sort of big brother relationship with the Flash, sort of like he has a father to the Robins. It is really cool that Flash is the fastest man alive but Batman is mentally 3 steps ahead of him, then Flash with do something that is so unpredictable that even Batman would not be able to think of it. I hope to see more of these team ups not just the big 3. A great movie, if you read the comic you will not be disappointed, if you like the Justice League it is great to see the evolution of the characters in this characters are older, simply as it is more a more mature audience. Be prepared for the brutally and in some cases cold blooded murder, you would never belive the "heroes" are capable of. It proves there is a thin line between heroes and villains.