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Summary: WOW!
Review: THIS IS THE BEST CARTOON SHOW I HAVE EVER SEEN. IT'S JUST EXCELLENT. WORDS CAN'T DESCRIBE HOW GOOD THIS SHOW IS. THE VOICE ACTING IS PRETTY GOOD, THE ANIMATION AWSOME. YOU SHOULD GET THIS DVD, TRUST ME, YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED.
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Summary: Best of the Best
Review: This is one of the best series' CartoonNetwork has to offer. It features all of your favorite super heros (Wonder Women, Superman, Batman, Hawkgirl, the Flash, Martian Manhunter, Green Lantern, & some cool villians). This particular DVD (Secret Origins 1,2, & 3) is about how these good guys came to be a team (durring an alien invasion). Since this premered on CartoonNetwork, there have been many more excellent episodes. But if you only get one of the DVD(s because more will probably follow) than I suggest you get this one because its the only one where you'll see the whole team. All of the following episodes have two or three characters not in them because there out on "another mission". To sum it all up, get this because its great.
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Summary: Buyer BEWARE...
Review: To say the new Justice League is better than SuperFriends is NOT saying much...However, the show is FAR short of the excellence that characterized the earlier DC Heroes shows of the 1990s (Batman, Superman, and Batman Beyond). While there are seven main characters in the show, there is NO EXCUSE for the short shrift given to developing the character's personalities. Basically, they have NO LIVES and appear to live in spandex 24 hours a day! Heck, Batman was written better on a recent episode of Static Shock than he's been portrayed in Justice League thus far. The voice acting is VERY wooden on the show. As well cast as the earlier shows were, it appears the casting directors were or other authorities ultimately in charge of casting the character voices were asleep at the wheel! Especially bad are the voices of Superman (who is sadly no longer voiced by Tim Daly who was excellent in the previous Superman animated series) and The Flash who consistently manages to be the dullest voice each episode. The animation is equally as wooden. Sure, it's being done on a TV budget and you can't expect Disney feature quality, but the earlier shows had a sheen and visual punch that Justice League fails to deliver. I wish I could say the show has gotten better since the mediocre pilot episode released on the DVD, but sadly this is not the case. I, too, am a big fan of these characters, but so far they have NOT been done justice in any media outside of a few -- VERY few -- good comic books. It would have been better if this show had NOT been produced. It has no heart.
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Summary: Action-Packed Comic Book Fun
Review: Wow! I was simply amazed by this series when it first premiered on Cartoon Network. Combining the personages of the world's greatest superheroes, Secret Origins Parts 1-3 introduces the team and introduces a threat that no one superhero can tackle. Any fan of the 1970's show "Superfriends" or of the comic books series in which these characters star will love and appreciate the intricacies and nuances of a team that, from this perspective, is off to an exciting start. A definite must see, the Justice League premiere is not only a great stand-alone movie, it introduces the world to a new and ongoing series on Cartoon Network AND is a great collectible! I say, if they keep making 'em this caliber, the golden age for comic fans has truly arrived.
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Summary: A Fanboy's Dreams Come True
Review: It all started in the late thirties. First, there was mild-mannered Clark Kent as Superman. Then came brooding, millionarie Bruce Wayne as Batman. As the decades went by, DC Comics added to their roster of popular superheroes; Wonder Woman, Flash, and many others. Now for the first time, they've all come together under one name, one show: Justice League. Okay, this isn't the *first* time. Originally Hanna-Barbara came out with a Justice-League show called 'Superfriends', but that was more of a fanboy's worst nightmare. Justice League (JL) is the latest creation of Bruce Timm, who was one of the major talents behind the award-winning Batman: The Animated Series, Superman, and Batman Beyond. Using the same stylized animation and feel of their past shows, JL is actually the first story arc of the new series. Here, Jonn Jon'z (Martian Manhunter) is introduced, and leads Earth's heroes on a quest to prevent an alien invasion. In all fairness, JL isn't as good as Timm's previous shows, but thats because it has to balance seven main characters, each with their own unique powers and personalities. We know a good deal about Batman and Superman, but that's only because they've had entire shows for character development. The episode is basically about Jonn Jon'z, so we learn a lot about him. The Flash is a wise-cracking joker, but we don't know too much about him, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, or Wonder Woman. Not to worry though, later episodes go more in-depth. So is this DVD worth picking up? Absolutely. The series is great, and can only get better as the season progresses. There's no better way to get in on the ground floor.
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Summary: When Heroes Unite
Review: The creative team behind the Emmy-winning "Batman: The Animated Series", have updated the greatest comic book superhero team with a new look that does the League justice. When a powerful alien invasion threatens Earth, J'Onn J'Onzz, the sole survivor of ancient Martian race, enlists the aid of Earth's mightiest heroes to save the planet. "Secret Origins" is the three-part pilot of the hit animated series on Cartoon Network. The movie captures the spirit of the comic book and introduces the characters quite well. The story is simple and fast-paced but some aspects could have been developed further. It also contains some good elements of action, humor and dialogue. The characters' unique personalities and fresh interaction are among its true strengths. The animation is bright, clean and often an improvement over previous animated series. The animated feature is presented in its full screen format. The DVD contains a crisp video transfer with minor enhancement flaws, and a clear 2.0 Dolby Digital sound. Its special features include trailers, character bios and colorful interactive menus. Despite the lack of interesting extras, "Justice League" gets a "C+".
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Summary: Great movie!
Review: This is a great movie, and the series is asome, I would recommend it for all ages!!!
-Narnia25
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Summary: GOOD STORY BUT LITTLE VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY
Review: Justice league Secret Origins contains the three part story line where the Justice league came together for the very first time. The world has turned over its protection to Superman and disarmed. Now an alien race called the Imperium has decided that Earth would make a good colony for them and begin converting our atmosphere for their arrival. Superman and Batman rescue a Martian who has come to earth to warn the world about the invading aliens. This of course would be the powerful, shape-changing Martian Manhunter.
Soon the trio would be joined by several other of earths heroes including the Flash, Green lantern, Wonder Woman, and Hawk Girl as they eventually defeat the alien threat and the Justice League of America is born. Very enjoyable storyline with the animation quality we've come to expect from Warners. The voice talents are outstanding as usual and include Mark Hamill, Phil La Marr, Michael Rosenbaum, Gary Cole, Clancy Brown, and James Remarr.
The problem is why isn't Warners giving us the season one on DVD? I mean $12 or so for 3 episodes and just 60 minues is really weak. Add to that there's basically no extras you get a set that has very little value for the money. Hopefully they will wake up and give us a set with at least 15 to 20 episodes on it with solid extras.
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Summary: Justice League
Review: I haven't watched this type of program since the late `60s, early `70s. I have fond memories of most DC comic heroes and was curious to see how they've evolved in one-plus generations.
My first impression was that the acceptable, if unspectacular, animation is much better than it was in the earlier incarnation, especially the backgrounds. Took me a while to get used to the exaggerated physiques and lunch-bucket jaws on the super heroes, especially Superman and Batman.
The story in JUSTICE LEAGUE is interesting and involving. Earth is invaded by an army from Mars who plan to block out the sun, subjugate the human race and take over the Earth for some nefarious reason or other. The writers cribbed a lot from H.G. Wells and a bit from latter-day science fiction to cobble this one together. The invaders speak tinny squeak talk and look like marshmallow blobs studded with nougats. A worthy test for this newly formed super hero league if ever there was one.
There's enough action to keep the kids interested and there's story enough to keep the adults quiet in their seats, as well.
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Summary: The Justice Leauge - Not Just a Kid Show
Review: There has been some disturbing reviews about the appearances and powers of the heros. For one thing, Wonder Woman is supposed to be taller than most of the men, she's an Amazon, she's not an oridinary human female. She also could fly in her original comic series, but later was reduced to long jumping in the TV series incarnation(Who's Who in the DC Universe, #4. Written by Mark Waid-DC Comics). Secondly, Superman is rather weak in a sense, he's defeated with just kyrptonite, but I can't agree with the reviewer who says the show portrays him as weak. On the contrary, the show portrays him to be rather arrogantly powerful because it is mostly him, who at the end of the day is strong enough and has the most indepth power to save the day. And that's the on-going machismo bickering that he and Batman battle with on nearly every episode as to whom can outwit and outmatch whom. Thirdly, I am disgusted to see a reviewer comment that Hawkgirl and the "black" Green Lantern are forced minorities? Have you not read DC comics Green Lantern series? The Green Lantern's powers were transfered into John Stewart in the early 70's premiering on January 1972 to be exact, so this character is not just a made up version of the Green Lantern--he has been this hero for the past 32 years. People if you are going to comment on this series...PLEASE know what you are talking about, because it makes you look foolish and it it does not help potential buyers who may shy away from buying this wonderful series.
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