Director: Lauren Montgomery
Writer: Paul Dini
Starring: Eliza Dusku, John
DiMaggio, Liliana Mumy, Kevin Michael Richardson, Tara Strong, Cree Summer
Salena Kyle has never had a
leading role as Catwoman in a motion picture before this 15-minute short was
made as a companion to DC Comics’ direct-to-video adaptation of the classic
Batman storyline “Batman: Year One” last year. Yes, there was a feature length “Catwoman”
movie, but for some reason Warner Bros. chose to change the identity of
Catwoman in that movie to another person entirely. And, although Tim Burton
retained the name for his “Batman Returns” version of Catwoman, she was not the
career criminal she’s always been in the comic books.
Catwoman is probably one of
Batman’s most complex villains. This is because she is a villain, but she often
helps people. As an attractive female with which he has frequent contact, she
also taps into Batman’s base desires. In this movie, however, she’s a solo act.
Set in the immediate universe of “Batman: Year One”, this movie see’s Catwoman
as a hero of the lowest citizens on the Gotham City food chain. As such, this
cartoon is in no way intended for children. There is a major scene set in a
strip club that even has Kyle performing an act in her cat suit.
This short is certainly no
major work of film. Written by the same man responsible for most of “Batman:
The Animated Series”, which was made with older children in mind, the feel of
the film is a little uncertain. It’s certainly for adults only, but it isn’t
made at a purely adult maturity level. Maybe it just seems that way, since the
animation style is so close to children’s afternoon cartoons. It is, however, a
satisfying story within the Batman universe. The vocal talent are all holdovers
from the “Batman: Year One” feature. It will please Batman fans.
Watch the entire short film below.
Watch the entire short film below.
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