Batman: Soul of the Dragon is the latest film from DC animation and a nice one-off story. This movie is about a group of martial art students that included Bruce Wayne, who must work together to stop an ancient evil from escaping. This is what DC considers an Elseworlds story, so it is not canon and is free to adapt the story however it wants. Available for rent or purchase on most streaming services.
David Giuntoli is no Kevin Conroy, but he is still a good Batman, especially in this style of film. Mark Dacascos is arguably the major character playing Richard Dragon. While this character is pretty heavily inspired by Bruce Lee, he plays the role well even in the emotional moments. Kelly Hu and Michael Jai White both shine in their supporting roles as well. Long-time director for DC animation Sam Liu returns and does a superb job. The action sequences feel fast and fluid and just are tons of fun. The animation is nothing special from this universe but still had some impressive moments. One car chase, in particular, stood out.
So what are the flaws then? Well, that comes down to the script by Jeremy Adams. Now it is not bad it’s a perfectly fine script. But this movie has hardly any character development, relying only on flashbacks for the little we get. The villain is incredibly weak, and the big fight against them didn’t hold the dramatic weight it should. Also, there is an annoyingly abrupt ending. However, in terms of what it felt like this movie was going for, which is a mix of Enter the Dragon and Batman Begins, I thought it worked well enough. I grew up on both films, so seeming them mixed well left me with a giant smile on my face despite its flaws. At 82 minutes the movie flies by with plenty of exciting fight scenes throughout.
So overall I really enjoyed Batman: Soul of the Dragon. It had its fair share of flaws throughout. But I won’t deny that I had a blast with every single scene, regardless. So guys that’s it for this review thank you for reading let me know your thought on this movie in the comments below. My final score is a
7/10
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