Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons [Blu-ray] [Standard]

I would rank this at the bottom of my dc favorite cartoon movies. Might just be because of the art style.

What makes Deathstroke a compelling character and a fan-favorite? It would be all the nuances this movie missed, even though you can tell they tried to capture those nuances while making Slade a "hero". But making him a hero is where the movie failed. Deathstroke is neither hero nor villian. He is an ethically failed character but with a strict code of morals and values. He strives to be the best there is at what he does, but also fiercely loves and is dedicated to his family. This movie sets him up to be a confused hero, which he is not. While he does often choose to avoid full-on evil/sadistic employers, he isn't "virtuous". It also misses that while Deathstroke is a master warrior and tactician, he is also a master strategist. This movie basically has him always taking bullets, getting beat up, and one-step behind the enemy at every stage. How they chose to craft this story is also baffling. Why take such a complex character with years of great stories to pull from; and slap together this nonsense? I guess they were trying to take a "fresh" approach, but they easily could've just crafted a story with characters true to their lore while still making it feel relatable enough to sell to the casual watcher.

First, item was as promised and arrived quickly. Secondly, as for movie, overall i'm pleased with it and the story was another good entry into DC Universe telling personal story of Slade Wilson. Interesting story (a little simplistic) and was much more adult-themed than expecting with marital issues, relationship problems, etc, BUT it did set up the story well and leaves open possibility of another story or chapter. The one criticism I have is the animation. It seems DC is getting "creative" with the animation for its movies and I was less than impressed or pleased, but it didn't take away from the story. Overall, I would not hesitate to buy this when it is on sale... definitely was worth the value to add to the collection!

This is another winner for WB's DC Movies. It's edgy, rough and in-your-face. It's violent & hard-boiled action. But it doesn't skimp on character development. As usual, the voice casting is spot on. Michael Chiklis as Slade Wilson/Deathstroke is masterfully subtle in his performance. Sasha Alexander compliments Chiklis extremely well as Wlison's ex. But it's Colin Salmon's performance as Wintergreen, Wilson's trusted ally, that's the most fun & enjoyable. This animated feature, however, is not for children. It's rated R for a reason - the violence, coarse language and explicit bloodshed.

I did not know what to expect from this movie, since this is the first DCAU movie since the events at the end of Justice League Dark Apokolips War. I wasn't disappointed. The animation style is very different from previous movies, which worked toward it'd favor since it is rated R. The story line dragged here and there but the action, and actual violence, made up for it. This was just the type of movie you would expect with a title character called Deathstroke. I would give it another 1/2 star if I could.