Batman: Soul of the Dragon [Figurine][Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy] [2021]

Although the trailer had me expecting a certain new style of film, I can't say I was disappointed when the film definitely felt like a new BTAS (Batman; The Animated Series) feature (as it was produced by some alumni). It's an early coming of Batman story that explores some of his training and existence in the world of the martial arts and we meet some characters who were a part of it. If there's anything At&T WB DC don't do wrong (in most cases) is their animated features: standalone, else-world films you can enjoy with feeling the need to connect them to each other (in most cases) Definitely worth your time and bits!

This is probably the first dc animated film where I just walk away part way though everytime. IDK why but every time I have tried to watch this i get bored and put somthing else on. I think some of it is the animation style.

Awesome animation , I like how it have an 80’s vibe to it . Story was pretty decent a little back ground on Bruce is always welcomed, The 4K looks nice and sounds great , I would recommend this for your collection.

This is the best version of this film u can buy, The inclusion of the figure is also neat. 4K and Blu-ray Disc are also a plus so if your into dc animated films this is a must.

Sam Liu’s 2021 animated film “Batman: Soul of the Dragon” is the 40th film in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies series and the 16th directed by Liu. The standalone film does not take place in the shared continuity of the other films, instead taking place in the 1970s. It stars David Giuntoli as Batman, Mark Dacascos as Richard Dragon, Kelly Hu as Lady Shiva, Michael Jai White as Bronze Tiger (White portrayed this character on “Arrow”), James Hong as O-Sensei, Jamie Ching as Jade Nguyen, Josh Keaton as Jeffrey Burr, Chris Cox as Rip Jagger, Grey Griffin as Lady Eve, Patrick Seitz as King Snake, and Erica Luttrell as Silver St. Cloud. The story shows Bruce Wayne’s time training to become the Batman in Nanda Parbat. There, Wayne meets O-Sensei’s other students: Shiva, Rip Jaggar, Richard Dragon, Jade, and Ben Turner. The story blends elements of 1970s Kung-Fu films, James Bond films, and the tone of Dennis O’Neil & Neal Adams’s revitalized Batman of the 1970s. Liu uses the R-rating to great effect, allowing characters to speak in a realistic fashion while depicting martial arts violence realistically without worry for censors. The film also shows the possibilities inherent in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies as it does not adapt any prior comic, but rather tells an original story set in its own universe. From the opening titles through the conclusion, the music, lighting, and more recreate the feel of a 1970s action film.

Great introduction of Lady Shiva who later becomes DC Comics greatest martial artist and deadliest. This movie has some of the same feel that the Enter the Dragon did with Bruce Lee. I like seeing the team up of Batman (Bruce), Richard Dragon, Lady Shiva, Ben Turner, and some of the Batman comic characters like Jade, Silver St. Cloud, and King Snake. It is set in the 70's in the way they dress, talk, and the music. It's a nice movie by itself and to see how Bruce learned his fighting technique as well. I love that Kelly Hu played Lady Shiva in this!!

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Storyline is okay. Bruce Wayne appears more than Batman on the movie. I don't really care, it fit the story. I would've liked a different ending, so 4 stars. Anyway, i did enjoy it. WB animations have better stories than their live action movies. This bluray disc is the type that looks almost clear which I'm not a fan of. I had bought a different movie before and it didn't want to play on my bluray player. But now i have a 4k player and this movie played fine. I haven't tested the other movie though. I think these discs are manufactured differently than the main ones and maybe the bluray players might need to have the firmware updated. But whatever, movie was enjoyable.