Batman: Assault on Arkham
Director: Jay Oliva, Ethan Spaulding
Actors: Kevin Conroy, Neal McDonough, Hynden Walch, Matthew Gray Gubler
PlotGotham City is in turmoil as the Riddler steals valuable secrets and becomes a target for the government. Amanda Waller forms a covert team called the Suicide Squad, consisting of dangerous criminals like Deadshot, Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, Killer Frost, King Shark, and Black Spider. Their mission is to infiltrate Arkham Asylum and retrieve a thumb drive from the Riddler’s cane, holding critical information. Batman is also on the hunt for the Riddler but has his suspicions about Waller’s motives.
The Suicide Squad manages to break into Arkham, each member playing a crucial role in the plan. As they navigate through the asylum, they face security measures and encounter inmates who complicate their mission. The tension within the squad grows due to conflicting interests and mistrust among the members. Meanwhile, Batman gathers more clues, discovering the larger scheme unfolding beneath the surface. The situation reaches a boiling point as allegiances are tested, and the true objective of their mission comes to light.
Writers: Heath Corson, Bob Kane (Batman created by), Lew Schwartz (Deadshot co-created by), John Ostrander (Amanda Waller created by), John Byrne (Amanda Waller created by), Paul Dini (Harley Quinn created by), Bruce Timm (Harley Quinn created by)
Release Date: 29 Jul 2014
Runtime: 76 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: USA
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
"Batman: Assault on Arkham" stands out with its engaging focus on Gotham's rogues, solid video, strong DTS-HD audio, and worthwhile special features, despite some flaws.
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