BATMAN-FORMULAS

BATMAN:FORMULAS-This Batman Fan Film from Director David Spitzer, Lipstick Productions, and Crane Films has been a long time coming, and after finally checking it out let Me tell Ya, It was worth the wait! Yup, I remember when Mr. Spitzer first started working on this project way back when, He had His fare share of problems, one of which being Hurricane Katrina, so Youv'e got to give the man His props for completing this puppy period. In the film, after narrowly saving Gotham from being blown to bits by The Riddler Oracle gives Batman some more good news..The Axis Chemical Plant, infamous for turning two-bit criminal Jack Napier into The Dark Knight's greatest foe The Joker, has been raided by The Clown Prince's men and unknown chemicals were stolen. In order to stop what will certainly be a horror in the making Batman must track down the deadly chemicals and the individuals responsible for the heist. After shaking down various Gotham thugs and Goons for info leading to the Clown Prince's wereabouts Batman finally comes face to face with The Joker, Harley Quinn, and an army of the Joker's flunkies. After a fierce fight the Dark Knight is wounded and talken prisoner. Will Batman escape? Will He put an end to the Joker's ghastly plan? For all these answers and more check this film out for yourself by visiting the official website HERE. As far as Fan Films go Batman:Formulas is a lengthy one clocking in at over twenty minutes. the downfall of most lengthy Fan Films is that the material wears thin after awhile and your'e left with a snoozefest. Luckily that is not the case with this film. Batman:Formulas moves along at an enjoyably fast pace complimenting the films well choreographed action sequences and the films story within a story format (The film was inspired by great Batman books such as THE KILLING JOKE,THE LONG HALLOWEEN, and DEATH IN THE FAMILY) Besides Batman's hunt for the stolen chemicals We are also treated to several flashback sequences in the film featuring Batgirl and then Robin Jason Todd. The Man of Steel Himself even makes an appearance in the film. All actors involved with this project did a great job in bringing all of the characters to life, but the film's Director, David Spitzer, definitely shines the brightest with His portrayl of Batman. Spitzer is the perfect combo of dark, brooding, menacing,and sarcastic, all the key ingredients needed when playing the Dark Knight. Spitzer's low, gravely tone of voice is reminiscent of the animated Batman from Bruce Timm's classic TV series and Christian Bale's Batman from BATMAN BEGINS. Other standout performances to note in the film include Jamie Crane's portrayl of loose cannon Boy Wonder Jason Todd, and Emmy's take on Harley Quinn. rounding out the films accomplishments are great looking costumes(Spitzer's Bat cowl in the film is custom made along with His suit), shooting locations that made for a very believeable Gotham, and some cool CGI work featuring an all CGI Batmobile sequence. To sum it all up Batman:Formulas is a solid and entertaining piece of work that all aspiring Batman Fan Film makers should take note of. Great job David!