CATWOMAN-NINE LIVES

CATWOMAN-NINE LIVES-This film brought to You by Director Anthony L. Fletcher and ABM Digifilms is based Darwyn Cooke's version of the feline femme fatale appearing in the latest Catwoman books by DC Comics. The film opens in flashback with Catwoman (dressed in Her older purple threads) on the run from an extra-maniacal Joker. Joker manages to capture Her, holding Her at gunpoint. Batman makes it to the scene and demands that the Clown Prince let Her go. Well, We all know how honest The Joker is when it comes to making deals...Selina breaks free and the Joker manages to get off a shot wounding Her. In a rage Batman hurls a Batarang into Jokers chest killing Him. Harley Quinn witnesses Her Boss's murder and our story begins...Mob Boss Junior Galante has taken control of Gotham City's East End and Catwoman (since healed from Her tangle with The Joker) has risen from the ashes to clean up Her city starting with a personal war on Galante's Gang. The two bit thugs are no match fro Catwoman and Galantes strangle hold on Gotham begins to losen more day by day. In a move of pure desperation Galante reluctantly hires Harley Quinn to assist Him with His Cat troubles. Catwoman's roomate and best friend Holly is kidnapeed by Harley Quinn and it's up to Selina to save Her. Without revealing anymore let's get around to discussing what made this film work for Me...Let's start from the top with the individual performances of the actors. The very beautiful and talented Meredith Riley Stewart plays a kick ass Catwoman who looks well at home in Her leather Cat Garb whuppin' on the Bad Guys. I'm a big Fan of the new Catwoman costume and I'm glad they decided to go with that version for the film. Special shout out to Rita Squitiere for Her amazing costume work for this project. Tara Flynn plays a convincing Harley Quinn who doesn't quite have the voice of the character down, but Her movements and mannerisms are right on the money. It's really hard to try an bring such an animated character like Harley to life but Tara did a Damn fine job. I'm a bit dissapointed that the makers didn't use white face paint on Harley, that has always been My favorite part of Harley's cosutme. Something about that white face paint with the black mask...anyhoo...Although both Kenneth Gardner (who plays Batman) and Michael Simon (who plays The Joker) only appear briefly in the film their performances are memorable. Simon does well as an over the top Joker whose voice and actions reminded Me of Ceasar Romero's take on the character on the 60's Tv show. It's refreshing to see a Joker played extra-campy instead of the Evil Clown version that seems to dominate Batman Fan Films these days. Kenneth Gardner was great as the Dark Knight. He has just the right height and build along with a commanding voice that really made the portryal a memorable one. The Bat Suit used is a nice mixture of the keaton style suit along with some Collora influence thrown in for good measure. Besides the acting simple things like scene lighting only added to this films appeal. The colored lighting in a certain scenes really gave it a Comic Book feel that complimented the costumes nicely. The films musical score also scores high bringing to mind the wonderful orchestral work from Batman-The Animated Series. Nice fight choreography, camera work, this one was well worth the wait. High fives all around ABM Digifilms, You have a winner! To see this film please click HERE and enjoy!