My favourite Batman line to this day is still "There is a difference between you and me. We both looked into the abyss. But when it looked back at us, you blinked"

@shawnoleary6031

Жыл бұрын

I used this bit in my college Ethics class final. Since we studied Batman in class, there was no way I was going to pass up on this. It got me an "A".

@JstormZx

Жыл бұрын

@@shawnoleary6031 you studied batman in class?! Demn that's awesome. I wish we did when I was back in school 😔

@69nadyacole69

Жыл бұрын

can you explain what this line means?

@thealgorithmluvsu3788

Жыл бұрын

@@69nadyacole69 It means they both suffered tragedy, but Batman didn't become a monster because of it.

@sailorquestion3229

Жыл бұрын

@@69nadyacole69 At 2:19 the video's author comments on it.

I think James Woods was a perfect cast for Owlman, that smirk and line, “ It doesn’t matter.” Always stuck with me.

@thesentinel5523

Жыл бұрын

Top 10 James Woods role of all time. He's amazing as that character. He completely got it.

@Grizabeebles

Жыл бұрын

The thing about that line that's always stuck with me is that if even one of the infinite versions of Owlman had stopped the bomb from detonating right then, he could have sent it back to Earth Prime and detonated it there. Since the multiverse continues to exist, I think that means that *every* version of Owlman who gets to that point chooses not to save himself. And I think that means it *does* matter.

@suarez9108

Жыл бұрын

@@Grizabeebles There’s also the possibility that there is no Earth Prime. Because every decision made on Earth Prime makes another universe, meaning Earth Prime will never be destroyed

@ericjauregui3089

Жыл бұрын

same here

@devinthadude88able

Жыл бұрын

Same!! I watch this movie regularly and James Wood’s voice and line delivery is grand. “ it doesn’t matter! Chilling

"The bloody universe is at stake, of course it's dangerous" Never forget Jonny Quick, lived a villain, died a hero.

@robgraham5697

Жыл бұрын

I actually got a bit teary at that scene.

@stormflyer6574

Жыл бұрын

I love how Johnny isn't even mad that he was tricked

@julianparsons3027

Жыл бұрын

"You either die a villain, or live long enough to see yourself become the hero..." Wait a minute...

@ekki1993

Жыл бұрын

@@julianparsons3027 Fits the mirror universe narrative, I guess.

@tio_john

3 ай бұрын

nah he died of old age

Batman knows the darkness that nihilism can bring into the world because he conquered it

@forickgrimaldus8301

Жыл бұрын

He did play an American Psycho so thats expected

@kintsuki99

Жыл бұрын

Nihilism is not about how there is no meaning but about how you have to make your meaning.

@trev1783

Жыл бұрын

Exactly I haven’t even seen the vid yet just always felt that’s what that line had to mean

@ThisisKyle

Жыл бұрын

@@kintsuki99 Exactly, unfortunately people have used the term incorrectly

@scratch2086

Жыл бұрын

@@kintsuki99 I think that's absurdism

In my opinion the standout of this film is James Woods as Owlman. His cold, distant and relaxed demeanor really makes Owlman feel as though he's always in charge of any given situation and as if nothing will ever faze his calculating and emotionless nature.

@tomnorton4277

Жыл бұрын

This is James Woods' best voice work. Hades is his most iconic voice acting role but whenever Woods delivers a line as Owlman, he delivers it with the uncaring attitude of a true nihilist. And he manages to do it without being outright bland. When he said "There are alternate versions of me that you could find quite charming" some of Woods' natural charm seeped into the line without changing Owlman's overall demeanour. It would be so easy to just deliver every line in a dull monotone to convey that Owlman doesn't care but instead, Woods speaks with a silky smoothness and an underlying sense of danger which makes Owlman sound like a living, breathing being instead of a soulless robot.

@kingol4801

11 ай бұрын

Owlman is a Batman taken to 100% of his potential. Unlike Batman, Owlman ended his crusade. There is no crime in Gotham beyond himself. There is no rogue gallery. All of their cadavers are mounted in his trophy room, like some stuffed animals. And the ONLY reason Owlman does not kill Crime Syndicate is because their existence serves as a deterrent for others to try anything in Gotham. Imagine if Solomon Grundy/Killer Crock bursts into Gotham. What would Batman do? Be stubborn self and try to take on metahumans few levels above him. And then try to put them in prisons that cannot contain such super-powered monsters, or are ticking bombs. What Owlman does? Dials Ultraman/Johnny Quick and they turn that problem into paste on a pavement. Permanent solution. Batman has access to Godkiller armours, and yet reduces himself to “fair fight” with his normal street level gear. Owlman ALWAYS wears n-metal suit (think Black Panter level of durability/invincibility) with exoskeleton capable of overpowering Demi-gods. Owlman does not mess around. He uses every advantage he has to win, because that is cold and calculative. There is no fair - there are only survivors and corpses. Owlman is essentially Batman in every way but approach. He ENDS things. But does so at the cost of his humanity. He is stripped of any. Just raw intelligence focused on utilitarian goals, without any constraints. For Batman, means are above ends. For Owlman, ends are above means.

@leonel392

10 ай бұрын

@@kingol4801 This here also shows us the difference between them, Batman is deeply sick, yet he accepts his sickness and carries on with his moral code evading the bad ending, Batman cares, and Owlman decides to reject himself without a single care about what happens next as he "does not care"

@devanvieira9174

Ай бұрын

Until he looked into the abyss

Crises on two earths is such a DC story. It distinguishes itself with conflicts and events that not many other comic properties can emulate. The crime syndicate is so outlandishly cartoonish that it comes back around to being serious. Owl Man's existential crisis is so good.

@zyaicob

Жыл бұрын

+

@projekttaku1

Жыл бұрын

The CS is pure evil/evil version done right. They're absolutely cruel and bad, but are pulled off in such a fantastic way that they're endearing characters in their own right, and johnny quick's death hits you.

@98loud

Жыл бұрын

@@projekttaku1 I think it hits so hard because he died a hero

@projekttaku1

Жыл бұрын

@@98loud which is still really only possible thanks to him being developed beyond "evil flash".

@ExeErdna

Жыл бұрын

@@98loud That's what happens when you setup a solid narritive. Too often the "redemption" aspect is told too early. Sometimes just letting characters be themselves and then making a choice is much better than. "Pity this character's evil acts because they're really good when you know them"

My favorite scene is when Batman gets back from the Owl man fight and immediately screams “JOHNNY STOP!” Like he was hoping there was a chance he would be okay, but he already knew he was done, and Johnny just looks at him and goes “All that shit you said about me being faster than the Flash, you knew this would happen….good one mate.”

I love that last line of yours. "In a multiverse with so many different places and people, infinite in fact, it only means there's so much more to love."

@J91Y

10 ай бұрын

i wish someone said that to rick sanchez

"If we really are alike. Then you know this is wrong. You must've been a good man once." I love that line.

@justasentientmclarenp1879

5 ай бұрын

In the comic where the film is based on Owlman did try to be a hero, but then he realised his parents were worse then the man who killed his parents. He lost all hope in humanity.

@Shredder_Animations

3 ай бұрын

"No. Not good. After all, I'm only human" is also a very good line, but in my opinion, the best line in any DC animated movie would be the line "Every decision you ever make, you literally create a world where you made the opposite choice. We're nothing. destroying the multiverse is the only action one could take, that would actually matter" Or something around those lines I don't exactly remember the full quote

@Swifeaf

3 ай бұрын

"No, not good. Never good. After all, I'm only human."

The thing that gets me thinking everytime I watch this film is that technically Owlman survived. He had just barely enough time to abort the detonation, grab the portal gun and switch Earth's, but he chose not to because "It doesn't matter." He chose not to save himself to attempt again, and that would create another universe where he chose differently and saved himself.

@NexusBurning

Жыл бұрын

Perhaps, but doing so would betray his own core belief that ‘nothing matters’, not even his own life. Regardless of what would’ve happened, I doubt this other Owlman would be the same person.

@nofacedgoldfish6216

Жыл бұрын

@@NexusBurning True. But his motivation could outweigh his belief. Batman believes he is dead. He has a gun to go across the multiverse, and a bomb ready to be armed again. He could easily continue his mission and wait until Bruce leaves Earth-Prime, and use the portal gun to go back, and once again, make the only decision to ever matter. Destroy all of the multiverse.

@lordanonimmo7699

Жыл бұрын

@@nofacedgoldfish6216 He realizes that blowing up Prime earth wouldnt destroy reality at the end,thats why he says it doesnt matter.

@christophergarcia9022

Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure that in that place where both fought there's no splits, but that it "doesn't matters" because there's likely another Owlman that will come try to do this again anyway, so "it doesn't matters" if he does something or not, because if he escapes and keeps trying then it's not too different from dying there and another him trying.

@deadpoolnerd

Жыл бұрын

It's like he knows in the vastness of the multiverse for as many different versions of Batman that can stop him there also infinite of Owlman that'll all try. And one is bound to be right and destroy everything. So his life as a singular Owlman doesn't matter.

Beware when fighting monsters that you do not become a monster, for when you gaze into the abyss the abyss gazes into you.

@rickthebrick200

Жыл бұрын

so deep..... very cavernous....... echo.... echo..... echo....

I just noticed that Dwayne McDuffie wrote the script for this film. While James Woods expertly delivered a cold, calculating nihilist in Owlman, it's his lines that really stick with us. That was McDuffie. A true giant and genius of a writer & creator. R.I.P.

@fabiopaolobarbieri2286

Жыл бұрын

Greatest effin' writer since Alan Moore. Better, in some ways.

@TheVeritas1

Жыл бұрын

McDuffie was a superb talent.

@richmcgee434

Жыл бұрын

On a related note, the second Milestone Comics compendium is now out for those who don't have the originals from in the 90s.

@rayvenkman2087

Жыл бұрын

More comic writers should take notes on him instead of just focusing on the usual Frank Millers, the Grant Morrisons and Alan Moores.

@TheVeritas1

Жыл бұрын

@@rayvenkman2087 Amen. McDuffie deserves more love.

Owlman is so underrated, and this movie finally does him justice. Until Dark Nights Metal, he was the most dangerous character in the multiverse-Batman's genius without Batman's limitations. The guy who can take down anyone, but now looking out only for himself. And ultimately, the only way he can lose is by Batman's morality. Batman can only defeat Owlman because he is good, but he will always defeat Owlman because he is good. Because caring for others gives strengths and advantages greater than willingness to kill or use a gun. So ironically, Owlman is a symbol of how good will always win, even against the evil that holds all the cards. And Batman who Laughs ended up proving that too-the way he was handled is how Owlman should have been treated long ago. I'm glad the movie pulled off what the comics never did.

@RaptorJesus

Жыл бұрын

Dark Nights Metal actually brought him back to his spot, I'd argue, at least at the end. Because he took down a number of the Dark Multiverse Bats and was integral to the "Darkest Knight's" plan failing.

I don’t think Batman risked flashes life, he knew for certain that the teleporter would work and since it’s been shown multiple times that Batman is fond of flash, I believe it’s one of the few times he was pulling a small prank.

@lordanonimmo7699

Жыл бұрын

Yeah thats the point,they even say right after the scene it was a prank and that Batman was totally sure it would work and if he had the slightest doubt he wouldnt do that,but Flash doesnt believe it,he thinks Batman dislikes him. So in the end when Batman "tricks" Johnny Quick into doing it instead of the flash,because he knew something dangerous could happen he finally understood.

@zemox2534

Жыл бұрын

@Lordanonimmo He sacrifice another human being. Batman would never do that.

@micahbernard2532

Жыл бұрын

@@zemox2534 okay so your choice is to let your friend die to save every human to exist or that is going to or let some other person do it it’s pretty simple

@Battleguild

Жыл бұрын

@@zemox2534 JQ accepted the task of maintaining the portal, so he did indeed sacrificed himself, he just didn't understand the full consequences of that choice. JQ also volunteered before Flash; Batman only chose the lesser of the two evils. Sacrifice the volunteer of the evil group, or sacrifice the volunteer of the good group, which might cause the good group to spiral when their moral compass is gone?

@richardabia9735

Жыл бұрын

@@lordanonimmo7699 You are right . batman knew it would be incredibly dangerous and possibly even lethal , so he lied and said that Jonny was faster to protect flash closing out the ark showing Barry that he loves him . And yes the teleporter thing was batman pranking flash (batman even took flashes churro) but batman's poca faced expression made it seem like it was for real . Batman knew it was dangerous so much and wanted to protect flash so much that He picked Jonny out of him and flash When he came out he hurriedly asked Jonny to stop And Jonny said "good one mate" Batman saved his friend

"There is a difference between you and me. We both looked into the abyss, but when it looked back at us, you blinked" Anyone can look into the well of madness we call life the key difference is whether you break from the pressure or become stronger

@SourRobo8364

Жыл бұрын

Really wish we got Kevin Conroy to voice that line. Or Bruce Greenwood.

I have to say J'onn is one of the most consistent characters in all JL media. And I love how he is used as a trope of being an outsider not afraid to be his true self and share his personal beliefs with others.

@iiiiitsmagreta1240

Жыл бұрын

Does it need to be live-action? It's already amazing

I've heard people say the universe is so large that people and our decisions are insignificant. That isn't the way to live and this movie helps illustrate why. Life is special and should be treated with care along with the choices you make

@BladeOfLight16

Жыл бұрын

Yes. The universe is so large that our choices impact so many things. Our choices will echo across all of time, even if no one mortal remembers them. The significance is not just enormous; it's infinite.

@joxerd

Жыл бұрын

From Stargate SG1: Oma Desala : The Universe is vast and we are so small. There is really only one thing we can ever truly control. Dr. Daniel Jackson : What's that? Oma Desala : Whether we are good or evil.

@Grizabeebles

Жыл бұрын

If nothing we do matters to the cosmos, then we get to decide what matters to us. That's the positive side of nihilism - everyone is truly free.

@BladeOfLight16

Жыл бұрын

@@Grizabeebles Is it freedom if a fish climbs out of the water and dies? Or is that merely death? Freedom is not "whatever you want." Freedom is being unrestricted from fulfilling the good you were created to do.

@Grizabeebles

Жыл бұрын

@@BladeOfLight16 -- Since I don't start from a belief that there is only one universal set of values, I can't argue with yours. Go and be happy.

I know he’s not a major focus in this film but I honestly think this ultraman is a fantastic version of the “evil Superman” because instead of just being a sociopathic, emotionless overlord he’s the evil equivalent to Clark Kent. The whole thing about Superman is that he’s basically just a neighborhood Good Samaritan but on an epic scale so here he’s the equivalent of that, that being a gang leader on a large scale. So while Clark is the sweet farm boy from Kansas, ultraman is inner city New York punk. Like look at the scene where he threatens the president, any other evil Superman would act a mad god threatening a lowly human here he talks like a mobster threatening someone for their “protection money”

I love this movie, and the graphic novel too. I still go back to it whenever I rewatch Justice League and JLU. I know it doesn't fit perfectly, but it fits _enough_ to serve as a good bridge.

@projekttaku1

Жыл бұрын

it was originally a JL/JLU between movie to explain some things like WW's invisible jet, but was rewritten a bit to make it just different enough, although I still don't get why they did that.

@michaellabonte6390

8 ай бұрын

​@@projekttaku1it was cause the movie was delayed and it came out after JLU was finished. So they wanted to make it part of their new movie line and art style

@projekttaku1

8 ай бұрын

@@michaellabonte6390 eh fair, I do like the art style (aside from Power Ring's and ultraman's design's). Personally one of my favorite changes from book to movie is how the crime syndicate function as an actually criminal syndicate, with territories and made men.

@michaellabonte6390

8 ай бұрын

@@projekttaku1 I completely agree

This is one of my favorite animated films and I love the parallels between each leaguer no matter how small the interaction was. Batman and Owlman hopefully gets adapted to live action. One of my favorite scenes between the two.

'Everything all at once' is a very good take on the multiverse.

@Duiker36

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I could not stop thinking about EEAOO while watching this video.

@clarapilier

Жыл бұрын

That's because googly eyes don't blink.

Owlman never considers the concept that choices have meaning because they can result in entirely new worlds and timelines forming. But that's why he's Owlman: an outward appearance of intelligence masking how foolish his negative nihilism really is. Just like real owls who aren't actually that intelligent compared to other bird species.

‘To grief deeply is to have loved fully, we open our hearts to it. Open your heart to the world and you’ll find every reason to keep living in it.’ -Faye of Jötunheim

@dimitri4457

Жыл бұрын

One of the best quotes in the game.

When Batman stares, the abyss blinks.

@Duiker36

Жыл бұрын

Congrats. You've given the abyss eyelids.

It's really interesting how different the comic and movie are, but I don't think it's a bad thing. The fact that two different ideas can exist within similar stories with only a few alterations is very amazing.

Something about James Wood's Owlman sits so well with me. Wish he returned to that role in later movies.

This movie is really great at showing despite there being infinite number of realities and infinite worlds the Justice League shows that they are truly special because of their compassion and love towards people of other worlds not just their world!

Owlman: Try getting Reservations at Dorsia now Bruce, well you already look dressed for the Occasion, but you could be paler.

I kinda dig it. So many people today, and especially younger people like me, want to drown in this nihilism and the idea that nothing matters, either as an escape or as a way to find happiness, but I just can't get behind that for some reason

@LawnXMowerXGaming

2 ай бұрын

Nothing TRULY matters. That’s the important part. There is no big law about this is important and this isn’t and yada yada. But, when nothing matters, anything can matter.

@Huskylogic2

Ай бұрын

Can you tell me what reason? Feels like you can't stay in the Void of Existence & Reality and decided to cope all around in this Existence

@aguywithalotofopinions412

Ай бұрын

@@Huskylogic2 yeah nah

Owlmans last words "it doesnt matter" was a good ass line. Its his sudden realization that he was wrong, but the calm acceptance of his fate that got me.

@SanZukulento

6 ай бұрын

I don’t think he believes he is wrong, but that it don’t matters if he makes a choice because other him will make the choice of stop the bomb, if his teory of how the multiverse works it’s true, so that “it doesn’t matter” show his nihilism to the end.

@karaokekingskingdom

6 ай бұрын

he wasn't wrong, he was right it didn't matter...

Notification squad? Always love some implicit pretentionsness

I was just thinking about this movie and how I liked the contrast between characters along with their counterparts. We need more of these movies us the entire team having evil counterparts. A God's and monster's video will probably come out in the future.

The climactic conflict is a great one, and only becomes more pertinant in the context of so many people thinking superheroes should be edgy antiheroes who readily kill and mangle. Batman's riposte - the title of this video - is perfect.

During that whole fight I had the sense that Owlman deeply wanted Batman to agree or at least to understand where he was coming from. He could have won earlier.

The idea of "when there are an infinite number of people and universes, the ones who love you and that you love are all the more precious." Is a great outlook.

I love the irony that this was made into a stand alone movie instead of the kick off to the JLU and how it “doesn’t matter” in contrast to owl man’s whole thesis

One thing I think gets glossed over is the real meaning behind Owlman's last line. Yes he is suicidal and accepts his death in that moment, but he also must have realized that if his conjecture about the multiverse is right, then that means that somewhere there must be a version of him who won that fight, and thus if everything can be destroyed by blowing up Earth prime, then it will happen anyway. And if he's wrong and it can't, then surviving means continuing to live in the reality he has rejected.

@Joangelis

6 ай бұрын

If this was true that dc multiverse wouldve been gone by the end of the movie, more likely is any choice owlman couldve made resulted still in batman winning no? Infinite choices doesnt necessarily mean infinite different outcomes

holy shit why have i never heard of this perfect villain? like, he's got a good motive, a sick animal theme, a great voice actor, and a great plan. man what a role model **furiously takes notes**

A world where nothing matters, also means everything you do are of equal impact. A world like that is a world where we ourselves choose what has meaning to us

Fun fact owlman in 1 dc comic universe is Bruce Wayne's brother named Thomas Wayne Jr who tried to convince Bruce to help kill their parents for inheritance but in the end Bruce was against it so he killed Bruce too. Which when Owlman says" not good,never good, after all I'm only human" indicates that he really was Bruce Wayne's brother in that timeline. Making it more meaningful as it shows how the brothers from two different universes compare to one another. How their paths differ. How Bruce's life would've led out had he'd be alive and that while Thomas Wayne might’ve been more prepared with his gear and such( like how he was prepared to kill his parents) but he never quite had the heart Bruce has that allowed him to see the bigger picture and overall allowed him to continue fighting despite the disadvantages he had against owlman. In the end despite the fact that owlman could've continued to struggle like Batman he decided to give up which lead to his death. As Batman said "You blinked" indicating that while he is while he isn't bound by morals allowing him to be more free he still in the end could not keep striving no matter the cost the way Batman does. Since much like how Owlman have up on relying on his parents(which caused him to kill them) Bruce Wayne never did to the point where it lead to his death in that timeline.

I’ve been watching this fight a lot lately because I feel like it’s the perfect analogy for the duality of man. Owl man is evil because he’s completely lost faith in humanity and realizes how truly meaningless our existence is. Batman on the other hand acknowledges this but continues to remind owl man that you have to be that good man to see good in the world and no one else is going to do it for you, the challenge of being a good person is what keeps you going “you must’ve been a good man once” he knows that deep deep down inside owl man knows he’s wrong but he’s too afraid too admit it because he’s already come this far and done so much evil he thinks he and everyone else can never be ok so he has to wipe it all away. Owl man is just so hopeless and sad he really thinks that the nature of man cannot be saved. And I have to say some days I’m Batman but most days I’m Owlman

The most underrated video ever; you managed to expertly explain the relevance of a movie that went off the track of its inspiration- when the movie was (assumedly maybe) made for a younger audience, and in doing so you were able to convey the idea of hopelessness and being filled with hope in JUST EIGHT MINUTES, you are hands down one of the best video essay creators on the platform

I just can't get enough of your content dude. Thank you!

Dude! You have a beautiful sense of musicalization. Everything was so well timed and appropriate for the atmosphere. Paired with some exemplary editing and voice over work. Just excellent

I literally watched this movie last night and then you decide to put out a video about it. Guess I gotta rewatch more of my favorite DC movies.

Man thanks for the Content always introspective and giving me newfound appreciation for some of my favorite characters

Both Batman and Owlman have faced pain and darkness in their lives, but whereas Owlman developed a nihilistic outlook and committed to a life of crime, Batman decided to respond by becoming a force for good and justice. When Batman says, "We both looked into the abyss," he's referring to the fact that both he and Owlman have encountered the worst sides of human nature. Yet when he says, "But when it looked back at us, you blinked," he is saying that although Batman was able to become stronger and stand up for what is right, Owlman was unable to endure the darkness and fell into despair. Ultimately, the quote emphasises how Batman and Owlman have very different worldviews and how their respective upbringings have formed them into the heroes or villains they are today.

So grateful I found your channel. Every single video is just perfect

You have a gift for telling beautiful analytics of DC story craft. Love your channel, man. You're awesome

Great video! I rewatched this movie last week and it was surprising how much it kicks ass. Owlman is a really terrific performance from James Woods, and everyone gets a chance to shine, even Firestorm and the others. Plus my boy Hal is here!

This movie is one of the best. Great art-style great story great everything

Yes! This is one of my favorite DC movies, my dad and I use to watch it together. Also, so glad you referenced that quote in the title, it completely confused me when I first saw it. But the then I saw the thumb nail and I was like “Heck ya!”

It’s funny to think crisis on two earths, was originally supposed to be in the DCAU.

Mr prenticious, I would like to personally thank you for continuously releasing more and more fantastic videos. They mean allot to the community you've created, and they mean allot to me because your unique perspective has helped me work through my trauma. Helping me love a little bit more the I thought I could. Thank you

I really love all your videos, never change your vibe! Remember where your roots when you get big is all I'm saying. Keep up the lovely work😁

I genuinely get so excited every time I see a new video from you

Man if I ever become a relief teacher of some sorts I am playing some of your videos and there’s no doubt about it

love these vids implicit their very interesting about the themes and natures of these movies and shows i luv them very deep and thoughts provoking

This is the first video I have seen from this channel and I have to say that this was a great video.

can i say your theme song is top tier, hits so hard every time imo

James Woods as Owlman is so creepy. He is one of my favorite DC animated villains. Also, just making the decision to go to Earth Prime would have created another Earth. Every decision he or Batman makes on Earth Prime creates another Earth. It was literally impossible to destroy Earth Prime. Congratulations, you now have a headache.

@abadyr_

Жыл бұрын

It would have created another universe, but not another earth prime.

@BladeOfLight16

Жыл бұрын

I have a different proposal: Owlman was wrong. There might be gobs and gobs of Earths, but that doesn't mean each one was a branching path along human choices. Maybe Owlman's view was just that: a view he imposed on his data, rather than one that arose from it.

@peturgullak4527

Жыл бұрын

Dose it matter? If owlman won a different owlman loses in a different universe so ever choice is meaningless in that universe

@abadyr_

Жыл бұрын

@@peturgullak4527 He was acting under the assumption that any "earth" could only exist as long as earth prime existed. Being Earth prime the existence of all others was subordinate to its own existence. Under this paradigm ,once Earth prime cease to exist, so do all subordinate universes, all branches born from it. That is of course assuming the rule: "earth prime is the root of all universe and its existence is necessary to theirs" is true. But If not, then Earth prime is nothing special, and destroying it would mean nothing, as would this movie as its premise would not work - So it is best to assume this premise is true for the sake of the story, and the story set its rules.

@BladeOfLight16

Жыл бұрын

@@peturgullak4527 If he won, he would have destroyed the entire multiverse. He didn't win, in any universe. His theories were probably wrong anyway, though.

I love how no matter what you can always find something positive to focus on in the things you review

THANK YOU for mentioning the songs at the end!

I loved this movie as a kid and seeing evil versions of my favourite heroes was such a novel idea to me before Injustice and The Boys made it mainstream

this is it. this is the one that got me to subscribe. well done.

Less than 1k views, I'm early. Also this comic is excellent and so is the film, thanks for covering it!

I'm so happy I found this channel

Owlman to Batman: What I gather, we're very much alike. Everything about you tells the tale. Your attitude, your costume, your tactics. They all scream of outrange, despair, vengeance. What terrible wrong was done to set you on this path? It doesn't really matter. Nothing matters.

I just watched the show great timing 😁

It's hard to care when things often feel like Murphy's Law is just out there hovering over people and waiting for its chance to say "Here, hold my beer..." Many people I've met who claim to be nihilists or cynics do so with an austerity where it's more about claiming superiority over others, as if not giving a shit or distrusting people's motives constantly makes them some sort of edgy ubermensch. Caring hurts. Trying to do better, to be better, and to make something of what you have possess meaning can be painful. Take me for example: I spent my whole childhood being beaten down verbally, emotionally, and physically. I've run the gamut of human abuse. There were times I did struggle with suicidal thoughts and feelings. Even tried and failed a dozen or so times. And it wasn't due to some bright shining moment that made me stop. Hell, I only started to get better through neurological therapy that started repairing some of the systemic brain damage caused by untreated and unmitigated trauma. What made me stop was the congenial and caring nature of the people who helped me through that therapy. Hell, one of the TMS techs accidentally stopped my heart by accident by nailing the wrong part of my brain with the magnetic coil and his senior technician and I just laughed it off. Poor guy was so scared he couldn't keep his Mandarin and his English separated. I almost died due to a mistake from an entry-level employee and I just laughed. It was in that moment that I realized that I actually cared about my life but could still find humor in the risk of my own death. By that point I'd been car accidents, I'd been shot at, I'd been nearly trampled by horses and deer herds, attacked by coyotes, stabbed at school, set on fire, struck by lightning, drowned, and more. And what came closest to killing me was a TMS tech and a small wave of energy to the wrong part of my brain during a therapy session. It's the fucking absurdity of it all that I found so goddamn funny. And that's what helped me to find meaning in my life again. Just the sheer comical amount of shit that I'd survived and been involved in. Finding hilarity within the darkness and cowing my own inner demons into submission with a laugh. Because at the end of the day, when life gives you reasons to scream, sometimes you just have to assert a reason to laugh at it instead.

God, I love your videos. Don't ever blink man.

Despite it not being from my favorite Batman (Conroy), the “you blinked” line is imo the most powerful DCAU Batman line of all time. I love this movie, from the castings to the philosophy to the dialogue and action. It still tops my DCAU movie rankings. You make such thoughtful and insightful videos, great stuff. 👏🏽

What a great video man

You done did it again. Nice video.

I love this film i watched it so many times as a kid. It’s one of my favourite animated dc films

I wanna meet the version of Owlman that is super upbeat and cheerful.

My algorithm brought me here and this was a wonderful surprise, thank you!

Great to see you cover this

Beautiful video - for real. Great work

I love this channel

This movie is such a w

Haven't even watched the video yet but I know its going to be fire. I've been waiting for someone to analyze the final fight with owl man! YEAHHH BABY!!!

Yes! Thank you for this. Fine work on this one. My favorite parts of this movie of course were when Batman took down Superwoman and he defeated Owlman.

There is no justice other than the justice we make. An incredibly important lesson that I feel most people learn, but then unlearn at some point.

Arguably the best use of a multiverse to tell a story in any work.

I loved this movie especially James Woods as Owlman. In college I actually wrote a thesis paper about nihilism and the multiverse. And it all did originally stem from Owlman's monolog to Superwoman in this movie. That learning about the vastness of the universe let alone the multiverse can create a cosmic nihilism that renders every decision every action or inaction meaningless. We become greater and greater at becoming insignificant.

love your videos

My absolute favorite line. Sent chills down my spine.

wow, did not expect such a gem of an analysis so long after this film come out in my childhood

Thanks man.

Wish I could upvote this one more than once.

Hey, been a big fan of you for a long time but just wanted to say your conversation with CJ was very impactful to me. A hidden gem of the internet.

Beautiful end sentence to the video essay @Leo Dryden. "...more to love." Absolutely

I've only recently gotten into DC animated movies, watched a few DCAMU movies, watched almost every animated batman movie, and a few others, and so far, crisis on two earths might be my favourite one I've watched. It's just so goddamn good, the story may be simple, but the characters and the interactions make it amazing. I'd really like to know why barely anyone talks about this one.

My favorite thing about your videos is the cute little guinea pig in the opening. I show it to my piggy everytime.

Loved this movie so much.

James woods really stood out in this movie, first him voicing hades which is my favorite Disney villain. Now the the performance of owl man was different, felt like a batman that lost faith in life.

You're such a positive dude.

Thank You

This Batman era of your channel is pretty cool compared to other channels.