- Welcome...
(shouts)
To my arena.
- [Akeem] Will DC's supernatural heroine Raven Roth
ever be free of her terrible father,
and lord of the underworld, Trigon?
Well, in the newest DC animated feature,
the answer is, probably not.
(roaring)
(house music)
"Teen Titan's Go! Vs. Teen Titans"
is essentially a giant inside joke for the animators
and viewers of the show,
as there has long been a long battle between the fandoms
of the classic, beloved Teen Titans cartoon
and the newer, more comedic iteration, Teen Titans Go!
Here, that angle is played to the max,
as the goofy gang of Go! Are shoved face to face
with their more serious and heroic counterparts.
Animation-wise, this is one of the most exciting
and action-packed DCAU movie in ages,
and it definitely sits alongside
"Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"
as a highlight of their more recent films.
Now there's plenty to love about
"Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans,"
as the two teams have to face the two Trigons
from their respective dimensions.
The script is quick-witted and intelligent.
It definitely errs on the side of Teen Titans Go!
when it comes to humor over narrative weight
or emotional depth.
Now that's definitely not a bad thing though,
as the film leans on the silliness of it all,
smartly dissecting crossover culture
in all-out cartoon chaos.
Thought the budget and scope of the film
is smaller than last summer's big-screen
"Teen Titans Go! To the Movies,"
this is likely land better with fans
who were slightly dismayed at the younger audience
that offering was so clearly seeking out.
"Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans"
plays more like an extended Cartoon Network special,
and there are DC Easter eggs aplenty as well
as multiple gags which will swoop over
younger viewers' heads like a specially crafted Birdarang
hitting the funny bones of anyone older.
The biggest draw here, of course,
is getting to see the two teams interact.
And the writers do a brilliant job
of legitimate tension and humor
that feel authentic to the dual versions
of the iconic characters.
There's also plenty of meta-commentary,
with much of the original Titans' complaints
echoing those of their passionate fanbase.
Both Robins excel here, with the newer of the pair
flipping between hatred and hero worship,
whilst the more handsome and heroic figure
struggles to come to terms
with his grotesque and ridiculous doppelganger
- The cost of being a hero--
- Brooding heroes.
- Their Robin is so handsome.
- Ah!
- [Reviewer] One of the biggest highlights of the flick
is best enjoyed with as little knowledge as possible,
but it will delight DC fans both young and old,
and is a top-10 moment
within the DC Animated Universe canon.
The dimension-hopping heroes
at the center of this radical romp,
it seems like Warner Bros. might be using
"Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans"
to introduce uninitiated audiences
to the concept of the multiverse,
which it does in an engaging and accessible fashion.
Like all the best crossovers,
this film delivers on cameos, epic battles,
and solid character moments.
It's a great addition to the Teen Titans lore
and an exciting promise of what's to come.
- Let's prove we're the best Titans in the multiverse!
(exciting music)
- [Reviewer] Another awesome animated effort
from DC/Warner Bros., "Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans"
is a super fun film.
Filled with classic characters and fan-satisfying fun,
this chaotic cartoon crossover is sure to delight
even the crankiest Teen Titans fans
and the cheekiest Titan Titans Go! diehards.
Basically, no matter where you're entering this arena from,
you'll have a good time as you join these two teams
on a multiverse-hopping journey
through space, time, and Santa.
- Ho, ho!
- Titans Go!
- [Reviewer] For more movie reviews,
check out what we thought of "Batman: Hush"
and "The Lion King."
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