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Justice League - The New Frontier (Two-Disc Special Edition) |  | Director: Dave Bullock
Actors: David Boreanaz, Miguel Ferrer, Neil Patrick Harris, John Heard, Lucy Lawless
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  187 reviews
Sales Rank: 11663
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language), Portuguese (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Running Time: 75 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: WARD036793D
UPC: 883929008483
EAN: 0883929008483
ASIN: B000PFSYO4
Theatrical Release Date: February 26, 2008
Release Date: February 26, 2008
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 We Stand Today on the Edge of a New Frontier July 24, 2010
D. Reed (Elkton, MD USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
One of my favorite entries in this movie line, The New Frontier is an adaptation of Darwyn Cooke's best selling graphic novel. Like Doomsday, it is severely shortened in terms of story but it doesn't feel as rushed as the other despite having more characters. Set in two of my favorite decades and in a time when the adventures in comics were actually enjoyable though a tad silly (I can't get enough of the Golden and Silver Age), New Frontier brings together seven of the world's mightiest heroes to form the greatest superhero group ever.
The story mainly focuses on Hal Jordan, The Flash and Martian Manhunter while Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman have smaller roles and Aquaman has a cameo near the end. In the prologue, an unseen author is possessed by a being called the Center, a living island that can spawn dinosaurs that plans to destroy mankind. Set during the fifties into 1960, the heroes that were present in WWII are now labeled as Communist and the Justice Society disbands. Superman signs on with the government while Batman continues in his ways and Wonder Woman heads back to Paradise Island. Hal, J'onn and Barry each have their own story that leads them to the climatic battle at the end. Despite not originating in the comics, the Center is a great threat to unite the heroes. Not fully shown until the end, the ominous voice that possesses several characters really builds it up as a force to be reckoned with. It's amazing how many heroes are featured in this, whether it be a large role or a fleeting cameo. Other than the Justice League, here's just a small list of the heroes that appear;
Green Arrow
The Blackhawks
Challengers of the Unknown
Adam Strange
The Justice Society
The Metal Men
Another great thing is that they tie in the year that each character appeared; Martian Manhunter (1954), The Flash (1956), Green Lantern (1959) and lastly, ending on their iconic encounter with Starro the Conqueror, the JLA (1960).
The animation is fantastic and, unlike Doomsday, the characters look nothing like their JL/JLU counterparts. Instead the characters reflect their Golden/Silver Age appearances. Batman first appears in his long ears and purple gloves costume but by the end, he's in his Silver Age costume, with Robin by his side and fighting in the Bat-Plane (looks better in the fifties than today). While he has no speaking lines, Green Arrow is beardless, sporting more of a Robin Hood look in his costume and flying his Arrow Plane during the climax. The cities, clothes and vehicles also reflect the time period fantastically. Also of note is the fact the characters actually go through wardrobe changes throughout the film instead of staying in one outfit (except Superman and Wonder Woman) as is the usual in animation.
Andrea Romano unites an all-star talent voice cast that is nothing short of perfection. Technically playing the character back in the nineties, Lucy Lawless is excellent as Wonder Woman and is probably the only person (other than Lynda Carter) I would like to see play the role in a feature film. Jeremy Sisto brings a deeper gravelly voice to Batman compared to what we've heard in the past while Kyle MacLachlan is great as '50s Superman, displaying an authoritative voice that Baldwin failed to do in Doomsday. David Boreanaz is wonderful as Hal Jordan (the Green Lantern who should be featured more prominently in recent animated projects), able to convey Hal as a man who is willing to fight for his country. Neil Patrick Harris and Miguel Ferrer are good with Flash and the Martian Manhunter, bringing their own interpretations to the characters while retaining a bit of what we've heard in the past.
A superior super hero animated film July 13, 2010
Robert Moore (Chicago, IL USA)
I simply have no explanation as to why this has gotten only an aggregate 3.5 star rating. This is one of the best animated super hero movies that I've seen. I was familiar with Darwyn Cooke's book by reputation, but I had not read it (still haven't - but I plan on checking it out). I knew that it was an attempt to recreate the Silver Age DC superheroes for a more contemporary audience. I got a huge kick out of the film that was based on it. The joy of the film was seeing the current major members of the JLA placed in the context of the Cold War and McCarthyism. It isn't a perfect creation of the time, since certain characters who were JLA stalwarts like Aquaman and the Atom (though both Professor Ray Palmer and Arthur Curry make a brief appearances) do not appear, but all in all it is a fun affair. In the context of the story there are both established heroes like the Big Three (Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman) and semi-genesis stories of the Flash, the Green Lantern, and J'onn J'onzz. But the great thing is that the story doesn't get bogged down in the origins stories, but instead actually move the film along.
If you are a fan of DC comics and the JLA, this is definitely worth checking out. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I can't imagine a fan of comics who wouldn't. With the caveat that there are many comics fundamentalists, who get inconceivably narrow in what they will accept as representations of the originals. But, then, they are usually just about impossible to please anyway.
 Nostalgic and fun July 10, 2010
Isaac J. Mahoney
New Frontier is an epic DC Comics series that chronicles the origins of the Justice League of America amidst the dynamic era that ushered in the Kennedy administration. Now made into an animated feature, it effectively captures the spirit of the 1950s Silver Age of comics. It's also the most adult oriented storylines here, focusing less on action and more on plot development. The story begins with a "Watchmen" effect as each Superhero struggles with their purpose and identity during the McCarthy era. Batman is in hiding (more than usual), Wonder Woman leads a group of female rebels in Korea, and the Flash is pursued by the US Government. Superman signed on as an agent of the US, but doesn't know where his loyalties lie. New Frontier also covers the origin stories of Hal Jordan (the Green Lantern), and J'onn J'onzz, (the Martian Manhunter).
The villain in New Frontier is the weakest point of the film, as it uses the `unexplainable alien evil that's existed for centuries' motif that was so popular in the Silver Age. But New Frontier isn't really about the villain; it's about the characters and their transformation from one age to another. The art and acting is all great and really embodies the time period they're shooting for. The voicework is a mixed bag. Neil Patrick Harris as The Flash is a delight, but Batman left me missing Kevin Conroy (TAS) or Rino Romano (The Batman series). The action is well handled here, though kind of odd because of the villain. Overall I was pleasantly impressed with New Frontier and highly recommend it as New Frontier establishes the foundation for the new launch of DC Animated Films.
Classic art form. June 24, 2010
I Love Yahweh Yeshua Christ! (Brooklyn, New York)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Justice League: The New Frontier is unique. I really like it for it has a classic look to it. The classic look is a 1940s to 1960s art form to it. I loved it when Martian Manhunter transformed into the classic and famous cartoon character named: Bugs Bunny. I love Bugs Bunny it brought back childhood memories seeing Bugs Bunny drinking soda. Justice League: The New Frontier has action, the guest appearance of Aquaman, Supergirl and others. My boy Superman was not there for the main action but Superman is there and I Love Superman. The Centre is the enemy as a resolute it is worth seeing.
DC Universe in your parents Era May 23, 2010
Dennis J. Macapagal (Montreal, Canada)
Its an interesting take on the dc universe had it all taken place in your parents time.
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