Wow. Just wow.A what-if story set in a loving tribute to the Silver Age and the 1950s, this movie was just spectacular, from the great voice acting (Neil Patrick Harris -- NPH, yo! -- as the Flash, David Boreanaz as Hal Stewart) to the slavish attention to detail in the costumes and backgrounds and the space age "it came from beyond" monster.
The McCarthy Era is overshadowing the heroes, driving some underground and others to question their path in life. It's a deep, intelligent portrayal of some of the most beloved of comic characters, and it's fabulous.
I'm kinda gushing, but this film is an absolute animation classic -- I wonder if they showed it on a few big screens before releasing the DVD so it would be eligible for the Best Animation Oscar.
I've since picked up the graphic novels on which this movie is based. They're sitting on my coffee table, and I can't wait to read 'em. If the movie was this good, the original story should really be something.
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