The Joker sets out to prove that one bad day can make anyone just as insane as he is. Batman tries to unravel the mystery behind the Joker's past as the villain's latest actions affects the former's closest allies Commissioner James Gordon and his daughter Barbara Gordon.
A film that stays halfway between the apology and good intentions, failing to pay homage to the graphic novel and its controversial story. [Full review in Spanish]
.. the animated film plays like two separate stories - because they are... knowing how far the Joker has gone this time makes Hamill's portrayal sound more chilling than ever.
Despite being overly faithful to its source material, The Killing Joke tries too hard to be more controversial than it needs to be and is devastatingly disappointing because of it.
These adolescent power fantasies have grown toxic, and their treatment of women reveals a pathological, deep-seated fear and loathing on the part of fans and creators.
