Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two (2021)

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As Gotham City's young vigilante, the Batman, struggles to pursue a brutal serial killer, district attorney Harvey Dent gets caught in a feud involving the criminal family of the Falcones.

Introduction
"Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two" is a 2021 direct-to-video animated movie directed by Chris Palmer. It is the second part of the two-part adaptation of the comics series "The Long Halloween" by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. Jensen Ackles voices Batman, with Josh Duhamel as Harvey Dent/Two-Face, and Troy Baker as Joker. The film is an extension of the story of Batman's early days of crime battling where he, along with Harvey Dent and James Gordon, pursue a serial killer called Holiday.

Plot Overview
"Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two" traces the additional unfolding of the serial killer Holiday's story, dispatching Gotham's criminals one by one. This 2nd part likewise marks the transformation of the honorable Harvey Dent into the disfigured and insane Two-face, setting him up as one of Gotham's formidable enemies.

As Batman tries to resolve the secret, he discovers himself on a collision course with a few of Gotham's renowned rogues' gallery, including the opportunistic Catwoman, the deranged Joker, and the devious Poison Ivy. These barriers push Batman to his limits, challenging and testing his detective abilities, leaving him questioning his perspectives on criminal activity, justice, and their location in Gotham.

The Gotham City War
The narrative arc of the metro city's gang war is main to the plotline. The mob-run city is at loggerheads with Carmine Falcone (The Roman) and his competing gangster, Sal Maroni. The gangster war intensifies over the city's control, drawing in Batman, Harvey Dent, and Commissioner Gordon. The series of characters and their varying interests add more depth to the storyline, using audiences a fascinating display screen of power politics.

Harvey Dent's Transformation
One of the major highlights of the motion picture is Harvey Dent's transformation from Gotham's White Knight District Attorney to the deranged Two-Face. His struggle with his concepts and the unpleasant transformation both physically and psychologically was disturbingly relatable, highlighting the obscurity of justice.

The Holiday Killer's Identity
The identity of Holiday, the serial killer believed to be the Roman's son, Alberto Falcone, is lastly revealed. The climactic revelation that Gilda Dent, Harvey's other half, likewise played the function of the Holiday Killer, adds an intricate twist. She dedicated the murders to release her hubby from his intense work and to invest more time together.

Conclusion
"Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two" ends with Batman's continuous struggle to restore justice in SIlver Banshee and Solomon Grundy. After the unveiling of the Holiday Killer, the revelation of Two-Face, and the deep-seated corruption in Gotham, Batman's journey to eliminate criminal offense only becomes more magnified.

To summarize, "Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two" is a mature and brooding tale, a noirish criminal offense thriller providing a deep dive into a few of Batman's most dangerous enemies. With its unforeseeable plot twists, dark tones, and abundant character advancement, it stays devoted to its comic book source material. It continues the same grim environment and mystery from the very first part, leaving the audience on the edge while delivering rewarding closure to the tale.

Top Cast

  • Jensen Ackles (small)
    Jensen Ackles
    Bruce Wayne / Batman (voice)
  • Josh Duhamel (small)
    Josh Duhamel
    Harvey Dent / Two-Face (voice)
  • Naya Rivera (small)
    Naya Rivera
    Selina Kyle / Catwoman (voice)
  • Billy Burke (small)
    Billy Burke
    Commissioner James Gordon (voice)
  • Titus Welliver (small)
    Titus Welliver
    Carmine 'The Roman' Falcone / Luigi Maroni (voice)
  • David Dastmalchian (small)
    David Dastmalchian
    Julian Day / Calendar Man / Oswald Cobblepot / Penguin (voice)
  • Julie Nathanson (small)
    Julie Nathanson
    Gilda Dent (voice)
  • Alastair Duncan (small)
    Alastair Duncan
    Alfred Pennyworth (voice)
  • Katee Sackhoff (small)
    Katee Sackhoff
    Pamela Isley / Poison Ivy (voice)
  • Robin Atkin Downes (small)
    Robin Atkin Downes
    Jonathan Crane / Scarecrow / Thomas Wayne (voice)
  • John DiMaggio (small)
    John DiMaggio
    Jervis Tetch / Mad Hatter (voice)