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Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (Two-Disc Edition) | 
| Directors: Lauren Montgomery, Sam Liu
Actors: William Baldwin, Mark Harmon, Chris Noth, Gina Torres, James Woods
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  120 reviews
Sales Rank: 8902
Format: AC-3, Animated, Dolby, DVD, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: French (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Region: 1
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Running Time: 75 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 883929094592
UPC: 883929094592
EAN: 0883929094592
ASIN: B002YOKVUY
Release Date: February 23, 2010
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Product Description
The Justice League must fight their evil counterparts, the Crime Syndicate, on a parallel Earth.
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Lex Luthor began the end of it all. August 17, 2010
I Love Yahweh Yeshua Christ! (Brooklyn, New York)
I must say that this movie is called Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths but it is more like Justice League: Crisis on All Earths so what is up with that title? The story behind this movie is that there is parallel earths in which this movie have the same plot line like Turtles Forever also known as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles Forever or TMNT: Turtles Forever which have to do with destroying Earth Prime in which by doing so it will kill everybody and everything. This movie is pack with different super characters, an air battle, ground battles that involve fighting their alternate self, there is death and romantic love. Batman is smart by playing possum at the end when he faught Owlman in which I love what Batman says between 1:06:42 to 1:06:53. The Antimatter Earth's Superwoman is kinda Hot and Sexy but Wonder Woman is Hot and Sexy more about Wonder Woman in my future review. One more thing I Love you Superman!
 You People Are My World's Last Hope July 26, 2010
D. Reed (Elkton, MD USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What a great episode of Justice League, huh? I don't care what the producers behind these movies say, this is the bridge between JL and JLU.
Of course there are some cosmetic differences but they're too few. The difference? A different Green Lantern is present, the rebuilt Watchtower looks slightly different than the one that would appear in JLU and Batman, Martian Manhunter & Aquaman look different. My explanations for some of these discrepancies? John Stewart went away after Hawkgirl's betrayal so the Guardians sent Hal Jordan or Kyle Rayner (its never stated who it is) as his temporary replacement while J'onn's new look could be attributed to a Martian style of mourning (note the black costume). Other than that, yeah its pretty much the DCAU. There's just too many similarities for it not to be linked to it. I also found this to be a slightly better version of the second season JL episodes "A Better World". While the Justice Lords were more dictators than actually criminals, they still fought for justice in a skewed way. The Crime Syndicate is just all out evil, though Johnny Quick's death does make me sympathetic for the character, since Batman technically lied to him. Though while Power Ring & Johnny Quick don't get much screen time and Ultraman is just a stereotypical Mafia boss, Superwoman and Owlman are given more development; Superwoman for her sexual thrill of combat & power and Owlman for his cold, calculating genius and general disregard and uninterest for all reality. The Syndicate subordinates were fun and I enjoyed trying to figure out who was their JL counterpart.
What I've said in my previous DC reviews on character models sharing similarites I've disregarded for this one. A few cosmetic changes here and there but the animation models in this look almost exactly like they did in the series. The Flash for instance looks practically the same (though his costume is vey simplistic in design and hasn't changed much since Barry Allen first appeared in 1956). Superman and Wonder Woman also look the same while Batman's costume is altered a bit; the utility belt looks bulkier and the bat logo is designed to reflect the comics than the one seen in JL.
Again nothing but praise for the voice cast, who pretty much nailed their parts. While the animation models looked the same, the cast was able to take the characters and make them their own. Mark Harmon's Superman sounds a little older and wiser than George Newbern's interpretation. Like Jeremy Sisto in New Frontier, William Baldwin (Miss Romano must also like working with the Baldwin family, it'd be kind of cool if she could get all the Baldwin Brothers in a project like this. If Alec could do Spongebob, he could do something like this) gives a more gravelly performance as the Dark Knight (I was also surprised at how little Batman's even in this until the end). Though again the praise goes to the actors of Superwoman and Owlman. Gina Torres (the voice of Vixen in JLU) was excellent, ably portraying the deadliness and sexuality of the character. James Woods portrays Owlman with a dry sense of humor and makes him a genuine threat, both against the Justice League and the Multi-Verse.
I guess I should also mention the animated short of The Spectre. It was good and I liked it, the only time I've even read him in the comic was in a collection of Batman team-ups. But since that happened back in the sixties, I'm not sure if he's supposed to be portrayed as a supernatural avenger. The whole bringing horror monsters to life was a good sequence but a little too disturbing for my taste, though the death by money scene was cool. I liked the way he was done in a teaser of Batman: The Brave and the Bold. He helps Batman fight Dr. Milo and even after saying he won't do anything, he turns Milo into cheese and lets his rats loose on him (pretty dark for a kids series but I'm not complaining). I know its the same thing but unlike the short where we see the people die, we don't see Milo get killed (kids show remember) but I like the old saying "less is more" when it comes to movies and TV shows. I like to imagine how the people died instead of being shown. The voice cast was good and I did like the whole grainy image thing that was used.
High action and high stakes make this one fun ride! July 10, 2010
Isaac J. Mahoney
Based on Grant Morrison's JLA: Earth 2, the Crisis on Two Earths story beams us to an alternate dimension where Lex Luthor is the hero and the "superheroes" are evildoers called "The Crime Syndicate". When a heroic Lex Luthor from an alternate timeline transports himself to our Earth to beg for help, the Justice League decides to return with him and kick some serious butt. Traveling to Earth-2, our heroes Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, (and eventually Batman), encounter their alternate (and thoroughly evil) selves. Evenly-matched but quickly outnumbered, the Justice League must find a way to defeat their sinister counterparts. But the clock begins ticking when Owlman (Batman's alternate) makes a discovery that could threaten not only Earth-2, but all existence.
Crisis on Two Earths showcases the highest stakes I have ever seen, in any film, ever. Crisis dares to deliver a plotline that's epic in scope while maneuvering around most of the pitfalls that come with such an attempt. The characterization is quite good, especially considering they had two entire teams to develop. The evil Superwoman and Flash are notably good, while Owl-Man's character (voiced by James Woods) is absolute genius. The Crisis villains are interesting and threatening, the stakes high, and the fighting awesome. Wonder Woman and Owlman have some fantastically well-choreographed fights. Crisis' only major pitfall is the voices for our heroes. It doesn't bring back any of the familiar voices from the TV Series or other animated movies. It's not that Crisis has bad actors, far from it, but the change is hard to get used to. I liked Superman (Mark Harmon) having a Kansas accent, but Batman (William Baldwin) was ineffective as the Dark Knight. Couple that with a ton of good and evil superhero incarnations and it all gets a little hard to follow. (Although that Aquaman cameo was pretty sweet.) I wouldn't say its script or storytelling is weak, per se, it just lacks the pacing and consistency of the best animated features like Public Enemies.
Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths is a success in it's high stakes action and unique setting. A spectacular showdown between Batman and Owlman with a quote from Nietzsche lands it solidly in the `Great' section of my list.
Well done for an animation piece July 5, 2010
MISTER SJEM (CALIF BAY AREA United States)
The Justice League visits a parallel Earth to help its one remaining super hero (Lex Luthor) versus evil counterparts to the Justice League. Voices of William Baldwin, Gina Torres and James Woods (Owlman, the evil counterpart to Batman). MY GRADE: B to B plus (but only if you like the super hero archetypes; BEST DIALOGUE (Bat man to Owlman): "We are different in one way. We both looked into the Abyss but when you looked you blinked."
Justice League DVDs June 15, 2010
J. Pearson (Watertown, NY United States)
Another great DVD for young people, especially those thrilled with Superman, Batman, etc. Nice DVD for the price!
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