SUPERMAN/BATMAN: PUBLIC ENEMIES (2009) Reaction/Commentary

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In this video, the host from The Donn Show and Friends provides a lively commentary on the 2009 animated film *Superman/Batman: Public Enemies*, focusing specifically on the dynamic between the two iconic heroes as they face off against various villains. He begins by encouraging viewers to engage with the content through likes and subscriptions before diving into his thoughts, noting that while he appreciates their teamwork in this installment, there is a strong desire for more collaborative action sequences. The host expresses particular enthusiasm for moments where Batman and Superman fight side-by-side, contrasting these scenes with other media where they often operate separately or are not shown utilizing their full combined potential together. A significant portion of the commentary revolves around specific battle scenes involving characters like Solomon Grundy, Black Lightning, Starfire, and Power Girl. The host recalls feeling tension during a sequence where Batman was being drowned by an opponent, admitting that while he knew it would be resolved in a movie context, the moment felt genuinely suspenseful at first glance. He critiques certain parts of the fight choreography, specifically questioning why Superman did not use his red eye beams to counterattack sooner, suggesting that such moves could have made the confrontation more intense and visually spectacular for the audience. The reviewer also reflects on the potential missed opportunities in the film's narrative structure, particularly regarding the involvement of villains from the Legion of Doom whom he remembers fondly from childhood comics. He argues that these scenes deserved greater investment to become classic moments similar to top-tier anime movies, rather than feeling somewhat underdeveloped despite being fun to watch. Furthermore, he suggests that instead of sticking strictly to a single storyline involving Lex Luthor, the creators could have produced a sequel featuring entirely new adventures, which would have allowed for even more exploration of what the Dynamic Duo can achieve when working in unison against common threats. Ultimately, while acknowledging that *Public Enemies* is still enjoyable and worth owning on DVD, the host concludes with a strong wish to see future projects dedicated solely to showcasing Batman and Superman's synergy without separating their paths. He emphasizes that seeing them truly combine their unique skills creates an awesome spectacle often missing from other adaptations or TV series. The video ends with his standard sign-off, thanking viewers for watching and promising more content soon as long as it remains copyright-free, leaving fans hopeful for future animated collaborations between the world's greatest superheroes.

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Hey, what's good, y'all? It's your boy Donn from the Donn Show and Friends, and we here for a new reaction. Do me a favor, hit the like button, share, ring that bell, make sure you subscribe, and let's get started. So, today we're going to do Superman Batman: Public Enemies, the battle against heroes and villains. So, we're going to check this clip out. So, if you enjoy this, leave a comment, let me know what some of your favorite moments of Batman and Superman, even if it's from the comic books or even if it's from a movie. But, other than that, let's tap into this. Mhm. Yeah, their teamwork was good. This is why I wanted another one, another The boy stay ready. Solomon Grundy. Peace. My goodness. My goodness. This part right here. Ooh. When he started drowning Batman. Like, when I first saw this, when I first saw this, the way he was drowning Batman, I was like, oh, I don't know how this going to turn out. And of course, you know it's a movie, so it's like, oh no, Batman going to live. But, in like in real life though, I was just like, yeah, I don't know how this going to turn out. I mean, well, that's because because he's obsessed with him, and technically he's in love with Batman, but that's a whole 'nother conversation. We just leave it from there. Mhm. I wish we saw more of her. More arm on you. You ain't doing nothing. Bat bat. Give me 50 ft. But see, but here's my thing though. That That moment right there, I was like, "Why didn't he use his his red eye beams?" I I That's what I would have did. That's just me. You know what I'm saying? But, hey. Pull that boy down. Come here. Bah. Don't worry about it. Go to sleep. We'll call you tomorrow. I wish they would have put more into this part right here. This could have been top 10 moments anime movie wise. This should have been hands-on, dig. This should have been a classic. It was still good, but I really felt like they could have got busy right here. It could have been really crazy and intense. Mhm. We ain't got time. We ain't got time to play. Yeah, that's what I was saying. Man, you used to use them red beams. Oof. You sleep. Look at Black Lightning, Starfire, Power Girl. I think that moment for me, I think like that had a very very potential moment. I think I wish they would have invested in that part right there of them really fighting because, you know, as a kid, I remember most of those villains were from the Legion of Doom. And so, I have really wished that they would have put little more investment in that [music] scene right there. Um It was It was It was a okay scene for what it's [music] worth, but I really wish that they would really would have put more in that fighting scene cuz I think that had a potential to be a classic moment where you really would have saw them get down. Like, you really would have saw the the dynamic duo of Batman and Superman, but that's just me, y'all. That's just me. But, still enjoy this movie. Still got this on DVD. Cease. Get her out of here. What up, Black Lightning? Ah, old man, get up. Whose side are you on? He was violent, boy. You knew he was guilty. Quick, the tornado. The super tornado. He say, "Girl, come here. I'm going to let you." Batman already slid. Ah, I think for me I I I think that scene had a lot more potential. Um, I really did. It was It was still fun to watch cuz I just really wanted to see a Batman and Superman I really wanted to I really always wanted to see a Batman Superman duo. I really did. But, I really felt like they should have came out with a Batman Superman 2 animated uh movie. I think that would have been great. I think that would have been great where you you literally make them the public enemy um dealing with Lex Luthor, but I think they should have made like a second one. Just another story. I feel like it had to be the same storyline. It could have been something new, like another adventure. But, I really don't feel like it it needed to necessarily be the same story, but I felt like there was a lot of potential with the fighting scenes. >> [music] >> Like really seeing what Batman and Superman can really do. Cuz a lot of times a lot of times when you see some of these movies or these TV series we don't really get a chance to see full out what Batman and Superman can do together. And I think it'll really be awesome to kind of see that. Now and I'm talking about them together. Not talking about when they separate they doing their own moments. >> [music] >> Really talking about like when they're when they are actually together. Like seeing [music] them actually putting that work. Yeah, definitely. But yeah y'all but in that y'all if you enjoyed this hit the like button share ring that bell. Thank you so much for watching this and we will be back soon with another reaction. As long it does not get copywritten. We will see. All right. Take care. Peace.