Vixen:
The Movie (2017/DC Comics Animation/Warner Blu-ray)
Picture:
B+ Sound: B+ Extras: B Film: B
For
all fans of DC and specifically the DC live action shows that air on
The CW, you will definitely want to check out this first animated
tie-in movie, Vixen: The Movie (2017) - which (as you can see
below) features several big names from those CW series and introduces
a lesser known character admits many recognizable ones. They include
Megalyn Echikunwoke (CSI: Miami, The 4400, Damien)
as the voice of Vixen/Mari McCabe. She is joined by the voices of
Stephen Amell (Arrow), Grant
Gustin (The Flash), Emily Bett Rickards (Felicity Smoak on Arrow),
Carlos Valdes (Cisco Ramon), Katie Cassidy (Black Canary), Victor
Garber (Martin Stein) & Franz Drahmeh (Jax) collectively as
Firestorm, and Brandon Routh (The Atom), reprising their roles from
The CW's Arrow, The Flash and DC's Legends of
Tomorrow, respectively.
In
the spotlight is superhero Mari McCabe - who has the unique ability
of channeling the strengths of animals thanks to an ancient necklace
that she was given from her birthmother. When she channels the
necklace (either by touch or inner being while wearing it) she can
run as fast as a cheetah, fight like a rhino, and fly like a eagle
for example, which makes her a force to be reckoned with during a
fight!
She
can also telepathically speak to wild animals as well, much to the
surprise of her Foster Parent Dad who is often the comic relief (the
Aunt May to her Spider-man). Joined by The Arrow and The Flash
amongst others, this animated film tells the origin story of Vixen -
a character who (due to budgetary restraints of the shows, I'm sure)
is done justice in animated form and the telling of her
transformation from hopeful fashion designer nobody, to a super
charged super hero is satisfactory. Along the way, she much battle
her evil sister who wants possession of the necklace and others who
threaten to use mystical powers against her.
Presented
in crisp 1080p high definition with a widescreen aspect ratio of
1.78:1 and a nice sounding DTS-HD MA (Master Audio) 5.1 lossless
track, the animation looks great (and is much in the same vein as the
'90s Batman: The Animated Series) and is sure to please fans.
There is close attention to detail in the animation, while giving it
an contrasty look as well that reads very high budget.
A
digital UV copy is also included.
Special
Features...
Vixen:
Spirit Animal featurette
Bruce
Timm's Top Picks (episodes from Justice League Unlimited):
Hunter's
Moon
Grudge
Match
If
you're a fan of the CW and DC Comics television shows, then you will
definitely want to check this worthwhile animated film out.
Hopefully, we will see this character on the silver screen one day in
live action!
-
James Lockhart
https://www.facebook.com/jamesharlandlockhartv/
