DC Showcase: Green Arrow

It may only be 11 minutes long, but it manages to capture the essence of Green Arrow in no time at all. At to that a plot with is simple but very effective. Green Arrow must protect a princess from assassins at an airport. DC may be screwing up their live action films, but at least this shows that not all hope is lost. The animation is fairly standard, but the action scenes are fluid and easy to follow. There's a lot of tension for only 11 minutes, and I kind of wish this had been a climax to a live action blockbuster. Could be a super-hero Die Hard movie. But then again, Green Arrow has too many similarities with other superheroes, unless he is directly compared to them by being in their same universe.

Can you say missed opportunity? While the show Arrow is introducing millions to the character, and with such an amazing animation team at DC/WB, why wouldn't they try more Green Arrow in animation than 1 short. They could've made a whole film like this, let alone a series. Ugh, anyone of DC Showcases could be made into a film, especially on this DVD let alone the more recent death in the family DVD. They are always of the highest quality, even more so than the catalog of DC animated films that come out. Top notch. Just a shame we havnt gotten it yet....

Honestly, I don't read Green Arrow comics very often, but this was still very entertaining and a good introduction of the character.

The plot was short but has a lot of room to expand into a full movie if they wanted to; the animation was good (nothing great, but it worked); the choreographer was great and maybe the best thing about the sort; I loved how it showed Olive's use of trick arrows and how he could also fight in close combat; and the writing and banter were great. You could really hear the chemistry with Olive and Dinah.

I also really liked how this seems to be in the same universe with Perdia and Count Vertigo referencing this short.

Green Arrow (2010) is the third of four DC Showcase films on a DVD titled Superman/Shazam: The Return of Black Adam. The storyline surrounds Green Arrow when a prince is scheduled to land in his hometown of Emerald City. A renowned assassin threatens the life of the prince so he will need to try and stop him.

Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos (known for Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse), the movie boasts the voices of Neal McDonough (Minority Report), Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange), Grey Griffin (The Book of Life) and John DiMaggio (The Super Mario Brothers Movie).

The animation is polished, reminiscent of a traditional Justice League cartoon. The storyline is clear-cut, with straightforward dialogue and predictable outcomes. The action sequences are engaging, and the conclusion aligns with genre expectations. Overall, I would give this a 6/10 and recommend it to fans of the superhero genre.

DC Comics always knows how to make the most of the great potential that many of its characters have in worthwhile animated productions. Having great moments and contributing a bit more about their adventures. The DC Showcases are very good and entertaining, far surpassing major productions in just a few minutes.

Director Joaquim Dos Santos surprises with this short film of Green Arrow, capturing his essence, skills, and abilities perfectly. A simple story but well executed from the beginning, adding its touch of comedy which makes it more feasible and enjoyable. It took just 12 minutes for an exceptional production.

It has very good animation, with a significant change compared to animated films of the time. I could even say that it is better crafted; the progress and evolution of that animation are clearly visible. The level of detail in the drawing outlines is excellent, maintaining that quality and increasing the fluidity in a good way. The choreographies and those approaches reflect that when a character is truly valued, they are given proper credit. The color tone is sublime for what our arrow friend represents; that saturation and focus on green is admirable, along with the contrast with the battle surroundings.

Green Arrow is one of those characters who has great adventures and street battles that deserve a chance every time; this was no exception. A very good short film, frantic, engaging, and very entertaining. The character has good skills and makes the most of each of his combat abilities, in addition to embodying the symbol of justice and the protection of children.

The reflective message about the care of minors, teamwork, hope, revenge, love, and personal growth is memorable.

Despite having few moments on screen, it's interesting to see Merlyn the Magnificent and Count Vertigo from the Green Arrow's catalog of villains.

Black Canary will always be a beauty; even I would propose to her.