Grayson

This 5 and a half minute fan-film/ mock trailer about Robin taking up the mantle of the Bat legacy to avenge a deceased Bruce Wayne is pretty good and brought a smile to my face. In an alternative reality there's no question that I would be the first in line to see such a movie. The Joker wasn't Boner from "Growing Pains" in this one and THAT right there makes it better than "Batman: Dead End" (which was good and everything, but didn't have much of a plot behind the fighting at all) Plus this has former wrestler DDP's wife, Kimberly, as Catwoman and that's hot much MUCH better than that Halle Barry crap-fest.

My Grade: B

I've had the pleasure of watching this on the big screen (after putting it on DVD and borrowing an abandoned auditorium), and John's got a sharp sense of what makes a great action film. It doesn't hurt that the casting's well-done, either.

Batman Begins is probably going to be a good flick in the Frank Miller vein, but Fiorella manages to build on the original comic book mythos without condescending or becoming inaccessible to the general public -- a tight rope to walk. But then, as the man in Dick Grayson's shoes, he's probably used to walking them. Whether or not you see this fan film, pay attention to the name John Fiorella.

This is what a real superhero movie should look like and feel like! Even tough this is a fanfilm of sorts. The attention to detail, character and action is undeniably real. Although this is a limited resources production, it puts to shame big budgeted, star-casted, hyped productions "other" superhero related movies. Here the main and supporting characters act and look like they are real life people. Finally, a Superman that actually looks "super" and look like the real thing! No flashy rubber-casted , ripped costumes to hide scrawny physiques for over paid actors that don't deliver. I just wish that some sensible Warner Bros. exec gives the OK to produce a full length adaptation of this jewel. I don't care if it goes to theaters or straight to DVD, I would never get tired of watching it. Just the plot itself is worth my hard earned dough for this. Hope the "bigwigs" at Marvel & DC productions take a look and see what a real well produced superhero movie should look. No more "Batman & Robin" fiasco, or Hulk, Daredevil, etc. Learn from these small time directors and learn that there shouldn't be any reason to "reinvent" the hero for the movie, just to have it "bomb" in theaters. Fiorello!...We need more directors like you!!

I stumbled on to this and am I ever thankful. While the actors are unfamiliar to me, this 'fanfilm' short really sold itself as a continuation of the Batman line. A MUST SEE for Batman fans! The personal touches, the cameos and attention to detail shows a great understanding of the DC universe. The scenes of Dick training, investigating and obsessing gives you a clear insight to the inner conflict and determination Grayson has. The interaction with his family and peers adds depth to the story summary not often seen even in big Hollywood productions. I really think this could be an excellent full length movie. I would hope that Untamed would pursue it to fruition.

I just wanted this on IFilm.com and was blown away by the quality of work that the director/actor did. I found myself wishing there was a movie to watch along with it. I loved Kim Page as Catwoman. I was always a fan of hers in WCW. The "Older" Superman was great but it left me wondering what side he was on. Speaking of Wonder the Lasso effect was cool. The Director put a lot of effort in making this film realistic. It had a great comic book feel but you could almost believe it happened. I hope that if Batman Begins fails that WB will look into this idea. I also hope that the director submits more work on Ifilm. Anyway to sum it up, one of the best fan films I have seen rivaling that of Losing Lois Lane and better then Batman/Superman or Batman Dead End.