Teen Titans: The Judas Contract

Teen Titans now has a new member, namely Tara Markov who has the power of the earth element. Together with Tara, the Teen Titans now face new enemies and threats from a dangerous sect. Deathstroke's presence complicates all their efforts with the secret plan he makes.

Continuing the story of Teen Titans, now they have a new member. This film became a solo film for them. Has a pretty good conflict and is quite satisfactory. The conflict between Deathstroke and Robin is very eye-catching. For the main villain, Sebastian Blood, it seems that it's just sweetening the conflict between the Teen Titans and the Deathstrokes. Deathstroke as a third person who has his own plans but does not look seamlessly portrayed in this film. There is not much to see Deatshroke as the brain of evil. Likewise, Terra's inner conflict that begins to discover her identity in Teen Titans turns out to be a tool for Deathstroke. And baam... I suspect Terra will be the key to this movie, but it was unthinkable that she would become a villain even though she would eventually have to sacrifice.

Opening with a little story of Starfire's arrival which is a new insight, Teen Titans in this film is nothing but a movie with a group of boys who have their egos. Seeing the character development is much different from the previous Teen Titans movies. Jaime, who is troubled by his beetle aliens, Robin, who looks pretentious and pretentious, Beast Boy, who is still the same as yesterday, although a little silly. Tara Markov, as an introduced new member also did not make a good impression. It seems that he seems to be a bad thing even though he has a fairly important role. Dick and Starfire certainly underwent a change that they have now lived together as well for me to be the sweetening premise for this film.

If your a fan of the Teen Titans in any format you will love this film. This movie takes everything from the Judas Contract and everything that made people love the Teen Titans and bring it all together in one of the funnest films that DC has ever put out. Giving us something that would truly make Marv Wolfman proud of. This series pulls farthest from the new 52 and gives us something a little bit more old school. We get the bonds between Tera and Beast Boy, the energetic romantic love of Starfire and Nightwing along with a little bit of Raven and Damian peppered through it.

It also redeems Deathstroke after his laughable appearance in Son of Batman giving us the Deathstroke fans have been wanting.

Its fun, its dark and it is a emotional journey as we connect with each of the Titans. Learning about what makes them all heroes and what makes them a team as well. The film is able to have a good balance with each of the Titans and make them seem more touching and lovable as well.

Overall Teen Titans: The Judas Contract is a must buy for all Teen Titans fans

We used to watch the Teen Titan series and enjoyed that immensely, however, seeing the latest series, it's not only lost its grit, it's become too stupid for kids in my opinion.

This movie however, turns that on its head. The story is pretty normal for the genre, but instead of being written for the prepubescent demographic that many of the X-Men style movies have recently, this is for adults who enjoy animated fare - me especially.

Don't expect either the original cartoon voices though, or for the characters to even have the same names as they did in the series, but do be ready for real action. I mean graphic action; the kind that has not been so sanitised as to make the writers of the original graphic novels shudder and wish they'd never agreed to let their material be abused in such a way.

I scored it 8/10 because it wasn't perfect, but it did make me glad that that I watched it and I would recommend it to any others who want a moving picture portrayal of some brilliant graphic novel material.

Another movie in this continuity based on new 52 but doesn't disappoint.

The story is little predictable thru second act but still nice and thrilling. Its filled with slight humor enough to make you smile here and there. Titans and their relationships are quiet enjoyable just like in previous one even if some voice acting could be better.

Action is same like in any other DC movie, not much improvement but it do the job right.

The one problem I have with this whole continuity is Damian, in the every movie It feels like his character progressed very little or not at all from the previous one. He is always that edgy kid that is grumpy and mean to everybody, It kinda feels wrong to me because he kinda started to connect with the titans especially Raven.

There are few minor details that bothered me but nothing too much to ruin the fun.

'Teen Titans: The Judas Contract' may not be among the best of the numerous animated superhero/comic book films, and there are some pretty good to excellent ones out there (as well as some disappointments). To me, it's a worthy effort though the divisive, leaning towards the positive, opinions are understandable.

It's certainly far more preferable than the series 'Teen Titans Go!', that was cheap, poorly written and was basically dumbed down childish stupidity that forgot basically everything that made the original series so great. 'Teen Titans: The Judas Contract' is a very welcome return to the dark grit and touching upon complex sensitive themes, both done very well indeed.

Animation consists of atmospheric colours, detailed character designs and backgrounds and fluidity of movement. The music has an ideal mix of haunting intensity and jaunty infectiousness. The writing balances light witty humour, poignant drama and dark tension.

Most of the story is very absorbing and it's well paced and coherent. It's standard stuff that doesn't break new ground by any stretch, but a lot happens and the film succeeds in making most of the story and characters interesting and well done.

Particularly well done of the characters are Deathstroke (much more than a typical villain), Blue Beetle, Beastly and Nightwing. Nightwing and Starfire's chemistry is incredibly well done in the comedy and drama. The voice acting is very good, especially from Christina Ricci and the revelation that is the late Miguel Ferrer.

For all those great things, 'Teen Titans: The Judas Contract' has shortcomings. It could have done with more development to Damian and Terra's motivations and character development to be made clearer and more consistent.

A slightly longer length by about 10-15 minutes may have helped perhaps. Just personal opinion of course.

On the whole, worthy if not brilliant. 7/10 Bethany Cox