#Batman: Soul of the Dragon

[quaveyllc]

My friend @fierrochaseist4t suggested I watch Batman: Soul of the dragon and let me tell ya'll. If you love blaxplotation and kung fu movies, you're gonna love this. The whole thing is just batman but a 70's Kung fu movie. The movie has some crazy deep cuts for comic fans.

Like they had Judomaster, Richard dragon, Jade Nguyen, and O sensei

Highly recommend this movie man solid 9.9/10

#dc comics #dc #bruce wayne #dc animated universe #dc animation #dc animated movies #richard dragon #cheshire cat #batman: soul of the dragon #O sensei #jade nguyen #judomaster #kung fu movies #bronze tiger #silver saintcloud #katana #soultaker

[zofisroadtovillainy]

Silver St. Cloud and Bruce Wayne in Batman: Soul of the Dragon (2021). Silver is a character who has been stuck in limbo for a long time because as far as Bruce’s love interests go, it’s the more famous ones that usually get used in stories. But, of course, Silver also seemingly can’t be used in stories if she isn’t Bruce’s love interest. Since the New 52 she no longer even exists in the main universe comics.

#Batman #Bruce Wayne #Batman Soul of the Dragon #Silver St. Cloud #Silver St Cloud #Batman: Soul of the Dragon #gif #zofisoriginal

[themyscirah]

Okay so mixed reviews on the kung fu trio movie. Let's break it down

FIRST.

#1 biggest problem with this movie was their treatment of Ben, especially in flashbacks. I think they blew the "anger issue" thing way out of proportion (ESPECIALLY with the part of the timeline they were working with. On god) and also used that to make him like a "sassy" stereotype or whatever. Like guys thats racist come on. This came out in 2021 we are trying to DEstereotype people why are you applying new ones to characters who already had a stereotyping problem. Oh my god.

Anyways yeah I'll just say in general as a big Ben fan I don't think this movie was really fair to him in that sense, although there are a few moments I do like with him, such as most of the Broze Tiger montage, or when he comforts his student outside his dojo. Also mixed bag on him using 70s slang I think there are times where it was fun and worked and also times where it played into the above which 😡

ALSO on the topic of the 70s!!!!! I LOVED the fact that this movie was set in the 70s and that was acknowledged with style and slang and everything. I thought that was so fun (the sideburns omg) and after seeing it set that way I literally couldn't imagine a movie with them existing that wasn't set then. Like it's literally their era and the era of their genre.

Also all of the KFT had crippling depression, anger, and guilt complexes post 70s so there def would have been issues involved w that

Speaking again about the 70s, I feel like a lot of the other problems I had with the movie could have been solved by taking more plot elements from their precrisis comic.

Like these are more comic accuracy critiques but like why would you have there be a cursed sword (named soul breaker. That's literally two letters off from soultaker like could you be less subtle when ripping off other characters) when you could just be creative and use stuff from the O'Neil series instead. Like the O-Sensei gave Richard Dragon the Dragon's Claw so just have that be your artifact. Or if they really wanted a weapon for Shiva to be the Guardian of just make up a dagger that the Dragon's Claw could combine with and have both get stolen. Like I think there were better ways that plot could have been done.

Also speaking of Shiva I was really bummed that there were 0 Carolyn mentions in this movie, especially when the opportunity was RIGHT THERE. like they literally had a fellow student get killed in flashback to open the demon gate or whatever and instead of having it be Carolyn, for some reason it's Jade Nguyen instead (what is with DC adaptations and randomly inserting Jade with character groups she's not a part of??????). The only good thing from that decision was the absolutely hilarious moment of Jade accusing Shiva of not having what it takes to kill. Like BABE do you know who you are talking to. Most wrong anyone has ever been.

No but like I think killing (or even mentioning) Carolyn would have been a way better choice for the movie, especially in terms of Sandra. Especially because they were trying to do a "Shiva has changed, she's not the girl you knew" thing post-flashback. Like Carolyn's death would have been a PERFECT reason for this. To be fair, it would have made this movie super dark and pretty gory because post Carolyn Shiva is NOT to be fucked with ever but like they were already having people be murdered barehanded (with blood) and mild cursing so like they should have gone for it.

Side note: who was the target audience for these movies??? Like it's animated so you think younger but there's lots of violence and straight up murder by the protagonists (with gore) so like I don't even know.

Anyways yeah they should have killed Carolyn. OR had Shiva's blood relation to the O-Sensei be a thing still. Like listen. If you are going to make a movie based on a 70s comic like don't be afraid to take plot elements from that. Like ik the og comic has been made non-canon like twice by now but who cares. When was the last time the KFT backstory was actually talked about anyways? 2008? Just go for it bro. Make them related for extra drama and also legacy stuff. Shiva his (grand-niece? goddaughter? Idk) being his pride and joy but turning against his legacy into one of violence and blood which Richard, his psuedo-son (at least here. I don't remember the details of their og relationship) instead begins to rise and fill that instead.

Also I think they could have highlighted this shift in terms of Shiva's name. Ben and Richard are really the only people (besides Carolyn, rip Carolyn) she's Sandra to, so I think having her go by that at while training (which they called Nanda Parbat or smth similar btw which ????????? No???????) Would have made her shift into Shiva more meaningful, and their kind of denial of this transofrmation as well, as they continue to call her Sandra occasionally after they reunite. (Bruce would always call her Shiva post-flashback).

Also why did they have Shiva run a gang in Gotham to signify her evil(ish) status. They should have had her doing her normal thing. Like introduce her by having her challenge Batman (not knowing he was Bruce) but then win, stopping and sparing him once she realized their (movie-canon) friendship. That would also give us a cool fight scene out of it too.

Um feel like I covered most of the changes I would make- OH! I actually really liked how they did Richard in this. Which surprised me because he's my least favorite by far and I usually don't like him that much??? I think in canon it's definitely a case of the white guy learns martial arts, beats Asian people at it stereotype. I also just think things get weird and more like racist stereotypes start coming into play in terms of his original canon interactions with Ben, Carolyn, Sandra, etc. So I thought the choice to have him be Asian in this film was a really good one. Also they had him be interesting too. And like kind of cool. Idk this movie and his VA and all that actually made me really enjoy watching Richard Dragon. Which was weird as hell

Idk so mixed feelings on this movie in general. I really liked the premise of making a kung fu trio movie set so deeply in the 70s, I adore that, and I thought the addition of having Batman there and having known them actually worked really well. I'm very glad they did it that way. It obviously helped the movie itself get made and also in my ideal version BATMAN would honestly be the good mental health friend of the group by the end of the movie which is actually wild. Canon KFT trauma you are so insane and compelling to me actually.

My biggest issue with the movie (whose real name is like Batman: Soul of the Sword or something, [edit: it's called Soul of the Dragon] I love how I haven't mentioned it once [it's the kung fu trio movie to ME <3]) was definitely the portrayal of Ben. I'm definitely not suggesting we have him fall into the Black best friend stereotype he suffers from in the 70s comic but like. Just be better with it??? Thought his best moments of the film was where it went into his canon story and struggles and all that so just like. Do more of that idk. Just don't be racist abt it.

Otherwise my main gripes can all generally be summed up to this. When there's a point in a story where it feels like the adaptation has to diverge from canon to tell this story, 9 times out of 10 I believe it can actually be told better by moving closer towards canon, or by consulting a slightly different canon (precrisis vs preboot, etc.) In place of that.

#batman: soul of the dragon #batman soul of the dragon #blah #ben turner #sandra wu san #richard dragon #i should read more shiva comics. or ben comics. but especially shiva comics. bc im crazy abt her but ive really only read her in two series. #they just happen to be the crazy drama ones in terms of her backstory #like literally her origin and then batgirl 2000 #but yeah this is a long post but 👍

[movies-to-add-to-your-tbw]

Title: Batman: Soul of the Dragon

Rating: R

Director: Sam Liu

Cast: David Giuntoli, Mark Dacascos, Kelly Hu, Michael Jai White, James Hong, Eric Bauza, Jamie Chung, Chris Cox, Robin Atkin Downes, Grey DeLisle, Josh Keaton, Erica Luttrell, Patrick Seitz

Release year: 2021

Genres: adventure, fantasy, crime, action

Blurb: Bruce Wayne faces a deadly menace from his past with the help of three former classmates: world-renowned martial artists Richard Dragon, Ben Turner, and Lady Shiva.

#batman: soul of the dragon #r #sam liu #david giuntoli #mark dacascos #kelly hu #michael jai white #james hong #2021 #adventure #fantasy #crime #action

[azazel-dreams]

Batman: Soul of the Dragon

Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

#Batman: Soul of the Dragon #batman #Soul of the Dragon #dc #dc animated films #films #film recommendation #film reviews #tv reviews

[ferretfyre]

#batman: soul of the dragon #batman #dc #dc animated #animation #film #hbo max #review

[batfamfixation]

It never occurred to me how insane Batman looks fighting alongside people not wearing costumes. When everyone's in a superhero suit or villain attire it doesn't seem abnormal, but when everyone else is dressed in normal attire and it's just Bruce wearing a mask with bat ears...

#dude looks pretty crazy #and not in the intimidating way #Batman: Soul of the Dragon #Lady Shiva is so fucking hot #Not necessarily specific to this movie but just in general #Lady Shiva doesn't need a cape to look intimidating

[filmseries]

Batman: Soul of the Dragon - Short Movie Recap | #shorts

#youtube #Short Movie Recap #Batman: Soul of the Dragon #batman #black girl movie reviews #video

[deadletterpoets]

I think the last animated DC film I watched was Batman: Soul of the Dragon cause I wanted to see a decently adapted Shiva and I got it. It was good fun.

#lady shiva #batman soul of the dragon #dc #dc comics

[maddys-nerd-blog]

Autism Awareness Month piece finally done!! I’m pretty proud of this!!! I haven’t drawn Brook in years so it’s great to see he turned out great!! 🥹 I even added my OC Lilium! She’s the girl in orange and purple clothes! I’m the lady with brown hair 🤣

These characters mean the most to me personally, and I really adore them. These are the ones that I point to and go ‘they’re the coolest’ or ‘they saved me.’

I know they aren’t the most popular or most beloved. I know they’re not the most glamorous, except for a few of course. But to me, these characters will always hold a place in my heart ❤️

I hope you guys like it, even if my art isn’t that good 🤣🤣

#fanart #autism awareness #autism awareness month #tmnt #rottmnt #teenage mutant ninja turtles #rise of the tmnt #rise of the teenage mutant ninja turtles #tmnt 2012 #tmnt leonardo #tmnt donatello #rottmnt donnie #tmnt 2012 leo #batman the animated series harvey bullock #dragon age inquisition cole #the legend of vox machina #tlovm percy #critical role percy #one piece brook #one piece soul king Brook #naruto sakura #btas harvey bullock

[the-silver-peahen-residence]

Hey Terry, Breezy, Melinda, Ryunosuke, and Davion, I don't know if you still do this but....do you guys still need blood in order to keep those 'cravings' down? I know Davion is more in control of it but what of the rest?

@demon-blood-youths

The ones mentioned in the question blinks but they look quiet to wonder how to answer this. So they went in turns but the question was asked to each one by themselves. So, here is their answers to the anon.

~~~Terry's answer~~~

"....At times yes and no. In the beginning when I got infected with the venom side of me. I have been having urges for blood. Though, Shdwkyz told me if I needed blood, he would offer his. So far, it isn't as bad but if I hold back for too long then.." His cheeks flush red to look away. "Then I have trouble holding back that the venom side of me takes over to get me to eat. I know their was a time I lost it and..lets just say I wake up it was a mess...." he mutters.

~~~Breezy's Answer~~~

"Well, yes I still have my cravings even if I was treated by the bad side effects from Ophelia and Hex. It took a while but I'm alright now even if I still have the extra set of fangs." she sighed crossing her arms. "In the beginning, I try to find blood in a way where I don't hurt anyone but Rust offers his to me if I needed it. Though...I do offer my blood to Rust if he asks me or if he's losing himself. But you can say that."

~~~~Melinda's answer~~~~~

"I..I have a few times but I'm being helped to keep it in control thanks to Breezy. It's nothing too bad if your not holding back from eating." she mutters looking at the anon. "Besides, I haven't drank any blood yet even if the urges get bad. However.." she grips her wrist to look down. "Jaron said he would offer his blood to me but I didn't want to hurt him so I told him I'm alright. It's painful not to eat demon blood b..but....I get sub blood that keeps it down....but I don't know how long I can stop myself from wanting to feed from him...." she mutters.

~~~Ryunosuke's answer~~~

"I have but only when it's super bad or if I was drained of almost every drop of blood. I would be pretty dangerous if I don't get blood soon. I do drink other blood sources or from the blood bank I have near by. However, the only one that can help me with my urges is Matt. His blood is the only one that can keep me stable. So far, he's helped me stay that way with only a few slip ups due to idiots being stupid to upset or hurt me. Even so, it's not as bad.. So yes, my urges come and can be pretty dangerous.."

~~~Davion's answer~~~

"I do get the urges to drink blood sometimes though, I rather have it be from my mate. Rust does offer to give his blood to me like I do with him. So it's been stable from time to time. Though, during heated mating seasons it tends to be.....stronger. I've seen it because Rust has gone through that before but it's fine. We help one another even so. But I hope this answers your question anon."

#IC #silver roses #ask answered #muses answered #curious peahen and peacock #terry mcginnis #beyond the darkness/new batman #breezy #the cursed hurricane vixen/deadly wind storms #melinda brooks #the cursed silver flames vixen/physic demon of souls #ryunosuke akutagawa #black fanged hellhound/black blood #davion #dragon knight/cursed dragon blood #anon

[drbatsponge]

Conspiracy theory time but it's possible we're getting Cass in The Doom That Came to Gotham.

Kai Li CAIN and Sanjay “Jay” Tawde.

So one of those is obviously an AU Jason.

Meaning the Cain might be Cass?

IT IS A CONSPIRACY AND POSSIBLY NOT TRUE, BUT LIKE COME ON-

CAIN GOTTA BE A DAMN REFERENCE, I MEAN WHY DO THE JASON THING AND NOT DO HER!?

#wild speculation #what's funny is that the Batman is voiced by the same dude who did him in Soul of the Dragon #meaning if this is actually an adaptation of Cass and is good... #that the secret is having that guy and making your movie a period piece if you want a good adaptation of a Wu-San #just funny that Cass and Shiva could be both in period piece movies. #I'm ready to eat a shoe if this is a completely different character lmao #cassandra cain #dc comics #batman

[rockingthegraveyard]

I hate their look in these movies.

Those are basically just the same white girl. You couldn't "stretch" your style just a little bit???? Can't bother to actually draw a proper nose or shape their eyes??? ppppbbpppbpbpbpppbbbpbpbpbp

#been going through the batman movies #and they are movies that certainly exist #honestly??? #so far 'soul of the dragon' has been my favorite #and part of it is because of the animation style #also the late 70's funk is super fun #but also also #love Kelly Hu's voice #she's cool

[subbyenbywitch]

[movie review] batman: soul of the dragon (2021)

“even if you break the rock, there will be pebbles; break the pebbles, there will be sand […] you cannot change that, no matter how much you train. accept what you cannot change. it is not your burden to bear.”

so, uh, they stuck batman, bronze tiger, richard dragon, and lady shiva in an enter the dragon-style 1970s superspy/martial arts combo movie. i have no earthly idea what inspired them to do this, but it fucking owns. i’m not sure what else to even really say about it. i’m just so glad they were willing to do something this self-contained and weird. it gives me hope for the future of this imprint.

b-rank

#batman #dc comics #dc universe original movies #movies #movie review #reviews #batman soul of the dragon

[ramonekemono]

Some unreleased creations :3

#spore galactic adventures #spore #spore creatures #spore creation #furry #dragon #sekiro #soulsborne #dark souls #housamo #elden ring #batman #Ramone's Artery

[fandom]

Movies

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Barbie

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Goncharov

Nimona

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

Red, White, and Royal Blue

Lord of the Rings -3

Black Panther +24

The Addams Family

The Super Mario Bros. Movie -4

Knives Out

Puss In Boots: The Last Wish

Oppenheimer

The Hunger Games

Avatar: The Way of Water

Guardians of the Galaxy

Shrek

The Little Mermaid +15

Scream -1

Top Gun: Maverick -1

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

Everything Everywhere All At Once +7

Saw +14

Twilight -13

Wendell & Wild

Howl's Moving Castle -6

The Hobbit -3

Five Nights at Freddy's

Enola Holmes

My Policeman

Deadpool -8

How to Train Your Dragon +12

Beauty and the Beast +16

Avatar

Scream VI

Bottoms

Mean Girls +6

Megamind -4

Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar

Spirited Away -10

The Batman -38

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Venom -34

Les Misérables

Encanto -44

Iron Lung

Coraline

The Thing

John Wick

Strange Way of Life

Blue Beetle

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Legally Blonde

Frozen -14

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Ghosted

American Psycho -7

Princess Mononoke

Dune -49

The Princess Bride

Teen Wolf: The Movie

Star Wars: Episode III—Revenge of the Sith -21

Pacific Rim

Renfield

Shrek 2

Saw X

The Old Guard -29

Nope -47

Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse

Night at the Museum

Soul -26

The Mummy

The Nightmare Before Christmas

My Little Pony: Equestria Girls

Hellraiser

The Lost Boys

The Marvels

Emesis Blue

The Shape of Water

The Menu

My Neighbor Totoro

Shazam -40

Sonic the Hedgehog -66

Pirates of the Caribbean -48

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Elemental

Lilo & Stitch

Fight Club

The Dark Knight

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

The Princess Diaries

The Incredibles

Halloween Ends

The Lorax

10 Things I Hate About You

Heathers

Kung Fu Panda

The Devil Wears Prada

Rise of the Guardians

Birds of Prey

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#year in review #movies #tumblr2023