There's a reason Audio Shows have long receded into history. And Batman: The Audio Adventures won't bring it back to life.
There's a few things to like:
1. Jeffery Wright is pretty solid as Batman.
2. It has a few clever jokes and lines.
3. Some minor characters are bearably acted.
4. The 'commercial breaks' could have been a creative idea if done well.
That's about it. The two episodes I heard were not that interesting. The attempts at modern humor are unflattering, and the comedy often descends into stylings which can only be compared to the annoying kid in grade school who fancied himself as Rodney Dangerfield.
And for every good joke the series manages to conjure, it never seems to know when to let them go. Plus, the plots are wire thin, and instead of making us like these versions of Batman, Catwoman, and Riddler, it seems to rely on the listener's preconceived attachment to the characters.
Overall, it's as if modern SNL made a Batman radio drama. It has a few good bits, but it's mostly either a bore or a misfire.
Batman: The Audio Adventures might seem like a fun concept, but it apparently never got past the planning stage.
There's a few things to like:
1. Jeffery Wright is pretty solid as Batman.
2. It has a few clever jokes and lines.
3. Some minor characters are bearably acted.
4. The 'commercial breaks' could have been a creative idea if done well.
That's about it. The two episodes I heard were not that interesting. The attempts at modern humor are unflattering, and the comedy often descends into stylings which can only be compared to the annoying kid in grade school who fancied himself as Rodney Dangerfield.
And for every good joke the series manages to conjure, it never seems to know when to let them go. Plus, the plots are wire thin, and instead of making us like these versions of Batman, Catwoman, and Riddler, it seems to rely on the listener's preconceived attachment to the characters.
Overall, it's as if modern SNL made a Batman radio drama. It has a few good bits, but it's mostly either a bore or a misfire.
Batman: The Audio Adventures might seem like a fun concept, but it apparently never got past the planning stage.