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Gorillas in Our Midst!

Season 2, Episode 12, Aired Apr 16, 2010

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Batman must team up with three animal-based allies to defeat Grodd's plan to replace the citizens of Gotham with apes.

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Dee Bradley Baker

Dr. Milo
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Mark Hamill

Spectre
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John DiMaggio

Gorilla Grodd

Diedrich Bader

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For me the most disappointing episode of the series so far.

4.0

"Poor"

By kevrhon, Oct 12, 2010

As a fan of Batman in all his incarnations, and a long time fan of the Brave and the Bold comic, I had concerns that an animated adventures show like this wouldn't measure up. I've really been pleasantly surprised by this series. But this is without a doubt the most disappointing outing so far.

It features a plot hole even the kids this show is aimed at should be able to pick up on. After a very strong opening with Batman and the Spectre, Batman and Detective Chimp go to Gorilla City to stop Grodd's latest scheme. Batman has left Gotham City under the protection of B'wana Beast and Vixen. Vixen can take on the powers of a single animal, and in this version of B'wana Beast, he can combine two or more creatures to make a new one.

Grodd's plan is to take over Gotham, which eventually leads Batman back to his hometown. At one point, he's in a cage with B'wana Beast and a powerless Vixen. Vixen explains that B'wana's powers don't work on humans.

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Except that later, they do, as he combines Batman with a number of creatures. It was one of the weaker episodes in the series anyway, featuring so many D-list characters (as B'wana himself concedes). Detective Chimp was fine for a pre-titles sequence a few episodes back, but not compelling enough to support an entire episode.

But more than that, this episode contains so obvious a mistake that I found myself annoyed for having wasted 20 minutes watching it.moreless
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This episode has a lot going for it, bringing back heroes previously only seen in teasers, and introducing characters new to the show. Oh, and the Spectre returns.

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By macabre190788, Jul 19, 2010

I loved this episode, let's start with the teaser, which despite the presence of The Spectre was a bit average, until the end. I thought that was rather gruesome but also a clever way to kill the character. Then let's have a look at the characters in the rest of the episode. We see the return of Gorilla Grodd...again, Detective Chimp, B'Wana Beast and Killer Moth. But we also get characters who have not previously been on the show, Monsieur Mallah and Gorilla Boss. Best of all, Vixen appears. I actually prefer this design to the Bruce Timm one, very sexy. Sorry Marvel, DC has the hottest women. Furthermore I have always loved her powers, though she needs the amulet.

The plot wasn't all that great, it's a gorilla invasion, but it's a lot of fun, mainly thanks to Detective Chimp, the subplot with B'Wana and Vixen was interesting and I liked the ending. As overexposed as Grodd is, he is a great villain. Monsieur Mallah and Gorilla Boss don't get that much screentime, but Mallah will probably appear in the Doom Patrol episode. The comedy was great and the action was good as well. It's always nice to see Chimp kick butt.

I...LOVE this show! Unfortunately now we have another break and have to wait even more for the Starro two-parter.moreless
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- Gorilla Boss: (to Vixen) Sure hate ta mess up that purty face, but I'll get over it!
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- Batman: A stint in the Gotham zoo would be a vacation compared to where you're going, Grodd.
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- Detective Chimp: Well, hello there. I don't believe we've had the pleasure. I'm Chimp. Detective Chimp. Vixen: B'wany, combine him with something, so we can escape. Detective Chimp: I'd rather he combine you and I, my dear. We'd make quite the couple, don't you think? (chuckles) Vixen: Charming, but moot. B'wany's powers don't work on humans. Batman: (notices a bee) Then use this. Detective Chimp: Combine my superior genetics with a bee? Are you mad, man? I vociferously protest! I... (B'wana Beast combines him with the bee) When I get back, I'm going to sting you.
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- B'wana Beast: (about Vixen) If you've hurt her, Grodd, I'll... Gorilla Grodd: Do what? Humankind is weak, brainless... (sniffs) ...and smelly. But you? You're just pathetic!
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- Spectre: Hmm, typical. My way is easier. Batman: But my way is just.
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- Spectre: Aren't you done toying with him yet, mortal? Batman: (knocks out Milo) Now I'm done toying with him.
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- B'wana Beast: A suit? I thought Killer Moth would be an actual moth. Bummer.
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- Detective Chimp: You saw through my disguise, Grodd. It would seem your delusional vision is 20/20 today.
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- Gorilla Grodd: Say "uncle," Batman! Batman: Make me, monkey! Gorilla Grodd: Monkey?!?
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- International Airdates: Canada: January 28, 2011 on Teletoon
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- Killer Moth appears without dialogue. Gorilla Boss and Mallah are uncredited, but voiced by Diedrich Bader and Kevin Michael Richardson, respectively.
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- Character bios: Vixen, Monsieur Mallah, Dr. Milo, Gorilla Boss, Detective Chimp, Gorilla Grodd, B'wana Beast, The Spectre
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- Title: Referencing the 1988 movie Gorillas in the Mist, a bio movie about the work of real-life naturalist Dian Fossey (Sigourney Weaver) and her work with mountain gorillas. Fossey devoted her life to studying primates in their natural setting, and protesting to the Rwandan government about illegal poaching. Her efforts apparently led to her murder in 1985.
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- Detective Chimp: Take your paws off me, you dirty ape! Referencing the classic line spoken by the astronaut Taylor (Charlton Heston) as he is captured by intelligent gorillas in the 1968 movie Planet of the Apes. The line was also used in the 2001 remake and has been referenced and parodied in a variety of media.
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