TheLittleSongbird '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

geekymomsrr I wound up watching this by myself as the hubby doesn't really like this arc with Terra and Deathstroke. I have to admit it kinda creeped me out a bit as well. While overall it wasn't bad, there were parts that made me a little uncomfortable. I would suggest a higher rating on this as there were a few thing I wouldn't want my 13yr seeing. Granted I'm sure there's worse out there but this had some things that were like umm, really. The writing was well done, I love a good one liner and this was full of them. The animation was what I would expect from a DC/ WB production. The voice acting was good, and worked well with the animation. Things I wasn't thrilled with: The whole skeevy Terra, Deathstroke relationship thing. Given the arc and knowing the story line I knew it was coming but I didn't expect her strutting around in lingerie throwing herself at Deathstroke. I know it was in the comics, but come on, he's old enough to be her father... grandfather?! It was just creepy. Also giving the background offered, it was unneeded. It wasn't a pivotal plot point and could have been left out or just hinted at if they were that hung up on the original story line. Things I liked: On the flip side I liked how they expanded on Nightwing and Starfire's relationship. It was nice to see actual progression there not just shameless flirting. I have to admit my juvenile side even liked the innuendos here and there. Conclusion: It was an OK movie, if a little anti-climatic.

Mauro Heredia (maurodc) I don't understand why all the hate to this movie! It is hilarious, enjoyable and very exciting. Period.The plot, which is based on the arc 'The Judas Contract' from the 80's is very well executed and interesting throughout. I almost felt like I was watching a good live-action superhero movie (from those ones that DC doesn't make anymore).I personally liked all the members of the Teen Titans, especially Beast Boy, he made me laugh in probably all of his scenes. I liked Robin much more than in the previous films, like more mature than how he was when he started defeating the crime. I also liked to know more about the private life of Jaime Reyes a.k.a. Blue Beetle. In general, I liked how everyone worked together as a team.And by the way... you'll really really hate Terra.Overall, it is very cool to watch, and it's like a breath of fresh air for the two profoundly dark films that were after Justice League vs Teen Titans. Don't be influenced by the bad reviews, this is an excellent DCU animated movie.

sundevilemily First Teen Titans Go!, and now this movie.And on another note, there is going to be a live action TV show being released next year,and I really hope that it isn't also another bad adaption of the Teen Titans or that will be the final straw of how much I loved the original Teen Titans show which premiered in 2003.