Likewise, it's easy to assume characters and concepts like Gorilla Grodd and Dinosaur Island have popped up this early in the series because of how well they jive with the series' overall tone and direction. Because The Brave and the Bold is goofy, lighthearted and a tad irreverent, I have to think that Plastic Man was very high up on the writers' list of superheroes they planned to team-up with Batman, as the character is the embodiment of all those same qualities. I for one find the series to be tremendously endearing – a breath of fresh air in a climate dominated by grim, gritty and very serious takes on the superhero concept. And it's this stark change in approach that's made the show completely charming to some and repulsive to others. The show's approach to the Batman character is a 180-degree turn from that of The Dark Knight, Batman: The Animated Series and the majority of anything you'll find in any of Batman's many comic book series. It's also very much aware of its own goofiness, and never apologizes for it. Batman: The Brave and the Bold is a ton of goofy fun.
That one line pretty much describes everything you need to know about this show, and this episode, as succinctly and effectively as possible.
It's delivered by Plastic Man, and it made me glad I tuned in for a second straight week: "Batman, are you seeing what I'm seeing? Because I'm seeing Gorillas…riding pterodactyls…with harpoon guns…stealing a boat." There's a similar defining incident in the show's second episode. Depending on your tastes, this incident either made you immediately turn the channel or grin like a goofy five year old.
It involved Batman pulling a huge sword out of his utility belt, hacking a clumsy robot into pieces and then shooting the audience a sort of coy wink.
TERROR ON DINOSAUR ISLAND MOVIE
Not eligible are films featuring prehistoric mammals, prehistoric humans or humanoids, and beasts of mythology-unless, of course, the movie also has a dinosaur.There was a moment early in the premiere episode of Batman: The Brave and the Bold that very clearly announced the tone and intentions of this new animated series. To be included, a movie must depict one or more representations of a “prehistoric reptile.” Inaccurate portrayals are included, as long as the intent is to represent a real or fictional dinosaur. Three useful appendices feature films with minor dinosaur content, planned but unfinished dinosaur movies, and the quasi-dinosaurs of Toho Studios. This comprehensive filmography, arranged alphabetically by title, contains entries that include basic facts (year of release, country of origin, studio, and running time), followed by a concise plot summary, the author’s critical commentary, information on the production and the people behind it, and secrets of the often-ingenious special effects. From classics like King Kong, to beloved B–movies like The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, to blockbusters like Jurassic Park, it’s easy to see that filmmakers and audiences alike love to see dinosaurs on the screen.