That's fine. I suppose. Shouldn't have expected a more drawn out discourse on Batman's actions between the JLA members than what we got. It was succinct and to the point, especially on Batman's part of the arguement, but the whole climax and aftermath felt lightweight. I expected a streamlined Tower of Babel, and admittedly what we got was a dramatically different story, but the themes were shared between the two. I just think Babel did a better job juggling Batman's forethought and paranoia, because the character is, in many instances, shown as possessing both qualities. Granted, the general image ofBatman from the comics is very different than how he is generally portrayed in film, animated or otherwise.
Also, I think I am reaching a point in which I judge villains in comic stories very harshly for failing to kill a superhero for unspecified or uncharacteristic, plot-required reasons instead of actually trying to kill the hero only to be foiled by the Hero's tenacity in the throes of combat/conflict. This is even factoring in decisions rooted in a character's philosophical reasoning. In Doom, I only overlooked Star Sapphire's decision to allow Hal to live because that seemed very much like something Carol would do.
In stories revolving around one hero and one villain locked in a metaphorical chess game, that sort of plot device works, but I'm bothered with it in JLA and other multi-hero/villain stories in which each character gets much less chances for characterization.
Anyway, JLA Doom is one of the better DC animated movies. Still felt lightweight to me though. I do understand that these films were made for younger audiences in mind.
