However, whether this different approach is for the better or for the worse may depend on your personal taste.
If you are a fan of the original graphic novel, this animated movie isn’t exactly what you can call a faithful adaptation. This review is spoiler-free, but please be aware that this film is rated R for violence and slight nudity. We are expecting a sort of Holmesian murder mystery, thrilling horror story, and a dash of steampunk style.
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Set in a re-imagined 19 th century Gotham City, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight tells the story of the Caped Crusader going up against Jack the Ripper, the notorious serial killer whose mystery was never solved to this day. But against the Ripper, Batman struggles mightily and it's fantastic.Batman: Gotham by Gaslight is the latest installment in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies adapted from the iconic 1989 Elseworlds one-shot graphic novel of the same title by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola. That's not to say this Batman is less capable than other versions we get to see his combat ability when he squares off against the massive Big Bill and Cyrus Gold and handles them with ease. And believe me when I say that Batman gets his ass handed to him on more than one occasion. In other words, he has to resort to his wits and his fists more often than not. This version of Batman still has gadgets, but they're steampunk by design and not nearly the Swiss Army Knife his utility belt is in modern times. And when it comes to action, Gotham by Gaslight features some of my favorite Batman fight-or-flight sequences ever. It's also appropriate for the story itself in that it's not over the top or overused, rather it serves to highlight some awkward moments or character beats. The humor is, thankfully, spot-on and both period and character-appropriate. The opportunity to put Poison Ivy, Bruce Wayne, Alfred, the various Robins, Bullock, Jim Gordon and more in the Victorian era was well-served by this tale. The women also have agency and aren't simply damsels in distress, which is pretty refreshing for the DC brand. When the female characters are scantily clad or appear in a sexualized manner, those decisions actually serve the story they're either ladies of the night who find themselves the targeted victims of the Ripper, or empowered, progressive heroines who are using their sexuality as a means to an end.
More specifically, DC has corrected a lot of the missteps they've made in recent years. It's sure to evoke some divisive reactions. Holmes was particularly fun.) The eventual reveal of Jack the Ripper's identity is different from that of the comics and I was pleasantly surprised by the bold choice this movie took it provided an opportunity for something I've never seen in the history of DC Comics or their live-action/animated adaptations. (Oh and including Gotham's World's Fair and a tie-in to H.H. have provided the core of the "Gotham by Gaslight / Master of the Future" stories while also adding original plot points, DC Comics cameos, and stunning action sequences that heighten the source material. Fans of the "Elseworlds" tales who are looking for a direct translation instead of an adaptation may be disappointed. Let's get a couple of general things out of the way before dipping into some more specifics of Batman: Gotham by Gaslight.
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