Batman Year One
SCORE: 58
Batman is generally a dark character. Some movies, television shows, comic books, and cartoon shows sanitized Batman so it is less dark. Batman Year One is a return to the dark, disgusting, and ugly roots of the character. But Batman is only part of Batman Year One. We get a look at Gordon before he is made Commissioner.
Gotham City in Batman Year One is a lot like Chicago in our world. Corrupt politicians, police on the take, and crime running rampant. In Batman Year One the cops and the crooks are on the same page. They work together to the benefit of both. Lieutenant Gordon is a good, clean cop. But even he is given a dark side.
Batman Year One is a cup full of darkness for all of the characters. The violence has blood spraying, bones breaking, and all kinds of enticement to lust. Especially the Catwoman short included on this DVD. Characters get revenge and use physical attacks to force their will upon others.
Gordon is a character that falls the farthest from grace. He cheats on his wife, beats up his partner, and connives to reach a higher position of power. Yes he is a better commissioner than the corrupt one. It just feels like trading one evil for another.
We know why Batman is out there cracking down on crime. We learn in Batman Year One why the police are after him as well. Which adds a layer of credibility and realism to Batman Year One. Batman has a diminished role in Batman Year One which is strange.
Since Batman Year One takes us through a year it can feel disconnected. Batman Year One is only sixty-four minutes which contributes to this problem. Batman Year One should have been longer and fleshed out so many plot points. I watched Batman Year One to understand certain portions. Missing one small key plot point throws this entire DVD in disarray.
Batman Year One
is not for children. It is an adult only version of Batman. There are
multiple adult situations in Batman Year One. The sick thing about
Batman Year One is it always shows the darkness. Even those supposedly
fighting for the light are very dark themselves. Catwoman is not exactly
much of a hero in my book. She saves a friend but we know she cares more
about stealing than doing the right thing.
- Sam
Graphics: 53%
Sound: 50%
Replay/Extras: 73%
Gameplay: 61%
Family Friendly Factor: 52%
System: DVD
Publisher: Warner Bros
Rating: ‘PG-13’ - Parents Strongly Cautioned {Violence and some
Sexual Material}
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