![]() ![]() But it allows us to see Batman as he more realistically might appear, and lets us see the violence of Jack the Ripper in the way that he really would’ve inflicted it. ![]() ![]() Yes, there’s language and violence that transforms it from kid-level entertainment to its justifiable R-rating. The boys add some humor to the story – and show us the stark reality that they’ve been saved from by Batman, and Kyle’s presence sans Catwoman mask allows us to see her as Batman’s foil and lover.ĮFrom an animated film perspective… this is my favorite of DC’s productions. While the city of Gotham is held in terror by a knife-wielding villain who slices up prostitutes, Bruce Wayne is returning to his hometown, discovering boys on the street named Dickie, Jason, and Timmy, and drawing into the circle of individuals like Selina Kyle, James Gordon, and Harvey Dent. With Bruce Greenwood as Batman/Bruce Wayne and Jennifer Carpenter as Selina Kyle, the film dynamically spins a story of horror, terror, and bravery that doesn’t alter much of Batman’s character but allows us to see the supporting cast of characters in a new way. Batman: Gotham by Gaslight?takes Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola’s story of the same name, unofficially the first DC Elseworlds story printed, and transforms it into an R-rated animated feature film that pits Batman against Jack the Ripper. ![]()
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