What we flagged
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Our take
This is a long, dark crime origin, not a jokey Batman cartoon. A child sees his parents murdered. Later there are prison fights, guns, and a fear drug that makes people see nightmares. You will hear hell, damn, the s-word, and a-hole. Watch with a parent from 15. It is too heavy for most younger kids
Uplifting themes
The film keeps asking whether you fight crime without becoming cruel Mentors push the hero to protect people, not just punish them
Story (may spoil tone)
Driven by tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the corruption that plagues his home, Gotham City. Unable to work within the system, he instead creates a new identity, a symbol of fear for the criminal underworld - The Batman.
What we flagged
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Details
Violence Prison fights, street crime, swords, and guns run through a long film.…
Prison fights, street crime, swords, and guns run through a long film. Impact is clear. Blood stays limited
Language You will hear hell, damn, the s-word, and a-hole. It is some swearing,…
You will hear hell, damn, the s-word, and a-hole. It is some swearing, not a barrage
Sex / nudity A couple kiss. Clothes stay on
A couple kiss. Clothes stay on
Drugs / alcohol A crime boss deals in the drug trade. Use is not the point of the scenes
A crime boss deals in the drug trade. Use is not the point of the scenes
Frightening Bats, a dark city, and a fear drug that makes people see nightmares. Th…
Bats, a dark city, and a fear drug that makes people see nightmares. The tone stays heavy
Self-harm / suicide Someone is put on suicide watch. You hear it. You do not see an attempt
Someone is put on suicide watch. You hear it. You do not see an attempt
Child peril / abuse A child sees his parents murdered. The film keeps that wound in view
A child sees his parents murdered. The film keeps that wound in view
Gore / death / weapons Guns, blades, and some blood. Deaths happen. It is not a gore showcase
Guns, blades, and some blood. Deaths happen. It is not a gore showcase
Dangerous behaviour Training fights and rooftop jumps look cool. They are movie stunts
Training fights and rooftop jumps look cool. They are movie stunts
Mental health Fear and old trauma drive the hero. It is mood, not a clinical lesson
Fear and old trauma drive the hero. It is mood, not a clinical lesson
Grief / bereavement The death of parents shapes the whole story. It is sad more than graphic
The death of parents shapes the whole story. It is sad more than graphic
Talk after watching
- The hero is built from fear and loss. What is the difference between justice and revenge?
- A fear drug is used on a whole city. How do you help someone who is terrified?