What we flagged
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Our take
This is a 76-minute pack of short Batman stories, closer to the live-action films than to kids cartoons. People wave guns, talk about killing, and chase a monster through the city. You will hear hell, damn, crap, and son of a b-word. Watch with a parent from 15. It is not a starter Batman for young kids
Uplifting themes
Several shorts come back to not killing, even when the city is cruel Batman tries to pull people out of danger. Other adults in the city are mixed
Story (may spoil tone)
Six interlocking stories reveal Bruce Wayne's earliest adventures as Batman and the steps he took to become the grim avenger of Gotham City.
What we flagged
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Details
Violence Guns, hostages, and talk of murder show up in most shorts. The drawing…
Guns, hostages, and talk of murder show up in most shorts. The drawing is sharp, not cute
Language You will hear hell, damn, crap, and son of a b-word. Not a flood of str…
You will hear hell, damn, crap, and son of a b-word. Not a flood of strong words
Frightening A monster hunt, abductions, and a grim city sit over the shorts. Some i…
A monster hunt, abductions, and a grim city sit over the shorts. Some images linger
Child peril / abuse Street kids tell Batman stories in a rough city. They watch more than t…
Street kids tell Batman stories in a rough city. They watch more than they are hurt
Gore / death / weapons Guns are out often. Some blood and talk of bodies. Not a gore reel
Guns are out often. Some blood and talk of bodies. Not a gore reel
Dangerous behaviour Street fights and gadgets look cool. Kids should not copy rooftop jumps
Street fights and gadgets look cool. Kids should not copy rooftop jumps
Talk after watching
- Different people tell different Batman stories. Why does fear change what they see?
- The hero is said not to kill. Does that still matter if everyone around him uses guns?