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Our take
This is a dark, rainy crime film, almost three hours. A killer leaves riddles and attacks people in ways meant to scare the city. There are punches, guns, blood, and a car chase. You will hear the s-word, hell, damn, the a-word, and b-word phrases a lot. A kiss and a club world sit in the mix. Watch with a parent at 15. Too heavy for younger teens
Uplifting themes
Standing up for someone when others look away is named as the right thing Gordon tries to be a decent cop in a dirty system. Batman learns fear is not enough
Story (may spoil tone)
In his second year of fighting crime, Batman uncovers corruption in Gotham City that connects to his own family while facing a serial killer known as the Riddler.
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Violence Beatings, guns, and a killer who attacks in public. The fights are heav…
Beatings, guns, and a killer who attacks in public. The fights are heavy and frequent
Language Lots of the s-word, hell, damn, the a-word, and b-word phrases. Not an…
Lots of the s-word, hell, damn, the a-word, and b-word phrases. Not an f-word film
Sex / nudity A romance includes kissing. Club clothes are tight. No sex scene
A romance includes kissing. Club clothes are tight. No sex scene
Drugs / alcohol The city talk names drug crime. Clubs serve drinks. Nobody glamourises…
The city talk names drug crime. Clubs serve drinks. Nobody glamourises a high
Frightening Night, rain, and a killer who wants the city afraid. The dread lasts fo…
Night, rain, and a killer who wants the city afraid. The dread lasts for hours
Self-harm / suicide Someone mentions a suicide in passing. There is no scene of it
Someone mentions a suicide in passing. There is no scene of it
Gore / death / weapons Crime scenes show blood, including from a head wound. Guns and a bomb t…
Crime scenes show blood, including from a head wound. Guns and a bomb threat appear
Dangerous behaviour Vigilante fighting in a film world. Not a stunt lesson
Vigilante fighting in a film world. Not a stunt lesson
Mental health A killer's mind drives the case. Grief and rage sit on the hero too
A killer's mind drives the case. Grief and rage sit on the hero too
Grief / bereavement Old family loss still shapes how Batman sees the city
Old family loss still shapes how Batman sees the city
Talk after watching
- Fear can look like justice. Where did Batman cross that line for you?
- The city is corrupt. What does standing up for someone look like in real life?