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Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
2018 78 min United States of America R 12+
★6.8
Thriller, Action, Animation, Science Fiction
Director: Sam Liu
🎭 Based on
«Gotham by Gaslight»
byBrian Augustyn
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Description
In an alternative Victorian Age Gotham City, Batman begins his war on crime while he investigates a new series of murders by Jack the Ripper.
Budget:
$1M
Worldwide:
$3.47M
Starring
Bruce Greenwood
Actor
Jennifer Carpenter
Actor
Chris Cox
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight is generally regarded as a solid, atmospheric Elseworlds experiment that successfully reimagines the Batman mythos in a Victorian-steampunk setting. While the creative premise and period-appropriate detective story earn praise, the film is often criticized for inconsistent character depth, uneven voice acting, and animation quality that some viewers find lackluster.
| Production | The Victorian-steampunk setting provides a fresh and visually immersive atmosphere that effectively updates the Batman mythos. | |
| Screenplay | The mystery of Jack the Ripper as a primary antagonist creates an engaging, high-stakes detective narrative for a younger, more vulnerable Batman. | |
| Adaptation | The film delivers an uneven experience where supporters enjoy the bold departure from established canon while detractors find the character adaptations thin and simplistic. | |
| Production | The animation quality divides viewers; some find it a stylish and colorful fit for the period, while others perceive it as cheap, flat, or outdated. | |
| Acting | Voice performances, particularly regarding Bruce Wayne's portrayal, spark disagreement, with some finding the delivery distracting while others accept it within the context of the story. | |
| Pacing | The pacing and narrative structure are viewed as rushed or abrupt, leaving some wishing for more depth to the world-building and final revelations. |