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Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One
2021 85 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★7.7
Animation, Mystery, Action, Crime
Director: Chris Palmer
🎭 Based on
«Batman: The Long Halloween»
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Description
Following a brutal series of murders taking place on Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, Gotham City's young vigilante known as the Batman sets out to pursue the mysterious serial killer alongside police officer James Gordon and district attorney Harvey Dent.
Starring
Jensen Ackles
Actor
Josh Duhamel
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Naya Rivera
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Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One is widely regarded as a successful and atmospheric adaptation of the iconic comic book arc. It effectively grounds the narrative in a gritty, noir-inspired detective story, bolstered by strong vocal performances and a faithful commitment to the source material's tone.
| Production | The 1920s-inspired noir aesthetic perfectly captures the grim, corrupt, and gloomy atmosphere of Gotham City. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative successfully prioritizes Batman's investigative skills and detective work over pure brute force. | |
| Acting | Jensen Ackles delivers a superb performance that effectively humanizes Batman, while Joshua Duhamel provides an excellent transition for Harvey Dent's descent into madness. | |
| Adaptation | The film functions as a precise and respectful adaptation that retains the spirit of the source material despite necessary minor scene cuts and shifts. | |
| Production | The stylized animation approach is polarizing, with some viewers praising its noir visual flair while others find the specific artistic choices less engaging. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the characterizations are inconsistent; while the leads are praised, secondary roles like Catwoman fail to resonate with all viewers. |