Son of Batman
Son of Batman

Son of Batman

2014Movie74 minEnglish

Batman learns he has a violent, unruly pre-teen son, secretly raised by the terrorist group known as The League of Assassins.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes84%
Google Users85%
Director: Ethan SpauldingGenres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Superhero

Plot Summary

Damian Wayne, the rebellious son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul, is introduced to his father's world and enters the fray as Robin. Trained by the League of Assassins, Damian struggles to adapt to Batman's code of justice while facing threats like Deathstroke and the League itself. His arrival complicates Batman's life and forces them to confront their complex relationship and shared enemies.

Critical Reception

Son of Batman was generally well-received by critics and audiences, praised for its action sequences, voice acting, and faithfulness to its comic book source material. It was seen as a strong entry in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies line, effectively adapting Grant Morrison's early 'Batman and Son' storyline.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dynamic action and strong voice performances, particularly Jason O'Mara as Batman.
  • Appreciated for successfully translating the complex father-son dynamic and dark themes from the comics to animation.
  • Some noted that while entertaining, it adheres closely to established animated Batman tropes.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film, highlighting its exciting fight scenes and the introduction of Damian Wayne as a compelling new character in Batman's universe. Many felt it was a faithful and entertaining adaptation.

Fun Fact

The film adapts the 'Batman and Son' storyline from Grant Morrison's run on the Batman comic book series, which introduced Damian Wayne to the mainstream continuity.

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