Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight

2018Movie78 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users83%
Director: Sam LiuGenres: Animation, Action, Superhero, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

In an alternate Victorian era, a serial killer known as Jack the Ripper stalks the streets of London. When the killer's brutal crimes begin to echo in Gotham City, a grizzled and haunted Batman takes it upon himself to unmask the killer. His investigation, however, leads him down a dark path, questioning his own sanity and the true nature of the monster he hunts.

Critical Reception

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight was generally well-received by critics and audiences, particularly for its mature themes, unique visual style, and faithful adaptation of the acclaimed graphic novel. The animation and voice acting were praised, though some found the plot to be somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark and atmospheric take on Batman.
  • Applauded for successfully translating the graphic novel's tone and visuals.
  • The voice acting and animation quality were noted as highlights.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the darker, more mature storyline and the unique steampunk aesthetic. Many enjoyed seeing Batman in a different time period and praised the faithfulness to the source material. Some viewers felt the mystery element could have been stronger.

Fun Fact

The film is an adaptation of the 1989 Elseworlds graphic novel of the same name by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola, which imagined Batman in a Victorian setting facing Jack the Ripper.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

Greenwood is Batman, and that is sort of jarring because, at least for me it's like JFK being Batman. But also to be fair, I didn't catch it was him until almost the end. Yeah... this works but it doesn't seem to know if it wants to be V...
Gimly

Gimly

My all-time favourite superhero film (_Batman: The Dark Knight Returns_) is an animated DC movie, so I'm always willing to give a chance to whatever they bring out in my never-ending search to find the next great one. Unfortunately, most en...