Regardless, Batman makes for a fitting hero in this version of Gotham, which is more than I can say about Jack the Ripper being a fitting villain as his opposite. A lot of them shadow over Batman’s character (note that I am saying this as a massive Sherlock Holmes fan) and it may have actually distracted the movie from making Batman his own version of World’s Greatest Detective. There are a lot of Holmesian references, understandably, but that is all they are: references. He is portrayed as a man ahead of his time – which is imperative in a murder mystery – as he makes the most out of steampunk technology and knowledge in forensics. It’s always more interesting to see Batman’s detective side going into action. Although she still somewhat serves as a damsel in distress, she is determined to bring justice for the women who have been wronged by the Ripper, the ignorant police force, and the oppressive hierarchical system of Gotham.īatman (Bruce Greenwood) himself is balanced enough as both vigilante and detective. She is unafraid to act and she answers to no one – not even Batman. This movie put Selina Kyle (Jennifer Carpenter) as a standout character and she becomes the key in reflecting the struggling life of women in that setting. Not only were women already looked down upon during that era, it was worse for those who were neglected and had to make a living in the slums. In real life, the victims of the Ripper murders were impoverished young women working as prostitutes to sustain themselves. Let’s talk about women in Batman: Gotham by Gaslight because they are not significantly present in the original graphic novel. That, at least, enabled the movie to introduce the audience to the wonders of Elseworlds. However, while the story is significantly different, the movie was able to channel the Whitechapel-like Gotham the way the original graphic novel did. This, in my opinion, elevates the story in the original graphic novel which was strong on the art side but can be considered rather brief and straightforward for a murder mystery. It makes for a much more interesting story on two aspects: incorporating Batman’s mythos into Jack the Ripper’s and better shrouding the whodunit mystery. Compared to the original graphic novel, the animated movie presents a larger cast of characters that we are already familiar with. However, whether this different approach is for the better or for the worse may depend on your personal taste. If you are a fan of the original graphic novel, this animated movie isn’t exactly what you can call a faithful adaptation. This review is spoiler-free, but please be aware that this film is rated R for violence and slight nudity. We are expecting a sort of Holmesian murder mystery, thrilling horror story, and a dash of steampunk style. Set in a re-imagined 19 th century Gotham City, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight tells the story of the Caped Crusader going up against Jack the Ripper, the notorious serial killer whose mystery was never solved to this day. Batman: Gotham by Gaslight is the latest installment in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies adapted from the iconic 1989 Elseworlds one-shot graphic novel of the same title by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola.
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