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  • Batman: Gotham Knight (2008)
    Review preview for Batman: Gotham Knight

    Although there's the odd cool moment, this is a big disappointment.

    Stephen Carty · 2.5 out of 5
    Six, loosely-related animated shorts set after Batman Begins.
  • Batman (1989)
    Review preview for Batman

    A bad film with a capable director.

    Jennie Kermode · 2 out of 5
    Batman defends Gotham City against The Joker as they both fall for the same woman.
  • Batman (1966)
    Review preview for Batman

    Any dedicated film fan would be poorer for overlooking this comic gem.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    Catwoman, The Joker, The Penguin and The Riddler hatch a dastardly plot. Hand me the bat-villain-repellant!
  • The Batman (2022)
    Review preview for The Batman

    This feels leaden, not just due to its length, but in the attempt to be heavy, to be worthy.

    Andrew Robertson · 3 out of 5
    When sadistic serial killer the Riddler, begins murdering key political figures in Gotham, Batman is forced to investigate the city's hidden corruption and question his family's involvement.
  • Batman Begins (2005)
    Review preview for Batman Begins

    Nolan has gone beyond DC Comics into a psychological no-man's land where lessons can be learned.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    The evolution of mixed up rich kid Bruce Wayne into the Dark Knight of Gotham City.
  • Batman Returns (1992)
    Review preview for Batman Returns

    This is a short film about Catwoman weighed down by a lot of vague nonsense you'll end up skipping through.

    Jennie Kermode · 2.5 out of 5
    Batman takes on Catwoman and The Penguin in a battle for power in Gotham City.
  • Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One (2021)
    Review preview for Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One

    For fans there's a lot to pick up on, but even casual audiences will be able to keep up.

    Andrew Robertson · 3.5 out of 5
    Batman forms a pact with the police captain and district attorney in a bid to take down the head of a crime family... only to find he is also dealing with a serial killer.
  • Batman: The Long Halloween Part Two (2021)
    Review preview for Batman: The Long Halloween Part Two

    There's a lot to get through and at times this feels rushed.

    Andrew Robertson · 3.5 out of 5
    Second part of the animated adventure sees Batman search for a serial killer.
  • Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice (2016)
    Review preview for Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice

    Like a mutant monster, barreling out of control and straining to contain its own shifting form.

    Anton Bitel · 3.5 out of 5
    The Caped Crusader takes on Superman, leading Lex Luthor to capitalise on the situation.
  • The LEGO Batman Movie (2017)
    Review preview for The LEGO Batman Movie

    In crash bang lingo this would be dubbed explosivimo

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3.5 out of 5
    Batman takes on The Joker and just about every other super (weird) villain in Legoland's latest animated comic extravaganza, otherwise dubbed product placement

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