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Batman: Gotham Knight

Batman: Gotham Knight

Action · Crime · Animation · 2008

Six interlocking stories reveal Bruce Wayne's earliest adventures as Batman and the steps he took to become the grim avenger of Gotham City.

Movie details

Batman: Gotham Knight

“Get ready... to rage against evil.”

2008 Action · Crime · Animation 1h 16m

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6.7 / 10

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Six interlocking stories reveal Bruce Wayne's earliest adventures as Batman and the steps he took to become the grim avenger of Gotham City.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Futoshi Higashide · Yasuhiro Aoki · Jong-Sik Nam

Written by

Greg Rucka · Alan Burnett · Jordan Goldberg · Josh Olson

Kevin Conroy

Kevin Conroy

Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)

Jason Marsden

Jason Marsden

Thomas Wayne / Cop / Doctor / Youth 2 (voice)

Scott Menville

Scott Menville

B-Devil / Cop (voice)

George Newbern

George Newbern

Man in Black / Guido / Man / Youth 3 (voice)

Corey Padnos

Corey Padnos

Porkchop (voice)

Crystal Scales

Crystal Scales

Meesh (voice)

Alanna Ubach

Alanna Ubach

Dander (voice)

Court is in session

Put Batman: Gotham Knight on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.