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.
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Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
Thriller · Action · Animation · 2018
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.
Movie details
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
“As the Ripper stalks Gotham City, the Dark Knight reveals the face of terror.”
2018 Thriller · Action · Animation 1h 18m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.7 / 10
Community rating
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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Batman: Gotham by Gaslight?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Sam Liu
Written by
Jim Krieg
Bruce Greenwood
Bruce Wayne / Batman (voice)
Jennifer Carpenter
Selina Kyle (voice)
Anthony Stewart Head
Alfred (voice)
Scott Patterson
James Gordon (voice)
John DiMaggio
Chief Bullock / Big Bill Dust / Additional Voices (voice)
Yuri Lowenthal
Harvey Dent (voice)
Grey DeLisle
Sister Leslie / Jason / Additional Voices (voice)
Court is in session
Put Batman: Gotham by Gaslight on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
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.