Batman: Gotham lovagja

Six animated stories where the Dark Knight figures to a greater or lesser extent. Have I Got A Story For You - 2/5: Not at all bad, but stumbles the way the story is handled. Nor did I like the animation of the characters and in fact overall, this episode doesn’t fit in with the others. It’s too this way and that. Crossfire - 4/5: A marvelously dark atmosphere which, combined with the excellent animation, more than makes up for the rather unoriginal story. This is The Dark Knight in his purest form. Field Test - 3/5: Good, but a shame about Bruce Wayne’s childish face. He really didn’t deserve that. In Darkness Dwells - 4/5: The most full on tale of all. In view of it’s shortness, maybe too full on. Everything was awfully hurried. Working Through Pain - 4/5: I would be surprised if at least one of these stories doesn’t go back to the times of Bruce’s voluntary exile. And, low and behold... Shame there aren’t more of them. You see, this is the only one that develops on Nolan’s vision at all. And the ending is just perfect. Deadshot - 4/5: The most stylish, although not the best, episode. While it has a marvelous intro, it gradually runs out of breath. But if you wanted to watch just one of these, I would recommend this one, notwithstanding. It has something for everybody. *** In view of the fact that in a way it’s just one big commercial for The Dark Knight, I have to admit that I would gladly watch commercials like this more often. And it has one more advantage. The separate segments are so different from each other that everybody will find a part that suits them. (2008.07.05)

Have I Got A Story For You: An impressive entry into the world of the Dark Knight. Thanks to the exaggerated stories of a bunch of teenagers, we get an insight into the mind of a child and see how it reacts to the unknown. In their eyes, Batman could be a strange mutant or even a robot. I like the artwork, as well as the screenplay. Very well done.***** Crossfire: A regular story about two of Gordon's detectives, where one doesn't trust Batman and sees him as just another villain. However, the two of them get into a huge shootout and Someone has to intervene.*** Field Test: An interesting morality tale involving the testing of a new Fox invention. Finally, a story where we are with Batman from start to finish. Plus, there's a very nice golf course here. I'm more and more attracted to this sport. I have to try it out sometime. ;-)***** In Darkness Dwells: The darkest Batman. Unarguably. Plus, we meet an old acquaintance, Scarecrow and his hallucinogenic gas. And the fight with Killer Croc was very intense.***** Working Through Pain: A flashback to the time when Bruce Wayne learned not to feel pain. Great story and amazing animation (mainly the sunshine).***** Deadshot: As they say, 'save the best for last', and I think Batman: Gotham Knight managed to do just that. To my eyes, the most delectable animation and the finale fight on the train will surely please everyone. ***** (2008.06.28)

Japanese animation is good, no doubt about it, although I feel that in this case, the creators could have done a little more with it. "Batman - Gotham Knight" is a anthology film about what shaped Batman and Bruce Wayne. It's not something that particularly stands out with humor or action. There are characters you'll recognize, but also characters you couldn't care less about. Surprisingly, the story doesn't work very well either, where Batman is not really present, which is usually the best part of Batman. (2014.02.17)