
In an age of mystery and superstition, how would the people of Gotham react to a weird creature of the night, a bat-garbed vigilante feared by the guilty and the innocent alike? The very first Elseworlds tale re-imagines the Dark Knight detective in Victorian times and pits him against the infamous murderer Jack the Ripper.... (Full plot summary below)
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In an age of mystery and superstition, how would the people of Gotham react to a weird creature of the night, a bat-garbed vigilante feared by the guilty and the innocent alike? The very first Elseworlds tale re-imagines the Dark Knight detective in Victorian times and pits him against the infamous murderer Jack the Ripper.
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| We Got This CoveredEric Joseph2018 kicks off with Batman: Gotham by Gaslight, a dark, mature animated film that's as riveting as it is uncompromising. |
| MovieWebJulian RomanGotham By Gaslight is a dark tale that ranks among the best of the DC Animated Universe. Fans of the classic comic will love this film. |
| IGN MoviesJoshua YehlIn Batman: Gotham By Gaslight, the world is well-constructed and there are some standout performances, but the story at its core isn't as strong as it ought to be. |
| StarburstJoel HarleyIn spite of its flaws, it's a ripping good tale. |
| Cinema CrazedFelix Vasquez Jr.After "Batman and Harley Quinn," it's nice to sit through an animated DC film that has substance, and texture, and depth. |
| Common Sense MediaBrian CostelloViolence, some sex in Victorian-era Batman tale. |
| NerdistRosie KnightThis creepy chiller is a perfect mix of murder mystery and superhero caper. |
| Lyles' Movie FilesJeffrey LylesA decent addition to the Warner Animation ranks, but there's enough changes that fans of the original story might be disappointed it strayed so far from the source material. |
| The Movie SleuthMichelle KisnerGotham by Gaslight falls into the trap of equating adult themes with sex and gore instead of contemplating complex ideas. |
| Midwest Film Journal Evan DosseyNot much more than a Victorian aesthetic, and even so it lacks the style necessary to properly capture it. |