This movie is more grounded addition to the Batman mythology, a less fantastical prequel than many of the other entries. The story is solid and straightforward, pretty much what anyone with any knowledge of Batman would expect at this point, but with all the crazy interpretations out there it’s nice to have a standard by which to measure.
Closest comparison: It’s like The Batman by way of The Long Halloween.
Setting: Noir
Plot: Crime
Tone: Super hero
The main problem with this movie is that none of the characters act like themselves. The overall story is mostly fine, but when all very popular characters behave in random or even bizarre ways it makes the twists that rely on previous knowledge of the characters pointless. The aesthetic is pretty cool, but the movie doesn’t make the most of it.
Closest comparison: It’s like Bad Blood by way of Hush.
Setting: Noir
Plot: Serial Killer Mystery
Tone: Super Hero
