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The Batman
- Boomerang, WB
- Genre: Kids' Animation
Common Sense Media says
Revamped take on classic offers tweens thrills.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Batman is ultimately an antihero, operating outside the law. Although committed to fighting crime, he does so in a way that wouldn't work for real people. Parents should also be aware of the never-ending stream of Batman clothes, games, toys, and other cultural detritus on the market. The fact remains, though, that unless you're raising your kids in a monastery at the bottom of a deep well, they're going to be aware of -- and fascinated by -- The Batman.
What's the story?
Crossing the campiness of Adam West's classic Batman performance with the dark formalism of Tim Burton's big-screen vision of the Caped Crusader, THE BATMAN also tosses in a good dose of the shadowy, film noir-inspired animation of Warner Bros' mid-'90s Batman: The Animated Series (to which, visually, this is quite similar). Last but not least, the word "The" is added to the title as a way to differentiate this show from the prior series and, perhaps, as a nod to the original '40s comic, in which the nascent hero was known as "The Bat-Man."
Is it any good?
The Batman is a remarkably coherent, fun show, with lots of action, great moody sets, and exciting pacing. The dialogue is more natural than that of many cartoons featuring adult characters, and the plots are similarly well-crafted. Environmental and societal concerns are raised within the program's boundaries, and solutions are offered. Those solutions aren't always cut-and-dried -- there are loose ends and unanswered questions, such as what constitutes real power, or what happens when the natural order of things is upset -- which keeps The Batman ensconced in real-world issues and provides excellent jumping-off points for larger discussions.
Pop culture-savvy parents will certainly notice that when the mask is off, Bruce Wayne looks a little younger than they remember, and that the whole parents-getting-murdered/midnight-vigilante-justice thing is largely glossed over. But for action-starved preteens, this cartoon will be a welcome addition to the rotation, and one that parents can get into as well (offering them the chance to fill their kids in on the absent back story). The beloved Dark Knight somehow seems to create a generational connection between parents and kids, and we're lucky to have this incarnation that promotes positive values and provides strong role models.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about what it means to be a hero. Why does Batman want to be a hero, if he does at all? What real life-heroes you can think of? What makes a hero? Parents can also discuss characters like detectives Bennett and Yin, an African-American man and an Asian-American woman, respectively, and the importance of racial and gender equality in society.
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AGE
the batman is a great show but the batman movie is dark
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well-made, but charecters look more different than usual.
Some may say it's not as good as Batman's previous series, but the two might be evenly loved by all fans of Gothem's hero. This show is definatley better made. Some villains look strange more, like the Joker looks like he has red eyes and dread loks. Violence is the only problem. Parents must keep in mind though that the fights were cut down so that kids could handle them.
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I like this version of batman.it has alot of mystery in it and it seemed to have kept my daughter and son on the edge of there seats the entire time
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Kid, 12 years old
November 8, 2010
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Great show for tweens but no younger.
Well, I'd like to say so far this is one of my favorite shows. I've only seen a few episodes but online but I found the entire series and I'm looking forward to watching it. The battle scenes are a little less intense than BB - Batman Beyond - but at times they can get pretty extreme. Batgirl is a good person and she is a very perky kid but in the episodes Batgirl Begins, her choice of association got her in to lots of trouble. Batman is a very dark and mysterious character but as Bruce Wayne, he lightens up. I'll give my full review of the show after I finish watching it in about a month. Check my blog to read it:
myreadbooker.blogspot*
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AGE
Not bad.
This series has good animation, and Batman has a good voice-actor. This series was popular for a reason.
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i love it but is to vilnt for kids
i have watched it my hole life its good but has villionce
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Great show!
There is lots of action in this. Bruce Wayne (Batman) fights evil in every episode. Even when it seems like he's going to lose, he wins! He brings the criminals to jail, but they always escape.
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OK, But Not As Good As Its Predecessor
The Batman is in no way as good as its predecessor in both its quality and its morals.
As far as its quality goes, everything seems like it is trying to keep up the "powers quality" of modern day hero shows. As opposed to Batman: The Animated Series in which every villain uses weapons and chemicals, many of the villains have powers due to mutations that takes away from the quality. Sure it makes them tougher, but, that is a very small up-lifter for going away from Batman's style.
Also, the battles are much worse. Batman is viewed as some invulnerable hero like Superman. I prefer him struggling with his enemies and them actually being smart rather than all muscle and absolutely no brain (with the exception of one villain).
The violence is toned up a LOT. Most of the show is fighting it seems like and they are intense. Batman also seems to attack his villains with all he's got as opposed to just trying to dismantly them like he did in the preceding series. While it is more fun for the typical teenager, it is worse to me and I'm sure most parents who would rather want a detective theme (I hate it just because it isn't Batman).
Poison Ivy is turned down in the sexual content though, she definitely flurts with every single cop and Batman himself (with the exception of the commisioner).
Now, regardless of what I have said, this is an OK show. The villains have better design (at the cost of giving them powers though) and, the show is good and OK. Many parents probably won't mind the violence, however,, I do have to say, I would go to Toon Disney to watch the animated series before watching this one. Trust me, the more a fan you are of Batman: The Animated Series, the less you will like this one. I'm one of the few who likes both as much as I do it seems like, though, do watch Batman: The Animated Series. I used to think it was worse (from what goes one with him in other TV shows where they do "cross-protaginists" but, I foudn that one to be much better and harder to wear out).
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| Topics: | superheroes |
| TV rating: | TV-Y7-FV |
| Networks: | Boomerang, WB |
| Cast: | Kevin Michael Richardson, Rino Romano, Tara Strong |
| Genre: | Kids' Animation |
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