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Batman: The Brave and the Bold
- Cartoon Network
- Genre: Kids' Animation
Common Sense Media says
More teamwork than brooding in fun Caped Crusader 'toon.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this animated superhero series has plenty of action but isn't too likely to set off any strong parental alarm bells. The violence is cartoonish rather than explicit, nobody really gets hurt, and crime never pays. The series shows Batman working with a variety of other crimefighters, and he often discusses how these partnerships work, providing an interesting insight into the day-to-day life of a superhero.
What's the story?
Batman (voiced by Diedrich Bader), aided by a rotating cast of super partners, takes on a rogues' gallery of villains in this entertaining cartoon series. The focus here is on partnership, with guest appearances from Green Lantern, Blue Beetle, Green Arrow, Plastic Man, and many other popular heroes from DC Comics. The exciting missions take the characters into space, to the bottom of the sea, and deep into the crooks' secret hideouts -- where there's usually plenty of animated action, including fistfights, gun battles, and explosions. In the end, the bad guys always get what they deserve.
Is it any good?
Batman has starred in many, many different comic books, TV shows, and films since he was first introduced in 1939, and though he's certainly one of the darkest heroes in the genre, he hasn't always been a brooding loner. He was one of the first heroes to take on a sidekick (the acrobatic Robin) and was one of the founding members of the Justice League. But ever since the landmark Batman: The Dark Knight Returns comic miniseries was released in 1986, detailing the Caped Crusader's inner demons and portraying him as a solitary hero driven by a thirst for revenge, it's been fashionable to focus on the Dark Knight's dark side. That's clearly evident in the big-screen adaptations of recent years, Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, as well as other animated series aimed at kids that tone down, but don't always purge, his complex nature.
That's why BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD is refreshing for its efforts to show Batman's relationships with other heroes and would-be heroes. As they battle super criminals, Batman takes time to comment on why Green Lantern is one of his most trusted friends, or how Blue Beetle is finally coming into his own as a partner. Yes, Batman has a disturbing, complex backstory, but it's nice to know that even superheroes need a good friend. It's a lesson that should resonate with many kids.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about partnerships. Batman has starred in many comic books, TV series, and films, often working alone, sometimes with a sidekick, and occasionally as part of a team. This series pairs him with a rotating cast of super partners. What makes for a good partnership -- crimefighting or otherwise? Sometimes Batman works with another well-known hero, while in other episodes he's clearly mentoring someone with less experience. Do you think one type of relationship (peer vs. mentor) is more effective than the other? What happens when two headstrong people disagree on how to handle a problem?
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my 5 yrs old brother watches this
It is a pretty decent show, it is actaully kind of educational for kids who don't like teamwork. this show shows that "two heads are better than one" is actually true.
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Batman went from being Dark and violent to happy and friendly. Ugh.
They killed batman. Seriously. If I wanna watch a mamby pamby love fest I'll go watch Dora the Explorer. There's nothing innapropriate with the show, It just stinks.
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HORRIBLE SHOW! Portrays Batman in bad light.
I hate this show so much it is campy and is based on Batman in the sixties. All Batman fans hate the way this show portrays Batman (Green Arrow too).
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omg terribale
im eleven ive seen the 60,s batman ive seen the late 80,s and 90,s batman ive seen batman beyond ive seen the batman cartoon from 2005 thats all the batman cartoons and show and after watching all of them i know wat im saying THIS IS THE WORST BATMAN YET. YES ITS EVEN WORST THAN THE 60S BATMAN oh and why DOES BATMAN FIGHT AT NIGHT AND DAY IN THIS SHOW AND NOT DARK IT sucks im mad because it common sence media makes us give it a star this show sucks so much this gets no stars
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Batman: The Brave and the Bold
RSKKZ Rating: 10 for Fantasy Violence. What Rodni Says: 8+? Are you kidding me? I would not recommend this cartoon to anyone under 10! I am usually pretty liberal about my ratings, but this would REALLY freak little kids out! Nobody ever dies, though, but there is constant talk about death and some people in it who have already died. Also, there is constant action, which may be intense for little kids. Overall, just because it's a "cartoon for kids" doesn't mean that it isn't violent or scary. I'm a little surprised that CSM didn't touch on how scary it could be because I noticed that the first time I watched it.
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Most kid friendly Batman so far, but...
I have been disappointed overall with the other Batman shows and the way they are marketed. The quality of most are very good, but certainly not appropriate for much of the audience who is interested (early grade school)... This version, The Brave and the Bold, is much more appropriate for the early gradeschool crowd. As it is Batman, there is still an overall darker mood to the shows, with some of the violence (Blue Beetle being repeatedly beaten) or imagery (Robotic Killer Santas) being right on the edge for me. Most of the stories are well done and ok, but I do not let my older son (7) watch when the little ones are around.
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I'm not a HUGE fan of the cartoon series, but I love the movies and regular stuff.
Except for the 1960's version, that's so awful it makes me want to cry.
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Fun show to watch with your kids
My son is 6 years old and we enjoy watching this together. The vocabulary they use on the show is worth a pause on the tv to explain what's going on. I wrote a review of this show on my blog and as I mentioned on it, I asked my son if he would want to watch this show along and he said he wouldn't.
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Great for Everyone Except Kids Ages 5-11
Probably the best show on TV right now. The show has humor that both children and adults will find amusing, awesome shout-outs to classic DC and Batman tropes, and then we reach the maturity of it. The show's real stron-suit. Every now and then we get a serious episode. The dramatic plot-lines are amazing, you really feel for the characters. And when a dramatic episode pops-up, it doesn't feel forced or cheesey. From The Red Tornado giving a touching monologue on humanity, killing his own son, then burning the body, to Batman nearly dying from radiation poisoning (Both shown onscreen, mind you), the show can lay on the drama. Highly recommended for everyone I'd say 12 and up. The drama and talk of death (There is much more than what I mentioned here)could be disconcerning for young kids.
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Slightly goofy, yet enjoyable Batman series.
This Batman cartoon is far more kid friendly than the others. Sometimes it gets too kiddy, but enough action to keep older watchere interested.
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| Topics: | superheroes, adventures |
| TV rating: | TV-Y7 |
| Network: | Cartoon Network |
| Cast: | Corey Burton, Diedrich Bader, Will Friedle |
| Genre: | Kids' Animation |
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