HBO MaxBatman (1989)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman known as 'The Joker' seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld, Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis ever while protecting both his identity and his love interest, reporter Vicki Vale.
Starring Cast
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman known as 'The Joker' seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld, Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis ever while protecting both his identity and his love interest, reporter Vicki Vale.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central solution to Gotham's pervasive crime and corruption is individual, extra-legal heroism, reflecting a skepticism of state institutions and an emphasis on a strong figure to restore order against destructive chaos.
The movie demonstrates significant DEI primarily through its casting of a minority actor in a traditionally white role. However, its narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on DEI themes, maintaining a neutral to positive framing of its main characters.
Secondary
Harvey Dent, a character canonically established as white in the Batman comics, is portrayed by Billy Dee Williams, a Black actor, in the 1989 film.
Tim Burton's 'Batman' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on the hero's origin and his conflict with the Joker, without exploring queer identities or experiences. Consequently, the film has no net impact on the portrayal of LGBTQ+ individuals.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Female characters are primarily in supporting or non-combat roles.
All major characters in Batman (1989) maintain the same gender as established in their comic book source material. No character canonically or historically established as one gender is portrayed as a different gender in the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.2
Critic Ratings
7.7
6.9
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