HBO MaxBatman Returns (1992)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
The monstrous Penguin, who dwells in the sewers beneath Gotham, joins up with corrupt mayoral candidate Max Shreck to topple the Batman once and for all. But when Shreck's timid assistant Selina Kyle finds out, and Shreck tries to kill her, she's transformed into the sexy Catwoman. She teams up with the Penguin and Shreck to destroy Batman, but sparks fly unexpectedly when she confronts the caped crusader.
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
The monstrous Penguin, who dwells in the sewers beneath Gotham, joins up with corrupt mayoral candidate Max Shreck to topple the Batman once and for all. But when Shreck's timid assistant Selina Kyle finds out, and Shreck tries to kill her, she's transformed into the sexy Catwoman. She teams up with the Penguin and Shreck to destroy Batman, but sparks fly unexpectedly when she confronts the caped crusader.
Starring Cast
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Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film leans left by strongly critiquing unchecked corporate power and political corruption through characters like Max Shreck, while also presenting sympathetic portrayals of societal outcasts whose villainy stems from neglect and abuse.
Batman Returns features a predominantly white main cast without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. The narrative does not present a critical portrayal of traditional identities, instead focusing on themes of duality and individual character arcs rather than broader DEI critiques.
Secondary
The film features Selina Kyle (Catwoman) who, despite not possessing superpowers, repeatedly engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male opponents, including gang members and security personnel.
Batman Returns does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the heterosexual relationships and psychological complexities of its main characters, with no elements that could be interpreted as an LGBTQ+ portrayal.
Batman Returns features established characters like Batman, Catwoman, and Penguin, whose on-screen genders align with their canonical portrayals in source material. No characters established as one gender in prior canon are depicted as a different gender in this film.
The film features established characters such as Batman, Catwoman, and Penguin, all of whom are portrayed by actors of the same race as their comic book counterparts. No race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.1
6.9
Critic Ratings
8.2
6.8
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