Pjtaylor-96-138044 'Batman: Gotham Knight (2008)' is an anthology of short movies that all centre on the eponymous hero supposedly in the era between 'Batman Begins (2005)' and 'The Dark Knight (2008)', though in execution this doesn't really work as there are elements completely inconsistent with Nolan's world - as well as his continuity - and the non-chronological nature of the story renders any supposed time-frame essentially moot. The through-line initially appears to be the Bat as seen through outside sources, the mystifying of this near-mythological man, but soon we switch perspectives to be inside the suit, so to speak, and the stories then alternate between pseudo origin-stories and more traditional crime-stopping capers. The theme would therefore seem to be the demystification of this myth, building him up as such and then breaking him back down into a man in a cape doing his best for his city. Yet, this isn't conveyed as successfully as you'd hope as the back and forth of the stories doesn't hammer home the perspective switch and the flashback plots don't reveal anything too revelatory, anything that should change the way we see our protagonist. Plus, some of the beats in specific scenes are strange, to say the least, and aren't explored enough to warrant their inclusion or their contrast to the other versions of the same character seen sometimes minutes later. Each segment does seem separate from one another, not just visually. Still, despite the not-so-stellar reasoning for the format, it is nice to see several smaller, original stories that are satisfying on their own and wouldn't find a home elsewhere. Their anime-inspired execution is refreshing as well, with each brought to life in a distinct and usually delightful way. The only segment I actively disliked from an aesthetic approach was 'In Darkness Dwells', which was told entirely via cantor-angles, was oddly disproportionate and was, frankly, unnecessarily grotesque (and I mean in the most mundane of areas). Another small nitpick is that I feel the title cards, which separate the stories, should have been styled uniquely to fit their respective narrative, as the first one was. This is small but would have gone a long way in establishing the tone of the following scenario. While some segments are naturally less successful than others, the effect of the overall picture is an enjoyable and refreshing one. It isn't as compelling, or even as entertaining, as a lot of the other animated Batman movies I've seen recently, mainly because of its lack of an overarching narrative and, consequently, characters to properly invest in. Yet, it is a fun watch in its own way and an excellent addition to any fan of the Dark Knight's repertoire. 6/10

DCfan This movie was very great it has everything you need to know before the Dark Knight came out.I liked the fact that this movie had 6 segments and was based on one movie I am going to review each of them individually:Have I got a story for you: This segment is about four kids making up stories on how they met Batman. But when the man in black attacks them one of them gets the credit. Overall a good segment. 7/10Crossfire: This segment is about Jim Gordon assigning two of his cops to transport Jacob Fleey to jail. Which ends up in a crossfire with them and a gang which Batman defeats. Overall a great segment. 8/10Field Test: I don't remember much of this segment apart from them playing golf. Worst segment. 3/10In Darkness Dwells: This segment is about Batman rescuing a holy man from scarecrow with the help of the police. The voice of the Scarecrow was a miscast but a great segment. 7/10Working Through Pain: This segment starts off at a gruesome point where Bruce is in India and he is patching up a wounded man. But later on, he gets help from a woman called Casandra to help him through his pain. Overall great segment. 7/10Deadshot: Finally this is the best segment in the film. This one is about Batman stopping Deadshot from a crime. The best scene was when he and Batman were fighting on a train. 10/10Overall this was a great film with a great cast of voice actors and good anime/animation style. It looked like if the anime style for Death Note and the animation from Batman the animated series got mixed into a paint mixture and made the animation for this film. I would say watch this instead of the current DC animated films we have got. (New 52 movies)My overall score on this film 7/10

zardoz-13 The animated, straight-to-DVD movie"Batman: Gotham Knight" features an anthology of six stories about the Caped Crusader that occur between Christopher Nolan's "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight." Although each episode varies in quality, each offers a new perspective on Batman, and the Japanese animation relates these yarns with a surplus of visual style. Ostensibly, these episodes are drawn in Japanese anime style, but most are penned by seasoned Batman writers, among them Josh Olson, David Goyer, Brian Azzarello, Greg Rucka, Jordan Goldberg and Alan Burnett. David Goyer is best known for his "Blade" trilogy" while Josh Olson wrote the movie "A History of Violence." Happily, "Batman: The Animated Series" voice actor Kevin Conroy is back voicing not only Batman but also Bruce Wayne and his younger incarnation. "Batman: Gotham Knight" is the second animated Batman to receive a PG-13 rating for profanity. "Have I Got A Story For You," the initial episode, concerns four, ghetto street urchins—Porkchop, Meesh, B-Devil, and Dander--who cruise around Gotham on skateboards. At an indoor skate park, these youth try to one-up each other when they recount their personal encounters with Batman. None of them see Batman as a flesh & blood human, but instead as a quasi-human. Porkchop envisages him as a spooky shadow that evaporates and then reappears just as mysteriously. During a showdown at the docks, Batman tangles with a goggle-eyed fiend who comes armed with flash grenades and guns. Meesh, the girl of the quartet, sees Batman as a humanoid bat 'Man-Bat' equipped with swooping wings and gigantic ears and can fly. The Man-Bat fights with a jetpack wielding villain. Essentially, Batman battles a similar adversary in the streets. He is referred to as the man in black. At one point, in front of a red car, Batman decapitates his opponent's head. The guys in the group dismiss this element of Meesh's story, and Meesh claims she had only wanted to add color to her tale. B-Devil is atop the equivalent of the Empire State Building when the goggled villain, the Man in Black, arrives amid an explosion, brandishes two weird looking guns, and informs everybody that they are about to surrender all their worldly goods and make it home in time for dinner. No sooner has this villain uttered this ultimatum than a huge hovercraft appears and deposits a Batman in an Ironman style suit. Naturally, this Batman disposes of menacing Mr. Goggle eyes. In the second entry, entitled "Cross-Fire," two Gotham City Detectives are caught in a cross-fit between Maroni and the Russians. Detectives Crispus Allen and Anna Ramirez are a partners on the Gotham City Police Department, who have been assigned by Commissioner Gordon to the Major Crimes Unit, and they are supposed to usher the Man in Black, Jacob Feely back to prison. Instead, they wind up caught in a deadly cross-fire between these two rival mob factions. Before the shoot-out, Allen complains about Batman and his vigilante shenanigans and opposes them. Ramirez argues in favor of Batman. When they are caught in the cross-fire, Allen and Ramirez find themselves separated and Ramirez is being held at gunpoint. Batman intervenes and saves Ramirez's life. In "Field Test," a young Bruce Wayne plays golf with shady businessman Ronald Marshall and defeats him. He suspects that Marshall had something to do with the death of activist who tried to thwart his land development plans. Meantime, Wayne employee Lucius Fox has repaired a satellite and created a strap on device that will use utilize an advanced sound sensor that will electromagnetically deflect small-arms fire. During a natural gunfight, the sensor works too well, deflects the slugs fired at him, but one ricochets and wounds a criminal. Batman has to deliver him to the hospital and the thug almost precipates another gunfight before he is admitted. Bruce tells Lucius that he is willing to risk his life, but not the lives of others. This episode is a little too cryptic, though it provides Lucius Fox a moment in the limelight.In "Darkness Dwells," Batman tangles with Killer Croc and saves the life of a clergyman. This is a pretty creepy episode that generates a lot of atmosphere. "Working Through Pain" shows Bruce in India. In "Deadshot," Batman has to thwart a crack rifleman.

namashi_1 'Batman: Gotham Knight', an anthology film, has some attractive segments, but not all of them appeal. Some segments work, but some fall flat. 'Batman: Gotham Knight' Synopsis: A collection of key events mark Bruce Wayne's life, as he journeys from beginner to Dark Knight.'Batman: Gotham Knight' which unfolds in 6 segments, is a mix of entertainment & boredom, both. The only chapter which is excellent is called "In Darkness Dwells". The remaining of the chapters range from good to plain dull. I expected more from this animation flick, since the Batman movies have been pretty awesome, to date.A Special Mention for the superb graphics & the credible vocal-performances. Kevin Conroy as Bruce Wayne/Batman, especially, does a brilliant job.On the whole, 'Batman: Gotham Knight' is impressive in parts.