The 2017 animated film is a polarizing entry in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies series. While it features the beloved art style of Batman: The Animated Series (BTAS), it has been criticized for its jarring shift toward juvenile humor and sexual innuendo. Critical Consensus
Some viewers argued that characters like Batman felt "out of character," behaving more like a parody than the Dark Knight.
User reviews on Plex and Rotten Tomatoes reflect a sharp divide, with some viewers finding the comedy and character portrayals disappointing, while others felt the film was unfairly judged and that the story was, in fact, quite good. Where to Watch
Many reviewers from Rotten Tomatoes were put off by the inclusion of "fart jokes" and "cheeky sexual innuendo," feeling these elements were poorly utilized and didn't fit the established noir aesthetic.
Reviewers at Lyles' Movie Files noted a weird mix of goofy sequences and very mature, adult themes that made the overall experience feel "off".
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The 2017 animated film is a polarizing entry in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies series. While it features the beloved art style of Batman: The Animated Series (BTAS), it has been criticized for its jarring shift toward juvenile humor and sexual innuendo. Critical Consensus
Some viewers argued that characters like Batman felt "out of character," behaving more like a parody than the Dark Knight. Watch Batman and Harley Quinn 2017
User reviews on Plex and Rotten Tomatoes reflect a sharp divide, with some viewers finding the comedy and character portrayals disappointing, while others felt the film was unfairly judged and that the story was, in fact, quite good. Where to Watch The 2017 animated film is a polarizing entry
Many reviewers from Rotten Tomatoes were put off by the inclusion of "fart jokes" and "cheeky sexual innuendo," feeling these elements were poorly utilized and didn't fit the established noir aesthetic. User reviews on Plex and Rotten Tomatoes reflect
Reviewers at Lyles' Movie Files noted a weird mix of goofy sequences and very mature, adult themes that made the overall experience feel "off".