On Saturday February 18, I watched the new Lego Batman Movie at the Celebration Cinema in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, with my mother and sister. The Lego Batman Movie is a 2017 animated film about the famed DC Comic hero, Batman, featuring the voice acting abilities of Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson, and Ralph Fiennes. It was directed by Chris McKay. The movie is set in the fictional city of Gotham, which is protected by Batman from a (often reoccurring) cast of zany and elusive criminals. Batman is a much loved, mysterious celebrity in the city. What the citizens of Gotham do not know is how empty Batman’s life truly is. In the absence of criminals to battle, it is quickly made clear just how lonely Batman’s life is. Batman’s refuses …show more content…
It is of great importance to understand the societal values present at the time and place in which a person lives; it is one’s social responsibility. One does not necessarily have to agree with modern societal values, and, in fact, often different media outlets present differing or conflicting views that challenge norms or changing ideals. It is simply a person’s responsibility to learn about the different societal perspectives (both mainstream and counter-culture) to better understand the world he or she lives in, create his or her own informed view point, and to be a socially aware citizen. Movies (and other media) are an ideal source of much cultural information. They express opinions in promotion of certain societal expectations, against mainstream societal expectations or making fun of societal expectations, and/or some space in between. The Lego Batman Movie, for example, emphasizes the importance of family and friends, the idea that wealth does not equate happiness or a good life, pokes fun at common comic and action movie tropes, and implies the popularity of the Lego franchise, to name a few. The movie also contributes to academic enhancement through the liberal use of references to common pop culture. Pop culture is of vital academic value as, through its analysis, one can gain a deeper insight into the views and beliefs prevalent in United States society at …show more content…
The movie promoted family, a rather traditional societal notion, however it did seem to advocate non-traditional family structures, featuring adoption, a single-father, and choosing one’s own family (not necessarily blood-related), which shows a shift in traditional societal values. Also, the police commissioner was female, challenging gender norms by placing a woman not only in a leadership role but also in a male-dominated profession, once again challenging traditional roles. There were also homosexual overtones and, though they were mostly used for comedic value, they do emphasis the general movement towards acceptance (and even support) of non-heterosexual relationships and
In an attempt to show our gratitude to him, let us make this day an memorial that will always stand in his honor. Teach your children about the Batman and the sacrifices he made for each and every one of us. Tell your children that without this man, the city would not be like it is today, chances are, none of us would be alive if it hadn't been for Batman. Tell your children not to honor the Batman with kind words, though words may be nice, actions say what words cannot. Tell your children to act like Batman, to always put others before themselves, to sacrifice for those in need. Let us send this message out of just Gotham, let us share our message with every one in attempts that we can bring the world together and fight back against the evil that walks among us. Let us sacrifice the way Batman always did for
Bruce Wayne, Batman’s secret identity, is an American billionaire, playboy, philanthropist, and owner of Wayne Enterprises. Batman is one of the most well-known and well-liked superheroes of all time probably because of all of the comics, TV shows, movies and video games with him in it. Many are interested in Batman mainly because he is human, has no super powers and no special abilities just like a normal person but continues in many super human things using his gadgets, a body suit and a brilliant mind. Not only are these some of the differences between him and some other super heroes but he wants to see justice served and to defeat his enemies because he focuses on what is right and what is wrong. Batman has starred in about fourteen films both as a starring character and as an ensemble character beginning in 1943 and the latest in 2012 with two more coming in 2016 and 2017. Having earned a total of U.S. $1,900,844,295, the Batman series is the fifth-highest-grossing film series in North America. The first full-length movie of batman made in 1989 shows that to overcome great diversity one must step out of the bounds of what is socially and morally acceptable though the characterization of Batman, the contrast between
It has been eight years since Batman and Commissioner Gordon disappeared. Batman takes the blame for the death of Harvey Dent, he sacrifices his all for the world’s benefit. A cat burglar and a terrorist, named Bane, foil Batman’s plans, and force Batman out of exile and into a battle.
The third installment of Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy starts eight years after The Dark Knight ends, while Batman is still struggling with the defeat he suffered at the hands of the Joker. Early on in The Dark Knight Rises, it is made clear that Bruce Wayne, the hero whom is better known as Batman, has hung up his cape and turned into a recluse. At a social event at the Wayne mansion, Gotham’s mayor, city commissioner, police chief, and other high profile officials are all seen remembering the anniversary of the death of the false hero Harvey Dent. As they pay tribute to Dent, they discuss how much Gotham’s crime problem has improved. They mention Gotham’s crime rates are at a record low, that the Batman is still being hunted for Dent’s murder, and that the Batman and Bruce Wayne have not been spotted in public for months. However, they see the Batman’s absence as a good thing. They all attribute the success of Gotham’s police force to the wave of action Dent’s death
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Somebody who had established higher power in their community. Somebody who tried to run from fate, and has the moment of recognition and understanding of their destiny. Batman. Even though he is considered the strong and powerful superhero of Gotham City, Batman's characteristic features show that he relates strongly to that of a "tragic" hero. In the beginning, the Batman is presented at a higher state of appreciation, even though the police see him as a vigilante. Despite his wealth, Batman, otherwise known as Bruce Wayne, is easily relatable to audiences, which makes it easy to sympathize and empathize with the character. Batman is in a constant battle within himself, trying to be the good guy, while defeating the bad guys. His morals prove true when he admits that he won't kill any of the many villians that cause destruction for Gotham City. But, because of this moral, sometimes the villians end up escaping and doing more harm then good. In the end, this interal chaos and internal battle is seen interally and externally through Batman. At the end of the most recent Batman series, The Dark Knight, his exit at the end of the movie is, in essence, his figurative death. Bruce Wayne wants to keep Gotham City safe. And with the "Batman" gone, villians will be least likely to continue to destroy and conquer. As an audience, we cling to the edge of our seats and feel dismay for our beloved superhero and what is to become of
...blish his action. Even though, Batman does his good activities in the city; the police force thinks differently about him. For example, there is a flying helicopter in search for him. In contrast, with this suit Batman goes along with the darkness as composting it with the dark. Furthermore, the background displays the elements of the city showing hes looking over, protecting the civilians. In other side of the city, everything looks broken down like an old record. Then, the other side of the city are filled with light that brighten the city colors. As Batman hides in the shadows waiting for time to come. Fighting crime at night not knowing where it takes place. The background describes the daily life of a superhero.
Through the movie Batman: Beginnings, there are two theories that explain the context of the crime, such as: Cultural Theory of Crime and Deviance, also the Disorganization Theory.
Society tends to associate propaganda films with issues such as Nazi Germany and their film messages for their country; however, it is also possible for small independent companies, groups of like-minded people and individuals to use the media of film to incorporate messages for our society (The Independent, 2010). These messages are often in relation to changes that individuals should make in order to improve the standards by which they live their lives and changes to everyday habits that will benefit the individual, the individual’s family, a group of individuals or even a single person (Barnhisel and Turner, 2010).
Batman was created after Detective Comics (D.C.) wanted a new super hero to follow-up after Superman. In May of 1933, Bob Kane and Bill Finger created Batman. Bob was born on October 24, 1915 and died November 3, 1998. Bill was born February 8, 1914 and died January 1974. Bill always loved comics as a child and still when he went to high school at DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx New York. He and Bob went to the same high school but never socialized because they were in different classes. Bob meet Bill when Bill was working as a shoe salesman. They worked on many comics together for kids comic books and local newspapers. When they found out that Detective Comics (D.C.) wanted a new super hero they went to work. One day Bob came to Bill with a character, Batman. Bill liked the idea but said it looked too much like Superman. The original illustration had a Robin style mask and red outfit. So Bob took a Webster’s Dictionary and found a picture of a bat. He added bat ears to the mask, giving the full mask a more mysterious look. He changed the colors to black and yellow and added a cape that was cut like bat wings. When writing the comics Bill made Batman’s personality a...
With the popularity of film culture experiencing a drastic increase, a large amount of what happens on screen is mirrored in our society. Movies can evoke thoughts and emotions that shape the average man’s ideals, sometimes even stirring up propaganda that pressures governments to create new laws.
To be cast as Gotham cities crime fighting hero Christian Bale need only add his life values to depict the charter in a true light. Bale not only added truth and vigor to the hero he added a dark interpretation to the protagonist. Christopher Nolan further added that Bales determination to be more than a hero in real life allowed for the actor and the character to become one. During the third act “the resolution” Police chief Jim Gordon explains, “Because he's the hero Gotham deserves, but not the one it needs right now, so we'll hunt him. Because he can take it, because he's not a hero.
Movies are an unbelievably important escape for many people across the world. Films can take a viewer to another place or time and since the beginning of society, performances have been a staple of cultural. Films show a perception of reality, for better or for worse. Many see films and the cultural that it is in and think that it must be a accurate depiction, which sometimes unfairly puts a stigma on a group of people or a cultural. Hollywood has been able to expand all over the world, and many think The objective of promoting American culture through Hollywood movies is to dominate the other cultural communities around the world and become the universal culture of the world.
Bruce Greenwood plays a Batman that is similar to Kevin Conroy’s but deeper, subdued and more brooding. Jensen Ackles provides the voice of Red Hood, and is perfect for the role, capturing the youthfulness of the character whilst also managing
It can come to define who’s being influenced. Movies are a huge source of influence, because they’re also a form of entertainment. Movies can influence us because they influence storytelling, entertainment, and culture. Works Cited http://novan.com/storytel.htm http://www.bubblews.com/news/1030442-influence-of-movies http://historymatters.gmu.edu/mse/film/socialhist.html http://tribecafilm.com/future-of-film/513103f31c7d761e9300000b-storytelling-audiences-an http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article