Review of Batman: Year One (2011) by Brian C — 12 Jan 2012

More story here in 64 minutes than Transformers crammed into a trilogy. Highlights the unsung hero of the Batman mythology, Lieutenant Gordon. Kudos to Brian Cranston.

This review of Batman: Year One (2011) was written by Brian C on 12 Jan 2012.

Batman: Year One has generally received positive reviews.

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