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
Reviewers at Lyles' Movie Files noted a weird mix of goofy sequences and very mature, adult themes that made the overall experience feel "off". Watch Batman and Harley Quinn 2017
Some viewers argued that characters like Batman felt "out of character," behaving more like a parody than the Dark Knight. The 2017 animated film is a polarizing entry
Critics and fans alike are deeply divided on whether the film’s "whimsical" tone successfully honors its roots or degrades the characters. Some viewers argued that characters like Batman felt
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.