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Batman: Soul of the Dragon

2021 · 83 min

A pulpy, fast-paced martial-arts adventure with a dark mystical edge, delivering kinetic fights and a nostalgic 70s vibe.

Directed by: Sam Liu
Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure
Starring: David Giuntoli, Mark Dacascos, Kelly Hu

Tagline: Get ready for the ultimate showdown.
Overview: Bruce Wayne faces a deadly menace from his past, with the help of three former classmates: world-renowned martial artists Richard Dragon, Ben Turner and Lady Shiva.

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Directed by: Sam Liu
Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure
Starring: David Giuntoli, Mark Dacascos, Kelly Hu

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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: friendship
survival
betrayal
redemption
violence
Places: big city
wilderness
fantasy world
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: animated
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none

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Tension	6
Darkness	6
Complexity	4
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Genres: animation, action, adventure, crime
Directed by: Sam Liu
Written by: Jeremy Adams
Starring: David Giuntoli, Mark Dacascos, Kelly Hu, Michael Jai White, James Hong, Eric Bauza, Grey DeLisle, Chris Cox
Music: Joachim Horsley
Runtime: 83 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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