“It's likely to make the majority of its viewers laugh out loud throughout. Prudes need not apply.” Plex
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
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. Watch Batman and Harley Quinn 2017
Despite the script issues, critics from IGN Movies praised the film as a "gorgeously rendered tribute" to BTAS with a "top-notch" voice cast, though they noted it failed to live up to the quality of the original show. Community Perspectives
Some viewers argued that characters like Batman felt "out of character," behaving more like a parody than the Dark Knight. “It's likely to make the majority of its
Reviewers at Lyles' Movie Files noted a weird mix of goofy sequences and very mature, adult themes that made the overall experience feel "off".
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 Critical Consensus Many reviewers from Rotten Tomatoes were
Critics and fans alike are deeply divided on whether the film’s "whimsical" tone successfully honors its roots or degrades the characters.