Prevost-Film Noir

Tim Burton's movie 'Batman' is an American Superhero is a perfect example of the term film noir. The characteristics of a film noir include a dark urban setting, a male protagonist facing a dilemma, a female character either passive or submissive, often a crime or detective story, corrupt government, no happy ending, includes several flashbacks, and cynical characters. Gotham City's look is based off of New York City during the Great Depression when crime and poverty were at an ultimate high. The dark postwar setting is a classic component of film noir. The setting consists of tall shadowed buildings, dark alleys, and gothic architecture. It is a playground for thieves, crooks, and freaks (Joker).
Although poverty is a key component, there are a select few who maintain their fortune, Bruce Wayne and city officials. Bruce Wayne is a troubled, anti-social, and cold hearted. He is a tragic figure, after his parents death he lost a piece of himself in the alley and has been trying to reclaim some portion of that by becoming a hero and attempting to make Gotham a better place. He cuts off many because of his lost and it makes him out to be a loner. Before Jack became the Joker he was still evil and cunning, but in a more secretive manner. Once he turns into the joker he may wear a mask, but he is more open and maniacal. He may have minions doing majority of his dirty work for him, but he makes his name known to the public. Tim Burton focused more on both characters not the hero or villain aspect of the two, but the hidden sides of each character their complex personalities and hidden traits.
We see a corrupt government when all the government is worried about are keeping their titles and not actually fulfilling their duties. They care more so about having a good time even while the city is falling apart.