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Movie Analysis : ' Batman '

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Batman has pretty much always had a sidekick, but none have worked out as well as Robin has. So what is so different about Robin that has made their relationship last so long, and how did their relationship become so strong throughout the years? When Gardner Fox writes these stories he constantly reminds us how Robin compliments Batman in more ways than just being his sidekick. When Batman makes Robin part of his team, he not only saves Robin but Robin saves Batman in a way as well, he gives him a sense of compassion and a feeling of having a family again. Pulling him away from the darkness that he constantly battles with. Robin is that light showing a brighter, friendlier side to the war on crime. A voice of reason that always puts Batman on his feet, softening the harsh view Batman has of the world. Before Robin Batman was darker and more violent, and that was good for adults but the creators also wanted to include the young adult audience. Creating Robin with the child like personality seemed fit for the goal they wanted to reach, and it worked well.
Robin, the faithful sidekick to the Dark Knight is not just a sidekick but a best friend, co-worker, son, and in some sense an advisor to Batman. Not only is he an anchor for him, he has kept Batman from falling down a dark hole many times before and will do so in the future as well, the best way he can. Robin will always be there for him even when he least expects it. Popping up during cases Batman purposely went alone on,

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