Solidifying Bruce And Alfred’s Family-Like Bond
Up until this film, we’d only seen Alfred as the sarcastic butler in the animated TV show. He was a great supporting character in his weekly appearances, but he truly came to the fore as Bruce’s father figure and confidant in this feature.
There’s one real tug-on-the-heartstrings moment at the end when Alfred consoles Bruce and tells him that no one could’ve helped Andrea. It wasn’t employer and employee, or vigilante and his aide, talking; it was family being there for family. Man, it hit me right in the feels.
In a way, this relationship ties in with one of the earlier points about Bruce’s loneliness. While he may believe he is all alone and can’t have a normal life, he’ll always have Alfred by his side. It’s actually a heartwarming thought when you think of it.
And that’s a wrap. Tell us though, what do you think of Batman: Mask of the Phantasm? Is it your favorite DC film of all-time? Let us know in the comments section below.