While there is some gender-swapped casting (notably with the identity of Jack the Ripper), most of the film adheres to classic Batman storytelling. There is some emphasis on feminist themes, and certain characters feel modernized, but the plot still revolves mainly around Batman’s detective work and traditional heroics.

The film includes critiques of Victorian society’s treatment of women, which could be seen as injecting modern values into a period setting. However, it still values themes like justice and moral responsibility, avoiding total rejection of traditional motifs. Masculinity and Batman’s role aren't overtly undermined, though they do take a backseat at times.

Some alternative perspectives, like traditional gender roles, are mostly portrayed negatively or as obstacles to progress. There’s a clear favoring of progressive views, but the film isn’t completely devoid of nuance, Batman himself is depicted as struggling with moral questions rather than just parroting modern ideology.