I always liked how the film immediately puts you in the POV of it's antagonist, asking you to see things from his perspective. Also the touch of showing the mayor play with his son. It's a small thing, but it shows how despite his corruption, he loves and is loved by his family - he's fallible but not evil. It just gives him a bit more as a character.
Took my mother to see it, she's not a comic book movie fan, she absolutely loved it, I walked in her house the other day and herd her on the phone telling her friends how great a movie it is
2:47 That part where The Riddler is hidden in the shadows, until the glare of the tv is bright, gave me chills in the theatre. Him standing there still, gives me horror movie killers like Michael Myers.
The “fear is a tool” and “I am the shadows” monologue is one of the best parts of this movie to me. We’ve always got a sense that people were scared of Batman in a lot of movies, or at least wary of him… But in this, just the idea of Batman POSSIBLY walking out of that dark alleyway or that shady spot has men scared… To the point where fear has done half of the job for him. To see these people more scared of the bat signal more than a police helicopter above them screams how fear has infected the scum of the city… At least, the lower level of scum. Ugh, it’s just so cool. I really hope we get a second movie with this level of quality.
Yeah, it WAS good BUT then they had to go and ruin it by the clown gangs reaction 9:52 The Monologue says "We have a signal now... for when am needed, but when that light hits the sky...its not just a call, ITS A WARNING!...TO THEM!" 7:07 So its been made clear that he's WELL KNOWN throughout Gotham, and that he is KNOWN N FEARED throughout Gotham, right? Well I guess the clowns NEVER got the Memo, cause IF he is known n feared WHY OH WHY ARE THEY LAUGHING AT HIM WHEN HE COMES OUT OF THE SHADOWS? (Then again Id laugh too seeing a guy dress up like a bat😏lol, ESP one that looks SO BAD n GOOFY LOOKING!🤪 I MEAN WHAT IS WITH THAT HELMET AND THOSE HORNS👿?? Not only does it make his head look FAT, but the horns are too pointy and DOESNT go with the suit. Also whats with the BIG Clunky boots? 9:24 Batman's SUPPOSED to be stealthy like a ninja NOT BIG, STUMPY N HEAVY.🤦♂) Furthermore WTH is he asking "Who the hell are YOU supposed to be?". IF HE'S SO WELL KNOWN/INFAMOUS/LEGENDARY...WHY dont they know who he is?🤔🤨😕 SURELY they can put 2 n 2 2gether?😐 I mean there's a Bat Signal in the sjy that they can CLEARLY SEE, and then a guy with a BAT suit shows up...he's OBVIOUSLY they guy that the news is talking about aka The BATman....so WHY is he asking what SHOULD be obvious? More to the point...IF SO SCARED THEY ARE AND FULL OF FEAR... WHY then are they NOT running away in fear?🤔🤨😕 It just DOESNT MAKE SENSE!🤷♂😑🙄 So they've taken one of the BEST moments from the trailer and done F@%#£D IT UP!🤦♂ CLEARLY its an editing mistake on the editors part😒 Itd be better if THIS scene came BEFORE the monologue as an intro to The Batman and THEN have the rest
@@dogfoegami hopefully more than 3, with support from HBO Max making shows on smaller Batman characters that connect to the movies would make the Reeves-verse the greatest batman adaptation
@@Bromance26 There was a lot of backlash, and even some people I know said they won't even watch the movie cause Twilight etc. It's really annoying and disrespectful to the actors SMH
Who else thinks Robert Pattinson killed it as the Batman?! I honestly critiqued him when it was announced that he'll be the next Batman but man, I'm so glad I was wrong. This man deserves his own trilogy
He is exceptinally good for year one/two and hopefully Reeves' movies stay in that frame. But he would be terrible in a new JL adaptation. Pattison in 35 years old, but looks atleast 10 years yonger. He would never convincingly do mature Batman. Nor do I want him to, since mature Batman, JL and expanded DC universe is bunch of comicbook trash.
@@castrodan4983 He proved them wrong multiple times way before he was cast. Most comic book fans have 0 culture, so they never seen him in post twilight movies. Playing Batman is a child's play for him, just as it was for every actor ever got cast as Batman.
8:08 is the essence of Batman. He can't be everywhere, all the time, but his legend inspires so much fear, that's his legacy, it's his greatest strength
The slow footsteps approaching is definitely something so unique yet it blends in with Batman so well... Writers really nailed their vision..... Such a wonderful experience...
This movie left me satisfied. I don’t like too many jokes, I don’t like too much melodrama or romcom dialogue. I like subtle and “minimalist” emotion. Makes it feel more real to me.
The opening of this movie was insane. I watched the whole movie and it's, in my opinion, one of the best Batman movies ever made. It's so different from the other superhero movies, it's more horrifying and dark. If you like thriller movies like I do, this is the one to watch.
@@damiantirado9616 I see where you're coming from. I just like horror/thriller movies in general, so for me, this one was very fun to watch. It did a good job capturing the "detective" aspect of Batman and I just loved it.
@@Zapatozi I like horror movies too that’s why I was disappointed with the Batman the opening was a horror thriller and the rest was a superhero film. There’s also too many characters and they aren’t fleshed out. It would’ve worked better as a tv show.
@@damiantirado9616 I think it worked out well. I wouldn't say the rest of the movie was entirely a superhero movie. It's more of a thriller "detective" type movie and that's what made this movie so different from the other superhero movies. I know some people got disappointed and some loved it, I'm one of those who loved it.
A small detail I loved is that they made Batman feel HEAVY. Pounding footsteps coming out of the shadows, like he's a monster. AFAIK that effect hasn't really been used before, as directors tend to focus on the "ninja-like" aspects of the caped crusadrer. Was a cool unique take.
It's interesting because there are multiple scenes that do show Batman's ability to be silent and invisible in this film, which means that the heavy footsteps are likely intentional and used as an intimidation tactic. Great detail
I understand that with that being said there are certain fundamental things about batman and him being a silent ninja super genius polymath detective is one of them.
They failed on the ninja aspects as well. The dark knight trilogy never showed him using ninja skills or athleticism. They only introduced it in batman begins but that was about it. Big Disappointment
Yeah the heavy footsteps is a nice touch. It’s slow enough to be able to tell that the footsteps were meant for them thugs and not just some random person walking throughZ
If this 10 minutes is anything to go by I gotta see this movie. That introduction to Batman was masterfully done. The slow "tick-tock" of heavy steps, as if Death himself is walking up the stairs, the inexorable march towards impending doom, the countdown to beatdown. Like a killer stalking their prey a la Michael Myers, except with the roles reversed. Vengeance has arrived, and it's here to collect. Brilliant film making.
This is a masterclass in directing/cinematography. It's clear that Reeves really understood Batman. The shots on the criminals, the dark undertones, they really went out of their way to make Gotham look like a nightmare city. You can really feel their fear... the vandal who lost his paint can staring into the doorway the same way a child might be afraid to look for monsters under the bed... I also love that Batman doesn't have any grandiose entrance. You just hear the footsteps slowly emerging from the darkness. It's incredible.
I can never get over how Batman is introduced in this movie. We see how criminals see him before we see him for ourselves. They're not just afraid of him as a guy who might come and beat them up. They are afraid of him the way that a little kid is afraid of the monster in their closet. It's _that_ kind of fear. _That_ kind of sheer, paralyzing terror. Brilliant.
I love the shot of the Drophead when he sees the signal. He realizes he’s nothing but prey, live prey, and your own imagination runs wild with him as you look into that dark street. Batman isn’t a virtuous hero at the start. He’s a god damned predator.
@@Azorian36 even if it was already out he’s acting like this movie is a classic that’s been out for years, at least that’s what I think when I hear “still listen every now and then” bro’s acting like so much time has passed
I love how they depict Batman like his comic book counterpart just putting the fear of god in criminals just because Batman MIGHT be watching to me that’s Batman’s superpower is his ability to make criminals fear him
This is the best opening for a modern movie I’ve ever seen. The rewatch value is insane. The whole movie rewatch value is insane. I’ve seen it 3 times now. Going for a 4th. Can’t wait for the next installment. I bet Pattinson will beef up more. He said he loves working out now.
I love how the villains are so afraid of batman, that the mere possibility of him being in the shadows, makes them run. He is not hiding in the shadows, he IS the shadows. Brilliant stuff
Damn this film felt like a real Batman novel brought to the big screen not a loose adaptation but an adaptation that really respects and understands the source material
When you hear him come down the stairs and out of the darkness, the sounds as they echo, all you can think of is: "Heavy". The weight when he's coming down, the weight of his boots, his pace, his steps. The change in atmosphere. Everything just becomes...heavy. Those aren’t the steps of someone who's cosplaying in the rain for fun. Those are the steps of someone well-equipped and wants to take a piece of you. And he'll take a piece of you, without fail.
Idk why, probably just my obsessive film knowledge, but I wasn't surprised by the Riddler's reveal, I was expecting him to be there. However, I watched it a second time with my mother and she literally jumped and screeched when he popped up. Definitely a movie to experience with an audience
Sure looks like a nod to the Dark Knights Joker video where he taunts and one of the Batman copy cats and definitely upped the chill (scare) factor. It was like snuff
2:44 I love the small touches of horror this film has, and the fact that they're done so well. This scene doesn't have a typical horror sting or a jumpscare of any sort (unlike the Batman jumping from the smoke gas scene), the scene doesn't try and trick you into feeling any emotion, if this type of thing doesn't scare you then it won't, but for a lot of people this is something terrifying to think about, being totally unaware that someone is that close to you and watching, by itself that's already more than scary. The scenes with criminals looking into the shadows, terrified of what _could_ be lurking there, are really well done too.
This movie really shows who batman truly is and what he does. He's just a man hell bent on protecting his city, you can see the anger in his eyes and his emotions are nothing but pure determination and rage. This batman is so obsessed with gotham that he willing to save it regardless of it being incapable of redemption due to its own people's corruption and violence.
@@orbitzzzz Nolan's batman is great and so are his movies but in my opinion Robert's is the best batman and how a batman movie should be, straight out of the comics
I love the writing of this movie was based off The Long Halloween comic and movie. The animated movie and comic The Long Halloween are very good. I proudly own both
as a lifelong Batman fanatic, this is easily my all time favorite live action Batman film ever made and it's not even particularly close. just an absolutely amazing film all the way across the board. loved every minute of it.
That's interesting. As a lifelong Batman fanatic, this is easily my all time least favorite live action Batman film ever made and it's not even particularly close, just an absolutely boring film all the way across the board, hated every minute of it.
@@echelon2k8 Hmm that is interesting. Because as a lifetime Batman fan, this is my favorite live action Batman film of all time, and it isn't even close. The cinematography, score, sound design, etc is the best that I've ever seen in a superhero film.
This film made me feel something that other batman films have never done. When he comes out of the shadows, he made me afraid of him. So great job. This was done well.
I remember going in the theater expecting this movie to flop but these first 10 minutes gave me goosebumps and after the movie ended it became my favorite batman movie
There's something intensely visceral about the beatdown he gives that first guy. It's not a fight, it's Batman denying him the right to be conscious for a while. The sound of the impacts, the choreography and how he brings him down and without hesitating gives him 2 lovely little pets on the cheek on the ground is borderline haunting. In my honest and personal opinion, that single interaction between this Batman and Random Goon #1 is more impactfull and well executed than any other fight scene in any other Batman movie.
I saw it twice but when I buy the Blu Ray during lunch hour at work I am so going to watch it many times when I get home from work and will for sure watch it on Halloween
Ave Maria and Riddler's suspicious glances and snickers, this opposing combination is a very interesting expression. And the scene that shows how Batman has a great influence on the criminals lurking in Gotham City is a must-see. The scene where the criminals are looking at the shadows of the buildings and in between the buildings is beautifully depicted with almost no dialogue, but with a subjective view of the scene to show the fear that Batman might already be there. It is a wonderful visual expression.
huge round of applause for robert pattinsons, he quickly proved everyone wrong about his casting as the batman with his great performance here. this movie was pretty much silence of the lambs meets batman the animated series. it has that charm and great character development that the animated series established while giving it that chilling murder mystery vibe throughout the entire film. also the sound batman makes as he's just walking down the hall just makes him seem so damn threatening that when i first heard it, i thought it was Mr.X from RE2R lol
As a huge fan of the Dark Knight trilogy, I never thought any film could be equal or arguably surpass want Christopher Nolan did, but man this film is pure artistic noir. This opening sequence alone is great. It was so worth the wait.
When he's talking about the criminals seeing the bat signal and then looking at the nearest dark shadowy corner and the fear in they're eyes not knowing if he's there. Absolutely top notch like straight out of the animated movies
I love how they portray batman in his youth. Still conflicted by emotions, and you can clearly see him taking out his anger on the villain when he´s wrecking him. This is the young, inexperienced batman with a fire in his soul.. before he fully became the calculating detective we all know.
That light in the sky speech is just so cool, it's definitely my favorite part, my favorite part about batman was always his detective skills and his ability to use fear, and that's never given much attention but man that part where the criminals stare into the darkness afraid to go near it because the Batman might be there is just... Perfect
Just got done watching and I loved every minute. Rob killed it as Batman, Zoe did her thing with Catwoman & Collin did his thing with the Penguin.. my only regret is I didn’t see it on the big screen. Still great movie.
Everything in this was flawless: the noir style dialogue, the Riddler´s introduction like a slasher movie villain, Batman being a G-rated version of a horror movie monster, and the mayor being an ordinary human being despite his corruption.
Pattinson did a brilliant job in this film. He's definitely my favourite Batman/ Wayne.👍🏻💯 The riddler was also very scary. This was a frightening scene.
The opening of this movie was insane. I watched the whole movie and it's easily, in my opinion, the best Batman movie ever made. It's so different from the other superhero movies, it's more horrifying and dark. If you like thriller movies like I do, this is the one to watch.
the long droning intro of the score and the monologue, the subtle rain and chatter of the criminals, the lead up to batmans entrance... to suddenly hear the loud thuds of how brutal the punches were is perfect audio design
Yeah, it WAS good BUT then they go and ruin it by the clown gangs reaction 9:52 The Monologue says "We have a signal now... for when am needed, but when that light hits the sky...its not just a call, ITS A WARNING!...TO THEM!" 7:07 So its been made clear that he's WELL KNOWN throughout Gotham, and that he is KNOWN N FEARED throughout Gotham, right? Well I guess the clowns NEVER got the Memo, cause IF he is known n feared WHY OH WHY ARE THEY LAUGHING AT HIM WHEN HE COMES OUT OF THE SHADOWS? (Then again Id laugh too seeing a guy dress up like a bat😏lol, ESP one that looks SO BAD n GOOFY LOOKING!🤪 I MEAN WHAT IS WITH THAT HELMET AND THOSE HORNS👿?? Not only does it make his head look FAT, but the horns are too pointy and DOESNT go with the suit. Also whats with the BIG Clunky boots? 9:24 Batman's SUPPOSED to be stealthy like a ninja NOT BIG, STUMPY N HEAVY.🤦♂) Furthermore WTH is he asking "Who the hell are YOU supposed to be?". IF HE'S SO WELL KNOWN/INFAMOUS/LEGENDARY...WHY dont they know who he is?🤔🤨😕 SURELY they can put 2 n 2 2gether?😐 I mean there's a Bat Signal in the sjy that they can CLEARLY SEE, and then a guy with a BAT suit shows up...he's OBVIOUSLY they guy that the news is talking about aka The BATman....so WHY is he asking what SHOULD be obvious? More to the point...IF SO SCARED THEY ARE AND FULL OF FEAR... WHY then are they NOT running away in fear?🤔🤨😕 It just DOESNT MAKE SENSE!🤷♂😑🙄 So they've taken one of the BEST moments from the trailer and done F@%#£D IT UP!🤦♂ CLEARLY its an editing mistake on the editors part😒 Itd be better if THIS scene came BEFORE the monologue as an intro to The Batman and THEN have the rest
Watched it twice in theatres and I have to say an amazing cinematic experience like this can save part of your heart and mind just by going through a well told story like this, this is why I love art.
2:46 The way the TV lights reflect his silhouette is taken straight out of John Carpenter's book. Even the opening POV shot has to be an homage to Carpenter's Halloween in the first 10 minutes, notably Michael Myers' first kill.
My favorite thing throughout this movie was the emphasis on Batmans footsteps, and if you pay attention the fact that they are so much heavier than everyone else's. There's one scene in particular where Gordon walks towards the camera and you can hear his footsteps sure, but then Batman follows him and he sounds 5x heavier.
I'm shocked that more people are not talking about 04:50 scene where the bat signal literally looks like Batman's face right from the animated series. This movie is just genius
@@CalvinW.Allison they did though, you can hear one of them say “It’s him” after he beats down the first thug. They likely just didn’t make the connection at first or assumed that he wasn’t the real thing.
I was one of the ones who worried he wouldn’t be a good Batman. I just couldn’t see it. I can say with confidence that he is my favorite movie Batman of all time. I cannot wait to see the sequel and him deliver more incredible moments.
Such an incredible movie. So glad I got to experience at a movie theater. I’m looking forward to watching it again on TV. It won’t be as good but still enjoyable.
I will be buying it when it's out on Blu Ray. I saw this movie twice and this movie really gave me chills of fear and I loved that it did. Matt Reeves gave us a great film and I hope he will gives us more of these films
Trust me, it is! The soundtrack and sound effects are that good. Now, when at some point, it gets released on regular tv with commercials, then I guess not so much, lol.
i always explained how i really liked this movie because it’s almost like a direct translation from comic book reading to movie form. the narrating is like that little box where the main character explains the story/scene. a lot of the camera angles look like they can be screenshotted and put into comic form. when i first watched it, i said it felt like an animated movie shot as live action. i still feel like that but now i’m starting to feel like it’s more similar to comic reading.
The impetus to Batman’s first appearance is superbly done. The narration from Pattison draws you in, the riveting score thrills the senses and the inevitable reveal as he emerges out from the darkness is terrifically executed. That sense of foreboding when we hear his foot steps, every step as he gets closer to those goons. I love Robert’s eye and facial movements he sells batman with nuanced skill.
This was a great film. Really what cinema is all about! It had some slower parts, but everything falls into place and justifies the length. Excited to see where this universe chooses to go.
This 10 minute scene really illustrate everything perfectly, the city, the criminal elements, a bit of action and and Batman's influence that scares the criminals and this is how Batman should be potrayed from now.. Like a Shadow
I love how they emphasize that most criminals know his reputation enough to feel terror just by staring into the shadows after seeing the signal, and those foolish enough to try and fight back get made an example of. and also the riddler is freaky, just the seeming relief after killing the mayor, and those low tones of Ave Maria as he readies his duct tape make me uncomfortable.
*3:47** The Riddler's psychotic hatred of corrupt politicians is truly tragic. He never had a chance, always being looked down upon and abused. Paul Dano was the best in this film.*
I LOVE how they had the Riddler do this kill, psychopaths are either extremely cold, precise and show no emotion, but the majority of them lose control at moments like this, when they "climax" at the pinnacle of all the feelings they've held inside. When they finally release it they lose control and I like how they had him lose control of the weapon he chose
I always liked how the film immediately puts you in the POV of it's antagonist, asking you to see things from his perspective.
Also the touch of showing the mayor play with his son. It's a small thing, but it shows how despite his corruption, he loves and is loved by his family - he's fallible but not evil. It just gives him a bit more as a character.
Good point
Oh was that what that was? I couldn't tell. Lol
@John Anderson you make a good point
Reminds me of a line Bruce said in “Year One”. “But even scum have families”.
@Guzmann 3005 even in death he lies still
Took my mother to see it, she's not a comic book movie fan, she absolutely loved it, I walked in her house the other day and herd her on the phone telling her friends how great a movie it is
And then everyone clapped
@@peewee6479 you got the clap
@@MrProzacmilkshake lol
@Saiful Islam saiful thank you for your kind words brother, I think you're right
She only liked it because Catwoman mentioned ”white privileged men”.
2:47 That part where The Riddler is hidden in the shadows, until the glare of the tv is bright, gave me chills in the theatre. Him standing there still, gives me horror movie killers like Michael Myers.
yeah he was just standing their motionless
I actually thought it was batman standing there w his white lenses
@@abdurrafaykhan goes to show how similar they are in this movie. Since riddler takes inspiration from batman.
Ironically he killed him on Halloween
Creppy af
The “fear is a tool” and “I am the shadows” monologue is one of the best parts of this movie to me. We’ve always got a sense that people were scared of Batman in a lot of movies, or at least wary of him… But in this, just the idea of Batman POSSIBLY walking out of that dark alleyway or that shady spot has men scared… To the point where fear has done half of the job for him.
To see these people more scared of the bat signal more than a police helicopter above them screams how fear has infected the scum of the city… At least, the lower level of scum. Ugh, it’s just so cool. I really hope we get a second movie with this level of quality.
Even the cops are afraid of Batman
2nd batman movie already being filmed. I think we'll get 3 if im not mistaken
@@dogfoegami can't wait
Yeah, it WAS good BUT then they had to go and ruin it by the clown gangs reaction 9:52
The Monologue says "We have a signal now... for when am needed, but when that light hits the sky...its not just a call, ITS A WARNING!...TO THEM!" 7:07
So its been made clear that he's WELL KNOWN throughout Gotham, and that he is KNOWN N FEARED throughout Gotham, right? Well I guess the clowns NEVER got the Memo, cause IF he is known n feared WHY OH WHY ARE THEY LAUGHING AT HIM WHEN HE COMES OUT OF THE SHADOWS?
(Then again Id laugh too seeing a guy dress up like a bat😏lol, ESP one that looks SO BAD n GOOFY LOOKING!🤪 I MEAN WHAT IS WITH THAT HELMET AND THOSE HORNS👿?? Not only does it make his head look FAT, but the horns are too pointy and DOESNT go with the suit. Also whats with the BIG Clunky boots? 9:24 Batman's SUPPOSED to be stealthy like a ninja NOT BIG, STUMPY N HEAVY.🤦♂)
Furthermore WTH is he asking "Who the hell are YOU supposed to be?". IF HE'S SO WELL KNOWN/INFAMOUS/LEGENDARY...WHY dont they know who he is?🤔🤨😕
SURELY they can put 2 n 2 2gether?😐 I mean there's a Bat Signal in the sjy that they can CLEARLY SEE, and then a guy with a BAT suit shows up...he's OBVIOUSLY they guy that the news is talking about aka The BATman....so WHY is he asking what SHOULD be obvious?
More to the point...IF SO SCARED THEY ARE AND FULL OF FEAR... WHY then are they NOT running away in fear?🤔🤨😕 It just DOESNT MAKE SENSE!🤷♂😑🙄
So they've taken one of the BEST moments from the trailer and done F@%#£D IT UP!🤦♂
CLEARLY its an editing mistake on the editors part😒
Itd be better if THIS scene came BEFORE the monologue as an intro to The Batman and THEN have the rest
@@dogfoegami hopefully more than 3, with support from HBO Max making shows on smaller Batman characters that connect to the movies would make the Reeves-verse the greatest batman adaptation
I literally can quote the whole opening scene 💀 that's how many times I've actually seen this movie
Me too, this is incredible
That should be something u keep to yourself
That’s actually quite sad
Same
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the opening monologue never fails to give me chills
not me
@@trivonnereid8877 Who asked?
@@trivonnereid8877 ok Triv
The feeling in the theater was haunting. Absolutely epic
Batman Begins 2005 still GREAT
And people really was saying he’s a terrible choice … he’s perfect I never can stand people that judge before seeing and the theme is beautifully done
who said?? WHO? HE IS PERFECT EXCELLENT CHOICE
@@Bromance26 There was a lot of backlash, and even some people I know said they won't even watch the movie cause Twilight etc. It's really annoying and disrespectful to the actors SMH
@@Bromance26 they can eat their words now lol
@@Bromance26 Insecure people
He's absolutely fantastic, he's been top class for years and years.
This opening monologue and Battinson's entry is pure art!
Yup
Batman Begins 2005 still GREAT
@@AtticTapes14 no need to compare. Sure, the nolan trilogy is great. But you don't have to compare them
@@AtticTapes14 this dude replying the same thing to other comments. Looks like you're blinded by nostalgia.
@@Tobi-hr8ns u mean classic and timeless
Who else thinks Robert Pattinson killed it as the Batman?! I honestly critiqued him when it was announced that he'll be the next Batman but man, I'm so glad I was wrong. This man deserves his own trilogy
He is exceptinally good for year one/two and hopefully Reeves' movies stay in that frame. But he would be terrible in a new JL adaptation. Pattison in 35 years old, but looks atleast 10 years yonger. He would never convincingly do mature Batman. Nor do I want him to, since mature Batman, JL and expanded DC universe is bunch of comicbook trash.
It’s sad that you just gonna act like you weren’t an idiot while not seeing him in the suit yet
@@brandonmarrero3949 Well Mr Brandon, we learn from our mistakes, don't we?! But not all of us though.
He proved the haters wrong
@@castrodan4983 He proved them wrong multiple times way before he was cast.
Most comic book fans have 0 culture, so they never seen him in post twilight movies. Playing Batman is a child's play for him, just as it was for every actor ever got cast as Batman.
8:08 is the essence of Batman. He can't be everywhere, all the time, but his legend inspires so much fear, that's his legacy, it's his greatest strength
The slow footsteps approaching is definitely something so unique yet it blends in with Batman so well... Writers really nailed their vision..... Such a wonderful experience...
Absolutely! The way they put it together it could have easily been Jason Voorhees emerge from the darkness
It was already done in the first Batman movie.
@@ricardourrea5431 which one?
It's scary enough when Batman pops out of nowhere, but to hear him coming is a different kind of fear.
This movie left me satisfied. I don’t like too many jokes, I don’t like too much melodrama or romcom dialogue.
I like subtle and “minimalist” emotion. Makes it feel more real to me.
Same
All that’s missing is some happy little trees.
Same, I love movies that take themselves seriously. Like Punisher and Daredevil.
@@zacqueeentertainment7336 exactly. Those two are awesome
Agreed
The opening of this movie was insane. I watched the whole movie and it's, in my opinion, one of the best Batman movies ever made. It's so different from the other superhero movies, it's more horrifying and dark. If you like thriller movies like I do, this is the one to watch.
Honestly I was a little underwhelmed by it. It’s still a good film but far from the best Batman movie.
Shame it had potential from the opening
@@damiantirado9616 I respect your opinion.
@@damiantirado9616 I see where you're coming from. I just like horror/thriller movies in general, so for me, this one was very fun to watch. It did a good job capturing the "detective" aspect of Batman and I just loved it.
@@Zapatozi I like horror movies too that’s why I was disappointed with the Batman the opening was a horror thriller and the rest was a superhero film. There’s also too many characters and they aren’t fleshed out. It would’ve worked better as a tv show.
@@damiantirado9616 I think it worked out well. I wouldn't say the rest of the movie was entirely a superhero movie. It's more of a thriller "detective" type movie and that's what made this movie so different from the other superhero movies. I know some people got disappointed and some loved it, I'm one of those who loved it.
A small detail I loved is that they made Batman feel HEAVY. Pounding footsteps coming out of the shadows, like he's a monster. AFAIK that effect hasn't really been used before, as directors tend to focus on the "ninja-like" aspects of the caped crusadrer. Was a cool unique take.
It's interesting because there are multiple scenes that do show Batman's ability to be silent and invisible in this film, which means that the heavy footsteps are likely intentional and used as an intimidation tactic. Great detail
I understand that with that being said there are certain fundamental things about batman and him being a silent ninja super genius polymath detective is one of them.
@@drakedrakeson5067 the fact that the theme is reminiscent of the funeral march definitely adds to the intimidation factor
They failed on the ninja aspects as well. The dark knight trilogy never showed him using ninja skills or athleticism. They only introduced it in batman begins but that was about it. Big Disappointment
Yeah the heavy footsteps is a nice touch. It’s slow enough to be able to tell that the footsteps were meant for them thugs and not just some random person walking throughZ
I love how R rated it feels without even being R
Riddler's POV shot with that creepy breathing is something straight from the giallo movie. Amazing!
I was thinking the SAME THING! Matt Reeves has good taste in cinema; that’s for sure!
here's the thing paul said it was hard to breath wearing that mask over his head during filming
@@trivonnereid8877stfu who cares
@@trivonnereid8877 let alone extremely hot
@@matthew_natividad yeah
“Two years of night’s, have turned me into a nocturnal animal” AMAZING!
*Life* in the big city!
If this 10 minutes is anything to go by I gotta see this movie. That introduction to Batman was masterfully done. The slow "tick-tock" of heavy steps, as if Death himself is walking up the stairs, the inexorable march towards impending doom, the countdown to beatdown. Like a killer stalking their prey a la Michael Myers, except with the roles reversed. Vengeance has arrived, and it's here to collect. Brilliant film making.
Watch it, if you haven't yet. It's truly amazing. A triumph of filmmaking.
This is a masterclass in directing/cinematography. It's clear that Reeves really understood Batman. The shots on the criminals, the dark undertones, they really went out of their way to make Gotham look like a nightmare city. You can really feel their fear... the vandal who lost his paint can staring into the doorway the same way a child might be afraid to look for monsters under the bed... I also love that Batman doesn't have any grandiose entrance. You just hear the footsteps slowly emerging from the darkness. It's incredible.
I can never get over how Batman is introduced in this movie. We see how criminals see him before we see him for ourselves. They're not just afraid of him as a guy who might come and beat them up. They are afraid of him the way that a little kid is afraid of the monster in their closet. It's _that_ kind of fear. _That_ kind of sheer, paralyzing terror. Brilliant.
I love the shot of the Drophead when he sees the signal. He realizes he’s nothing but prey, live prey, and your own imagination runs wild with him as you look into that dark street. Batman isn’t a virtuous hero at the start. He’s a god damned predator.
Absolutely incredible monologue, I still listen to it every now and then
How have you been listening to it "every now and then"? It just released for home viewing yesterday.
lol what
@@Azorian36 it was on twitter
@@Azorian36 even if it was already out he’s acting like this movie is a classic that’s been out for years, at least that’s what I think when I hear “still listen every now and then” bro’s acting like so much time has passed
Still?? After all these years? Incredible.
I love how they depict Batman like his comic book counterpart just putting the fear of god in criminals just because Batman MIGHT be watching to me that’s Batman’s superpower is his ability to make criminals fear him
This is easily one of the greatest movie opening scenes of all time, it’s so addicting to watch
Are you serious？This is the worst batman movie!!!
This is the best opening for a modern movie I’ve ever seen. The rewatch value is insane. The whole movie rewatch value is insane. I’ve seen it 3 times now. Going for a 4th. Can’t wait for the next installment. I bet Pattinson will beef up more. He said he loves working out now.
This is definitely one of the few Superhero movies I would consider buying.
I love how the villains are so afraid of batman, that the mere possibility of him being in the shadows, makes them run.
He is not hiding in the shadows, he IS the shadows.
Brilliant stuff
And that when the signal is on its basically time to go home.
@@CalvinW.Allison I know right, hopefully they weren’t terrified after and show it
@@CalvinW.Allison grow up comic book baby
@@CalvinW.Allison Or maybe the group leader just thought he was some cosplayer since it was Halloween
@@CalvinW.Allison Understandable, have a nice day
Damn this film felt like a real Batman novel brought to the big screen not a loose adaptation but an adaptation that really respects and understands the source material
When you hear him come down the stairs and out of the darkness, the sounds as they echo, all you can think of is: "Heavy".
The weight when he's coming down, the weight of his boots, his pace, his steps. The change in atmosphere. Everything just becomes...heavy.
Those aren’t the steps of someone who's cosplaying in the rain for fun. Those are the steps of someone well-equipped and wants to take a piece of you.
And he'll take a piece of you, without fail.
Fantastic description!!
I totally agree man.
I felt that heaviness you tried to describe.
Lame
@@eduardof631 Well, that's just how I saw it. Wouldn’t want to go against a guy dressed in heavy armor, much less in the shape of a bat lol
@@SLV-Cr0w Don't worry about him. He just doesn't own an air fryer
That shot of riddlers standing behind the candidate without him knowing is so chilling
Idk why, probably just my obsessive film knowledge, but I wasn't surprised by the Riddler's reveal, I was expecting him to be there. However, I watched it a second time with my mother and she literally jumped and screeched when he popped up. Definitely a movie to experience with an audience
@@Danielfranchi1234 and it was time for a gritty realistic vers of riddler
@@Danielfranchi1234 When I see open darkness I expect someone to be there. Too many horror movies.
Sure looks like a nod to the Dark Knights Joker video where he taunts and one of the Batman copy cats and definitely upped the chill (scare) factor. It was like snuff
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I love the small touches of horror this film has, and the fact that they're done so well. This scene doesn't have a typical horror sting or a jumpscare of any sort (unlike the Batman jumping from the smoke gas scene), the scene doesn't try and trick you into feeling any emotion, if this type of thing doesn't scare you then it won't, but for a lot of people this is something terrifying to think about, being totally unaware that someone is that close to you and watching, by itself that's already more than scary. The scenes with criminals looking into the shadows, terrified of what _could_ be lurking there, are really well done too.
This movie really shows who batman truly is and what he does. He's just a man hell bent on protecting his city, you can see the anger in his eyes and his emotions are nothing but pure determination and rage. This batman is so obsessed with gotham that he willing to save it regardless of it being incapable of redemption due to its own people's corruption and violence.
Best 10 minutes in a batman movie, everyone in this movie nailed it especially Robert
An irrelevant movie that you watched is more intersting than your life? Sad.
@@Mentis-de Unnecessary. I’m sure it was only an over exaggeration.
@@Mentis-de projecting much lol
Which is better? Nolans batman or this?
@@orbitzzzz Nolan's batman is great and so are his movies but in my opinion Robert's is the best batman and how a batman movie should be, straight out of the comics
Love the Blade-Runner-esque vibe of that Gotham shot 👌 perfectly noir
And dark like the month of march
I love the writing of this movie was based off The Long Halloween comic and movie. The animated movie and comic The Long Halloween are very good. I proudly own both
Its literally just NYC. I live in the neighborhood where this particular sequence takes place/was filmed. Midtown/Hells Kitchen.
“ITS A WARNING …. TO THEM”
BEST OPENING TO A SUPERHERO MOVIE TO DATE IDC🔥🔥🔥
Out of all places in the city where Batman could show up, he appears where someone needs to be saved. A real hero from the start
as a lifelong Batman fanatic, this is easily my all time favorite live action Batman film ever made and it's not even particularly close. just an absolutely amazing film all the way across the board. loved every minute of it.
That's interesting. As a lifelong Batman fanatic, this is easily my all time least favorite live action Batman film ever made and it's not even particularly close, just an absolutely boring film all the way across the board, hated every minute of it.
@@echelon2k8 the duality of man.
@@echelon2k8 Hmm that is interesting. Because as a lifetime Batman fan, this is my favorite live action Batman film of all time, and it isn't even close. The cinematography, score, sound design, etc is the best that I've ever seen in a superhero film.
@@echelon2k8 nobody cares. It did well enough that we’re getting a sequel so your opinion is irrelevant.
@@subjectedtosin8115 Look forward to the next bad Batman film then, I guess.
This film made me feel something that other batman films have never done. When he comes out of the shadows, he made me afraid of him. So great job. This was done well.
Exactly
How can you be afraid ? Like what were you scared of, the way he looks ? What a load of dribble, you must have heart attacks watching horror films.
Agreed
@@tylerbrowne9267 ain't that serious bruh.
@@tylerbrowne9267go to bed
this movie was the peak of this year for me. me and my friends were screaming around like little girls the entire time.
I remember going in the theater expecting this movie to flop but these first 10 minutes gave me goosebumps and after the movie ended it became my favorite batman movie
There's something intensely visceral about the beatdown he gives that first guy. It's not a fight, it's Batman denying him the right to be conscious for a while. The sound of the impacts, the choreography and how he brings him down and without hesitating gives him 2 lovely little pets on the cheek on the ground is borderline haunting. In my honest and personal opinion, that single interaction between this Batman and Random Goon #1 is more impactfull and well executed than any other fight scene in any other Batman movie.
People think its nuts that I saw this film 6 times in cinemas. I think it's impressive that a film was so good it made me go see it so much
I saw it 7 times and I agree
@@LoadBearingWheight I saw it 8 times and I agree
I saw it twice but when I buy the Blu Ray during lunch hour at work I am so going to watch it many times when I get home from work and will for sure watch it on Halloween
There is an addictive quality to it, lol.
@@swfan4717 only 8? I watched it 12 times bro
Criminals being afraid of the shadows is pure genius.. Chills…
It is what batman is meant to do why Bruce uses the costume but we finally get to see it
Ave Maria and Riddler's suspicious glances and snickers, this opposing combination is a very interesting expression. And the scene that shows how Batman has a great influence on the criminals lurking in Gotham City is a must-see. The scene where the criminals are looking at the shadows of the buildings and in between the buildings is beautifully depicted with almost no dialogue, but with a subjective view of the scene to show the fear that Batman might already be there. It is a wonderful visual expression.
Even though that guys face is covered you can see his fear of what’s waiting in the dark
I’m the 111th like
@@StevePerez2900 112th.❤
@@michaelblaine6494
Yes, a mask can hide the face, but it cannot hide the human nature or spirit.
huge round of applause for robert pattinsons, he quickly proved everyone wrong about his casting as the batman with his great performance here. this movie was pretty much silence of the lambs meets batman the animated series. it has that charm and great character development that the animated series established while giving it that chilling murder mystery vibe throughout the entire film. also the sound batman makes as he's just walking down the hall just makes him seem so damn threatening that when i first heard it, i thought it was Mr.X from RE2R lol
Already seen this 4 times, who else can’t wait for the sequel!!!! 🙋♂️🙋♂️
Pattenson as a young Batman was a great pick.👍🏾I can’t get enough of that subway scene.😃
7:34 You can actually see the fear behind his mask.
That opening scene with the riddler always gives me chills. What a movie and what a performance by Paul Dano
As a huge fan of the Dark Knight trilogy, I never thought any film could be equal or arguably surpass want Christopher Nolan did, but man this film is pure artistic noir. This opening sequence alone is great. It was so worth the wait.
As a fan of the Nolan trilogy, the franchise wouldn’t be what it is if it wasn’t for Heath Ledger.
@@timothygumenik726 He surprised all of us.
Not to mention this batman movie was written specifically for robert pattinson, so he can play the character.
@@mariyamatia8726 I wasn't sure what to expect from RP. Never seen any of his movies.
@@tonyfelder1206 not surprised
When he's talking about the criminals seeing the bat signal and then looking at the nearest dark shadowy corner and the fear in they're eyes not knowing if he's there. Absolutely top notch like straight out of the animated movies
I love how they portray batman in his youth. Still conflicted by emotions, and you can clearly see him taking out his anger on the villain when he´s wrecking him. This is the young, inexperienced batman with a fire in his soul.. before he fully became the calculating detective we all know.
This is my preferred version of Batman. Gritty, detective, brooding.
Absolutely, so dark & gritty & very intense.
And surprisingly complex, just like Bruce Wayne was in the comics
u mean emo version..... this bruce wayne looks like emo peter parker in spiderman 3 espeically that mascara and hairstyle....lol
@@michaelknight8797 Michael Keeton wore mascara too when the mask was on but it was taken off when his mask was off.
Definitely the most melancholic and haunting version of Batman.
“Thursday October 31st.”
Instant chills.
I love doing Stop Motion with my Batmobiles 🦇🎬📸🎞️‼️
This entire movie is a masterpiece.
It is !
Definitely no but i love it.
@John Anderson Nah i don´t think so.
I’d watch it for eternity, it’s never gonna get old
@@maximilianoguilberto3362 you on crack or sum?
Can't believe a movie like this flawlessly portrayed my life after 12 a.m. It's just unbelievable.
One of the best opening of superhero movie, and movie history! The vibe, ambience, soundscape, background music are just impeccable!
The part where the drophead sees the Bat-Signal, then starts freaking out, is AWESOME!
That light in the sky speech is just so cool, it's definitely my favorite part, my favorite part about batman was always his detective skills and his ability to use fear, and that's never given much attention but man that part where the criminals stare into the darkness afraid to go near it because the Batman might be there is just... Perfect
The film is a 8/10, They made a 3 hour movie feel like a 2 hour movie. That is how good it is.
Hands down the definitive world's greatest detective Batman. I love the inspiration they pulled from the Arkham games too, in particular Arkham City.
I will never experience something in the movies like this ever again. I wish I could go back in time to experience it for the first time again.
Just got done watching and I loved every minute. Rob killed it as Batman, Zoe did her thing with Catwoman & Collin did his thing with the Penguin.. my only regret is I didn’t see it on the big screen. Still great movie.
It was great on the big screen but watched it again lastnight on the TV & it was just as good.
the face and stance of the guy with the green gumdrop head is what gave me chills. pure terror on his face.
That freaking monologue, man. It really set the tone for the entire movie. So good!!
I remember when I first saw this movie in the theatre I was shaking in my seat. I was waiting for this movie since 2019 and I’m still hyped about it
Everything in this was flawless: the noir style dialogue, the Riddler´s introduction like a slasher movie villain, Batman being a G-rated version of a horror movie monster, and the mayor being an ordinary human being despite his corruption.
Pattinson as batman proved to be a legendary choice, mad stuff by the producer well done
the dark corners and the sound of the Batman steps has something scary, great direction, great production! pure art!, congrats to Matt Revees!
Even a year later I am obsessed with this opening scene
This movie blended in realism and gothic noir elements so well. I can never get tired of it.
Pattinson did a brilliant job in this film. He's definitely my favourite Batman/ Wayne.👍🏻💯 The riddler was also very scary. This was a frightening scene.
The opening of this movie was insane. I watched the whole movie and it's easily, in my opinion, the best Batman movie ever made. It's so different from the other superhero movies, it's more horrifying and dark. If you like thriller movies like I do, this is the one to watch.
Definitely I agree with you
the long droning intro of the score and the monologue, the subtle rain and chatter of the criminals, the lead up to batmans entrance... to suddenly hear the loud thuds of how brutal the punches were is perfect audio design
the opening monologue is to die for bro perfect atmosphere for Gotham
This has got to be one of, if not the, best opening 10 minutes to a film in cinematic history and I'm not even joking
I’ve never had my heart beat so much from a movie when Batman started his monologue
Yeah, it WAS good BUT then they go and ruin it by the clown gangs reaction 9:52
The Monologue says "We have a signal now... for when am needed, but when that light hits the sky...its not just a call, ITS A WARNING!...TO THEM!" 7:07
So its been made clear that he's WELL KNOWN throughout Gotham, and that he is KNOWN N FEARED throughout Gotham, right? Well I guess the clowns NEVER got the Memo, cause IF he is known n feared WHY OH WHY ARE THEY LAUGHING AT HIM WHEN HE COMES OUT OF THE SHADOWS?
(Then again Id laugh too seeing a guy dress up like a bat😏lol, ESP one that looks SO BAD n GOOFY LOOKING!🤪 I MEAN WHAT IS WITH THAT HELMET AND THOSE HORNS👿?? Not only does it make his head look FAT, but the horns are too pointy and DOESNT go with the suit. Also whats with the BIG Clunky boots? 9:24 Batman's SUPPOSED to be stealthy like a ninja NOT BIG, STUMPY N HEAVY.🤦♂)
Furthermore WTH is he asking "Who the hell are YOU supposed to be?". IF HE'S SO WELL KNOWN/INFAMOUS/LEGENDARY...WHY dont they know who he is?🤔🤨😕
SURELY they can put 2 n 2 2gether?😐 I mean there's a Bat Signal in the sjy that they can CLEARLY SEE, and then a guy with a BAT suit shows up...he's OBVIOUSLY they guy that the news is talking about aka The BATman....so WHY is he asking what SHOULD be obvious?
More to the point...IF SO SCARED THEY ARE AND FULL OF FEAR... WHY then are they NOT running away in fear?🤔🤨😕 It just DOESNT MAKE SENSE!🤷♂😑🙄
So they've taken one of the BEST moments from the trailer and done F@%#£D IT UP!🤦♂
CLEARLY its an editing mistake on the editors part😒
Itd be better if THIS scene came BEFORE the monologue as an intro to The Batman and THEN have the rest
9:47 BRO THE TENSION AS HE’S COMING OUT THE SHADOWS😭😍
Yup
undertaker entry
Watched it twice in theatres and I have to say an amazing cinematic experience like this can save part of your heart and mind just by going through a well told story like this, this is why I love art.
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The way the TV lights reflect his silhouette is taken straight out of John Carpenter's book. Even the opening POV shot has to be an homage to Carpenter's Halloween in the first 10 minutes, notably Michael Myers' first kill.
My favorite thing throughout this movie was the emphasis on Batmans footsteps, and if you pay attention the fact that they are so much heavier than everyone else's. There's one scene in particular where Gordon walks towards the camera and you can hear his footsteps sure, but then Batman follows him and he sounds 5x heavier.
I'm shocked that more people are not talking about 04:50 scene where the bat signal literally looks like Batman's face right from the animated series. This movie is just genius
The opening scene is stellar. Hell, the whole film is stellar!
Yup
Movie was boring and slow only opening was great
@@Dark-et8ur sorry it’s not your typical comic book movie with forced jokes and explosions everywhere.
@@CalvinW.Allison a bit nitpicky, but sure.
@@CalvinW.Allison they did though, you can hear one of them say “It’s him” after he beats down the first thug. They likely just didn’t make the connection at first or assumed that he wasn’t the real thing.
I was one of the ones who worried he wouldn’t be a good Batman. I just couldn’t see it. I can say with confidence that he is my favorite movie Batman of all time. I cannot wait to see the sequel and him deliver more incredible moments.
Such an incredible movie. So glad I got to experience at a movie theater. I’m looking forward to watching it again on TV. It won’t be as good but still enjoyable.
I will be buying it when it's out on Blu Ray. I saw this movie twice and this movie really gave me chills of fear and I loved that it did. Matt Reeves gave us a great film and I hope he will gives us more of these films
IKR! I wanna watch it again! It was amazing in the movie theatre
Trust me, it is! The soundtrack and sound effects are that good. Now, when at some point, it gets released on regular tv with commercials, then I guess not so much, lol.
@@skywalker6648 ikr! But hopefully it will be put on netflix lol
I watched it 10 times on HBO
i always explained how i really liked this movie because it’s almost like a direct translation from comic book reading to movie form. the narrating is like that little box where the main character explains the story/scene. a lot of the camera angles look like they can be screenshotted and put into comic form.
when i first watched it, i said it felt like an animated movie shot as live action. i still feel like that but now i’m starting to feel like it’s more similar to comic reading.
I love doing Stop Motion with my Batmobiles 🦇🎬📸🎞️‼️
Gotta admit The Batman's Opening Scene is one of the best openings in any Batman films.
The impetus to Batman’s first appearance is superbly done. The narration from Pattison draws you in, the riveting score thrills the senses and the inevitable reveal as he emerges out from the darkness is terrifically executed. That sense of foreboding when we hear his foot steps, every step as he gets closer to those goons. I love Robert’s eye and facial movements he sells batman with nuanced skill.
the reference to 'good time' is amazing
I’m so glad I saw this in theaters
I can't explain this but this version of batman just haunts you it truly is a work of art.
Finally a Batman film as legendary as The Dark Knight. That one may always be the best but I was shocked at how close this one got
the batman is only made for people who dont know batman its the all time worst one the best batman is 1989 batman.
@@mrx-od3ji you’re a child spamming the same thing. No wonder you like anime
Brilliant Robert Pattinson is the best Batman
*One of the best
This Batman is very good, but still needs to evolve into The Batman that we know.
I can’t believe they prefer Pattinson’s Batman to mine.
@@Justin-Rocco He's the best end of discussion after all the criticism he's had
@@michaellawrence7570 It's not even about all the criticism he's had, he's just flat out the best.
But no one can replace Bale
This was a great film. Really what cinema is all about! It had some slower parts, but everything falls into place and justifies the length. Excited to see where this universe chooses to go.
By far the best opening 10 minutes I’ve ever seen
10mins of pure cinematic art!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This 10 minute scene really illustrate everything perfectly, the city, the criminal elements, a bit of action and and Batman's influence that scares the criminals and this is how Batman should be potrayed from now.. Like a Shadow
I love how they emphasize that most criminals know his reputation enough to feel terror just by staring into the shadows after seeing the signal, and those foolish enough to try and fight back get made an example of. and also the riddler is freaky, just the seeming relief after killing the mayor, and those low tones of Ave Maria as he readies his duct tape make me uncomfortable.
This movie was beautiful . Who else agrees?
Battison felt like the Terminator right there. Heavy and machine-like
*3:47** The Riddler's psychotic hatred of corrupt politicians is truly tragic. He never had a chance, always being looked down upon and abused. Paul Dano was the best in this film.*
I LOVE how they had the Riddler do this kill, psychopaths are either extremely cold, precise and show no emotion, but the majority of them lose control at moments like this, when they "climax" at the pinnacle of all the feelings they've held inside.
When they finally release it they lose control and I like how they had him lose control of the weapon he chose