In my opinion, The Batman is a masterful achievement when it comes to the comic book genre. It does what much of them don't do and that is... take an iconic character, relate back to their origins and showcase them within another genre. It's a detective noir and that is something we haven't seen much of. Matt Reeves has pulled it off greatly and it only gets me excited for the rest of his potential trilogy. But that's just my opinion and I'm excited to hear what you guys think. So let me know in the comments section.
I loved it. It captures who and what the Batman is from the original source material with masterful filmmaking and technical achievements involved. My only nitpick of the film is the length but it is needed for all the characters, worldbuilding and to incorporate everything needed to make a great film. Cant wait to watch it again.
We haven’t even seen this to this degree in the animated movies which I always absolutely love. It’s a new iteration with a story and character arc never been done before in Batman. You can easily create a comic book out of this movie with the same story and characters and every Batman fan would love it which makes it better than TDK.
I thought the movie was phenomenal but there are a couple things I woulda added that would've made it perfect. 1) Falconi's influence over the city and officials/politicians could've more fleshed out with like a scene similar to one from Daredevil where the cops kill someone in interrogation room for even mentioning Fisk's name. 2) I wish they added a repeating joke made by Alfred that produced no reaction from Bruce in the beginning but made him laugh later when Bruce and Alfred connected at the hospital bed (Not asking for unnecessary jokes but 1 like that would've kept people from saying the new Bruce is too broody/edge-lord all the time) 3)T hey should've continued the theme of batman coming out of dark corners and shit and criminals being cautious of dark corners, instead of it just being at the beginning of the movie. 4) I love how they made Bruce realize his influence over the city and how perspective matters but I wish they would've ended the movie with Batman changing into Bruce and putting on a fake smile before he is about to go meet company shareholders. Like end the movie with him looking fresh af with a fake but sincere-looking smile...
@@Osiris4181 the opening scene with both riddler and batman was so chilling both emerging from the shadows through the tactics of fear. I love how the riddler is influenced by batman to become the riddler it’s makes sense. Who wouldn’t be inspired to be like batman? ( of course not like batman but someone with a set of skills but dressed up).
The final “speech” or entry at November 6 is tremendous. Batman acknowledging that he must move on from his past is so good and inspiring that I couldn’t help but let it move me and shed a few tears at the cinema.
Everyone.......in all the praise for the movie we keep forgetting to acknowledge an absolutely fantastic performance. Colin Farrell as Penguin was a absolutely phenomenal.
I didn’t forget and he’s one of my favorite actors!! And he plays one of my fav villains and he’s one of the people I enjoyed watching in this movie!! The entire cast did great in my opinion! And the whole movie is phenomenal to me.
@@kodeoda2011 Bro have you seen that dude irl??? Not trying to just give the credit to the costume/makeup ppl but that was not your typical Farrell role either
This film reminded me of how beautiful cinema can be when it’s done right. This literally captured everything I love about Batman and film noir. It’s truly a masterpiece that lingers in your mind long after you’ve experienced it
I haven't really seen anyone talk about the use of the main theme at the beginning and end of this movie. The main theme for this movie is split into two parts. The first is a lot lighter and more hopeful, while the second part is a lot heavier and more menacing. At the beginning, Bruce talks about how since he became the Batman the crime has only gotten worse and how he isn't sure if he is actually doing anything good. To accompany that and go with the tone of this dark and corrupt Gotham they use the second part of the main theme, which is quite heavy and dark. To contrast that the end of the movie has a more positive tone and when Bruce realizes that he can bring hope to people and Gotham we hear the first part of the main theme playing.
It took a lil time for me to realize that Bruce Wayne and Batman have separate theme music. Something in the way you is an expression of Bruce Wayne’s anger and stagnation. He can’t grow as a character bc he accepts his anger as his truth. Batman is only an expression of vengeance for him personally This changes bc ironically the riddler is inspired to create change for the forgotten of Gotham. So the word vengeance means 2 completely different things for Batman and the riddler
I also noticed that Ave Maria was present throught the film. Sometimes it was played in a major key as it was originally written while some scenes used a minor key version of the song. Thought the contrast was interesting.
Anyone who hates this movie are probably not even real Batman fans and just watch the movies and don’t go to any other Batman media that’s why us comic book fans call it a masterpiece because it is.
@@spider-manunknown9193 it’s the only problem with this movie, it’s catered to Batman fans who have seen all sorts of media with the character, so general audiences won’t connect or be immersed like fans will.
@@spider-manunknown9193 I do like the movie pretty well, but I honestly watch a lot of Batman stuff and felt like even in the animated films they handle the detective side better but I'm gonna watch the film again to see if it changes how I feel about it.
There were so many moments when i thought "there going to end it right here on a cliffhanger" but it just kept going and building to the experience. Masterpiece of film.
SPOILER ALERT This!! One of the things i loved more about it.. honestly when they catch Falcone i was like "thats it? " "man.. i was really hoping for more coming from the Riddler.. " then the death under the light 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 , then he gets caught i was like... oh ok; now its the end; still it feels like is missing something... Then boom, the explosions and Batman breaking the glass ceiling like that and that whole part.. It was almost like the revving of the Batmobile lol. Really strong; than it stop for a second; and then boom
Thats exactly what i thought when they caught Falcone. And then i thought "OH SHIT BATMAN HASNT CAUGHT THE RIDDLER YET!" and i got so excited that there was at least another 30-45 minutes left.
I think a scene often not talked about is the jail scene where batman confronts riddler. When riddler goes on about bruce wayne, batman was caught in a situation where he wasn't sure if riddler figured out his true identity and he played silent. brilliant scene!
Personally my favorite scene is right after the bombing when Bruce realizes that he is Alfred’s only family and then the amazing score in the next shot where he moves the table and paints the riddle on his floor
Saw this yesterday.... perfect casting... perfect acting... perfect screenwriting... perfect direction... Stellar soundtrack... Top 3 comic book movie ever. Should get nominated for Best Picture
Agree with you on all points especially about the ending, as he realizes he needs to become a symbol of hope for the people. One of the best scenes was when Selina is about to kill Carmine and he stops her telling her: “You don’t have to pay with him… you’ve paid enough.” THAT is Batman. Even though he’s young and inexperienced, he knows he doesn’t want to see Selina go down a path there’s no return from. Excellent story telling in this movie, I loved it
The last part of the movie felt a bit long to me. After they arrest Riddler in the cafe, it seemed like it should have ended there. But the movie The Dark Knight also felt like it was dragging towards the end.
@David Chittick I wasn’t. That doesn’t mean that I didn’t enjoy it. I LOVE it. And I want to see it again. Also hope they’ll be able to make the sequel.
Oh, I agree! What The Batman achieves the most in compared with The Dark Knight is how each cast member had their chance to shine. Robert Pattinson is my new favorite Batman, and he’s the best one since Michael Keaton! Zoe Kravitz is electrifying as Catwoman. Colin Farrell is hilarious and awesome as Penguin. Paul Dano is SCARY as the Riddler. To me, The Batman is the perfect Batman movie, and I can’t wait to see it again!
@@a.madison9625 Amen to that! Matt Reeves did a phenomenal job at directing the film, that I can’t wait for the rest of the new Batman cinematic universe. I hope The Batman gets some Oscar nominations, because it definitely deserves them!
the coolest part is when he walks into an investigation zone but doesn’t look ridiculous. out of place yes but ridiculous never. menacing but comforting at the same time
@@Shome2049 EXACTLY! This Batman movie is influenced heavily by Chris Nolan Trilogy! Anyone that is a fan of those movies will recognize direct copies of certain scenes (scene where Batman and Catwoman are talking when they meet, scene where he takes off his shirt and you see the wounds on the back). The Batman is a fantastic Batman movie, one of the best but we cannot say it's better than TDK if it borrows heavily from the trilogy.
@@tomzar8524 that’s pulled straight out of the long Halloween where he actually fails to find who the holiday killer is… it’s an ending similar to that of the TDK where you ask yourself if Batman really won or not and he did to some extent but as you mentioned he also fails
It's a deep dive into Batman/Bruce's psychology. He's still learning to understand to utilize his full strength by discovering his weaknesses. He's stoic. He's unmoved. He's a logician who tackles his foes by his sheer will and determination. I think a lot of us fans will miss out on these things because they're used to seeing him kick asses in movies but not seeing the deeper aspects of what makes him what he is. Matt Reeves really took this character to another level.
What brought my attention the most was the brilliant score. Whenever Batman appears on screen, either a version of "The Batman" or "Something In The Way" plays. These songs have identical chord progressions, so a single musical motif travels with Batman's character through the movie, shifting from intense and inspiring orchestrals to sad and gloomy when needed. The way you subconsciously recognize the soundtrack patterns from earlier scenes, immersing and submerging yourself into the movie without even knowing it is phenomenal.
The simmering rage that is evident in RPats portrayal is next level. The entire movie you can feel his barely controlled rage. What a performance!!! Legendary.
@@Djp2987 every decade had some bangers movies in a way or another, what's cool is to see how from analogic to digital came to be and how much It has evolved. Always gotta love those old movies, you learn a lot of tricks with old stuff.
@@Djp2987 That seems pretty reductive of movies that have come out in the 21st century, not to mention, the all time great film Miss Congenitality came out in 2000.
I can’t stop thinking about this film, I don’t think a lot of people realize how good it is yet. This was the Batman film I have always wanted and have always been waiting for
Same. This movie separates the batman fanatic and fans of the comics and the typical movie goers. Sorry if I offended anyone but it’s true. Lots of people say it’s boring blah blah. This the first comic book movie that requires u to read the lore of batman that’s y we say it’s the best comic book movie coz it’s a love letter to us fans. Sometimes we need to gatekeep.
I watched this last night, and it is likely going to take a place in my top 10 list of favourite films. Amongst all the incredible details that make this film truly realistic to me, I am extremely grateful that Pattinson refused to take steroids for this film. Giving the Batman a more realistic, athletic body rather than a 212 Mr. Olympia is an honestly perfect addition to this film.
A masterpiece a masterpiece a masterpiece. That’s it. I’m gonna see it a second time next week. The opening scene is probably the best opening scene I’ve ever watched. The riddler is soo scary, as I knew already, I love they took zodiac and seven( my fav movies ever). Everyone was sooo good. Robert Pattinson is THE BATMAN. So comic book accurate
Ugh they just ripped off better films. I'm glad you liked it but the third act was awful and the film was overlong with scenes that were unnecessarily pleased with themselves while in comparison the Dark Knight never wasted a moment and was propulsive and relentless.
@@justinmj6586 The filmmaker outright stated they took inspiration from other great films. Nothing is original in film, it's how you use the ideas in a new & fresh way. I agree on the third act, but if you consider the film overlong you should stick to movies that suit you.
The movie is a gem!! This Batman is more human than superhero. He is battle brave to a fault yet has not totally lost his ability to self-reflect and urge to love. He is genuinely struggling within his heart to do what he feels is necessary to bring about law and order in a corrupt society. The riddler is more concerned with power and malicious deeds of brutality. Pattison's kind of masculity as the Batman is refreshingly appealing . Bravo!!!
The noir detective Batman, gothic, art deco Gotham, the cenimatagrophy, soundtrack and hell, just the opening sequence that was the most effective scene I've seen at showing how Batman induced fear into the hearts of criminals. Without a doubt in my mind, Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson have given us the most definitive live-action Batman we've ever gotten.
Exactly how I felt, it felt like a chapter from an Arkham game, an overarching case and smaller set pieces within that, learning more and more till you double back and finally solve things.
It's boring as fuck. Slow dry dull. Probably the most boring hero movie I've ever seen. I checked my watch like 5 times. They barely ever showed any detective work from Batman. Riddler literally led the trail to himself. Oooh piece of candy.
The fact that this movie is as glorious as it is is honestly incredible. Usually films that go through severe production hell like this don't end up being that good, but against all odds, The Batman pulled it off. Greatest film of the 2020s, I'm calling it
The growth of both Bruce Wayne/Batman and the Gotham's citizens reaction to him are the truly masterful arcs not seen in other Batman films. At the beginning, he beats the crap out of the gang and when he looks at the victim, the victim says "Don't hurt me." Through the Riddler, he realizes he has become a symbol he never intended or thought about. At the end, Batman is helping the victims and when he loads the person of the medic pad, the victim grips his arm, driving home how far he has become in the eyes of Gotham's citizens. He has evolved from a figure of pure fear and vengeance to one of a guardian and hope.
I really love the level of casualties they showed and the level of realism it added to the movie. Most superhero movies shy away from this as it's a difficult topic to tackle
@@errwhattheflip I feel like there are still somethings in that final act that I'll appreciate on rewatch...that's partly why I'm excited to watch it again. I'm just happy it wasn't ur classic, "good vs bad" fight scene that u drown out due to how predictable or formulaic it is
All of the people complaining saying it isn't either don't read comics or just don't like DC. This is by far the most comic feeling Batman we've ever had.
The newest Batman movie "The Batman" with Robert Pattenson as "The Batman" and directed by Matt Reeves is not only one of the best Batman movies ever made but it's one of the best movies ever made. In my humble opinion.
Written well. Cast well. Played well. No wasted dialogue. No hokey scenes. The best Batmobile since the original. It's my favorite Batman movie hands down.
i dont care what anyone says or sees in this movie, i say its the greatest batman movie of all time taking over the dark knight, and one of my personal top ten films of all time, and i see this movie being hated and criticised now but loved and cherished in the future
I liked the ending because he lost and came out looking like the hero in the eyes of Gotham, and I say he lost because u could see that he isn’t the worlds greatest detective yet that’s why when he found out about the bombs in Gotham it was too late
We haven’t really seen pattinson’s Bruce at full display yet since the Batman is not interested in being Bruce yet, let’s see the sequels first before we judge
@@ruledbyvenus2041 Imagine if we are to see Pattinson's Bruce Wayne at full display that'd be just like how Rob is during each of his "The Batman" interview with Zoe, now that's going to be a very all-over-the place Bruce Wayne 😆
The Batman really reminded me of Blade Runner - there's so many motifs the two films share it seems nigh impossible to me it wasn't in the back of Reeve's mind on some level
This films cinematography was just UTTERLY gorgeous. The story was great and Gotham FELT like a character itself. The Batman character was also remarkably well done and well suited to the world this film created- though I would like to see Bruce Wayne delve into his playboy persona in later films. The Riddler was amazingly done and my only criticism of this film was that though it raised interesting ideas and concepts regarding morality, mental fatigue and the impact of one’s actions, it didn’t go anywhere deep with them. That being said, it’s the perfect setup for future films and I most CERTAINLY am going to watch this again. Also Nirvana Something In The Way- STUPENDOUS touch.
The Batman is like Casino Royale,Both characters Batman & James Bond doesnt fully known or mastered what is to be like a good protagonist..They are both raw and emotionally driven,but as they mature like the suceeding films of James Bond (Daniel Criag) he learn to control his emotions and more cerebral on confronting his enemies.I believe this will be the development of Batman on this series.
Saw it on Thursday on opening night. The Batman is a wonderful film. So great, great castings , great acting, great writing. I can go on and on about how great everything is. Gonna see it a 2nd time sometime this week
Something I've seen few talk about that I found absolutely awesome is the batsuit. It's not sleek, it looks tactical with visible pouches and stuff. I fucking love it. My favorite movie batsuit so far. And the batmobile, I had my doubts but that entrance, holy crap all that's missing is a boss health bar appearing at the bottom of the screen.
I especially liked the costumes of Batman and Catwoman next to each other. Both looked perfunctory and elegant at once, but you could really tell the social class difference between both characters just by looking at the material and the way they were produced. It gave the whole dynamic between both characters so much depth and realism just on a visual level. I rarely notice things such as 'surface' details when watching a movie for the first time, but this caught my eye because it just underlines how thoughtfully conceptualized and how meticulously crafty the whole production is and how well all its compartments support the storytelling. This is substance in style, form follows function, and that it looks damn cool is just that extra cherry on top of a rich, multilayered and very tasty slice of cake.
It's in line with my thoughts, that the gadgets in this movie aren't there mainly to awe the viewer but to serve their purpose in a detectives' story, and to cause fear in the villains' hearts of course.
Loved watching him walking away from the fire when Pinguin was upside down when he was in his car. I thought that was awesome with the fire around Batman as he walked over
Respectfully disagree on the masterpiece part. It was well executed visually and thematically, but I felt the narrative lagged quite a bit. They overplayed Selina and underplayed Alfred. And there were FAR TOO MANY scenes of Batman just walking among the police.
The Riddler thought he was improving on the work of batman. He was becoming vengeance for the corrupt high ups while batman was just dealing with street thugs.
One thing I noticed on the second watch is the whole movie's angles, cinemotography, and use of vignettes is to signify you are viewing the movie through a magnifying glass or scope like a detective would, such as in the first scene where the Riddler is scoping out the house. Its all to play on the detective aspect of the film. Its a nice touch by Matt Reeves.
I loved this. Definitely one of the top 3 best Batman movies out there. Some people said it was “boring” but I was engaged through and through. The atmosphere, the detective work, Bruce’s dilemma with being the Batman, Riddler’s plan, the corruption in Gotham City, the cinematography. Absolutely phenomenal.
After years of fun, but superficial superhero films, this was a brilliant and beautiful film. I would love to hear thoughts from the directors like Scorsese who have been critical of the super hero genre. One of the best moments of the film come in Batman’s final meeting with the Riddler in Arkham, where he says to The Batman, “you are not as smart as I thought you were.” This is so important because it makes our hero human. One thing I think has been under discussed, is the way that Matt Reeves uses similar shots, actions etc to show that The Batman and Riddler are not that different. This places us in the middle of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s discussion about how we can easily become a kind of evil as we respond to evil itself.
That's the beauty of this film, it doesn't merely have hit the mark in terms of style, plot, action, tone, pacing, character development and narration, it actually had something to say, not just a superficial theme that runs through it to barely hold loose ends together, or a true/false problem to solve like a riddle, but an actual topic it discusses, a central question at the core of it, a question to ponder and take home, something that leaves a mark after the end titles have rolled. That's what distinguishes true art from mere craftsmanship.
I liked the Joker scene just fine. It teases a potential comeback for the Riddler and the potential for another iconic face-off between Batman and Joker that we haven’t had since 2008. And, imo, it did so without feeling completely out of left field because the scene demonstrates Nashton’s disappointment and need for redemption, as well as a friend, since Batman didn’t fulfill that need for him. On top of that, the Joker might be the type of character who helps inspire the more iconic look for Nashton without it feeling out of place.
Or the Joker is already setting up the path to manipulate The Riddler... Either option, I really loved Joker's tease! Barry Keoghan's performance will be fantastic!
@@nick.andrews He said it wasn’t necessarily a tease for the Joker being a villain in the sequel as he’s unsure which villain he’ll use next. The scene was meant to at least show the Joker exists in The Batman universe and Batman has interacted with him before. It’s a similar tease to the one at the end of Batman Begins. Christopher Nolan didn’t know for sure at the time that he would even use the Joker.
I think the ending for this film is perfect. Gotham is incredibly hurt and broken. It’s in shambles. And Batman finally realizes that the only way to fix this city and to keep going is to inspire. To give people hope. Not through fear or violence. He has to be better. It’s such a great message, especially in our times, where people are hurting, where evil people continue to do evil things. In times like this, we need to inspire and be beacons of hope, a light in the darkness.
I love how we can all agree this is a masterpiece and how this is the best Batman in film. Congratulations Matt Reeves, Robert Pattinson and all the crew! Wohoo!
This is truly Rob Pattinson’s movie. He really made the character his own. I cannot envision any other lead for this Batman movie. He’s such a great actor, people really do not give the man enough credit 👏
10 out of 10. Amazing movie, and yes it's a masterpiece. It can even be a cult movie like how The Dark Knight and Batman Begins turned out to be in time.
Who else absolutely loved the scene where batman is first presented? He comes out of the shadows looking like a fucking demon. Thats exactly the look I think a “real” batman would go for. I think this is the best batman. But it goes without saying that Bale and the Nolan trilogy are AMAZING. If it wasnt for those movies, we probably wouldn’t have this one. God i love cinema.
Instead of comparing The Batman and TDK like so many people keep doing, let's just be thankful that we have 2 batman masterpieces showing us how the vision of a director and co. the way they tell a story with a different approach is what is beautiful about cinema.
What would be really cool if they actually have robin as a character in the second or third movie and cat woman comes back I could see a scene where cat woman asks Batman something along the lines of “you have a kid tagging along with you now? “, And he just responds with “ ive got a thing about strays”.
I'm not a superhero movie guy, despite growing up like most kids obsessed with that stuff... but The Batman is truly a masterpiece. I never expected to love a blockbuster superhero film this much, I honestly can't stop reccomending it to people.
This movie has it all tbh. The solid story and quality of film is rare within this genre. Also, I love how Matt Reeves used sound in this film. From hearing the rain hitting the window during a scene to the crisp and loud intimidating sounds coming from the Batmobile.
Just got back from watching it and I personally rate it above Spider-Man no way home and freaking avengers end game. Something about it just makes me love it
You know what I think it is? One of the reasons the 90s animated series was so popular was because adults enjoyed it too, they played it on tv at like 4pm on Fox, Judge Judy and the news comes on at that time lol but anyway Reeves took inspiration from that show too , Marvel movies are geared towards kids really upbeat even Doctor Strange sequel looks like all the other Marvel movies even though it's supposed to be "scary" . this is a batman for grown people lol it's not for children lol
Both movies were good. Technically "The Batman" is the superior movie. But there is just something so amazing about seeing 3 Spidermen in the same movie that makes it so much fun to watch.
@@nerychristian Yes as a person who loved the original Spider-Man and amazing Spider-Man it was super cool seeing them both but I really liked the grittiness of the Batman
I love how they used unique and identifiable landmarks to make Gotham feel like an actual city in its own right and not just any city in America with the name slapped on.
I seen it twice and actually loved it even more the 2nd time. It's definitely a masterpiece and an amazing achievement. I think I still put Batman Begins a tiny bit ahead of this, but its still very fresh and I need time before I give it top spot.
I hadn't rewatched Batman Begins since I saw it in theatres but watched it the other night. I don't think it gets the love it deserves. It's almost as good as Dark Knight, if not better in some regards. I'd easily call it the best superhero origin film of all time, hands down.
It seemed more like a detective solving the mystery of a serial killer, with Batman starring in it. I kept forgetting I was watching a Batman movie, until I seen Batman. The idea that Batman was such a dark figure, that he was inspiring the wrong kind of people, really spoke to what Batman represents. Sometimes it can seem like Batman is the bad guy, because of his personality and how he carries himself. But,the fact that he was the reason Riddler, a famous, iconic Batman villain was inspired to kill, was a really great twist! 🤯
I love this review. There's so much growth that can happen with this movie. For the negative reviews I've heard, my thing is, if your not interested in 1 Gotham, two exactly why The Wayne's were killed, and 3 how the waynes effected everyone and everything including Bruce in Gotham city. Then your not interested in batman. Just say that. Bc this movie dives into detail on all of these interesting aspects. The best job done in any Batman movie. So for those reviewers about plot this plot that. Figure out if you even like Batman period before you even watch or comment on the movie.
This is such an underrated film. The whole singular idea, by Matt Reeves, that this is a man who is unhinged and unhealthily obsessed with fighting the criminal element at night who is constantly beating criminals to a pulp with his bare hands and with his unlimited amount of vast resources at his disposal. All he sees in the criminal element, in this corrupt town that his family helped to build and found dating back to the late 1800s, are the people who killed his parents as a young child making him an orphan. So, he dons the mantle of that which he fears the most, in the form of the Batman, after training for the majority of his life to rid his city of the evil that took his parent's lives. He dosen't know who was responsible for killing Thomas and Martha Wayne so every criminal he sees, to him, is the criminal that killed his parents on that fateful night when he was only 10 years old. He is addicted to this mission, like a drug, so as both Bruce and Batman, he spends all of his time, trying to succeed in this impossible task he has set up for himself. That's why he never sees the light of day as Billionaire Bruce Wayne and is a social outcast and pariah. He is a man driven by vengeance; by revenge. By the end of this journey, as we see Bruce on a physical, mental, emotional and psychological level and transform from a young, naive, impatient man who makes mistakes still early in his career as a crime fighter we see him then become something else by the end...a symbol of hope, an ideal, a form of inspiration that makes criminals terrified to step out at night and commit their atrocities that makes Gotham City one of the worst places to call home. A city with a history and a foundation steeped in corruption and crime that ties back to the Wayne family and and their vast fortune. It also plants the seeds that will give him the inspiration to step out in the light of day to transform into the billionaire, playboy industrialist more interested in dating models and driving fast cars in order to hide in plain sight so no one would be able to distinguish Bruce Wayme is actually the Batman. A man consumed by vengeance who transforms into a symbol of hope. Obviously a film inspired by the comic book mythos and Arkham video game series and Batman animated series from the 1990s. Ironically, a film consisting of character arc transformations and worldbuilding moments that is actually one of the most faithful Batman comic book movies to the original source material in the 1940s. Such as Detective comics issue 27 from 1937 and batman issue 1 in 1940 created by Bob kane, Bill finger and Jerry Robinson. Then, the new 52 comics such as court of owls and Zero year by tomeu morey, john ottley, Jim lee, Scott Snyder. Batman year one by jim lee, David Mazuchelli and Frank miller as well as Batman: the long halloween and Batman: ego and other tales. This essay is lterally just scratching the surface of why it's actually one of the best batman films yet up their with the likes of the Dark knight from 2008.
Aside from Marvel Studios movies, this movie was the first three hours movie that felt like an hour to me. Everything is woven expertly. I still wanted more!
As good as the Marvel movies are it was a breath of fresh air to not have it feel like it’s Disney making it no corny jokes or anything like that. It was dark.
This film is being compared to TDK already, and it’s only the first film in the trilogy. We could potentially get a sequel that surpasses it eventually.
I hope you are correct. Although I don't see how they can possibly top this movie. There were so many amazing moments in it. Even if we get a sequel, we will already have seen Batman hiding in the shadows, the car revealed, amazing fight scenes, Penguin's amazing acting performance, etc.
@@mrbluesky4838 It's incredibly mediocre ... the only ones who think it's a 'masterpiece' are the zombies who parrot moronic critics ... The critics are bought.
I have seen all of the Batman films, and for me, this is the best by far. It is REAL... none of the others were anywhere near as remarkable as this version. Pattinson is superb, I was completely drawn in to his character and felt his pain...no other Batman version has done this, for me. Kravitz also superb, and their chemistry was brilliant. Paul Dano, as Riddler, is also amazing. Colin Farrell? What can I say? Utterly brilliant. I didn't know what to expect, I've watched Pattinson in a number of films over the years... The Lighthouse is sublime. He owned the character in this, for me, and because of that, I will never be able to imagine The Batman being played by anyone else....Matt Reeves, you certainly made a superb film. Thank you.
I saw another TH-camr (can’t remember who off the top of my head) comment that most of the time, comic book movies don’t get nominated for stuff like this. However, it is a strong contender to be nominated anyways. While it would be fantastic if it won an Oscar or two, movies don’t need Oscars to be considered great.
This movie has surpassed the Dark Knight as the Best Batman film no doubt this is The Batman film fans have been waiting for 9/10 such a Damn good movie.
You're f'ing insane, this film has tons of issues and doesn't touch the Dark Knight, which isn't just the gold standard for Batman films but the entire Super Hero genre. It's called recency bias, the Dark Knight is 14 years old so you kind of take it for granted. Spend more time with this film and you'll see the holes, particularly in the third act, which completely undoes a film that is already way overlong. Rob and Zoe also have no chemistry, and no one comes close to doing what Ledger did, which is the stuff of legend.
@@justinmj6586 Your entitled to your opinion but no need to to call me insane now just because you don't like mine your the one being bias still holding on to a film 14 years old this Batman and Gotham felt like it was straight out of the comics TDK was great film but lacked that comic book feeling which this film nailed yeah it had flaws but what movie doesn't ?
@@justinmj6586 I’m a massive Nolan fan and a massive Batman fan, but for me The Batman is PURE Batman. For me TDK, despite its greatness, lacks the comic book edge. For me, Nolan’s Gotham isn’t really Gotham - it’s just a real life city. I also had this nagging feeling that Bale (despite being one of my fave actors) just didn’t quite nail the in-suit Batman. Ledger - yes masterful, but I don’t think it’s too controversial to suggest that Phoenix has already topped him…
@@justinmj6586 I wasn't a fan of Bale's Batman. His Batman voice was terrible, and the fight scenes were not very good. He was a pretty decent Bruce Wayne. But we never really got a chance to see him being a detective. Heath Ledger and the soundtrack carried that film.
The Batman is a cinematic masterpiece that understands the Batman character and is a love letter to true Batman fans and it’s up there with the dark knight for the top 10 greatest comic book movies of all time.
@@msmith1845 there are so many subtle things I caught the second time around and that’s why I loved it even more. Still got goosebumps plenty of times.
watched it twice today, back to back screenings. Love this film. So tight and drenched in style without being contrived or gimmicky. The car chase is outstanding. Love this Batman and really want to see him grow further in the next film.
As someone who hated the Nolan Trilogy, this was the perfect Batman film for me. But Arkham City remains the greatest Batman story ever told. Also for the fans who will no doubt crucify my opinion of the Nolan films, personal opinions only and it comes down to it being a “real world” interpretation compared with a more comic style film. The Batman hit the sweet spot for me!
When I first saw the trailer, I was hooked, and when seeing it was even more exciting because this felt like a very version dark Arkham Origins story and brought to us an even more unhinged Batman and Bruce. The entire movie brought a new Batman to the world of Batman's and one who more than worthy of the Batman name. P.S., still can't understand why do many people hate the movie.
The Batman was WAY better than I expected it to be. I don't know if I'd go as far as to call it a masterpiece, but I can't exactly explain why. It's definitely up there with The Dark Knight, though, and hit all the right notes with the detective/film noir angle. One thing I haven't seen mentioned is the heavy footsteps you hear as Batman walks through a crime scene, or scene in general. It's absolutely intentional, and it adds _weight_ (literally?) to everything.
This movie gave me every I dreamed batman being something to fear not a hero not a villain he is viewed as the boogeyman for the villains and in the end a hope for the people it was perfect
I knew this was going to be a seminal, cultural experience so much so I took my fourteen year old boy to watch this at the movies, yeah I lied about his age but this is THE BATMAN, had to at least try and get him in and... well it was an experience I just couldn't let pass me by. Memories made and my boy is a big fan and has snuck back several times to watch it Love it.
@@nerychristian yeah don’t worry, this time the pandemic won’t pause the production and release for so long so it won’t take that much time to return to the cinema to watch Battinson again. Besides, we’ll have two spin-off series in the meantime. Which I hope we get to see one at least by the end of this year
@@zenonceballossineriz5032 I would prefer there be no spin off series. I fear that we will get so much Penguin, it won't feel special when the sequel comes. Plus there is always the risk that the show producers will introduce woke ideas and ruin some of the characters.
That Penguin car chase scene was outstanding. How tf you make me scared of a car? Who punches the juice right through a cement structure into a semi truck pile up and a blaze of hellfire? A mfn lunatic, Batman was like a terminator on a mission from God.
In my opinion, The Batman is a masterful achievement when it comes to the comic book genre. It does what much of them don't do and that is... take an iconic character, relate back to their origins and showcase them within another genre. It's a detective noir and that is something we haven't seen much of. Matt Reeves has pulled it off greatly and it only gets me excited for the rest of his potential trilogy. But that's just my opinion and I'm excited to hear what you guys think. So let me know in the comments section.
I loved it. It captures who and what the Batman is from the original source material with masterful filmmaking and technical achievements involved. My only nitpick of the film is the length but it is needed for all the characters, worldbuilding and to incorporate everything needed to make a great film. Cant wait to watch it again.
We haven’t even seen this to this degree in the animated movies which I always absolutely love. It’s a new iteration with a story and character arc never been done before in Batman. You can easily create a comic book out of this movie with the same story and characters and every Batman fan would love it which makes it better than TDK.
I thought the movie was phenomenal but there are a couple things I woulda added that would've made it perfect.
1) Falconi's influence over the city and officials/politicians could've more fleshed out with like a scene similar to one from Daredevil where the cops kill someone in interrogation room for even mentioning Fisk's name.
2) I wish they added a repeating joke made by Alfred that produced no reaction from Bruce in the beginning but made him laugh later when Bruce and Alfred connected at the hospital bed (Not asking for unnecessary jokes but 1 like that would've kept people from saying the new Bruce is too broody/edge-lord all the time)
3)T hey should've continued the theme of batman coming out of dark corners and shit and criminals being cautious of dark corners, instead of it just being at the beginning of the movie.
4) I love how they made Bruce realize his influence over the city and how perspective matters but I wish they would've ended the movie with Batman changing into Bruce and putting on a fake smile before he is about to go meet company shareholders. Like end the movie with him looking fresh af with a fake but sincere-looking smile...
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I wholeheartedly disagree with you.
One thing I liked that nobody is talking about, at least that I've seen, is that we hear Bruce's thoughts and have him narrating
I loved his narration my fav line in this movie from the opening:
“Two years made me a nocturnal animal”
@@KingKhupacabra yeah, that was probably my favorite part
@@Osiris4181 the opening scene with both riddler and batman was so chilling both emerging from the shadows through the tactics of fear. I love how the riddler is influenced by batman to become the riddler it’s makes sense. Who wouldn’t be inspired to be like batman? ( of course not like batman but someone with a set of skills but dressed up).
The final “speech” or entry at November 6 is tremendous. Batman acknowledging that he must move on from his past is so good and inspiring that I couldn’t help but let it move me and shed a few tears at the cinema.
Very comic book and I loved it, it’s like how they did Rorschach in Watchmen
Everyone.......in all the praise for the movie we keep forgetting to acknowledge an absolutely fantastic performance.
Colin Farrell as Penguin was a absolutely phenomenal.
I didn’t forget and he’s one of my favorite actors!! And he plays one of my fav villains and he’s one of the people I enjoyed watching in this movie!!
The entire cast did great in my opinion! And the whole movie is phenomenal to me.
yes! the penguin, and paul dano's performance is awesome
I wouldn’t say phenomenal. He was good. Just like every actor in the film. As far as the film itself... 👎👎👎
@@kodeoda2011 sucks to be you
@@kodeoda2011 Bro have you seen that dude irl??? Not trying to just give the credit to the costume/makeup ppl but that was not your typical Farrell role either
This film reminded me of how beautiful cinema can be when it’s done right. This literally captured everything I love about Batman and film noir. It’s truly a masterpiece that lingers in your mind long after you’ve experienced it
In hindsight I realised that the movie reminded me very much of Dark City, in terms of atmosphere and the general feel.
I haven't really seen anyone talk about the use of the main theme at the beginning and end of this movie. The main theme for this movie is split into two parts. The first is a lot lighter and more hopeful, while the second part is a lot heavier and more menacing. At the beginning, Bruce talks about how since he became the Batman the crime has only gotten worse and how he isn't sure if he is actually doing anything good. To accompany that and go with the tone of this dark and corrupt Gotham they use the second part of the main theme, which is quite heavy and dark. To contrast that the end of the movie has a more positive tone and when Bruce realizes that he can bring hope to people and Gotham we hear the first part of the main theme playing.
Astute observation!
Well said
It took a lil time for me to realize that Bruce Wayne and Batman have separate theme music. Something in the way you is an expression of Bruce Wayne’s anger and stagnation. He can’t grow as a character bc he accepts his anger as his truth. Batman is only an expression of vengeance for him personally
This changes bc ironically the riddler is inspired to create change for the forgotten of Gotham. So the word vengeance means 2 completely different things for Batman and the riddler
I also noticed that Ave Maria was present throught the film. Sometimes it was played in a major key as it was originally written while some scenes used a minor key version of the song. Thought the contrast was interesting.
You haven't seen anyone talk about it cause it's obvious for real fans. Best cbm in history.
This film is hard to be liked by the general audience because Matt reeves delivered a film straight for Batman fans, and he god damn succeeded.
I wasn't a big fan of Batman, but this movie turned ou to be my second fav super hero movie!
Anyone who hates this movie are probably not even real Batman fans and just watch the movies and don’t go to any other Batman media that’s why us comic book fans call it a masterpiece because it is.
@@spider-manunknown9193 it’s the only problem with this movie, it’s catered to Batman fans who have seen all sorts of media with the character, so general audiences won’t connect or be immersed like fans will.
@@spider-manunknown9193 exactly. 🦇🔥
@@spider-manunknown9193 I do like the movie pretty well, but I honestly watch a lot of Batman stuff and felt like even in the animated films they handle the detective side better but I'm gonna watch the film again to see if it changes how I feel about it.
There were so many moments when i thought "there going to end it right here on a cliffhanger" but it just kept going and building to the experience. Masterpiece of film.
I loved the ending! Just like Batman and the people of Gotham I did NOT see the flood coming.
@@flightofthebumblebee9529 yeah it was awesome. I loved when Batman walked everyone out and guided them out it was great
Fr bro!
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This!! One of the things i loved more about it.. honestly when they catch Falcone i was like "thats it? " "man.. i was really hoping for more coming from the Riddler.. " then the death under the light 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 , then he gets caught i was like... oh ok; now its the end; still it feels like is missing something...
Then boom, the explosions and Batman breaking the glass ceiling like that and that whole part..
It was almost like the revving of the Batmobile lol. Really strong; than it stop for a second; and then boom
Thats exactly what i thought when they caught Falcone. And then i thought "OH SHIT BATMAN HASNT CAUGHT THE RIDDLER YET!" and i got so excited that there was at least another 30-45 minutes left.
I think a scene often not talked about is the jail scene where batman confronts riddler. When riddler goes on about bruce wayne, batman was caught in a situation where he wasn't sure if riddler figured out his true identity and he played silent. brilliant scene!
My favourite scene. I did a whole video talking about that scene a few weeks back. I think it's titled: 'The Perfect scene in The Batman'
Personally my favorite scene is right after the bombing when Bruce realizes that he is Alfred’s only family and then the amazing score in the next shot where he moves the table and paints the riddle on his floor
Saw this yesterday.... perfect casting... perfect acting... perfect screenwriting... perfect direction... Stellar soundtrack... Top 3 comic book movie ever. Should get nominated for Best Picture
Agree with you on all points especially about the ending, as he realizes he needs to become a symbol of hope for the people. One of the best scenes was when Selina is about to kill Carmine and he stops her telling her: “You don’t have to pay with him… you’ve paid enough.”
THAT is Batman. Even though he’s young and inexperienced, he knows he doesn’t want to see Selina go down a path there’s no return from. Excellent story telling in this movie, I loved it
I was so frustrated when I got out of the theatre . Because the movie was over.
It was that good
loved it. could have watched again on the same day.
I was glad because I was bored.
And that's saying something for a 3hr movie!
The last part of the movie felt a bit long to me. After they arrest Riddler in the cafe, it seemed like it should have ended there. But the movie The Dark Knight also felt like it was dragging towards the end.
@David Chittick I wasn’t. That doesn’t mean that I didn’t enjoy it. I LOVE it. And I want to see it again. Also hope they’ll be able to make the sequel.
Maybe I'm biased....but, I think this movie is the BEST Batman movie ever made....all due respect to The Dark Knight film.
Oh, I agree! What The Batman achieves the most in compared with The Dark Knight is how each cast member had their chance to shine. Robert Pattinson is my new favorite Batman, and he’s the best one since Michael Keaton! Zoe Kravitz is electrifying as Catwoman. Colin Farrell is hilarious and awesome as Penguin. Paul Dano is SCARY as the Riddler. To me, The Batman is the perfect Batman movie, and I can’t wait to see it again!
It is one of the best comic book/super hero movies of all times imo. More than just the best Batman movie.
@@larry2281 AGREED
@@halloweenfriday The casting was all perfect. Matt Reeves deserves credit for that.
@@a.madison9625 Amen to that! Matt Reeves did a phenomenal job at directing the film, that I can’t wait for the rest of the new Batman cinematic universe. I hope The Batman gets some Oscar nominations, because it definitely deserves them!
the coolest part is when he walks into an investigation zone but doesn’t look ridiculous. out of place yes but ridiculous never. menacing but comforting at the same time
Batman "comforting"? What?? LOL What the hell are you talking about??
@@leikeylosh yes if Batman can’t comfort someone in a time of need than that’s not Batman
“They think I’m lurking in the shadows…but I am the shadows” …
He is the definitive batman!
It reminded of Bane's "I am the League of SHADOWS"
@@Shome2049 “the shadows betray you, because they belong to me!”
@@Shome2049 EXACTLY! This Batman movie is influenced heavily by Chris Nolan Trilogy! Anyone that is a fan of those movies will recognize direct copies of certain scenes (scene where Batman and Catwoman are talking when they meet, scene where he takes off his shirt and you see the wounds on the back). The Batman is a fantastic Batman movie, one of the best but we cannot say it's better than TDK if it borrows heavily from the trilogy.
he works part time for Gotham PD and solves no crime or saves no one
@@tomzar8524 that’s pulled straight out of the long Halloween where he actually fails to find who the holiday killer is… it’s an ending similar to that of the TDK where you ask yourself if Batman really won or not and he did to some extent but as you mentioned he also fails
Trust me this movie will age like fine wine cause its even better on thr rewatches
I agree 100 percent
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It rlly is. On my second watch was even hyped and enthralled. Omg it is amazing
It's a deep dive into Batman/Bruce's psychology. He's still learning to understand to utilize his full strength by discovering his weaknesses. He's stoic. He's unmoved. He's a logician who tackles his foes by his sheer will and determination. I think a lot of us fans will miss out on these things because they're used to seeing him kick asses in movies but not seeing the deeper aspects of what makes him what he is. Matt Reeves really took this character to another level.
What brought my attention the most was the brilliant score. Whenever Batman appears on screen, either a version of "The Batman" or "Something In The Way" plays. These songs have identical chord progressions, so a single musical motif travels with Batman's character through the movie, shifting from intense and inspiring orchestrals to sad and gloomy when needed. The way you subconsciously recognize the soundtrack patterns from earlier scenes, immersing and submerging yourself into the movie without even knowing it is phenomenal.
Mat reeves should keep this score for the rest of the batman movies it firs perfect or batman
The introduction score was so strong, along with the visuals. It was haunting!
I thought it was so cool how Batman's portrayal was more of a boogie-man and how terrifying his entrance was. That score hit just right for that.
The simmering rage that is evident in RPats portrayal is next level. The entire movie you can feel his barely controlled rage.
What a performance!!!
Legendary.
As a young adult who’s studying screenplay and cinematography , these film absolutely inspired the hell out of me!
Thats so great to hear!
Who did wrote it and filmed it ?
If your studying films, I suggest you study films prior to 1999, those are the great films
@@Djp2987 every decade had some bangers movies in a way or another, what's cool is to see how from analogic to digital came to be and how much It has evolved. Always gotta love those old movies, you learn a lot of tricks with old stuff.
@@Djp2987 That seems pretty reductive of movies that have come out in the 21st century, not to mention, the all time great film Miss Congenitality came out in 2000.
I can’t stop thinking about this film, I don’t think a lot of people realize how good it is yet. This was the Batman film I have always wanted and have always been waiting for
Same! Except it’s one of my favorite Batman movies. I want to see it again! And I’m going to.
Worst Movie ever man its just dumb and it has no consequences
@@tomzar8524 😐
Same. This movie separates the batman fanatic and fans of the comics and the typical movie goers. Sorry if I offended anyone but it’s true. Lots of people say it’s boring blah blah. This the first comic book movie that requires u to read the lore of batman that’s y we say it’s the best comic book movie coz it’s a love letter to us fans. Sometimes we need to gatekeep.
@@tomzar8524 troll
I watched this last night, and it is likely going to take a place in my top 10 list of favourite films. Amongst all the incredible details that make this film truly realistic to me, I am extremely grateful that Pattinson refused to take steroids for this film. Giving the Batman a more realistic, athletic body rather than a 212 Mr. Olympia is an honestly perfect addition to this film.
I did not expect this to be my favorite Batman movie.
A masterpiece a masterpiece a masterpiece. That’s it. I’m gonna see it a second time next week. The opening scene is probably the best opening scene I’ve ever watched. The riddler is soo scary, as I knew already, I love they took zodiac and seven( my fav movies ever). Everyone was sooo good. Robert Pattinson is THE BATMAN. So comic book accurate
Ugh they just ripped off better films. I'm glad you liked it but the third act was awful and the film was overlong with scenes that were unnecessarily pleased with themselves while in comparison the Dark Knight never wasted a moment and was propulsive and relentless.
@@justinmj6586 The filmmaker outright stated they took inspiration from other great films. Nothing is original in film, it's how you use the ideas in a new & fresh way. I agree on the third act, but if you consider the film overlong you should stick to movies that suit you.
@@dangkoen this ^
My feelings exactly Mate
It was definitely too long.
The movie is a gem!! This Batman is more human than superhero. He is battle brave to a fault yet has not totally lost his ability to self-reflect and urge to love. He is genuinely struggling within his heart to do what he feels is necessary to bring about law and order in a corrupt society. The riddler is more concerned with power and malicious deeds of brutality.
Pattison's kind of masculity as the Batman is refreshingly appealing . Bravo!!!
The noir detective Batman, gothic, art deco Gotham, the cenimatagrophy, soundtrack and hell, just the opening sequence that was the most effective scene I've seen at showing how Batman induced fear into the hearts of criminals. Without a doubt in my mind, Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson have given us the most definitive live-action Batman we've ever gotten.
That opening scene might be the best introduction in a comic book movie tbh
@@errwhattheflip I would agree, only few others come to my mind when it comes matching this opening.
Watching The Batman was like replaying the Arkham games
spot on
Exactly how I felt, it felt like a chapter from an Arkham game, an overarching case and smaller set pieces within that, learning more and more till you double back and finally solve things.
Yep. Especially a mix of origins and knight
Yeah, I felt in the last act like Bats was trying to find a Riddler trophy under the carpet.
The movie wasn’t made for people with short attention spans.
Or people with bad taste in films
It's boring as fuck. Slow dry dull. Probably the most boring hero movie I've ever seen. I checked my watch like 5 times. They barely ever showed any detective work from Batman. Riddler literally led the trail to himself. Oooh piece of candy.
Lol looks like someone has a short attention span
@@Zachcradd1027 here we have a Disney mcu Stan who wanted a cringe joke from batman while talking to the riddler
@@Mikey-em8hs true
I hope Warner Bros continues the streak of darker, adult-oriented comic films. Joker 2019 and The Batman are films are personal favorites of mine.
The fact that this movie is as glorious as it is is honestly incredible. Usually films that go through severe production hell like this don't end up being that good, but against all odds, The Batman pulled it off. Greatest film of the 2020s, I'm calling it
The growth of both Bruce Wayne/Batman and the Gotham's citizens reaction to him are the truly masterful arcs not seen in other Batman films. At the beginning, he beats the crap out of the gang and when he looks at the victim, the victim says "Don't hurt me." Through the Riddler, he realizes he has become a symbol he never intended or thought about. At the end, Batman is helping the victims and when he loads the person of the medic pad, the victim grips his arm, driving home how far he has become in the eyes of Gotham's citizens. He has evolved from a figure of pure fear and vengeance to one of a guardian and hope.
I'm glad someone else saw the link between the frightened victim of the gang with the trusting girl at the end, that was such a satisfying arc.
Solid observation.
I really love the level of casualties they showed and the level of realism it added to the movie. Most superhero movies shy away from this as it's a difficult topic to tackle
I agree. The movie had the perfect level of intensity too and i loved it!
@@evanslack9625 I also love that the third act wasn't ur generic battle scene but had different layers and nuances to it
@@jr_xtreme8940 3rd Act was a little weak compared to the rest of the movie, but it still was very thematically strong
@@errwhattheflip I feel like there are still somethings in that final act that I'll appreciate on rewatch...that's partly why I'm excited to watch it again.
I'm just happy it wasn't ur classic, "good vs bad" fight scene that u drown out due to how predictable or formulaic it is
@@jr_xtreme8940 Definitely. I will definitely be rewatching it
All of the people complaining saying it isn't either don't read comics or just don't like DC. This is by far the most comic feeling Batman we've ever had.
The Batman was excellent. Agree it's masterful & that's coming from someone who has serious superhero movie fatigue. This was well worth the wait. 👍
That's what we get for underestimating him. He's a terrific actor!
He’s the first to never change or add anything or do a spin on the character! What he gave us is Straight forward BATMAN!
The newest Batman movie "The Batman" with Robert Pattenson as "The Batman" and directed by Matt Reeves is not only one of the best Batman movies ever made but it's one of the best movies ever made. In my humble opinion.
Written well. Cast well. Played well. No wasted dialogue. No hokey scenes. The best Batmobile since the original. It's my favorite Batman movie hands down.
i dont care what anyone says or sees in this movie, i say its the greatest batman movie of all time taking over the dark knight, and one of my personal top ten films of all time, and i see this movie being hated and criticised now but loved and cherished in the future
I liked the ending because he lost and came out looking like the hero in the eyes of Gotham, and I say he lost because u could see that he isn’t the worlds greatest detective yet that’s why when he found out about the bombs in Gotham it was too late
Robert Pattinson was the greatest Batman, whilst Christian Bale was the greatest Bruce Wayne
Pattinson is a better Brice Wayne
Zoe Kravitz is the best Catwoman
We haven’t really seen pattinson’s Bruce at full display yet since the Batman is not interested in being Bruce yet, let’s see the sequels first before we judge
@@ruledbyvenus2041 Imagine if we are to see Pattinson's Bruce Wayne at full display that'd be just like how Rob is during each of his "The Batman" interview with Zoe, now that's going to be a very all-over-the place Bruce Wayne 😆
@@zachrizzo6525 without a doubt
The Batman really reminded me of Blade Runner - there's so many motifs the two films share it seems nigh impossible to me it wasn't in the back of Reeve's mind on some level
YES this is what I've been thinking. It's atmosphere, it's weather, it's slow pacing. It's like a big homage to Blade Runner
This films cinematography was just UTTERLY gorgeous. The story was great and Gotham FELT like a character itself. The Batman character was also remarkably well done and well suited to the world this film created- though I would like to see Bruce Wayne delve into his playboy persona in later films. The Riddler was amazingly done and my only criticism of this film was that though it raised interesting ideas and concepts regarding morality, mental fatigue and the impact of one’s actions, it didn’t go anywhere deep with them. That being said, it’s the perfect setup for future films and I most CERTAINLY am going to watch this again.
Also Nirvana Something In The Way- STUPENDOUS touch.
each and every shot is designed to look like a panel out of a comic. the framing, the sets, the colours. it's really beautiful to look at
@@mcarroll2103 Couldn't agree more
This is the best theatrical version of Batman ever hand's down Robert Pattinson nailed it!!!
The Batman is like Casino Royale,Both characters Batman & James Bond doesnt fully known or mastered what is to be like a good protagonist..They are both raw and emotionally driven,but as they mature like the suceeding films of James Bond (Daniel Criag) he learn to control his emotions and more cerebral on confronting his enemies.I believe this will be the development of Batman on this series.
Saw it on Thursday on opening night. The Batman is a wonderful film. So great, great castings , great acting, great writing. I can go on and on about how great everything is. Gonna see it a 2nd time sometime this week
Something I've seen few talk about that I found absolutely awesome is the batsuit. It's not sleek, it looks tactical with visible pouches and stuff. I fucking love it. My favorite movie batsuit so far.
And the batmobile, I had my doubts but that entrance, holy crap all that's missing is a boss health bar appearing at the bottom of the screen.
I especially liked the costumes of Batman and Catwoman next to each other. Both looked perfunctory and elegant at once, but you could really tell the social class difference between both characters just by looking at the material and the way they were produced. It gave the whole dynamic between both characters so much depth and realism just on a visual level. I rarely notice things such as 'surface' details when watching a movie for the first time, but this caught my eye because it just underlines how thoughtfully conceptualized and how meticulously crafty the whole production is and how well all its compartments support the storytelling. This is substance in style, form follows function, and that it looks damn cool is just that extra cherry on top of a rich, multilayered and very tasty slice of cake.
It's in line with my thoughts, that the gadgets in this movie aren't there mainly to awe the viewer but to serve their purpose in a detectives' story, and to cause fear in the villains' hearts of course.
Loved watching him walking away from the fire when Pinguin was upside down when he was in his car. I thought that was awesome with the fire around Batman as he walked over
"health bar" what? gaymes are rotting away people's brains.
@@Kanovskiy ironic considering your failure to grasp a very simple low level analogy. Who's brain is rotten again?
Respectfully disagree on the masterpiece part. It was well executed visually and thematically, but I felt the narrative lagged quite a bit. They overplayed Selina and underplayed Alfred. And there were FAR TOO MANY scenes of Batman just walking among the police.
The Riddler thought he was improving on the work of batman. He was becoming vengeance for the corrupt high ups while batman was just dealing with street thugs.
Well observed! 🕵️ 👍
One thing I noticed on the second watch is the whole movie's angles, cinemotography, and use of vignettes is to signify you are viewing the movie through a magnifying glass or scope like a detective would, such as in the first scene where the Riddler is scoping out the house. Its all to play on the detective aspect of the film. Its a nice touch by Matt Reeves.
I loved this. Definitely one of the top 3 best Batman movies out there. Some people said it was “boring” but I was engaged through and through. The atmosphere, the detective work, Bruce’s dilemma with being the Batman, Riddler’s plan, the corruption in Gotham City, the cinematography. Absolutely phenomenal.
After years of fun, but superficial superhero films, this was a brilliant and beautiful film. I would love to hear thoughts from the directors like Scorsese who have been critical of the super hero genre. One of the best moments of the film come in Batman’s final meeting with the Riddler in Arkham, where he says to The Batman, “you are not as smart as I thought you were.” This is so important because it makes our hero human.
One thing I think has been under discussed, is the way that Matt Reeves uses similar shots, actions etc to show that The Batman and Riddler are not that different. This places us in the middle of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s discussion about how we can easily become a kind of evil as we respond to evil itself.
That's the beauty of this film, it doesn't merely have hit the mark in terms of style, plot, action, tone, pacing, character development and narration, it actually had something to say, not just a superficial theme that runs through it to barely hold loose ends together, or a true/false problem to solve like a riddle, but an actual topic it discusses, a central question at the core of it, a question to ponder and take home, something that leaves a mark after the end titles have rolled. That's what distinguishes true art from mere craftsmanship.
The best part is it's one of those you can enjoy on multiple rewatches...that's partly why I don't mind the length
I liked the Joker scene just fine. It teases a potential comeback for the Riddler and the potential for another iconic face-off between Batman and Joker that we haven’t had since 2008. And, imo, it did so without feeling completely out of left field because the scene demonstrates Nashton’s disappointment and need for redemption, as well as a friend, since Batman didn’t fulfill that need for him. On top of that, the Joker might be the type of character who helps inspire the more iconic look for Nashton without it feeling out of place.
Or the Joker is already setting up the path to manipulate The Riddler...
Either option, I really loved Joker's tease! Barry Keoghan's performance will be fantastic!
The director said it wasn’t a joker tease
@@nick.andrews He said it wasn’t necessarily a tease for the Joker being a villain in the sequel as he’s unsure which villain he’ll use next. The scene was meant to at least show the Joker exists in The Batman universe and Batman has interacted with him before. It’s a similar tease to the one at the end of Batman Begins. Christopher Nolan didn’t know for sure at the time that he would even use the Joker.
@@nick.andrews But it is likely he’ll show up at some point.
Just one word: PERFECT.
I think the ending for this film is perfect. Gotham is incredibly hurt and broken. It’s in shambles. And Batman finally realizes that the only way to fix this city and to keep going is to inspire. To give people hope. Not through fear or violence. He has to be better. It’s such a great message, especially in our times, where people are hurting, where evil people continue to do evil things. In times like this, we need to inspire and be beacons of hope, a light in the darkness.
I love how we can all agree this is a masterpiece and how this is the best Batman in film. Congratulations Matt Reeves, Robert Pattinson and all the crew! Wohoo!
I never thought I’d say a comic book/superhero movie was beautiful, but that’s what it is.
This is truly Rob Pattinson’s movie. He really made the character his own. I cannot envision any other lead for this Batman movie. He’s such a great actor, people really do not give the man enough credit 👏
10 out of 10. Amazing movie, and yes it's a masterpiece. It can even be a cult movie like how The Dark Knight and Batman Begins turned out to be in time.
Who else absolutely loved the scene where batman is first presented? He comes out of the shadows looking like a fucking demon. Thats exactly the look I think a “real” batman would go for. I think this is the best batman. But it goes without saying that Bale and the Nolan trilogy are AMAZING. If it wasnt for those movies, we probably wouldn’t have this one. God i love cinema.
Instead of comparing The Batman and TDK like so many people keep doing, let's just be thankful that we have 2 batman masterpieces showing us how the vision of a director and co. the way they tell a story with a different approach is what is beautiful about cinema.
I underrestimated this Batman
What would be really cool if they actually have robin as a character in the second or third movie and cat woman comes back I could see a scene where cat woman asks Batman something along the lines of “you have a kid tagging along with you now? “, And he just responds with “ ive got a thing about strays”.
I'm not a superhero movie guy, despite growing up like most kids obsessed with that stuff... but The Batman is truly a masterpiece. I never expected to love a blockbuster superhero film this much, I honestly can't stop reccomending it to people.
This movie has it all tbh. The solid story and quality of film is rare within this genre. Also, I love how Matt Reeves used sound in this film. From hearing the rain hitting the window during a scene to the crisp and loud intimidating sounds coming from the Batmobile.
This movie is criminally BETTER than The Dark Knight.
@Whats.Next.Videos I do. TDK was dogshit
No
I want the sequel already
Just got back from watching it and I personally rate it above Spider-Man no way home and freaking avengers end game. Something about it just makes me love it
You know what I think it is? One of the reasons the 90s animated series was so popular was because adults enjoyed it too, they played it on tv at like 4pm on Fox, Judge Judy and the news comes on at that time lol but anyway Reeves took inspiration from that show too , Marvel movies are geared towards kids really upbeat even Doctor Strange sequel looks like all the other Marvel movies even though it's supposed to be "scary" . this is a batman for grown people lol it's not for children lol
Both movies were good. Technically "The Batman" is the superior movie. But there is just something so amazing about seeing 3 Spidermen in the same movie that makes it so much fun to watch.
@@nerychristian Yes as a person who loved the original Spider-Man and amazing Spider-Man it was super cool seeing them both but I really liked the grittiness of the Batman
No way both of those films where better not marvel stanning I love Batman but …..
@@nhlba3301 nah both were mediocre as movies, just big and hyped
I love how they used unique and identifiable landmarks to make Gotham feel like an actual city in its own right and not just any city in America with the name slapped on.
I seen it twice and actually loved it even more the 2nd time. It's definitely a masterpiece and an amazing achievement. I think I still put Batman Begins a tiny bit ahead of this, but its still very fresh and I need time before I give it top spot.
I hadn't rewatched Batman Begins since I saw it in theatres but watched it the other night. I don't think it gets the love it deserves. It's almost as good as Dark Knight, if not better in some regards. I'd easily call it the best superhero origin film of all time, hands down.
It seemed more like a detective solving the mystery of a serial killer, with Batman starring in it. I kept forgetting I was watching a Batman movie, until I seen Batman. The idea that Batman was such a dark figure, that he was inspiring the wrong kind of people, really spoke to what Batman represents. Sometimes it can seem like Batman is the bad guy, because of his personality and how he carries himself. But,the fact that he was the reason Riddler, a famous, iconic Batman villain was inspired to kill, was a really great twist! 🤯
It was Robert Paterson in an episode of CSI Miami dressed in a batsuit
This film is exactly what I want from comic book movies.
I love this review. There's so much growth that can happen with this movie. For the negative reviews I've heard, my thing is, if your not interested in 1 Gotham, two exactly why The Wayne's were killed, and 3 how the waynes effected everyone and everything including Bruce in Gotham city. Then your not interested in batman. Just say that. Bc this movie dives into detail on all of these interesting aspects. The best job done in any Batman movie. So for those reviewers about plot this plot that. Figure out if you even like Batman period before you even watch or comment on the movie.
This is such an underrated film. The whole singular idea, by Matt Reeves, that this is a man who is unhinged and unhealthily obsessed with fighting the criminal element at night who is constantly beating criminals to a pulp with his bare hands and with his unlimited amount of vast resources at his disposal. All he sees in the criminal element, in this corrupt town that his family helped to build and found dating back to the late 1800s, are the people who killed his parents as a young child making him an orphan. So, he dons the mantle of that which he fears the most, in the form of the Batman, after training for the majority of his life to rid his city of the evil that took his parent's lives. He dosen't know who was responsible for killing Thomas and Martha Wayne so every criminal he sees, to him, is the criminal that killed his parents on that fateful night when he was only 10 years old. He is addicted to this mission, like a drug, so as both Bruce and Batman, he spends all of his time, trying to succeed in this impossible task he has set up for himself. That's why he never sees the light of day as Billionaire Bruce Wayne and is a social outcast and pariah. He is a man driven by vengeance; by revenge. By the end of this journey, as we see Bruce on a physical, mental, emotional and psychological level and transform from a young, naive, impatient man who makes mistakes still early in his career as a crime fighter we see him then become something else by the end...a symbol of hope, an ideal, a form of inspiration that makes criminals terrified to step out at night and commit their atrocities that makes Gotham City one of the worst places to call home. A city with a history and a foundation steeped in corruption and crime that ties back to the Wayne family and and their vast fortune. It also plants the seeds that will give him the inspiration to step out in the light of day to transform into the billionaire, playboy industrialist more interested in dating models and driving fast cars in order to hide in plain sight so no one would be able to distinguish Bruce Wayme is actually the Batman. A man consumed by vengeance who transforms into a symbol of hope. Obviously a film inspired by the comic book mythos and Arkham video game series and Batman animated series from the 1990s. Ironically, a film consisting of character arc transformations and worldbuilding moments that is actually one of the most faithful Batman comic book movies to the original source material in the 1940s. Such as Detective comics issue 27 from 1937 and batman issue 1 in 1940 created by Bob kane, Bill finger and Jerry Robinson. Then, the new 52 comics such as court of owls and Zero year by tomeu morey, john ottley, Jim lee, Scott Snyder. Batman year one by jim lee, David Mazuchelli and Frank miller as well as Batman: the long halloween and Batman: ego and other tales. This essay is lterally just scratching the surface of why it's actually one of the best batman films yet up their with the likes of the Dark knight from 2008.
Aside from Marvel Studios movies, this movie was the first three hours movie that felt like an hour to me. Everything is woven expertly. I still wanted more!
As good as the Marvel movies are it was a breath of fresh air to not have it feel like it’s Disney making it no corny jokes or anything like that. It was dark.
Felt like 6 hours to me. I wanted to walk put after two but I couldn't
This movie is up there with some of the best comic book movies of all time and don’t see any comic book movie coming out this year topping it
This film is being compared to TDK already, and it’s only the first film in the trilogy. We could potentially get a sequel that surpasses it eventually.
I hope you are correct. Although I don't see how they can possibly top this movie. There were so many amazing moments in it. Even if we get a sequel, we will already have seen Batman hiding in the shadows, the car revealed, amazing fight scenes, Penguin's amazing acting performance, etc.
End it off with 2 joker films. Never been done before
The only way they can top it is if they find a good way to bring Robin into the universe
Exactly. Dylan Clark, the producer did in an interview that the team is trying to beat the tdk trilogy and they will.
IF ONLY it was a masterpiece.
It's poo 💩
@@Fiveash-Art nope, it wasn’t at all.
But it was
It is
@@mrbluesky4838 It's incredibly mediocre ... the only ones who think it's a 'masterpiece' are the zombies who parrot moronic critics ... The critics are bought.
I have seen all of the Batman films, and for me, this is the best by far. It is REAL... none of the others were anywhere near as remarkable as this version. Pattinson is superb, I was completely drawn in to his character and felt his pain...no other Batman version has done this, for me. Kravitz also superb, and their chemistry was brilliant. Paul Dano, as Riddler, is also amazing. Colin Farrell? What can I say? Utterly brilliant.
I didn't know what to expect, I've watched Pattinson in a number of films over the years... The Lighthouse is sublime. He owned the character in this, for me, and because of that, I will never be able to imagine The Batman being played by anyone else....Matt Reeves, you certainly made a superb film. Thank you.
I'm not sure I completely agree, but it's very hard to argue against this analysis. The more I think about this movie the more I love it
I feel like we’re gonna see a lot of this movie at the 2023 Oscar’s.
👀 maybe
Don't get your hopes up. Probably not woke enough.
The Oscar's is a joke
Will Smith slapping Batman...
I saw another TH-camr (can’t remember who off the top of my head) comment that most of the time, comic book movies don’t get nominated for stuff like this. However, it is a strong contender to be nominated anyways.
While it would be fantastic if it won an Oscar or two, movies don’t need Oscars to be considered great.
BEST BATMAN AND SUPERHERO MOVIE- literally on par with Nolan’s trilogy
This movie has surpassed the Dark Knight as the Best Batman film no doubt this is The Batman film fans have been waiting for 9/10 such a Damn good movie.
I can already see how the hype will cool down after the next couple of months, but looking forward to see it.
You're f'ing insane, this film has tons of issues and doesn't touch the Dark Knight, which isn't just the gold standard for Batman films but the entire Super Hero genre. It's called recency bias, the Dark Knight is 14 years old so you kind of take it for granted. Spend more time with this film and you'll see the holes, particularly in the third act, which completely undoes a film that is already way overlong. Rob and Zoe also have no chemistry, and no one comes close to doing what Ledger did, which is the stuff of legend.
@@justinmj6586 Your entitled to your opinion but no need to to call me insane now just because you don't like mine your the one being bias still holding on to a film 14 years old this Batman and Gotham felt like it was straight out of the comics TDK was great film but lacked that comic book feeling which this film nailed yeah it had flaws but what movie doesn't ?
@@justinmj6586 I’m a massive Nolan fan and a massive Batman fan, but for me The Batman is PURE Batman. For me TDK, despite its greatness, lacks the comic book edge. For me, Nolan’s Gotham isn’t really Gotham - it’s just a real life city. I also had this nagging feeling that Bale (despite being one of my fave actors) just didn’t quite nail the in-suit Batman. Ledger - yes masterful, but I don’t think it’s too controversial to suggest that Phoenix has already topped him…
@@justinmj6586 I wasn't a fan of Bale's Batman. His Batman voice was terrible, and the fight scenes were not very good. He was a pretty decent Bruce Wayne. But we never really got a chance to see him being a detective. Heath Ledger and the soundtrack carried that film.
The first Batman movie to actually live up to the title *The Greatest Detective*
Batman knocked on doors looking for people like he was trick or treating. No art of surprise in this one
The Batman is a cinematic masterpiece that understands the Batman character and is a love letter to true Batman fans and it’s up there with the dark knight for the top 10 greatest comic book movies of all time.
I love the part where the Penguin leads Batman on a high speed chase that kills dozens of people and they don't even arrest him.
I love the details that are involved inter alia, especially the nuggets at the end.
When that light hits the sky, it’s not a signal, it’s a Warning.
Watched it twice so far and I loved it even more the second viewing
watching for the 2nd time tomorrow morning, interested to see how it feels.
@@msmith1845 there are so many subtle things I caught the second time around and that’s why I loved it even more. Still got goosebumps plenty of times.
watched it twice today, back to back screenings. Love this film. So tight and drenched in style without being contrived or gimmicky. The car chase is outstanding. Love this Batman and really want to see him grow further in the next film.
I enjoyed this movie so much that I just booked a ticket to go see it again.
As someone who hated the Nolan Trilogy, this was the perfect Batman film for me.
But Arkham City remains the greatest Batman story ever told.
Also for the fans who will no doubt crucify my opinion of the Nolan films, personal opinions only and it comes down to it being a “real world” interpretation compared with a more comic style film. The Batman hit the sweet spot for me!
When I first saw the trailer, I was hooked, and when seeing it was even more exciting because this felt like a very version dark Arkham Origins story and brought to us an even more unhinged Batman and Bruce. The entire movie brought a new Batman to the world of Batman's and one who more than worthy of the Batman name.
P.S., still can't understand why do many people hate the movie.
The Batman was WAY better than I expected it to be. I don't know if I'd go as far as to call it a masterpiece, but I can't exactly explain why. It's definitely up there with The Dark Knight, though, and hit all the right notes with the detective/film noir angle.
One thing I haven't seen mentioned is the heavy footsteps you hear as Batman walks through a crime scene, or scene in general. It's absolutely intentional, and it adds _weight_ (literally?) to everything.
Matt reeves has an incredible gift for world building
This movie gave me every I dreamed batman being something to fear not a hero not a villain he is viewed as the boogeyman for the villains and in the end a hope for the people it was perfect
This isn't the best Batman movie, but it is the one that is the most important to me. The one I needed most at the time I saw it.
I knew this was going to be a seminal, cultural experience so much so I took my fourteen year old boy to watch this at the movies, yeah I lied about his age but this is THE BATMAN, had to at least try and get him in and... well it was an experience I just couldn't let pass me by.
Memories made and my boy is a big fan and has snuck back several times to watch it
Love it.
Today I thought how amazing would be if the sequel starts just where this one finished and be like a part 2. I need more Dano’s Riddler!!!!!
I hope they get started on a sequel immediately. I don't want to wait more than 2 years for another batman movie.
@@nerychristian yeah don’t worry, this time the pandemic won’t pause the production and release for so long so it won’t take that much time to return to the cinema to watch Battinson again. Besides, we’ll have two spin-off series in the meantime. Which I hope we get to see one at least by the end of this year
@@zenonceballossineriz5032 I would prefer there be no spin off series. I fear that we will get so much Penguin, it won't feel special when the sequel comes. Plus there is always the risk that the show producers will introduce woke ideas and ruin some of the characters.
@@nerychristian The show producer is Reeves himself. The Battinson verse is in good hands, relax.
That Penguin car chase scene was outstanding. How tf you make me scared of a car? Who punches the juice right through a cement structure into a semi truck pile up and a blaze of hellfire? A mfn lunatic, Batman was like a terminator on a mission from God.
He had a choice. Become vengeance or the hero. He took a right turn into being a hero instead of turning left to follow Catwoman.