The Batman | Spoiler Review

The Batman is out. So let's talk spoilers! Use the chapter markers to skip ahead to the discussion or subject you're interested in!

SKIP AHEAD
00:00 Intro
00:55 Re-Review
04:49 Audience Reactions
09:02 Cold Open Murder
11:35 Introduction to Batman | I Am Vengeance
15:29 Murder Mystery / Jim Gordon
20:10 Pattinson as Batman
23:45 Pattinson as Bruce Wayne
32:30 Batman Gets Blown Up...and Shot...and Brain Damage
38:28 The Penguin
42:39 Catwoman
45:43 The Batmobile & Car Chase
50:21 Alfred Gets Blown Up! The Lies! The Mysteries! The Answers!
57:15 Falcone Taken Down
01:02:20 The Riddler
01:09:05 The Final Battle
01:16:24 The Epilogue
01:21:35 The Joker

SYNOPSIS
Batman ventures into Gotham City's underworld when a sadistic killer leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator's plans become clear, he must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued the metropolis.

CAST & CREW

Directed by Matt Reeves

Written by
Matt Reeves
Peter Craig

Based on Characters from DC

Produced by
Dylan Clark
Matt Reeves

Starring
Robert Pattinson - Bruce Wayne
Zoë Kravitz - Catwoman
Paul Dano - The Riddler
Jeffrey Wright - Commission Gordon
John Turturro
Peter Sarsgaard
Andy Serkis - Alfred
Colin Farrell - The Penguin

Cinematography Greig Fraser
Edited by
William Hoy
Tyler Nelson
Music by Michael Giacchino
Production
companies
DC Films
6th & Idaho
Dylan Clark Productions
Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures

Based on the DC comics comic book characters

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BATMAN MOVIE REVIEWS

[dragon_ninja_]

I understand wanting to film a car chase “traditionally, ” but the different camera angles and just the whole sequence makes this stand out a lot more than others I’ve seen. That’s a big win in my book.

[EvanThenerd]

The riddler is such a terrifying character. At every moment you don’t know what he’s capable of.

[Cody-E]

In my opinion this movie is an absolute masterpiece, this is the most accurate portrayal of the character yet and everything was so beautifully crafted.

[davidtodorov.official]

I'm surprised no one talks about the moment where The Penguin's legs are tied up and he walks like an actual penguin. Such a subtle joke but it made me laugh my ass of at the theater, and I was the only one... Felt like Arthur Fleck when he was laughing alone at the comedy club in Joker...

[badfoody]

One thing i love

The inner monologue

Batman always talks to himself in the comics. It was great to finally see a movie that showed that

[lucksterduck]

I think it was a very deliberate choice for him to not embrace the Bruce Wayne persona (billionaire playboy) that we're used to. It will almost certainly be resolved in a sequel. Like you said, it has already been set up - which implies that they are fully-aware of where Batman's arc is heading.

[CodyLeachYT]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that thought of Bane with that adrenaline shot. I love the Silence of the Lambs idea.

[matheus]

It's primarily a crime/mystery noir film. Matt Reeves' take on Batman's character is about him learning to have more hope, be more empathetic and compassionate, learn more self-control of his anger, and learn to also channel his trauma into more positive things. It's the start of the transition from vigilante to hero.

Don't expect Batman in the film to be a super smart detective or fighter though. He isn't dumb by any means, but he is show as still clearly inexperienced and naive in many ways. I don't say that as a criticism.

The film really captures a Gotham with personality, out of this world. And it's primarily a slow-burn crime/mystery noir than an action movie. Loved that.

You also have to watch it on a good theater. So many theaters have shitty sound that you can barely understand the dialogue, and also shitty resolution, color contrast and clarity in the image. A film like The Batman specially demands a good theater, because otherwise the dark cinematography gets ruined. I speak from experience.

I think atmosphere, cinematography and characterization are easily the film's biggest virtues.

[bonedrone]

I love that Pattinson’s Batman speaks so quietly. He rarely raises his voice because he doesn’t have to to be intimidating.

[nomcarver]

Fantastic film! Loved how they emphasized Batman being a detective, worked really well with riddler being the villain. Also glad they didn’t try to 1 up TDK and did their own thing

[trekgreenwood]

Anyone else notice the movie takes place over the span of seven days from October 31 to November 6? This movie is literally the SE7EN of comic book movies!

[N-GinAndTonicTM]

I love how Bruce just slowly walked around the room, examining every little detail whenever he was at a crime scene.

It's a great way of subtly showing his detective skills without the gadgets and gizmos of Batman in his prime.

Plus, Paul Dano is terrifying as The Riddler.

[obadiahplainman]

It was a masterpiece. My dad is 75 years old, and he went and saw it by himself. He said it should win best picture….

[GarrettTheViking]

I absolutely loved this film. I was shocked at how good Robert Pattinson is as Batman, and I'm so happy that Batman doesn't kill. I also love seeing a live-action Batman focused on his detective work. My favorite part might be the score though. I can't get the main theme out of my head, and I'm not complaining. Can't wait to see what Matt Reeves does with the sequel, because we need a sequel.

[mellow]

Honestly I didn't mind Bruce being an introvert and a recluse, I see this movie as an alternate version of Batman where he never got past the grief of losing his parents. So he had no father figure growing up and never had a chance to learn to socialize with other kids/adults so it makes sense that he becomes broody and gloomy.

It would have been dope if this movie teaches him that he needs an alternate Identity to help the city publicly and divert suspicion of him being Batman.

Also I'm not really extremely familiar with the Batman character aside from the Nolan trilogy but he wasn't trained by the league of shadow, so his lack of stealth makes sense, it's cool that Alfred trained him instead.

[ElvisMenezes]

The arc from vengeance to hope was perfect for me

[serge-]

I love how this movie make me fall in love with Batman again, making him more human, making mistakes, learning, not a perfect know it all. Also starting as him being just as a vigilante, not a hero until the very end

[peterrodriguez]

I love how when the penguin was tied up, he waddled like a penguin.

[vinikyks]

Saw it twice already. And as a Dark Knight Trilogy big fan, it kinda breaks my heart to admit that this one might be my favorite Batman movie..
I mean, just even the fact that they totally nailed the character of Batman at its core (not especially on the surface but I'm okay with that) just makes me respect that movie so much because it could have been so easy for Matt Reeves & cie to go along with a Batman that just looks badass but without all the little and big details that makes Batman (The) Batman (yeah, I'm looking at you bvs 😞..)
God this is a great moment for all Batman fans