The Batman 2022 is a masterpiece. In this video essay, I discuss why Matt Reeves The Batman is a masterpiece of modern cinema that perfectly blends the comic book film with the detective noir genre.
The Batman is an upcoming American superhero film based on DC Comics featuring the character Batman. Produced by DC Films and 6th & Idaho, and set for distribution by Warner Bros. Pictures, it is intended to be a reboot of the Batman film franchise. The film is being directed by Matt Reeves, who wrote the screenplay with Peter Craig, and stars Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne / Batman, alongside Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Peter Sarsgaard, Barry Keoghan, Jayme Lawson, Andy Serkis, and Colin Farrell. Set in his second year of fighting crime, the film sees Batman uncover corruption in Gotham City while facing a serial killer known as The Riddler.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:04 The Batman Is Detective Story About Trauma
5:36 The Darkest Gotham City And Batman Yet
10:02 The Riddler And Catwoman Are Manifestations Of Trauma
12:38 The Batman's Masterful Scenes And Differences From Other Films
16:04 The Batman Is A Masterpiece
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Why THE BATMAN Is A Masterpiece
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”
@@Koluvuma 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.
This movie feels the most like Batman in the comics because they actually let him be a detective for once while still being badass and they also kept his empathetic side which is very important to him as a character.They also finally let Batman be emo like people have been meming about for years. I'm glad this movie was very different than those in the past and not just a copy. I am looking forward to the sequel/spin offs made in the future.
Thank you for spitting out the truth. The Dark Knight is still the best Batman movie but this comes to a close third since I have a soft spot for Batman begins.
@@spider-manunknown9193 the dark Knight it's a better movie but not a better adaptation
I think that Batman’s detective work in this movie is mid. I feel like the majority of it was solving riddlers easy little word riddles, and less of actual detective work. Also he was always a step behind the riddler, which I guess is more realistic, but I think batman should’ve been a little smarter.
@@josephbarnwell4484 Not really; Riddler's whole schtick is that he's one step ahead. Batman is the world's greatest detective, but expecting him to immediately figure everything out is just insane.
Whoa kind of a misunderstanding bc there is the golden age where Batman was a detective that carried a gun. That’s where the moniker of greatest detective comes from but as they move to the silver age the James Bond vigilante ladies man takes over and there isn’t much detective work. Unless, you count investigating Young womens undergament apparrel. But besides the long Halloween and the killing joke there is very little detective work done in the comics. Unless you have a trove of comics and I’ve never seen. I could be wrong. It’s just the dectective thing and hero thing don’t mix that often unless deliberately focused on.
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.
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.
By far the best interpretation of Gotham City on film. The 40’s gothic hell hole aesthetic is capture perfectly and the detective-noir narration bits really add to the vibe.
you've never watched a single movie from the 40's, have you?
@@plasticweapon everybody, the sophisticated movie snob has entered the room 😂 🍿
@@Sjf542 😀👏
@@plasticweapon shut up… what other Batman movie does it better ?
@@Sjf542 everyone bow down to the wise one
The Batman is a literal masterpiece . It's surreal the film exists. The camera, writing, producing by Matt Reeves, the cinematography by Greig Fraser, the editing, the score by Michael Giacchino and Nirvana's Something In The Way just fits it all in the film. It also reminded me of Watchmen in the beginning. Everyone did just phenomenal. The runtime was perfect. Everything is what a Batman film should be. Robert Pattinson is my new favorite Batman. 10/10. It should even be studied in film school.
Good job, you restated the title of the video 5 times
Couldn’t have said it any better, was starstruck seeing it, literally the perfect comic book movie, I love the dark knight but the batman tops in for men
@@theHound-bd1fb he’s just excited let him be
@@AveChristusRex789 ^
The car chase scene where the flips and lands and the camera is just on the rear of the bat mobile while it drifts to a stop looks so clean
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
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
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!
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.
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
This movie is probably one of the first comic book accurate Batman's that's in a good film. While I do think the dark Knight has a little bit bigger scope than this movie. This one felt like reading an actual Batman comic book put up on the screen.
Agreed 100 percent
Definitely glad you added the qualifier "... in a good film." I thought Affleck was a phenomenal Batman, more experienced and grizzled (plus he LOOKED like he literally jumped off the comic book page). BUT the two movies he was in were beyond horrible 🤦🏽♂️
@@GOBIAS.INDUSTRIES. i see no lies
after the first hour the glow of the world wore off and I realised I didn't care about any of the characters or the somewhat convoluted story. I thought the film was an hour too long. Also Paul Dano was TERRIBLE, high school acting terrible as the Riddler. The writing for the riddler also wasn't great. He was far less diabolical and interesting than Nolan/Ledger's Joker.
@@GwaiZai you’re comparing Paul Dano’s Riddler to Heath Ledger’s Joker? That’s weird. Two entirely different characters that are nothing alike. Paul Dano played an amazing Riddler. He played a unhinged, psycho Riddler. Truly a terrifying man and I think the most terrifying thing is how normal he looked. Like a regular ass guy. You weren’t intrigued by this clearly traumatized Bruce Wayne/Batman? The man was so alienated from everyone like he was afraid to make a connection because of the fear of losing them. You didn’t care about Zoë Kravitz’s Catwoman? Jeffery Wright’s Jim Gordon? Colin Farrell’s Penguin? All amazing characters played by amazing actors/actresses that were all very intriguing
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.
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
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.
“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"
@@devyadav3273 “the shadows betray you, because they belong to me!”
@@devyadav3273 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
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.
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.
Batmobile startup is hands down the best Batmobile introduction in DC universe. Terrific stunning and amazing. Badass.. Just wow. Especially in Cinema with Dolby Atmos. When i first saw it... how its slowly powering up... i wouldn't like to be chased by that "thing".
When the motor revved 👌👌💥💥
I agree! Just saw it and that presentation of that car still rings for my ears 🤣 OMG this Batman movie is amazing in cinema!
On god
Yes! The car just matched this Batman’s personality perfectly - scary and ANGRY AF
I didn't love the movie like some did, but I did love the use of the Batmobile like Stephen King's Christine, an entity of its own bent on a horrific vision of relentless vengeance.
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 way they encaptured Batmans fear aspect was done amazingly
I loved it. I didn't lose interest for a second, unlike so many movies there was no sag in "act 2", it just keeps going like an express train. I loved that we saw Batman being a detective and not relying on "magical" technology. Totally gripping movie. Much prefer it to the Nolan movies. Props to the whole cast.
Something I haven't been seeing people mention is the possibility of Hush. This is kind of just a theory, and it was probably just an easter egg, but: When Riddler was revealing the 'truth' about the Waynes, the reporter that was killed was named Edward Elliot, sharing the last name with Thomas Elliot. Additionally, during Riddler's video, the word "Hush" was layed over Thomas Wayne. Edward Elliot could be Thomas Elliot's father, which could easily lead into Hush. A major part of Hush is a personal vendetta against Bruce, and if Hush thinks Thomas Wayne killed his father, that's a pretty dang good reason to hate Bruce. It's all just speculation, but I'd love to see this happen. If anyone can pull of Hush in live action correctly, it's Matt Reeves.
Its funny you mention this because im actually doing a video tomorrow talking about it. A biggest questions video
It was actually Thomas Elliot himself who killed his father but he hated Thomas Wayne for saving his mother as a surgeon since he wanted to break free from his parents. Him and Bruce are reflections of each other in that sense. I think it defintively is a nod to the fans and another clever way to remind Bruce how everything is connected.
I could die happy if this happens
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.
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
@@hairyballs123 I would agree, only few others come to my mind when it comes matching this opening.
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
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
I did not expect this to be my favorite Batman movie.
I really like how they explore the “bruce wayne is the mask and the batman is the true face” idea. They did so by having him be pretty socially awkward as bruce wayne and completely disregard bruce wayne’s life (missing meetings & not greeting important guests). They also further developed this idea with his conversation with riddler in the asylum.
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.
I love how they showed Bruce’s origin story without the pearls, the mayors son is Bruce, Bruce is the mayors son the way he lingered on him even as Gordon was telling him to leave he relived that night in crime ally,the difference is the mayors son knows there’s a watchful protector there for him to give him faith in the future that Bruce never had when he was young but grew up to be! such good storytelling, the cinematography was breathtaking you could literally pause the movie at any moment and make a poster from what’s frozen on screen, Matt reeves full understands what makes Batman great
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 batmobile , red flare and the dark elevator scenes were near perfection ! Literal chills !
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 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
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 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
@@hairyballs123 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
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 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
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!
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?
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
Such a great film. I loved this movie, as did my two teenaged girls who I went to the movie with. It was such a great cinematic experience. I just had the best time watching it. I had all the emotions while watching this. All of them! It is officially one of my favorite movies ever.
@@Nickwilde2295 English, do you speak it
..you laughed?
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.
Batman keeps growing on audiences with every iteration.
*And to think its Robert Pattinson of all people that gave us one of the best Batmen of all time.*
Pattinson has earned the right to be called Batman.
I've been his fan since his Twilight years and as the years went by he grew more and more as an actor! He's the best Batman!
Ikr. I was sceptical at first. But damm ... He has every right to be called Batman
So true.
Well he's played a vampire before and is dark and brooding so really suits the role
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
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!
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
When you watch a movie 3 times in the theater it's a great movie
You guys wasted 9+ hours of your life...whyyy??? A list of things you could have done with 9+ hours instead: 1. Anything else.
@@TheFenixDown206 if it's enjoyed it isn't wasted time
I saw it 4 times, the 5th will be tomorrow! More brilliant every time.
The character moment at the end when the little girl doesn't want to let go of Batman and Bruce realizes that she is looking to him as a protector and not vengeance is better than anything the MCU has done since End Game. So deeply moving
Good point.
I do agree with you and believe for sequels will continue to pursue that path. That is why I like DC, no matter that someone of WB management is unnecessary trying to copy modus operandi of Marvel. They should just adapt plenty of fantastic stories and be truthful to its content. To continue to criticize the society, political system, hypocrisy etc etc.
I felt alone with my inner voices in the dark of the theatre. No more vengeance but only compassion. We're not alone with our pain, we're all human. This Batman is a new hero, he has doubts, he feels defeated, then he's a common volunteer in a flood or earthquake emergency. The film was cathartic like Ancient Greek myths.
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This is the best theatrical version of Batman ever hand's down Robert Pattinson nailed 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 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.
Not only is it the best Batman movie I have ever seen it’s one of the best movies I’ve ever seen Pattinson deserves a Oscar for his performance and Matt reeves deserves one for best director
I agree. Literally every actor/actress in the movie would deserve an Oscar nomination. Just an incredible film.
You people are nuts lol.
I hope you are teenager. Otherwise you need to watch more films. The performances are good, nothing more.
They're white. They won't win a lot.
@@diocre7446 lame
Seen it 4 times now, my favorite live action Batman world for sure.
What do you think about the cameo?
@@loganmitchell7498 I like the Cameo and I also really like The Ventriloquist easter egg in the start when Bruce is walking through the Halloween crowd.
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.
This batman is literally from comics/animations in live action .
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.
I loved the contrast between Batman and riddler on how they approach people. Riddler hides in the shadows in the beginning and attacks from behind and then in the next scene Batman walks towards his enemies from the shadows
Really enjoyed actually seeing what happened. No camera shake 🙌 just one of the many things I appreciated a lot about the film (from a cinematography point of view).
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.
As corrupt as Rotten Tomatoes is (imagine propping up Captain Marvel with a hilarious 79% rating), they can't bring this DC property down. It's that great and a product of meticulous filmmaking. This is exactly what the comic book movie genre needs after a barrage of unimaginative Marvel infused superhero in TV and film
Every average mcu movie on RT easily gets 90+. I think it's not the RT that's corrupt it's the critics. Disney "gifts" and invite critics for "special previews" to lure them.
Tomatoes isn't all that corrupt, it's moreso that the vast majority of its 'critics' are pop culture commentators with zero filmmaking knowledge or insight
Agreed. The MCU movies have been formulaic.
Do you know how rotten tomatoes works? Its just an average of every review score put together. They don't make their own decisions of how to score movies.
@@fletchergillespie3242 NOT an average. It’s an aggregate of all reviews and measures the percentage that are more positive than negative. Next time you try to sound smart do a bit of research so you don’t look stupid. Given how RT works there is no transparency on which positive reviews theyre picking from a pile. In other words they have the power to manipulate given it’s their platform. But I think that’s too complicated for you to comprehend so sit down and just play with your dolls
Just one word: PERFECT.
It was a hardboiled noir Detective film. That had a lot of Frank Miller Sin City vibe to it.
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
Best comic book film of all time
Couldn’t agree more
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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
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.
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
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”.
Way better than Dark Knight. People usually pick up that one because of Heath and that's all. Matt Reeves direction is on another level.
You're talking about The Dark Knight.
'Dark Knight Rises' is the one with Bane. 'The Dark Knight' is the one with Heath Ledger
People pick up the dark knight because of the story of a fallen white knight and the morality people is put into question by a psychotic clown who's actually very clever and actually outsmarts the police instead of just killing people and leaving clues behind
Thank you brothers, didn't notice!
Way better ? No chance
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.
Excellent recap and presentation. I agree and am also looking forward to more from Reeves and Pattinson. This is my favorite Batman film and I also love them all.
I absolutely loved it. I agree with about everything you say. Spot on! And the way they presented his car. Made me gasp of awe. It was like they were introducing a monster. As a car buff, I loved it. They hit a homerun in my Batman nerd part of me.
This film is exactly what I want from comic book movies.
Awesome review. Best one I’ve seen out of all of them on KZhead.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
I loved it. Loved the grungy, noir grubbiness of it. I never thought Pattinson would be a great Batman. I mean, Anyone with a strong enough jaw can make Batman in the suit look good, but he does that and more. I really enjoyed it and I await the next with high expectations. A great watch and a great night at the 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 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 KZheadr (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 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.
I love the details that are involved inter alia, especially the nuggets at the end.
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
you did a masterful job explaining subbed
Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks!
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 👏
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! 🕵️ 👍
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
The first Batman movie to actually live up to the title *The Greatest Detective*
I never thought I’d say a comic book/superhero movie was beautiful, but that’s what it is.
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.
Great video essay, you earned my sub. This was one of my fave films
One thing I like and I didn’t hear anyone mention is the development of batmobile , his wepons equipment etc and even his gliding suit it’s all goes to show development of Batman thru and thru
The Batman's mask is easily the best.