Detective Batman at its peak! Great storyline. Just as dark a universe as we've come to expect from DC. The gloomy, gritty, dark tone of this film is exactly what I wanted. When you think the movie is over, there's more. Beautiful cinematography. Great score.
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Not For Everyone
slightlymad224 March 2022
I just got out of The Batman
This movie really won't be for everyone!! Easily the darkest Batman movie yet. It is gritty, depressing and not a fun movie at all.
This isn't your usual comic book movie, it's a detective movie, with more in common with Se7en, than previous Batman movies. The first two thirds of the movie are amazing, at one point I turned to my son and said "This is a masterpiece" everything works and is brilliant, I was 100% enthralled, but boy does it drop the ball in the final act.
Of the cast Pattinson is great, Collin Farrell is ok, Zoe Kravitz was fine too, but she has zero chemistry with Pattinson (Keaton and Pfeiffer they are not), Paul Dano though, was incredible, especially in the scene in Arkham, whilst Geoffrey Wright is as great as he always is.
On the downside, It does have some pacing issues, and is really too long (though I'm not sure what I'd cut), and I really wasn't keen on the ending (I don't know if it is a comic book storyline they did), as I think the final act really lets the movie down!! It's here, in the final act, that you feel the movies run time!!
I was surprised there were only 36 other people in my screening.
This movie really won't be for everyone!! Easily the darkest Batman movie yet. It is gritty, depressing and not a fun movie at all.
This isn't your usual comic book movie, it's a detective movie, with more in common with Se7en, than previous Batman movies. The first two thirds of the movie are amazing, at one point I turned to my son and said "This is a masterpiece" everything works and is brilliant, I was 100% enthralled, but boy does it drop the ball in the final act.
Of the cast Pattinson is great, Collin Farrell is ok, Zoe Kravitz was fine too, but she has zero chemistry with Pattinson (Keaton and Pfeiffer they are not), Paul Dano though, was incredible, especially in the scene in Arkham, whilst Geoffrey Wright is as great as he always is.
On the downside, It does have some pacing issues, and is really too long (though I'm not sure what I'd cut), and I really wasn't keen on the ending (I don't know if it is a comic book storyline they did), as I think the final act really lets the movie down!! It's here, in the final act, that you feel the movies run time!!
I was surprised there were only 36 other people in my screening.
Heavy going, but rewarding, until the ending.
Sleepin_Dragon18 December 2022
A serial killer strikes in Gotham City, killing important political figures, and leaving behind a series of cryptic clues, only Batman can stop him.
It's certainly very different to all previous Batman films, it's definitely dark and atmospheric, but the pitch and narrative are very different. The Batman is told almost as a crime noir, made in a way that you could watch it in black and white to enjoy a different perspective.
Interesting in that it's a real exploration of the character, his past and family, we get a sense as to why this Batman is so haunted.
I wasn't blown away when I heard that Robert Pattinson was cast as Batman, Vengeance, but I was won over very quickly by him, clearly penned as a character with the weight of the world on his shoulders, this incarnation is dark, haunted, relentless, but strong and determined. Don't expect laughs or lighter moments, there aren't any.
Andy Serkis awesome as always, I thought Colin Farrell and Paul Dano were great too.
Great visuals throughout, Gotham looks terrific, and there are some terrific special effects, and a few duff ones too. I think Pattinson looked awesome in the costume, it was well designed.
The music was fantastic I thought, one of the movie's best elements, interesting seeing so much carnage played out to Ave Maria, a real juxtaposition.
I wish I could say it was without any flaws, as it is an epic, imaginative reimagining, one that deserved its success, however pacing is an issue, it feels long for the sake of being long at times, some scenes are painfully drawn out. Some of the dialogue was hard to make our at times too, was it me, or was some of it a little muffled?
What I really didn't like though, the ending, that has to knock a couple of stars of the rating, it just didn't work.
Interesting to see what comes next, this was an imaginative retelling.
7/10.
It's certainly very different to all previous Batman films, it's definitely dark and atmospheric, but the pitch and narrative are very different. The Batman is told almost as a crime noir, made in a way that you could watch it in black and white to enjoy a different perspective.
Interesting in that it's a real exploration of the character, his past and family, we get a sense as to why this Batman is so haunted.
I wasn't blown away when I heard that Robert Pattinson was cast as Batman, Vengeance, but I was won over very quickly by him, clearly penned as a character with the weight of the world on his shoulders, this incarnation is dark, haunted, relentless, but strong and determined. Don't expect laughs or lighter moments, there aren't any.
Andy Serkis awesome as always, I thought Colin Farrell and Paul Dano were great too.
Great visuals throughout, Gotham looks terrific, and there are some terrific special effects, and a few duff ones too. I think Pattinson looked awesome in the costume, it was well designed.
The music was fantastic I thought, one of the movie's best elements, interesting seeing so much carnage played out to Ave Maria, a real juxtaposition.
I wish I could say it was without any flaws, as it is an epic, imaginative reimagining, one that deserved its success, however pacing is an issue, it feels long for the sake of being long at times, some scenes are painfully drawn out. Some of the dialogue was hard to make our at times too, was it me, or was some of it a little muffled?
What I really didn't like though, the ending, that has to knock a couple of stars of the rating, it just didn't work.
Interesting to see what comes next, this was an imaginative retelling.
7/10.
Long, yet interesting
gimgyurae1 March 2022
3 hours hero movie...
It might be quite an adventure for those who expect action-packed movies like Avengers or The dark knight.
The batman is not an action movie. It's a noir detective film.. Just enjoy the dark, moisty mood this movie has.
If you enjoyed movies like Zodiac, Se7en i'm sure you'll love it Go to the theatre immediately.
The batman is not an action movie. It's a noir detective film.. Just enjoy the dark, moisty mood this movie has.
If you enjoyed movies like Zodiac, Se7en i'm sure you'll love it Go to the theatre immediately.
Everything I wanted and more
jtindahouse2 March 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I have been absolutely fizzing to see 'The Batman' from the day it was announced, but even more so from when I first heard it described as being inspired by 'Se7en' - one of my favourite psychological thrillers of all time. Were we finally going to get the raw and gritty Batman film I'd always dreamed of seeing? We certainly were.
Where to begin? The biggest thing that struck me with this film was just how much time we got to spend with Batman, as Batman. There is very little of Bruce Wayne in this movie and I'm absolutely fine with that. The movie is Batman's story and we are with him from start to finish. We even get some narration from him, which I'm not quite sure how I feel about just yet. It was very good narration but I'm not sure he's a character I want it from.
The Riddler in this movie is phenomenal. After The Joker in 'The Dark Knight' this is absolutely my second favourite Batman film villain. He was clearly inspired by the Zodiac killer and what an inspired choice. Also the use of the riddles in the film is nothing short of genius. These are very clever riddles and puzzles and make Batman have to do some serious detective work - something I've always wanted more of from him in the previous films.
This is my favourite incarnation of Catwoman to date. I haven't loved her character's place in the films in the past. I've found she slows everything down and brings out a dull side of Batman that I haven't enjoyed. In this film though she was used perfectly. She's the love interest and a villain/anti-hero all in one. That is massive because it saves another thing that can often bog down a Batman film - the pointless love interest.
The Penguin was probably the one letdown for me. From what I'd seen in the trailer I suspected this may be the case. I'm wondering if they were using this movie as a set-up for him and then in the second film he will evolve and have a lot more to do. In this one though I just found him quite a dull screen-presence.
Robert Pattinson as Batman blew me away. He looked great and his voice was perfect. He was extremely intense and very menacing. Even though I knew he was more than capable of playing the role, I think I still needed to see the end product just for confirmation that he had what it takes. He absolutely did and then some.
The film has quite a unique feel. There are scenes and sequences in this film that would feel out of place in both Tim Burton's Batman universe and Christopher Nolan's universe. But then there are little aspects from each of their respective films which clearly inspired parts of 'The Batman'. It basically took the best things from each of them and then twisted them into it's own style - while obviously adding a lot of its own stuff also. It's very well done in that sense.
The Batmobile in this movie is awesome. There's just no other way to put it. The sound it made and the vibrations it sent through my cinema chair were bone-chilling. The chase sequence in this movie with The Penguin is one of the best I've ever seen.
The film is long at just under 3 hours but it really never feels like it. There's a short period in the middle of the movie where everything slows down for a little while. That really is the only flat part of the movie however. The rest happens at a break-neck pace.
It's hard to find enough good things to say about this movie. I need to see it again and digest a couple of things for a little longer, but for now I have it firmly sitting in second place behind 'The Dark Knight' in my order of favourite Batman films. 10/10.
Where to begin? The biggest thing that struck me with this film was just how much time we got to spend with Batman, as Batman. There is very little of Bruce Wayne in this movie and I'm absolutely fine with that. The movie is Batman's story and we are with him from start to finish. We even get some narration from him, which I'm not quite sure how I feel about just yet. It was very good narration but I'm not sure he's a character I want it from.
The Riddler in this movie is phenomenal. After The Joker in 'The Dark Knight' this is absolutely my second favourite Batman film villain. He was clearly inspired by the Zodiac killer and what an inspired choice. Also the use of the riddles in the film is nothing short of genius. These are very clever riddles and puzzles and make Batman have to do some serious detective work - something I've always wanted more of from him in the previous films.
This is my favourite incarnation of Catwoman to date. I haven't loved her character's place in the films in the past. I've found she slows everything down and brings out a dull side of Batman that I haven't enjoyed. In this film though she was used perfectly. She's the love interest and a villain/anti-hero all in one. That is massive because it saves another thing that can often bog down a Batman film - the pointless love interest.
The Penguin was probably the one letdown for me. From what I'd seen in the trailer I suspected this may be the case. I'm wondering if they were using this movie as a set-up for him and then in the second film he will evolve and have a lot more to do. In this one though I just found him quite a dull screen-presence.
Robert Pattinson as Batman blew me away. He looked great and his voice was perfect. He was extremely intense and very menacing. Even though I knew he was more than capable of playing the role, I think I still needed to see the end product just for confirmation that he had what it takes. He absolutely did and then some.
The film has quite a unique feel. There are scenes and sequences in this film that would feel out of place in both Tim Burton's Batman universe and Christopher Nolan's universe. But then there are little aspects from each of their respective films which clearly inspired parts of 'The Batman'. It basically took the best things from each of them and then twisted them into it's own style - while obviously adding a lot of its own stuff also. It's very well done in that sense.
The Batmobile in this movie is awesome. There's just no other way to put it. The sound it made and the vibrations it sent through my cinema chair were bone-chilling. The chase sequence in this movie with The Penguin is one of the best I've ever seen.
The film is long at just under 3 hours but it really never feels like it. There's a short period in the middle of the movie where everything slows down for a little while. That really is the only flat part of the movie however. The rest happens at a break-neck pace.
It's hard to find enough good things to say about this movie. I need to see it again and digest a couple of things for a little longer, but for now I have it firmly sitting in second place behind 'The Dark Knight' in my order of favourite Batman films. 10/10.
Perhaps not the definitive version, but definitely a worthwhile take
TBJCSKCNRRQTreviews5 March 2022
Warning: Spoilers
The Riddler(Paul Dano, spot-on. How did it take this long for him to get a role like this?) targets public officials, revealing their corruption, and killing them in gruesome fashion(how did this get away with a PG-13 again? Oh, right, as long as you don't show the details, then you can get away with almost anything, by now. Even a barely toned down Jigsaw). In order to stop him, it will be necessary for the Bat and the Cat(with amazing chemistry), together, to stop the rat. Thanks, Matt.
I really did not think that we needed yet another film dealing with Bruce Wayne's alter-ego. How about Nightwing? I know it's not likely, but part of me still holds out hope that Grayson will be turned into a feature(if you've never checked out the trailer on YouTube, you're missing out). But somehow, this managed to convince me. Fingers crossed for at least one sequel. Robert Pattinson is incredible here. Seriously, can we just stop freaking out every time the role is recast? The closest we've come to someone who shouldn't be doing it is George Clooney, and it's not like anybody came out of that flick looking good. He took that job after doing From Dusk till Dawn. There was good reason to think that he was going to be badass. Honestly, everyone here gives a strong performance.
Something that will definitely appeal to some more than others, is the genre and tone. This is essentially Se7en meets Zodiac. It is not paced like a typical massive blockbuster. While the action is great, especially the martial arts, not to mention that car chase, there's less of it and it is smaller scale than for example the Nolan trilogy(which also has far more escalation). Essentially, this just isn't focused that much on that aspect of the titular icon. And I think we can all agree that we've had some great entries that deliver that. This is more interested in conveying to the audience that there's a reason he's called the world's greatest detective. We've barely seen it outside of the animated ones before, so I'm very happy with that choice by them.
In addition to what I've already mentioned, this features some drugs, suggestive material and strong language. I recommend this to any fan of Batman. 9/10.
I really did not think that we needed yet another film dealing with Bruce Wayne's alter-ego. How about Nightwing? I know it's not likely, but part of me still holds out hope that Grayson will be turned into a feature(if you've never checked out the trailer on YouTube, you're missing out). But somehow, this managed to convince me. Fingers crossed for at least one sequel. Robert Pattinson is incredible here. Seriously, can we just stop freaking out every time the role is recast? The closest we've come to someone who shouldn't be doing it is George Clooney, and it's not like anybody came out of that flick looking good. He took that job after doing From Dusk till Dawn. There was good reason to think that he was going to be badass. Honestly, everyone here gives a strong performance.
Something that will definitely appeal to some more than others, is the genre and tone. This is essentially Se7en meets Zodiac. It is not paced like a typical massive blockbuster. While the action is great, especially the martial arts, not to mention that car chase, there's less of it and it is smaller scale than for example the Nolan trilogy(which also has far more escalation). Essentially, this just isn't focused that much on that aspect of the titular icon. And I think we can all agree that we've had some great entries that deliver that. This is more interested in conveying to the audience that there's a reason he's called the world's greatest detective. We've barely seen it outside of the animated ones before, so I'm very happy with that choice by them.
In addition to what I've already mentioned, this features some drugs, suggestive material and strong language. I recommend this to any fan of Batman. 9/10.
Quite an interesting movie.
oskarpiibur1 March 2022
A must-see film for any batman fans, I guess that others may enjoy this too. Saw this in a theatre today, the age ranking I would give is 14. I've been waiting for a good batman film for 14 years now, and this certainly, most certainly delivers.
A good movie with occasional bursts of genius in an otherwise tedious film
panchak13 March 2022
Warning: Spoilers
This movie wants to be so much more than it ends up being. The tone and color palette are incredible for the majority of the movie until they inexplicably change to a pastel for the final sequence, which is jarring, underwhelming and feels like a sequence from Batman Forever being stuck into a Tim Burton Batman film.
Throughout the movie you feel like you really want to love it, you appreciate the quality of the production, and yet it feels soulless.
The movie is over-long with some sequences being held for so long that I'd occasionally nod off.
Batman is presented as a grounded emo-type loner who patrols the streets looking for signs of trouble, and his eventual reveal as Batman is quite basic. Yes, there is a scene in which he punches someone brutally, but the rest of the fight sequence is pedestrian.
Batman works a case in a noirish setting as a semi-detective who tends to just stand still, brood and gaze intently at things. And Inspector Gordon relies so much on him that one wonders whether the viewer is missing some prodigious detective skills of his.
The start of the investigation into a murder is drawn-out and, again, lacks any real punch.
The Riddler starts off as very mysterious and well-executed. The main issue is that he disappears for the majority of the movie only to leave clues for Batman to solve, à la the Zodiac killer, but no genuine riddles. Once he reappears at the end, he seems to lack motivation for his actions and fails to appear anything other than a deranged child. One can see they were going for a similar disturbed edginess to Heath Ledger's Joker but it doesn't deliver. And his final plot of flooding Gotham doesn't appear to be of super-villain proportions and I failed to see the genius behind that plan. Like... why?
Colin Farrell as Penguin and John Turturo as Falcons are brilliant. Bruce Wayne is too emo to appear as though he has any functioning life outside his mission as either a stalker or as Batman. Alfred is underused and his relationship with Bruce seems aloof. There is one scene at the hospital where the emotion finally sets in and it pulls at your heartstrings.
I loved the backstory of Bruce's father. It was a great addition.
Selina Kyle is excellent.
As mentioned at the start, the finale is a real letdown and underwhelming. It feels like they wanted to do something big for the finale but it just feels tropey. It doesn't feel like a natural place the story would lead to. Zack Snyder, Christopher Nolan and Tim Burton were great with the final payoffs. This movie doesn't deliver that. It's a mind-bogglingly silly "master plan" by the Riddler. And the Riddler loses all his initial mystique in the third act of the film when he finally reappears.
And don't get me started about the silly Joker tacked on at the end. You know the director is aiming for something nightmarishly disturbed and maniacal but it doesn't work. The Joker sounds like Jim Carrey and it's silly that it's him who says "riddle me this" instead of the Riddler. And their scene ends with childish maniacal laughter.
Paterson plays Batman well. His voice is excellent and his voiceovers at the start are brilliant. It's just too bad they didn't use more of his narration throughout the movie; it would've worked a treat.
The score is excellent although tends to primarily use the one theme with slight variations.
Is the movie good? Your brain tells you that you are meant to say "yes" because there is a lot of quality in the film itself, but the sum of the parts is where it doesn't live up to its potential. It's over-long, poorly paced, with underdeveloped characters and a main villain who shows great promise at the start but ultimately underwhelms and the finale is jarring for all the wrong reasons. It isn't epic in any manner whatsoever although you know that's what they are trying for: but all they deliver is something tonally very different from the rest of the film, and the villainous plan is a head-scratcher due to its mediocrity.
You will watch it once at the theatre and you will tell yourself "I think it's good but I don't know why. Maybe I should watch it at home when it's released on home video so I can give it another go." How many times will you watch it? Depends on your taste. Given how slow and long it is, my guess is that I'll only watch it one more time when it's released at home... but even then I'm unsure and not excited by that prospect.
Did they make a mistake by making this movie? Not at all. I'm interested in such a different take and I'm happy it exists and that I got to watch it. It has some incredible moments. But that's it.
Current number of views: 1 time at theatre (advanced screening).
Throughout the movie you feel like you really want to love it, you appreciate the quality of the production, and yet it feels soulless.
The movie is over-long with some sequences being held for so long that I'd occasionally nod off.
Batman is presented as a grounded emo-type loner who patrols the streets looking for signs of trouble, and his eventual reveal as Batman is quite basic. Yes, there is a scene in which he punches someone brutally, but the rest of the fight sequence is pedestrian.
Batman works a case in a noirish setting as a semi-detective who tends to just stand still, brood and gaze intently at things. And Inspector Gordon relies so much on him that one wonders whether the viewer is missing some prodigious detective skills of his.
The start of the investigation into a murder is drawn-out and, again, lacks any real punch.
The Riddler starts off as very mysterious and well-executed. The main issue is that he disappears for the majority of the movie only to leave clues for Batman to solve, à la the Zodiac killer, but no genuine riddles. Once he reappears at the end, he seems to lack motivation for his actions and fails to appear anything other than a deranged child. One can see they were going for a similar disturbed edginess to Heath Ledger's Joker but it doesn't deliver. And his final plot of flooding Gotham doesn't appear to be of super-villain proportions and I failed to see the genius behind that plan. Like... why?
Colin Farrell as Penguin and John Turturo as Falcons are brilliant. Bruce Wayne is too emo to appear as though he has any functioning life outside his mission as either a stalker or as Batman. Alfred is underused and his relationship with Bruce seems aloof. There is one scene at the hospital where the emotion finally sets in and it pulls at your heartstrings.
I loved the backstory of Bruce's father. It was a great addition.
Selina Kyle is excellent.
As mentioned at the start, the finale is a real letdown and underwhelming. It feels like they wanted to do something big for the finale but it just feels tropey. It doesn't feel like a natural place the story would lead to. Zack Snyder, Christopher Nolan and Tim Burton were great with the final payoffs. This movie doesn't deliver that. It's a mind-bogglingly silly "master plan" by the Riddler. And the Riddler loses all his initial mystique in the third act of the film when he finally reappears.
And don't get me started about the silly Joker tacked on at the end. You know the director is aiming for something nightmarishly disturbed and maniacal but it doesn't work. The Joker sounds like Jim Carrey and it's silly that it's him who says "riddle me this" instead of the Riddler. And their scene ends with childish maniacal laughter.
Paterson plays Batman well. His voice is excellent and his voiceovers at the start are brilliant. It's just too bad they didn't use more of his narration throughout the movie; it would've worked a treat.
The score is excellent although tends to primarily use the one theme with slight variations.
Is the movie good? Your brain tells you that you are meant to say "yes" because there is a lot of quality in the film itself, but the sum of the parts is where it doesn't live up to its potential. It's over-long, poorly paced, with underdeveloped characters and a main villain who shows great promise at the start but ultimately underwhelms and the finale is jarring for all the wrong reasons. It isn't epic in any manner whatsoever although you know that's what they are trying for: but all they deliver is something tonally very different from the rest of the film, and the villainous plan is a head-scratcher due to its mediocrity.
You will watch it once at the theatre and you will tell yourself "I think it's good but I don't know why. Maybe I should watch it at home when it's released on home video so I can give it another go." How many times will you watch it? Depends on your taste. Given how slow and long it is, my guess is that I'll only watch it one more time when it's released at home... but even then I'm unsure and not excited by that prospect.
Did they make a mistake by making this movie? Not at all. I'm interested in such a different take and I'm happy it exists and that I got to watch it. It has some incredible moments. But that's it.
Current number of views: 1 time at theatre (advanced screening).
The Batman Year 2
knight-264041 March 2022
Approaching this review holistically as my favorite Batman is Kevin Conroy (sorry live action movies) - my credentials - an average fan, have read most of the Detective and Batman comics, watched most the DC animated shows and movies as well as live action films and played all the Arkham games and also the Telltale series.
To avoid spoilers, just commenting on the actual acting more than plot.
I didn't like the Batman voice but midway through it grew on me. Acting wise Mr Pattinson is impressive (but my favorite roles of his are as Neil, Cedric Diggory and Rev. Teagardin) - as Batman, remember this is Bats in year 2 and Mr Pattinson nails it as well. A fine actor (not better than Mr Keaton but that is childhood nostalgia maybe however just as batty as Mr Bale..Mr Affleck was awesome as well but scripting for him was below par).
Ms Kravitz was maybe born to play Selina (at least this gritty version). I honestly disliked Ms Kravitz in X-Men and Grindlewald but liked her in Big Little Lies. I was skeptical given her lack of martial arts but it is evident she gave her best during training and for me, her portrayal of Selina was perfect. Chemistry wise though, needed some work between Bats and Cats but nothing worth losing a star over.
Mr Dano, wow; Saw like sadist perhaps inspired by Mr Spacey a bit, a Riddler far from the kooky "riddle me this" we have come to know and enjoy but he gave in a performance no less than his stellar efforts with Daniel Day Lewis. I have become a fan of Mr Dano's acting.
Mr Serkis, just when I thought a re-imagining might go awry, there is Mr Serkis. He portrays Alfred so naturally, it's as if he is Alfred Pennyworth.
Mr Wright is a fair enough Gordon and without any fault of his, once you've seen him as Felix Leiter (as he was the best Leiter for me) it's hard to not compare his take on Gordon with Leiter. Also once you've seen Mr Oldman in and as anything...well Mr Oldman is my best Gordon (like Mr Simmons is my best JJJameson).
Mr Farrell was a believable budding Cobblepot and I hope he brings the same effort to the supposed spinoff (suffice to say I also had enjoyed his take on Bullseye..but InBruges is till my best for Mr Farrell).
Mr Turturro is limited but still impactful as was Mr Skarsgard.
Direction/Plot - I appreciate good work and Mr Reeves clearly put in an honest effort. I enjoyed his vision and never felt bored or distracted whilst watching his movie. He is not Mr Nolan or Mr Burton or Mr Timm/Mr Dini, but a league of his own and in this, he owned it. Thank you for not messing it up.
Story wise the movie is entertaining and well made - there is a threat, hero and allies must work to show their relevance and save the day - done quite effectively (not life changing but films rarely are, however storytelling is meaningful). Obviously production values are impressive and the cinematography is amazing. Set designs are useful while costumes are well thought out and used relevantly.
Overall - 10 out of 10 from me.
Vinaka from Fiji.
To avoid spoilers, just commenting on the actual acting more than plot.
I didn't like the Batman voice but midway through it grew on me. Acting wise Mr Pattinson is impressive (but my favorite roles of his are as Neil, Cedric Diggory and Rev. Teagardin) - as Batman, remember this is Bats in year 2 and Mr Pattinson nails it as well. A fine actor (not better than Mr Keaton but that is childhood nostalgia maybe however just as batty as Mr Bale..Mr Affleck was awesome as well but scripting for him was below par).
Ms Kravitz was maybe born to play Selina (at least this gritty version). I honestly disliked Ms Kravitz in X-Men and Grindlewald but liked her in Big Little Lies. I was skeptical given her lack of martial arts but it is evident she gave her best during training and for me, her portrayal of Selina was perfect. Chemistry wise though, needed some work between Bats and Cats but nothing worth losing a star over.
Mr Dano, wow; Saw like sadist perhaps inspired by Mr Spacey a bit, a Riddler far from the kooky "riddle me this" we have come to know and enjoy but he gave in a performance no less than his stellar efforts with Daniel Day Lewis. I have become a fan of Mr Dano's acting.
Mr Serkis, just when I thought a re-imagining might go awry, there is Mr Serkis. He portrays Alfred so naturally, it's as if he is Alfred Pennyworth.
Mr Wright is a fair enough Gordon and without any fault of his, once you've seen him as Felix Leiter (as he was the best Leiter for me) it's hard to not compare his take on Gordon with Leiter. Also once you've seen Mr Oldman in and as anything...well Mr Oldman is my best Gordon (like Mr Simmons is my best JJJameson).
Mr Farrell was a believable budding Cobblepot and I hope he brings the same effort to the supposed spinoff (suffice to say I also had enjoyed his take on Bullseye..but InBruges is till my best for Mr Farrell).
Mr Turturro is limited but still impactful as was Mr Skarsgard.
Direction/Plot - I appreciate good work and Mr Reeves clearly put in an honest effort. I enjoyed his vision and never felt bored or distracted whilst watching his movie. He is not Mr Nolan or Mr Burton or Mr Timm/Mr Dini, but a league of his own and in this, he owned it. Thank you for not messing it up.
Story wise the movie is entertaining and well made - there is a threat, hero and allies must work to show their relevance and save the day - done quite effectively (not life changing but films rarely are, however storytelling is meaningful). Obviously production values are impressive and the cinematography is amazing. Set designs are useful while costumes are well thought out and used relevantly.
Overall - 10 out of 10 from me.
Vinaka from Fiji.
Highly overrated
Dolting11 March 2022
Warning: Spoilers
High production value for a very soulless movie. Love Pattinson, but his Batman missed the mark. Too brooding; too lifeless. He could have done so much more with this role.
They clearly tried to make a Batman crossed with Seven and ended up with a mess.
Paul Dano was not a great Riddler. The plot seemed to be headed somewhere, but ended with a fizz instead of a bang. Gotham turning into a shallow water park was not a very evil plan. There was no attempt to make it look as grim as it should have been.
Batman's "sacrifice" of cutting the wire to save innocent people from electrocution... what was the point? Didn't work for me.
Not sure how others are rating this up there with the Nolan trilogy, but it doesn't hold a candle. Speaking of candles-most of the scenes in this movie were probably lit by a single candle. If you do watch this film, make sure your ambient lighting is nonexistent.
They clearly tried to make a Batman crossed with Seven and ended up with a mess.
Paul Dano was not a great Riddler. The plot seemed to be headed somewhere, but ended with a fizz instead of a bang. Gotham turning into a shallow water park was not a very evil plan. There was no attempt to make it look as grim as it should have been.
Batman's "sacrifice" of cutting the wire to save innocent people from electrocution... what was the point? Didn't work for me.
Not sure how others are rating this up there with the Nolan trilogy, but it doesn't hold a candle. Speaking of candles-most of the scenes in this movie were probably lit by a single candle. If you do watch this film, make sure your ambient lighting is nonexistent.
The Batman
gabrielpearson1 March 2022
It was good, but way too long, too slow, and....
jeremyalexander-508727 March 2022
Warning: Spoilers
This is the only Batman movie that I almost fell asleep in. Even my son was getting a bit droopy eyed. The movie itself was good, but it was unnecessarily long and filled with such a slow pacing that took away from the story. There just wasn't enough story there to warrant the length and pace.
Basically this Batman is detective Batman without much kick some booty Batman. I liked the detective angle, but the solve was pretty basic and in the end was inconsequential. (Sort of spioler warning) - Batman could have stayed home, done nothing, and in the end it would all likely ended the same. So what was the point of this three hour movie? Well, certainly not rewatchability.
Basically this Batman is detective Batman without much kick some booty Batman. I liked the detective angle, but the solve was pretty basic and in the end was inconsequential. (Sort of spioler warning) - Batman could have stayed home, done nothing, and in the end it would all likely ended the same. So what was the point of this three hour movie? Well, certainly not rewatchability.
Too long for not much
svzqwpbs5 March 2022
Warning: Spoilers
You'll get board and have many yawns. I really wish it was more super hero than detective. He did not save anyone in this movie. The movie could easily be shortened to 1.5 hour, three hours was too long.
I gave it 5 start rating because I really liked the car chase scene.
I gave it 5 start rating because I really liked the car chase scene.
Gorgeous
eddiesnyder-132601 March 2022
For a hero movie, three hours is a bold attempt; At the same time, with a serious tone of narrative, it is extremely brave challenge. Like 'The Joker', this novel tries its best to create a three-dimensional character; At the same time with a ups and downs of the story, the success of the character image more rich and full. At the expense of course, the other characters are somewhat weak compared to the main characters. And this also leads to some of the emotional depiction is a bit abrupt, which is regrettable. However, whether it is dazzling brilliance, or shocking sound effects, or excellent screenplay, a number of advantages all make this is a high-quality work that cannot be overshadowed by flaws. And as the new Batman Pattinson, also with mature acting presented a qualified answer.
The Batman Is A Hell Of A Movie
HabibieHakim1232 March 2022
Matt Reeves The Batman is a hell of a movie, it is the darkest live action Batman movie ever made, and the longest one too, The Batman fills with a top notch action sequence that not only exciting, but it's cinematic too, the cinematography was just incredible, Michael Giacchino The Batman theme song has just become one of my favorite movie theme song ever, it's enduringly great, the action is perfect itself without the theme but they making it even more perfect with the theme in the background especially when Batman shows up, it really making me hyped more because of that, Colin Farrell transformation is as amazing as his performance as The Penguin, Paul Dano performance is giving me a Heath Ledger Joker vibes but not trying to be Heath Ledger Joker which is still great, Paul Dano The Riddler is still a terrifying and a very disturbing villain, Zoe Kravits performances as Catwoman was amazing though she is not as wild as Michelle Pfeiffer in Batman Returns but boy did her gesture and look is as wild as Michelle Pfeiffer, and the Catwoman fighting sequence is definitely a win for Zoe and i did still like her a lot in here, and in the end we got The Batman himself, Robert Pattinson, all i can say about him as The Batman is that i hope everybody is starting to know him as the guy who play The Batman which is a really good movie and not the guy who play in the horrible Twilight film anymore because he is indeed an awesome Batman, now he was become my second favorite Batman next to Christian Bale in number one still, the story of The Batman itself is great, and my only problem with the movie is that there is quite a lot of particular scene that for me are just very slow or too slow, it's not boring but i feel like they can make it a little bit faster, if it's only one or two or three scene i probably still can forgive it but unfortunately it happens more than that, but at in the end The Batman is still a hell of a great movie, it's still amazing and it's still incredible, i was impress by most of the thing that happens, i was excited, i was hyped, i was stunt by all the amazing thing that they've done, The Batman is fire!!!.
Great Movie - No Spoiler Review
Shazam13031 March 2022
I was able to see the movie yesterday. So let me start of saying that the movie is amazing.
The tone and the visuals really hit different and it's a different Batman movie than all the previous iterations. Matt Reeves and Peter Craig really are a skilled writer set and the plot, the dialogues and even the humor are sharply written! Kudos to both of them. The score of the movie is amazing! Please do not listen to it before the movie. You need to hear and see the combination of visuals and the movie. It's full on amazing. Michael Giacchino has perfectly crafted a score for ages. In certain scenes I could feel my excitement and my adrenaline pump just because of the score. It's a very long movie, so it really does take its time in developing the story and the characters. I found myself liking the first 2/3s a bit more than the final stretch but overall it was amazingly told from start to finish.
The visuals, fight scenes and the camera work is very well crafted too. There's no shaky cam scenes, no fight scene is shot too close. And one particular scene had my jaw dropping.
I tried to avoid all the trailers and promo material to not spoiler the movie for me so I kind of went in not knowing and from the opening the movie turned out to be way darker than I expected it to be. But it's a good thing honestly and I am full on with it if it turns out to be a trilogy. And with that said people will try to compare it to TDK which in my opinion isn't fair because TDK was the second Part in a trilogy. This movie here should be compared to Batman Begins. And to answer the question. Yes I think it's better than Batman begins. And if Matt reeves can keep up the good writing and really develop the story even more we might have a better overall trilogy of Batman!
And one more thing which I find very important. Since the movie is rated PG-13 i would still advise parents to have a second thought about taking younger children to the movies. It's a very dark movie and very intense. I personally think it's even a bit hard for some teenagers who might react sensitive to the themes and scenes of the movie.
The tone and the visuals really hit different and it's a different Batman movie than all the previous iterations. Matt Reeves and Peter Craig really are a skilled writer set and the plot, the dialogues and even the humor are sharply written! Kudos to both of them. The score of the movie is amazing! Please do not listen to it before the movie. You need to hear and see the combination of visuals and the movie. It's full on amazing. Michael Giacchino has perfectly crafted a score for ages. In certain scenes I could feel my excitement and my adrenaline pump just because of the score. It's a very long movie, so it really does take its time in developing the story and the characters. I found myself liking the first 2/3s a bit more than the final stretch but overall it was amazingly told from start to finish.
The visuals, fight scenes and the camera work is very well crafted too. There's no shaky cam scenes, no fight scene is shot too close. And one particular scene had my jaw dropping.
I tried to avoid all the trailers and promo material to not spoiler the movie for me so I kind of went in not knowing and from the opening the movie turned out to be way darker than I expected it to be. But it's a good thing honestly and I am full on with it if it turns out to be a trilogy. And with that said people will try to compare it to TDK which in my opinion isn't fair because TDK was the second Part in a trilogy. This movie here should be compared to Batman Begins. And to answer the question. Yes I think it's better than Batman begins. And if Matt reeves can keep up the good writing and really develop the story even more we might have a better overall trilogy of Batman!
And one more thing which I find very important. Since the movie is rated PG-13 i would still advise parents to have a second thought about taking younger children to the movies. It's a very dark movie and very intense. I personally think it's even a bit hard for some teenagers who might react sensitive to the themes and scenes of the movie.
The Disappointing Batman
AdrenalinDragon5 March 2022
Wasn't a fan of Emo Batman. Sorry Robert Pattinson. Film was just a bit bleh and felt like it was trying too hard to emulate Christopher Nolan and David Fincher. In the end, the mystery was a bit meh and not worth the three hours of what was mostly a run-of-the-mill Superhero film lacking much excitement or thrill. The Riddler was a bit lame too. Forgotten most of the movie and characters already. Underwhelming.
5.5/10.
5.5/10.
Pages come alive
vespalavis1 March 2022
It was so good! The beginning, the narration, Bruce's voice, his accent, Gotham City, music and sounds... it felt like I'm reading the comic and the pages come alive in my head! It was great! And I live violence, action, crime... this movie has everything! Beautiful car scenes to strong fight scenes to memorable and emotional and dark scenes to those detective scenes... I can't find the right words. You have to watch it.
I was told it's about 3 hours but didn't feel like it. I could easily go on for another hour or more.
And one last thing, make sure to watch it on a big screen because it's very dark and detailed, a movie theatre would be the best place to feel the movie as a whole!
I was told it's about 3 hours but didn't feel like it. I could easily go on for another hour or more.
And one last thing, make sure to watch it on a big screen because it's very dark and detailed, a movie theatre would be the best place to feel the movie as a whole!
A good Batman movie
FeastMode3 March 2022
The headline can be taken two ways. If you remove any hype or expectations, saying it's a good movie is positive. But if you are hoping for an amazing new Batman iteration, good means it wasn't great, let alone amazing.
This review will come off as negative but I did enjoy it. I love the tone. It's super dark and grounded in reality, even more than the Nolan trilogy. And it feels true to the character. Zoe Kravitz and Jeffrey Wright are great casting choices. It's a mostly well-made film and a good addition to the franchise. And the Bat suit looks awesome.
At the same time, nothing about this movie wowed me. I did not connect with the characters, especially the villain. The relationships seem undeveloped and not organic. I was not nearly as emotionally invested in the story as I should have been. It mostly feels surface level.
If you're a huge Batman fan, I think you will really enjoy it. But as a movie, I don't think it fires on all cylinders. The Nolan trilogy still reigns supreme. (1 viewing, fan early screening 3/2/2022)
This review will come off as negative but I did enjoy it. I love the tone. It's super dark and grounded in reality, even more than the Nolan trilogy. And it feels true to the character. Zoe Kravitz and Jeffrey Wright are great casting choices. It's a mostly well-made film and a good addition to the franchise. And the Bat suit looks awesome.
At the same time, nothing about this movie wowed me. I did not connect with the characters, especially the villain. The relationships seem undeveloped and not organic. I was not nearly as emotionally invested in the story as I should have been. It mostly feels surface level.
If you're a huge Batman fan, I think you will really enjoy it. But as a movie, I don't think it fires on all cylinders. The Nolan trilogy still reigns supreme. (1 viewing, fan early screening 3/2/2022)
Best Batman movie ever made
siams-619411 March 2022
Robber Pattinson just outplayed the character,The way batman act,The dark effect,the detective mode.. It's really amazing to see,Speechless about Catwoman aka Zoe Kravitz and riddler's role was too much op. Brilliant movie ever made in history.
Lengthy and boring
yadavjhary5 March 2022
I went to watch the movie with an open mind and not setting any expectations. The first half had me gripped but there's so many loopholes and bad acting. Batman has the same face throughout the movie, that catwoman could have been avoided (I thought I had started to watch a romantic crime drama). The vilain is quite generic and while the whole cast seems fresh, there lacks a depth in their characters. They tried hard to show things from the perspective of Batman but ended up showing it from a Batboy perspective. Dozed off in the final hour of the movie. I watched it in IMAX for the thrill but the background score and music is just so flat and add no depth to the Batman movies we are used to.
Another awful batman movie
agusatu-809-1517915 March 2022
So slow, so boring and with so many scripts problems that made me almost leave the cinema twice.
1/3rd of the movie is worthless, with scenes as the one in the hospital that make you ask "why???"
Pattinson looks much better with the mask than Ben Affleck, much better. But when he takes the mask off he looks like a teen ager with a need of two slaps on the face. And the Ridller.... Really? Really?????
With so many great villians in Batman's history... Jack Nicholson, Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Joaquin Phoenix, lovely Margot... Heath Ledger we miss you!!
Not even the batmobile is worth the ticket, and the motorcycle... Looks someone realized on set that they needed one and picked one randomly from the parking lot.
Another missed opportunity.
This movie makes me want to go to the movies to see The Darknight.
1/3rd of the movie is worthless, with scenes as the one in the hospital that make you ask "why???"
Pattinson looks much better with the mask than Ben Affleck, much better. But when he takes the mask off he looks like a teen ager with a need of two slaps on the face. And the Ridller.... Really? Really?????
With so many great villians in Batman's history... Jack Nicholson, Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Joaquin Phoenix, lovely Margot... Heath Ledger we miss you!!
Not even the batmobile is worth the ticket, and the motorcycle... Looks someone realized on set that they needed one and picked one randomly from the parking lot.
Another missed opportunity.
This movie makes me want to go to the movies to see The Darknight.
Most Complete Batman Movie
rhrayhan-176951 March 2022
Unlike other batman movies..The batman shows us the most important aspect of batman( batman's Detective work) as well as combact skills and brutality.
First 2/3rd of the movie is absolute masterpiece But it has some minor flows BUT nevertheless everything about the was great Absolutely loved the film.
First 2/3rd of the movie is absolute masterpiece But it has some minor flows BUT nevertheless everything about the was great Absolutely loved the film.
Most visceral Batman detective Film
vishwatej2861 March 2022
3 Hours run time is totally worth it.
This one feels like a proper Film not a movie.
A well mature dark movie which Batman character deserves.
Robert Pattinson as Batman and Bruce Wayne is the best casting choice after Christian Bale.
It's so dark, gritty, visceral and god damn great.
Colin Farrell as Penguin was Fantastic. Couldn't recognise him.
Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle and Cat woman was great. She was fantastic.
Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, Andy Serkis were great too.
Casting was done greatly.
Batmobile was so f*ing great. When the engine revs, you will get the goosebumps.
Action scenes were absolutely f*ing great. Its loud, bombastic and visceral which will give goosebumps.
Fight sequence were absolutely gritty.
Cinematography done by Greig Fraser is another masterpiece from him.
Michael Giacchino music composition really great. It has that dark gritty grandeur theme music.
The dirty, criminality and madness in Gotham City, you will feel it. It's so dark and grey which Batman character needs.
Production Design is just brilliant.
Story wise this movie felt more to Detective Batman comic book and done outstandingly.
Detective Batman which is the original DC stands for.
I couldn't not find any error in the whole movie.
This is a well made brilliant movie by Matt Reeves.
Totally worth waiting for. Can't wait to see it again.
Direction: 10/10 Cinematography: 10/10 Acting: 10/10 Screenplay:10/10 Story:10/10 Music: 10/10.
This movie deserves 10/10.
This one feels like a proper Film not a movie.
A well mature dark movie which Batman character deserves.
Robert Pattinson as Batman and Bruce Wayne is the best casting choice after Christian Bale.
It's so dark, gritty, visceral and god damn great.
Colin Farrell as Penguin was Fantastic. Couldn't recognise him.
Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle and Cat woman was great. She was fantastic.
Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, Andy Serkis were great too.
Casting was done greatly.
Batmobile was so f*ing great. When the engine revs, you will get the goosebumps.
Action scenes were absolutely f*ing great. Its loud, bombastic and visceral which will give goosebumps.
Fight sequence were absolutely gritty.
Cinematography done by Greig Fraser is another masterpiece from him.
Michael Giacchino music composition really great. It has that dark gritty grandeur theme music.
The dirty, criminality and madness in Gotham City, you will feel it. It's so dark and grey which Batman character needs.
Production Design is just brilliant.
Story wise this movie felt more to Detective Batman comic book and done outstandingly.
Detective Batman which is the original DC stands for.
I couldn't not find any error in the whole movie.
This is a well made brilliant movie by Matt Reeves.
Totally worth waiting for. Can't wait to see it again.
Direction: 10/10 Cinematography: 10/10 Acting: 10/10 Screenplay:10/10 Story:10/10 Music: 10/10.
This movie deserves 10/10.
Better Than The Dark Knight?
averygab1 March 2022
This film did exceptionally well on showing Bruce emotional side (partly because of the amazing acting by Pattinson) and had some good character arcs.
We all know that Bruce has a sort of relationship with Catwoman, but for me the relationship between Gordon and Batman stood out the most.
The Riddler is shown as a dark figure and is executed well with Dani's eerie, unsettling performance.
Is it better than The Dark Knight? It is around about the same level, but for some it could be better or worse.
We all know that Bruce has a sort of relationship with Catwoman, but for me the relationship between Gordon and Batman stood out the most.
The Riddler is shown as a dark figure and is executed well with Dani's eerie, unsettling performance.
Is it better than The Dark Knight? It is around about the same level, but for some it could be better or worse.
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