WHY I LOVE THE BATMAN: Blockbuster Vision With A Vengeance 

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A pure masterclass in creation. Much love to someone I'm so lucky to call a friend. ❤‍🔥

I just can’t get enough of this movie. It’s uniquely transcendent in a medium that’s forgetting how to be creative (at least when it comes to blockbusters).

Pattinson’s line delivery on “It’s a big city.” Always chills me. He sounds intimidated yet hungry at the same time. Dude is incredible and so is the film.

I don't think this movie gets the credit it deserves for how perfectly cast it is, obviously the visuals and writing are amazing but literally every single character is cast so incredibly perfectly that I can't even begin to understand how they pulled it off

I've watched The Batman a total of 8 times (5 at the cinema & 3 at home) and your video accurately explains why watching it so many times was totally worth it.

Bailey out here sending a Warning to other FilmTubers to up their game. Mad Respect!

I was immediately pulled in From the beginning of the film when Bruce is investigating the first murder. When he finds out the victims son was the one to find them and that amazing nirvana song kicks on as he just stares at the kid. You could immediately feel the pain and suffering of this Batman and you’re able to empathize with him the entire time. I’ve been so hyped for this video! You’re able to put these hard to describe personally feelings into words and I love your content for it! This is probably my favorite video of yours but I honestly think that same thing every time you post a new one!

The Batman is for me personally, the greatest Batman movie ever made. And its not even close. It's the first time I TRULY felt like I was watching the Batman from the comics on screen. I've watched this movie like 25 times, and that's not exaggerating. It's by far my favorite DC film, followed by the Joker. It feels like Matt Reeves crawled inside my head a made this film just for me, its crazy! For years I was saying I wish someone would make a Batman movie that looks and feels like Se7en, with the villain being a psychopathic serial killer version of the Riddler. And I'm sure nobody will believe me, but my dream casting for Riddler was Paul Dano. So when he was announced as Riddler, I genuinely couldn't believe it. And then.....the first teaser trailer dropped. Ill never forget that day, and the emotions I felt after watching it. It was shook. This movie is EVERYTHING I've ever wanted in a Batman film. The suit, the cinematography, the score, the actors, the Batmobile, the story, the atmosphere and tone of the film. There's literally nothing I would change. Robert Pattinson absolutely killed it in the role, and is easily the best Batman, for me. I cannot wait for the sequel and all the spin-off shows and comics that are coming. Just picked up the Riddler: Year One, and its incredible! I wish I could meet Matt Reeves just to shake his hand, and say thank you. Fantastic video my friend, truly fantastic!

"Blockbuster vision with a vengeance" is actually a perfect tagline for this film

“The lens feels like it’s sweating.” ❤ When a director’s vision is so compelling, collaboration becomes seamless. This was truly a passion project for all involved and I felt that seeping through as I’m being immersed in Reeves’ Gotham. How rare and memorable experience seeing this movie was in the theatre. Thank-you, Bailey, for all your hard work in making this video. Your heartfelt analysis reignited my excitement in revisiting this movie and for that you have my gratitude.

You nailed it exactly. Hollywood has lost it's way and our heroes have paid the price.

You are 100% right. Pattinson's Batman performance would not be nearly as effective if they covered up his eyes with white lenses.

I loved No Way Home despite it's blatant fan service I thought it was a good film overall. Watching it theaters it had an exited atmosphere and the crowd went crazy everytime an epic moment happened. Watching The Batman was such a different experience you could hear a pin drop almost every scene because we were all paying attention , we were all playing detective we were immersed in the story. What a beautiful movie The Batman is 9/10 strong for me

This is the Citizen Kane of The Batman video essays. Like this is all I need. Other Batman video essays will happen, obviously, but this is all I need. Thank you.

One of your points perfectly encapsulates how a lot of negative reviews missed the point of some key stylistic choices. A lot of people saw the "pillow shot" inserts as random and unnecessary, but you make a really good point that one of the themes of this movie is seeing: not just seeing clues, and not just seeing darkness and the danger of the unknown, but also seeing people. like how batman goes from seeing selina kyle as just another criminal to a person abused by the system. Or how Bruce Wayne sees how his total attention to the petty criminals of the city has distracted him from the bigger picture. Its video essays like this, ones that go beyond mere aesthetic judgement to expand our understanding and appreciation of film, that really matter. Well done

This video was ridiculously sensational... The Batman does feel like hope again.

You said everything I've been feeling about this movie and more. Loveed the hopeful message at the end and i'll leave you with another Batman film quote from my favorite one. "The night is darkest just before the dawn... and I promise you, the dawn is coming."

I loved this film. As someone who grew up with the character and seeing him never be perfected in live-action, I'm so glad that the team and cast of The Batman managed to make this dream a reality. I knew i loved this film from the opening monologue to Batman rescuing the people after the attack of The Riddler. I think this movie truly perfected Batman when he was reborn in the flooded grounds of the stadium and when he reaches out his hand to Bella Real, the representation of the people in Gotham and she at first declines, but the mayor's son, a representation of Bruce as a child, accepts The Batman, detailing how Bruce had to first metaphorically save himself before he could become a symbol of hope for the people of Gotham. Anyways, this was a fantastic video and detailed everything that i think people love about this film in such elaborate detail.

Best film of the year, and by the time passing will become one of the best ever. As a motorcycle fan I also loved all the shots of motorcycle riding, are just incredible.

Really love the focus on the technical stuff in this one. As much as my interest will always lie in writing, character, and narrative structure, it's wonderful to learn how something as big as the choice of when and when not to cut or as small as the choice of lens works in tandem with those things to craft a more holistic emotional experience within the medium.

That's the video on The Batman we didn't deserve. I loved it, editing, pace, humor, message - it's masterclass.

I'm obsessed with the batman and videos related to the batman.

This movie is amazing, it really is. The first two hours of this movie are the best content in any comic book movie, and yes that includes The Dark Knight. It's perfectly paced, multilayered and complex, contains realistic and honest dialogue and writing, extremely well acted, and the cinematography ranges from great to fucking phenomenal. While the 3rd act does drag a little at the end and is overall a little weaker than its first two acts, it's still extremely well done. The themes of identity and corruption, and the philosophical questions of fixing disfunctional societies are, while already done in the Nolan trilogy, done quite well here and take a different path from any past Batman content. The movie is inspiring, it's beautiful, and it's just a really well-told story. I'm excited for future stories that go further into this world

Incredibly well done. Expected nothing less. Long time watcher here, and after coming down with a sudden sickness. This was such a comforting yet enthralling watch. Keep spreading the love x

The best Batman movie since Nolan's trilogy, and a much-needed movie after the disaster and failure of Snyder and Affleck's Batman.

Bailey, this was beautiful. I kept nodding throughout the video because I agreed with everything you said 100%, but also because you expressed your thoughts in such an evocative way. You talked about how a good film allows you to be sucked in and feel like you are part of its world, and I think your videos achieve the same thing. You certainly have vision!

I knew you’d knock this out of the park and you totally did. I agree with everything. One of my favorite details in the movie: look at the way the public reacts to the Batman at the start vs at the end. It goes from “please don’t hurt me” to the woman holding on as she gets airlifted away as if to say “please don’t let me go.” I love this freaking movie

Insanely tight video, just a perfectly edited video, hit the nail on the head w this one 😮‍💨

As a "fan" of serial killers, I loved this take on The Riddler and that thumb drive joke was hilariously in character for a killer who thinks his smarter then everyone else

One of the best movies i have ever seen

My favorite movie of the year.. had been in a dark spot early March - this movie is near & dear to my soul. Masterpiece is an understatement 🤟🖤

Absolutely brilliant. My feelings expressed perfectly here. Thank you.

It's a well made movie. I liked it for sure, but it didn't feel like a singular vision. It felt like someone doing a cover song version of David Fincher. I love Fincher so it's a look and feel I like applied to a genre like this. It felt so derivative that I couldn't stop thinking about it.

What’s cool about this film Is that it took all three of Nolan’s films 1:Batman begins 2: the dark knight 3:the dark knight rises And puts it all into one film Each film is one hour of the Batman That’s why the film is three hours

I think it's safe to say that this is the best superhero/comic book film of 2022

This is the longest movie review I've actually watched from beginning to end. Friggin awesome!

That intro and believable American accent made me give you an automatic thumbs up.

Someone commented “this is the citizen Kane of The Batman Video Essays.” I’ll do you one better. This is the Citizen Kane of ALL VIDEO ESSAYS. Man that intro was something else 🤌🏽

Just here to say LET'S GOOOOOOO

This was my first real viewing of a batman movie And man… it was awesome

Oh fuck yeah. This is a goddamn video.

Love your passion Bailey, been watching you for years and this is without a doubt your best video yet. You may feel like you don't upload enough but each video shows your growth, and the time in between has been worth it. Amazing stuff, thanks for your hard work!

I saw this movie with my wife and it didn't feel like a 3-hour movie at all. Not a single frame is wasted and it was nice to see the villains actually being portrayed in an original way while still keeping their legacy the same like the penguin

Can you imagine if The Batman 2 included Joaquim Phoenix's Joker?

I don't have anything against using CGI, even where it isn't needed. David Fincher is one of my favorite directors of all time, and I love nearly every movie he's made, and those movies have more visual effects than most blockbusters. The difference is that the VFX aren't there because of some inability to use practicals. It's because he wants to immerse the audience, and he does it really fucking well. So I think it's best for someone to use CGI, even if it isn't necessary, and to use it well. If it's used well, then it gets the desired result

Finally...A True Cinematic MasterWork of the 21rst Century. Each Cinematic stroke brings me closer to a Filmgasm🎉🌆🦇

Your intro was perfect..also You Know You're Right is always a win

Genuinely great Batman voice at the beginning, you had me fooled for a second or two.

Fantastic ending to the video

Been waiting on this for months. The wait was extremely worth it. Amazing video for a fucking fantastic movie.

Its incredible how relevant the opening of this video is now a year later with Dune Part 2.

Doing my part to boost for the algorithm. A phenomenal video, that makes me want to return to The Batman and the Blockbusters that defined my childhood.

Another cool video man. I love how you express your own thoughts and feelings in your videos, relating to something else.

Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing your love of this film so passionately.

This review contains an equivalent passion to that which you admire in the movie.

Love this movie. It was exactly what I wanted and dreamed for. I’m only a little embarrassed to say I’ve seen in 10 times in theaters. 30 hours well spent though. Great video too! The edit with “You know you’re right” by nirvana was chefs kiss

HiTop Films bought me here. The opening monologue was hilarious.

Thank you Bailey, this video was pure brilliance!

And it's Monday October 31st the city streets are crowded for the holiday. Happy f**ING Halloween

Mate, frankly, you’re the best video essayist on RU-vid. As a filmmaker myself, (who saw The Batman in theatres 5 times) you never fail to enlighten me to details I never noticed, and to verbalise my own thoughts concisely, passionately and with extreme passion. I. Fucking. Love. It. Cheers from glorious Australia. Keep it up Bailey.

This is phenomenal Bailey! Great work man!

“Vision is Key” love how James Gunn emphasized those words for the new DCU Phenomenal video , got a bit teary eyed near the end

truly a piece of art Bailey has made, this man always delivers man and boy oh boy i am so glad to share a platform with such an artistic passionate person ❤ ❤

your voice is so satisfying in the batman voice

This video was so beautiful - I could see all the heart and soul You poured into it. It was so beautiful…insightful.. dare I say - transformative

I’m so glad someone acknowledged just how many times Gordon says “jesus” in this movie.

I really love the passion you put into your videos! I hope you get more and more traction on here

I really "loved" The Batman movie directed by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson as The Batman. In my opinion one of the best if not the best Batman movie made thus far and I'm looking forward to the next Matt Reeves directed Batman movie starring Robert Pattinson as The Batman.

You've nailed my favourite things about this movie. Pure brilliance, and I can't wait for the sequel!

What a tremendous effort of a video homie ! I loved each and every second of it !

They actually showed batman as a detective.......... best batman film since mask of the phantasm

This movie view alone made me a fan and subscriber this take is simply amazing. Thank you.Looking to see what else you make videos on

Everything you've said is what I felt after watching the movie but couldn't explain. Thank you.

The finished footage from the opening looks incredible!

I’ve seen this movie 6 time already and for me that’s a lot.

U said everything I wanted to say in conversation or comment about this masterpiece. As a film lover and DC fanboy especially a batman nerd, this is the batman movie I always wanted as a kid. This movie is a masterpiece.

I don't think the era is bygone, it just needs a renewal. Some things can return back and better than ever. But only if we build on what came before and learn from our mistakes. This movie is certainly an inspirational one to me and may very well remind of us of what we are missing.

Awesome video man!!! Loved every second of it. It would be very interesting to hear your take on Better Call Saul. That show deserves a video essay just as good as the show, so given the quality of your videos, I believe you can pull It off. Keep the great work!!!

My favorite Batman movie of all time also fav Batman on the big screw. Great vid man

It's cool to see others appreciate this film. I loved it so much on first watch and every other re watch too.

I love how you acknowledge that the only thing going on in Batmans head when around Selina is Wii music because no man, ESPECIALLY a man as broken and autistic as Bruce Wayne, can properly function around a woman like that.

16:00 I had no idea that LED wall was a thing, that is so FRICKING COOL

I think the pale eyes could work for Pattinson's Batman, if not a pure white. Like a very light grey or foggy eye contacts maybe help him see better in darkness and over distances, maybe have it be a near end upgrade. Kinda like the surveillance eyes(forgetting the real name) from the dark knight but actually more ethical and doesn't leave a moral questions

You made the definitive Batman/Blockbuster video. Thank you so much.

Thank you for making this.

i will eat up any video essay about this film i love it SO SO MUCH

Best shot movie ive ever seen, i never see a movie more then 2x, the batman 5x, just beautiful

This movie brought back all of my favorite childhood memories 😊

The Goat is back !!!

*Since* Martin Scorsese made those comments on superhero movies not being FILMS, only one was able to prove his statement wrong. The Batman.

PLEASE LISTEN TO THE LYRICS OF WELCOME TO THE BLACK PARADE AND REALIZE ITS A PERFECT SONG ABOUT BATMAN AND THEN THE BATFAMILY!!! The first half of the song works perfectly as the origins of The Batman

Yeah brother, when I watch something and truly connect to it, I AM the characters... I feel like I've gone through what they did and with this masterpiece... I WAS the bat 👏

This deserves millions of views. So well made

I like how you stated that everyone else needs to step it up! Hell yeah!

I agree. Basically let storytellers tell stories. I’m all in

This is by far the best video I have seen about THE BATMAN.

Hi, CGI Artist working for movies and TV shows here, just wanted to bounce on your segment on CGI. Although I agree with everything you said, I'd like to nuance your passage about the 'volume'. Which is not the bread and butter of all CGI and is not quite as flawless as you make it seem. First, it doesn't always save us from separating the characters from the background, we still have to do it and sometimes replace the background anyway. Also, it is sometimes difficult to treat the transition between the set and the screens! So you have some limitations here. However. It allows for much better lighting! Which is effing essential for integration. This is a great tech, and it would've been impossible to do some of the reflections in Mando's head without it. However. I can count a couple of times where I detected it's presence in movies. Green screens still have their uses and Virtual Production ('the volume') isn't the 'future'. :) It's part of our present, just like green screens and makeup! Thanks, great video

I love The Batman too but there has been a lot of great Blockbusters this past decade: The Dark Knight Rises,The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America The Winter Soldier and Civil War, The Suicide Squad, Mission Impossible Rogue Nation and Fallout, Dune, Blade Runner 2049, Logan, Wonder Woman, X-Men Days of Future Past, Baby Driver, Shazam, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, War for the Planet of the Apes, Interstellar, The Martian, Mad Max Fury Road, Skyfall, Furious 7, Ford v Ferrari, Edge of Tomorrow, Dredd, The Kingsman and apparently Top Gun Maverick. I don't know about that one, I haven't seen it yet. Also Looper and John Wick films. I don't know if you would consider those blockbusters.

Really valid points man, excellent video! You’ve got yourself a new subscriber 🤓