I’m honestly gonna need the sequel to be just as long. One of the best theater experiences I’ve had and I’ve watched it like 3 times since at home. It’s a true movie from start to end
edgy emo kid's diary, so cute. When he said "they think I hide in the shadows... but I am the shadows! bwahaha" then I knew what kind of retarder movie to expect. The Batman is a bad movie, Batman doesnt shine as detective, plot is pretty weak with disconnected 3rd act with flood. It;s just a wannabe Seven/Zodiac
This is one of my favourite films of recent times, I remember seeing it in cinemas for the first time and for some reason just being in awe at the scene with the red flare. In such a gritty film the use of colour is much more impactful imo.
All movies? You need to broaden your horizons. Start with watching something other than standard Hollywood films. The Substance, for example, is EXTREMELY stylistic. But also has a great story, performances, effects. Did you go watch it? I’m betting not.
Seated for this one Comporio. I watched this movie in imax when it came out and I still can’t forget seeing the batmobile starting scene for the first time, the v8 + jet engine sound is seared into my brain
I see "The Batman" and I click. We can joke but this for me was one of best movies i have seen in decade. Nothing topped the atmosphere, cinematography and audio of this movie. Totally didnt expect it would be that good, watched it 2 times now and gotta say it is most likely one of best Batman movies ever. I love Dark knight trilogy but man this movie is such a diamond people will respect it over next few decades. Can't wait for the sequel! Also was sad to see Matt Reeves cancelled "Arkham" TV series project. Cant wait to see whats next after Penguin.
When I first saw gone girl I thought the halfway point was the end and then I checked there was an entire second half of a movie left and I was shocked when Amy did her monologue. Crazy movie. Batman is Sick 👍.
Saw this movie in imax. When I walked into the theater, they told me that the ac is broken, 90 degrees in there, so I can get a refund if I want. Walked in and the theater was packed. Everybody was hot and sweaty but it was worth it.
The Batman was an incredibly immersive and visually stunning movie, the most realistic I've seen in theaters. The 2D experience was better than even the 3D of Avatar: The Way of Water. Movies like The Batman, John Wick Chapter 4, and Dune Part 2 are rare because they target mature audiences and make less money compared to mainstream blockbusters. Just look at the numbers: - The Batman: $772 million (should've hit $1 billion) - Dune Part 2: $714 million (deserved $1.2+ billion) - The LOTR Experience - John Wick 4: $440 million (should've made atleast $700 million) But these movies are pulling in the big bucks: - Jurassic World Dominion: $1 billion - Doctor Strange 2: $955 million - Deadpool and Wolverine: $1.33 billion - Inside Out 2: $1.69 billion (Crazy isn't that?) - Spiderman No Way Home: $1.91 billion So, we might rarely get these amazing movies for mature audiences in the future.
Those last 5 movies you listed are all nostalgia bait movies as-well except maybe inside out 2 since idk I haven't seen it. Goes to show that a lot of people don't even want to take a chance on a great movie which is outside their comfort zone, which is funny because those first 3 movies are not exactly not mainstream either, they are just on the better side of what blockbusters should be in terms of quality.
these movies are kinda like an investment, the batman universe that will be created will bring more money in the future, flashy movies just get hyped by the monkeys and bring more money to the table but have no future value. think how much rewatchability the batman has in comparison to spiderman homecoming for example.
I didn’t expect this to be something I’d thrown on the tv often just to have something in the background. It’s blown my mind how the more you engage w this story/mystery/conspiracy, the more you’re rewarded. The attention to detail in creating this world is astounding, and reading Paul Dano’s Riddler comic as well as watching the Penguin HBO show, just enriches your appreciation for the world Reeves has created. I have zero interest in this Batman joining a wider DC movie universe; keep it in house with a tight lid, this thing is gold by itself.
My only issues with this movie was the pacing of certain scenes and the transitions that felt kind of choppy, but other than that it’s the best pure batman film ever
I thought pacing was great IMO for what this movie was trying to be, only problem movie had was last 15-20 minutes. I don't think that part was necessary at all.
@@UncrownedKingDante yeah. I felt like some scenes couldve been cut shorter while having the same impact for ex) batman finding the last riddler card and carpet tool in the bat cage. It was unnecessarily long
@@samisirusbis1008no it’s not an illusion. The movie does have poor pacing and the sequel could certainly take a lot of hints from the pacing of The Penguin episodes
One of the things I found interesting is the amount of times Batman asks a question throughout the movie. And the fact that he ultimately loses at the end while taking alot of damage due to his inexperience. It made me realize how much the other movies portray him as an unstoppable force that never makes mistakes. I also like how Bruce Wayne is actually the alter ego in this interpretation.
It’s aging very well I know it’s not perfect but it’s damn close and it’s a sleeper hit it gets better the more you watch it.The cinematography is excellent and aesthetically pleasing, the acting and the character development is genius especially Robert Pattison’s performance and the world building of Gotham is excellent. The films weaknesses are clearly studio interference but I’m sure they will let Matt Reeves cook for the sequel.
I love this movie so much because of all the attention to detail on top of this already well executed concept. The Riddlers glasses were inspired by one of the first ever movie adaptations of the Riddler. The Batmobile itself was designed by render artist ashthorp, who previously worked on brutalist (vehicle) designs that perfectly fit the gotham aesthetic. It all just ties in together so well
Bravo for this video. The Batman is not just an amazing superhero/noire detective film, but it’s just pure beautiful cinema. Reeves & co really put their soul into not just this film, but the universe they’re building around it. Makes me even more excited we’ll probably be getting AT LEAST one trilogy.
as entertaining as _the penguin_ is, it just doesn't touch _the batman_ in cinematography... holy fuck - and the themes are much more resonant than just pure ego- / revenge-driven drama
I saw it two days ago, after watching Cosmonaut's review. I tried my best to enjoy it, but I think the last third (or half?) is somewhat poorly done. Penguin is great so far!
Agreed bro! As much as I loved the Nolan films the fight choreography was the weakest part. That and how bland Gotham felt. It just felt like Chicago bc for the most part it was. Besides Batman Begins bc the narrows looked really cool. The Batman actually takes the time to develop Gotham as a character too. A dark, cold, rainy, neon, cesspool of crime and muck. And starts Bruce off as a heavily flawed character with noble intentions. The fight choreography, cinematography, and the overall atmosphere of ‘The Batman’ is superior, but the plot of ‘The Dark Knight‘, the writing, along with Heath Ledger’s Oscar worthy performance really took the film to heights rarely achieved. And while TDK is no masterclass in cinematography, it does have some very impressive shots. That to say The Batman is a very well made movie and I’m looking forward to seeing the Bruce Wayne persona developed in The Batman part II. Also here’s a hot take, Ben Affleck as Batman is my favorite live action adaptation of the character.
15:39 my personal theory is that this actually sets up Hush. The reporter shares the same surname and it actually gives Hush the motivation to go after Bruce for revenge.
My favorite Batman scene from any of the movies is when vengeance dies, and Batman is symbolically reborn, almost like a baptism through the death of vengeance. It's such a powerful scene, especially with the red flare and all.
The Batman was great visually but it has pacing issues. On that regard, The Penguin series has great pacing while still capturing some of The Batman’s cinematography
I saw this the day it came out in Melbourne, Australia and for some reason there was only 3 people in the cinema including myself. At the end of the film the old bloke at the back stands up and shouts “that was bloody good wasn’t it?!”. Great movie. All round. My favorite part though is definitely Colin Farrel is Penguin. Absolutely stole the show.
This angle on the DC universe could be the savior of DCU imo. Between The Batman and The Penguin series. There is so much potential to a darker grittier DCU. I need more.
Very much enjoyed and agreed with your points in the video. However I will say: From as long as I can remember, Keaton/Burton's Batman have been my Batman and everyone who know me, knows I think this. So when I first watched The Batman (2022) at the cinema I had an amazing feeling building up and kept thinking "nobody's going to believe me when I tell them this is better [than '89 and Returns]". The music, the atmosphere, visual style, Pattinson's performance, were all 10/10 on point. But then the third act of the movie happened. The film fell off hard after the Riddler prison scene where the movie felt like it should have ended. But it carried on to the Marvel style final fight sequence and the knock-off Nolan Batman message about being a symbol boll*cks. And to cap it off they filmed three ending scenes and used all three of them. Keaton/Burton's '89 and Returns remain the better movies. But being third place live action Batman movie is still something to be proud of.
It's not riddler's dad that Falcone kills. The reporter has the last name Elliot which means his son will be introduced as Hush in one of the future movies.
Like your channel dude. Smart with how hard The Penguin is popping off right now that you do this one. Everything you say I agree with. They both certainly came out of a dark closet. Just like your channel. Keep it up dude!
The Batman isn’t a remake of 7. They have a couple of obvious things in common, but that’s a very superficial analysis of the movie. It owes more to neo noir of the 1970s like Klute, Chinatown, The French Connection, etc. and Batman comics than it does Fincher. This would be like dismissing Jaws as a ripoff if The Birds because it took some general inspiration from that movie and did its own riff on it.
Agree it's directed really well, the action scenes in particular seem a real step-up from previous batman movies and superhero movies in general. I also enjoy how it's going down the presenting batman as a cop operating outside the system, Batman is basically just Dirty Harry in this film and it works really well. Unfortunately it's main issue is just how boring it is lol, so much of the gangster/selina Kyle plot goes on for way too long to the point where it just feels like a sequence of cut-scenes from a video-game and for the world's greatest detective, Batman is so stupid in the film lol. The Riddler scenes are pretty stupid pseudo political nonsense but they at least actually seem to progress the narrative. It also lacks a lot of the charm of other batman movies, everyone is so bloody serious haha, thank god for Colin Farrell who gives a really entertaining performance that feels like it actually belongs in a batman film. Maybe I'm just getting old and grumpy but there's so many times ill be excited by teasing the Joker's appearance in the sequel. Overall a very well directed/shot film with some good performances but god it's let down by a really bad screenplay which lack the thrills of The Dark Knight and the charm of Batman Returns.
Nice video! Just one thing I picked up, the reporter that was killed is actually Hush's father and not the Riddlers. I think with the Riddler bringing that information to the news is the origin of Hush, and he blames his father being killed on Bruce, they also went to school together when they were younger. Hopefully we see some of this side of the story in the next film.
I’m so sad that I didn’t have the opportunity to watch this theaters. Everyone in my life was so negative about this movie and nobody would see it with me. Now that everyone has scene it and so many love it, (including the people in my life who wouldn’t go) I need this to come back to theaters.
What an incredible video! If I could point out just one misconception (encouraged by the movie's own marketing), it would be calling what's left of Bruce Wayne Batman. I would call him The Vengeance, referencing the clapper board used during filming and how he sees himself(Obviously you got it buuut i think it would be a nice tweak to the text). It's only at the end of the movie that we see the character realize that he needs to be much more if he wants to have any positive impact (learning Spanish is the first step, I would say hahaha).
'have you ever got a surprise package with lots of tape? no. but supposedly you wanted that parcel to packed tight and protected without it being stolen and or blowing up. sure. if you can drop that package off the crossroad, let's say 12 & 34 junction? I"d pick up that dropoff'
This movie is a visual masterpiece. It’s my favorite comic book movie, ever. You can think the dark knight is a better movie or has a better story, but when it comes to immersion, cinematography, fight scenes, and pretty much everything about the visuals, this movie is like a hydrogen bomb while the dark knight is like a coughing baby. Gotham actually feels like Gotham. And now that the penguin is out and fucking amazing, this world is only getting better
I absolutely LOVE this movie. It gets so much hate and idky, people are so conditioned to think the sanitize, corporatized, bland movies were good because they were "technically" good. This movie was so dirty, so personal, down to earth, grounded, the music, the cinematography just blasted all your senses while you feel the bass from every punch, the suspense in the silence. I was not a fan of Robert Pattinson, hated he took the role, then I watched it. This is my definitive batman. I always watched the dark knight trilogy, after watching this and seeing the trilogy with weak fights, seizure inducing cuts and bland visual, it was clearly just nostalgia.
I’m glad someone else acknowledged how influential the telltale games were to this version of Batman. The riddler being darker, more twisted and Bruce’s parents being blatantly corrupt. I’m 90% sure they’re setting Joker up to be like the telltale version, with Batman and him already having history before he really becomes The Joker.
It felt like the WB animated series. The impossible was made possible. In order to ground Batman in reality, it had to be shown that Bruce is essentially Batshit crazy. Pattinson looked absolutely unhinged in the Batsuit with the dead eyes he gave in his performance.
I remember having grown so impatient that I started to not care how the movie would turn out. Then I heard Reeves say it would be a film noir. I thought, ok sure, but you're not really going for it. It's still going to be capeshit first and foremost. This was probably 2 years ahead of actual eventual release. They might have only barely begun principle photography. I caught an early fan screening the tuesday before premier, just being a regal member or whatever. First scene was captivating, but then the monologue? I couldn't believe Reeves actually went there. I knew the movie was legit. And the monologue itself was very noir but also very batman, without coming off cheesy. IMO if you remove the joker scene(fucking dreadful), the movie is actually flawless.
Never really felt like Batman to me when he would tackle all his problems head on with fighting rather than thinking it through and taking a stealthy approach, I get he’s supposed to be more vengeful/unhinged, but it makes him look dumb when he’s supposed to be the prep god
It makes me wonder why more RU-vid videos aren't 21:9. Most phones these days in landscape are 21:9 and if I'm watching on my TV I'm already used to black bars from the movie content, but RU-vid... Always 16:9. Ironic when a video gushes about cinema mastery doesn't commit. Not criticising, just an observation. At least it's not portrait, like tiktok bullshit. Edit: great video though. 100% quality. New subscriber.
This movie is the Batman movie for fans. It's more grounded then Nolan's films but still more "comic booky". Batman is the main character. He is solving riddles. No stupid Batman voice. It's great. The best bat suit. Pattison nailed it. I like autistic Batman. Because if he were real, dude would be hella autistic.
