The Batman is a movie that is more of a thriller than a comic book movie. It’s not as bombastic as some of the other big-screen outings for The Batman, but it’s still a very dark and serious movie. There are flashes of brilliance throughout, but the movie can be quite long and dark at times. Despite that, I still enjoyed watching it.
Robert Pattinson dons the mask and cape and he plays a Batman that is younger and more messed up than Bale and Affleck’s versions. Mercifully, we don’t get to see the character’s origin story again but it is clear that his psyche has been affected by his troubled upbringing and his thirst for vengeance against the people who killed his family.
Bruce Wayne is still coming to terms with his masked identity and is still a little uncomfortable in his role. But as the movie progresses, we see his transformation from a slightly unhinged police aide to the saviour of Gotham City, something that has rarely been played out in such an extended fashion before.
This movie is set in the world of Batman and it follows his investigations as he tries to catch the killer. The movie is very exciting and will keep fans of the comic books happy.
Detective work and a neo-noirish tone set Matt Reeve’s movie apart from the Bat-movies that have come before. This is more of a crime mystery than an action flick, although there are a few scenes that set the pulse racing, such as a car chase scene between Batman and The Penguin (an unrecognisable Colin Farrell). However, viewers shouldn’t expect a high-octane superhero movie that favours fisticuffs over talking as this is mostly humorless affair that focuses on Batman’s brains more than his brawn. ..
The cast of The Batman is excellent, with Christian Bale as the definitive Batman and Michael Caine as Alfred. However, the director’s choice to cast Twilight’s Pattinson in the role of Bruce Wayne was met with criticism. While his performance is good, it is not up to the level of Bale and Caine. If The Batman is successful, it will be due in part to Pattinson’s performance as Batman.
The cast of “The Dark Knight Rises” includes the aforementioned Farrell as The Penguin, Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, Jeffrey Wright as Jim Gordon, and John Turturro as Carmine Falcone. They are all excellent as always but it’s Paul Dano who steals the show. The celebrated actor plays the movie’s big bad, The Riddler, and he gives possibly his finest screen performance to date. ..
The performance by Dano is excellent and makes for a much more interesting villain than the one we are used to seeing on our screens. The movie is better for it.
The cast and crew of “Dano” are excellent, making this a long movie that is steeped in darkness and with far less capable actors. However, the talky nature of the script can be overlooked. The epic scale of the production design and Michael Giacchino’s magnificent score also do much to maintain interest in the movie.
Despite its flaws, The Batman is an entertaining and visually stunning superhero movie that will keep fans of the genre entertained. While it could have used a few more laughs and brighter moments to lighten the mood, the action sequences are well executed and help to keep the viewer engaged. ..
This movie is a dark and gritty take on the Batman and Robin series. I was glad that it didn’t have the same campy feel as Batman and Robin. I would have liked to see Gotham City lighten up a little during the extended run-time.
Despite these minor complaints, this is still a decent movie. Reeves dares to deliver a superhero movie that is more akin to Zodiac, LA Confidential, and the aforementioned Seven, than a traditional comic book flick. The Batmobile is still cool and the sight of Batman swooping through Gotham is still breathtaking, but don’t expect to come away from the cinema with memories of over-the-top fight scenes and action-movie derring-do. ..
This is a serious-minded story about the character of Batman and the viewer’s journey on a journey that is rarely fun but is quietly extraordinary all the same.
In the comics, the Batman story concludes with his final confrontation with the Joker. In the movie universe, this confrontation takes place in a different setting, and is not as conclusive. Here, we explore what happens after Batman defeats the Joker and why it matters.
