i just watched it and it's a very good movie. But, that subway scene reminded me a whole lot of the scene from Inglorious Basterds when "The Bear Jew" is introduced and while he's walking out of the dark tunnel he taps his bat on the wall. Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap.. In The Batman it's footsteps.
to add to this when he goes into the club as Batman he says: “do you know who I am?” and they laughed which shows that his fear hadn’t reached that far up the chain, until he gave them a good ol’ Batman beat down and chased down the penguin. They thought they were untouchable, until he showed up, and now they realize that NO-ONE is safe from the Batman, not even them.
The scene also started the character development for Bruce to see that sometimes being Bruce Wayne can be just as if not more effective. (Getting into the place right away when he showed up there as Bruce, even asking for Carmine instead of Penguin)
The scene where Batman gets shot with a shotgun and almost gets killed shows how realistic and perfect the fight sequences were. And also the glider scene where his parachute gets stucked and he gets knocked out on street. Batman's imperfections is what made this movie soo realistic and something to connect with.
The movie did an amazing job depicting a year two rookie Batman. From his suit to his brutality when fighting criminals. Would love to see a trilogy for this.
I loved the glider scene and the realism of the crash BUT, the shotgun scene was far from real, you’re just not going to catch yourself from falling off of a bridge after getting blasted point blank by a shotgun.
I’m not the biggest fan of how his suit makes him almost invincible. It makes it harder to feel risk, and when he does get shot with the shotgun I was confused when he was down for that exact reason.
I love the way they illustrated the fear the criminals fear when they see the light on the sky. How they're legitimately terrified he could be in the shadows anywhere at any moment so much it makes them stop dead in their tracks.
They did something similar at the beginning of Dark Knight (the scene where the guy sees the Bat Symbol and says 'not tonight') but this film did it SO much better.
@@Genrebenders well the comics kindve don’t matter here because we’re only talking about movie adaptations not to mention it makes sense for the comics to do it because the movies are based off of them lol and I think the focus is just on the WAY that they did it in their introduction of Batman it was just kindve neat is all🙂
Great movie, however... in this scene in particular, if Batman is the "shadows" and criminals are terrified of Batman and everyone knows of him, then why does the leader of this gang greet Batman with a condescending laugh saying "who the hell does this guy think he is"? The leader should be shitting his pants knowing that his whole gang is about to get their asses kicked. Liked the movie, but I'm a stickler for plot holes.
It reminds me of an intense feeling of the one in the Nolan series - the Dark Knight (I think) when Gordon throws on the Batsignal and a colleague asks him why and he says its to let people know Batman is out there and this crook bricks it when he sees the signal and tells his friend he's not going to do the job. However, I do like the fact that the crooks - every single one - bricks it when they see the signal because they think Batman's in the shadows, or in the air, or in the alley and the thing about it all? They never say anything: they all just look like over their shoulder thinking they know they done wrong and something is coming. Vengence? no....PUNISHMENT. Punishment is coming. (That's quoting another superhero though).
@@billyli5477 That's what made it feel so brutal. The fact that he can take a hit and return it 10 fold. That's what made the fights in the John Wick movies so cool too. He also gets his ass handed to him but he keeps going. No real fight is ever clean.
@@billyli5477 That's the point of batman, he's supposed to be extremely skilled but even the best fighter can get whooped by multiple enemies, especially when they have guns/weapons, that's why he wears the armor, to take those hits and come back harder
I love how realistic the fight scenes were in this one, compared not only to Nolan's or Snyder's Batman, but to the superhero genre overall... The hero gets worn-out, he gets outnumbered, he can only take himself so far, it takes him time to get back on his feet and the criminals also take their time to recover, it's just incredible and it really helps set the tone for the story... Reminded me of the Daredevil series, which was until this movie to me the only superhero product that genuinely had not only an engaging story, but engaging fight scenes
Exactly my thoughts word to word. The most realistic and relatable version of Batman. Also don't forget the scene where he activates the bat-gliders only to crash onto a bridge when opening the parachute
Yes. I love how his fighting style is in between Nolan’s and Batfleck’s. Realistic and brutal but not as hard core as Batfleck’s. He’s just like how I play Batman in Arkham games. I always miss the counter button and ends up getting hit lol.
There are so many perfect scenes in this film, it’s hard to pick a favourite. The opening sequence and Batman’s introduction are 2 examples. Batman putting together that Selina knows Annika via her boots in the Iceberg Lounge is another. The GCPD escape, the hospital scene, the funeral service scene, and the entire third act.
A couple of my favorite scenes is when he’s walking towards the penguin after his car crash, the fight scene where we takes off the lights and you see him in the muzzle flashes, plus others I can’t think of right now
@@Nbz0 It will always be ingrained in my mind - like a chariot of hell - that scene the Batmobile bursts out from the fire and Penguin can't help but look as Batman's footsteps walk towards him.
Holy shit! The opening was a true masterclass in tension, world-building and character introduction all at the same time. The 2 standout scenes to me were when the mugger saw the bat-logo and hesitated going into the alleyway and hearing Batman's loud, heavy footsteps inch closer as he emerges from the shadows and lays a smackdown on that gang. I never felt that fear Batman induces in criminals until I watched this scene, with Bruce's moody narration being the cherry on top of a sequence that already felt like a graphic novel come to life.
Same. I’ve never felt afraid of batman both in comics and animated shows/movies. Never. This opening scene is both from the riddler as well as displays their tactics of fear through shadows but batman comes out of the shadows and riddler doesn’t. I love how we got the perspective of the criminals and not batman, sets the tone of Gotham. Perfect Gotham just perfect. Like from comics and Arkham games. Gonna watch the movie again this Friday
@@KingKhupacabra Yeah, everything about it felt just right! Matt Reeves truly understands the source material intimately and has crafted an interpertation that's very definitive in it's potrayal of a vengeful detective Batman, a gothic art deco Gotham, and scenes that feel ripped out of the character's best graphic novels to ever be published.
@@KingKhupacabra I also like the comparison you made between Batman and the Riddler. One is hidden in the shadows with only his victims exposed while the other is shown to us almost right from the start highlighting how Nashton felt invisible his whole life. He observes the mayor who doesn't notice him the whole time he's there which leads to eventually just lunges at him and starts beating him down furiously, of course noticing Riddler wouldn't have changed his fate but it's interesting to see the comparison.
@@themadtitan7603 exactly. Our points are well constructed. I love the parallel of the shadows. This opening scene will be remembered forever and the whole movie
Yeah okay but it's still not as good as batman begins when everyone is being picked off one by one and nobody even sees him except the screams and then at the final guy he screams "where are you" and he's upside down right behind him and says "here"
The scene where criminals see the bat signal and start to get scared it sets the tone and feel of the film, it gave me chills. The opening is literally perfection.
I really liked the scene between The Batman and The Riddler at Arkham. Paul Dano delivered an outstanding performance. He actually had The Bat shaking in his boots. “What have you done!” 😂
The horror movie villain walk part was very much true if you can intimidate and show how good your portrayal of that character is with just a slow walk through the darkness you’ve won he resembles Darth Vader from rogue one when comes out of the darkness his presence is very much felt and makes it very uncomfortable and chilling even the music has a Darth Vader almost undertaker feel my favorite Batman film by far
Another great payoff for this scene is at the end of the movie. The man he rescued from the gang was terrified of him afterwards, even though Batman likely saved his life. But the girl on the stretcher being airlifted from the arena couldn’t bring herself to let go of him.
The Batmobile is one of my favorite characters in The Batman. I loved how it had its own intimidating introduction and the way it exits to start the chase scene felt just like the way the Adam West Batmobile exits the Batcave. Also, Robert Pattinson's cowl has Adam West's Batman's nose. A very nice love letter to the character.
I loved this opening scene and how the street level criminal element of Gotham are succumbing to the idea of The Batman and not even having to encounter him themselves. Word of mouth is doing the work and you can see that they honestly don’t think it’s worth being around if there’s a chance he might be.
Beautiful movie. Bruce was unhappy, tortured, unsure, inconsolable and reluctant to live a normal millionaire's life. He acted out his rage as a vigilante. Every character was integral to the whole story and not gratuitously shoehorned in unlike some characters in the Batman movies of the past, like the model emerging from the Christmas cake in Batman Returns.
The whole beginning of the new Batman movie was awesome...you hear his narrating about how he is watching criminals and how he has to be very careful in picking his targets...you see him skip the petty grocery store criminal but then focus on the gang intent on possibly murdering an innocent person. It was a poetic introduction to who Batman is. Someone who strikes fear into the hearts of the worst criminals in Gotham.
I loved how you could hear him and you can vissualize why he looked like before you actually saw him, they way he emerged out of the darkness, then the squeaky boots in the puddles, very comic style
I'm not a movie critic/expert, so I judge movies by whether or not I want to rewatch them. This one I wanted to watch again immediately after finishing
I am loving this version of Batman! Everything from his introduction, to his detective work, the Batmobile he drives, his raw, visceral fighting style as he's just getting the hang of things and his arc going from vengeance to hope. THIS IS BATMAN.
The reverse shots of riddler walking to pick up the tool matching Batman looking at the blood stain is the same. Riddler hiding in the shadows. Riddler using binocs to watch his prey like He does when watching Selina…so many parallels
That first monologue voiceover is one of the best parts of this amazing movie: Over the last two years I've become a nocturnal animal. I have to choose my targets carefully. It's a big city, I can't be be everywhere. They have a signal now for when I'm needed. But when that light hits the sky, it's not just a call...it's a WARNING!..TO THEM!...THEY THINK I HIDE IN THE SHADOWS...BUT I AM THE SHADOWS! Pattisons voice is amazing in that scene
Another thing matt reeves put in the film as hidden subtext exposition was that all characters , riddler, catwomen and batman all entered Mitchell's sky landing, which shows how close to death they are, because of the situations they are putting themselves under .
The beginning scene was perfect, the narration, the noir feel, the subway scene and even the part where it shows that dude with the melon head rob the store. Just perfect
Not only was the visuals of the intro superb, but also the music. Especially how the tense music of Batman's introduction slowly fades into the piano version when they were investigating the murder.
Your description of him as a Terminator was apt. I think the reason I love this portrayal of Batman is because if you removed the police and his moral mission, he was very much presented like a villain more than a hero. But I think that is how the Batman should be because to the criminals, he is their villain so it's perfect.
The scene where Batman starts revving up the Batmobile to chase the Penguin was amazing! With the glow of the fire behind it and from within the engine, it's like, "The forces of Hell are coming for you, Penguin."
The scene where the Batman comes out the shadows for the 1st time reminded me of Inglorious Bastards when Eli Roth aka the Bear Jew comes out of the tunnel ready to swing his bat Both felt very intimating and both scenes got across who these people were and what they stood for...also both very deadly
The perfect scenes imo were the beginning in Halloween night and him driving around Gotham while nirvana plays those were the best scenes cuz of how eerie n haunting they were
The cinematography reminded me of a live action BTAS. And it worked great. I felt the story went in a different direction of the mystery and was a great example of his detective skills. My problem was the reason for donning the cowl, vengeance. It was for justice. Batman was created always for justice. That's why Batman doesn't kill. His pursuit isn't to seek revenge for his parents murder but help the city his family built.
My gf is not even a fan of superhero movies but she LOVED every bit of this film and never once complained or got tired of it , and we gonna go see it again this is what batman is really dark and detective and even the intro gave me chills just how perfect it was to introduce him
A nice little detail in the first fight scene of the movie is Reeve's use of makeup. You can see that the boy, unlike the other gang members, has his face painted halfway. It might mean that the boy still has his a sense of good left in him and that he hasn't been completely corrupted like the other gang members who's faces are completely painted like a skull.
I love the casting for The Riddler. Something so weird and realistic seeing the actor, who for my money, has a weird baby face-ish quality to him carry out such smart and thought out crimes. Like, it portrays our reality of how our lovely next door neighbour could be hiding corpses in his basement so well. The Riddler, while masked and probably altering his voice through software/the mask itself distorting it, does sound like a huge scary guy and then when he is finally caught and we see his face its like "Thats the guy! He's so... so.... ordinary!" which is scarier
I was waiting to see which specific scene you thought was perfect, but every scene you showed I thought was the perfect scene. I loved it and I want to see it at least two more times in theater. A masterpiece
Not just this scene, but multiple!! The fight where he overpowers a bunch of guys with guns in the dark, using it to his advantage or the final scene where the criminal states that he's vengeance and he has a whole character arc and is quite literally 'reborn' in the water/dark or his relationship with Alfred in the hospital!!
I’m usually super hyped for hero movies but never show any emotion but I almost cried when Batman was starring at the little boy after his father was just murdered and got chill when the bat mobile was revealed
The opening scene of this movie gave me chills. The introduction to the Batman in this film was incredible and I've never seen anything like it. This film exceeded my expectations and I can't wait to see what comes next!
A lot of people have been complaining about the opening narration and think it’s lazy exposition, but forget that narration is a staple of Batman comics. His comics are iconic for being overlaid with his inner monologues.
The movie from the look or photographical prospective is so sooooooo good every scene every frame is a masterpiece it teases you to put it as a wallpaper or a desktop background
yea man I love that he is the shadows something in Gothen criminals would take refuge in. Hiding in the shadows, a safe get away ,a creep in waiting ready to mug someone, a mobster doing a deal ext ... they all now have to worry about the batman being in their with them in Gotham. Its like the criminals have no were safe to hide as a result even at night the crime in the city seems to happen as if its in broad daylight yet under constant fear of the batman and batman doesn't see his effect of change and it only seems like the city has gotten worse . its beautiful story telling.
In costume, Pattinson cuts a regal and noble figure. The cowl with the longer, sharper bat ears evokes classic, comic book Batman by the likes of Neal Adams and others. So much to like, but one is how Batman spares that gang initiate who, symbolically, has only half his face painted as he’s about to complete his initiation into full criminality (and sociopathy)! Terrific film making!
The introduction to Batman scene is my favorite Batman scene ever. The first time in cinema when Batman isn't a Playboy, isn't a ninja, he is scary, he is a bad guy worst nightmare.
This batman series is so grounded and realistic that idk if im piqued or concern with how they'll incorporate the more supernatural villains if they decide to touch them. I like how the Riddler made Bruce realize the impact his abscence has, so I'm looking forward to him putting on a brighter facade appearance for the public if they go with the playboy philantropist approach. Im also interested in them developing his detective skills as well as his emotional restraint. Past iterations werent really detective oriented so it this was a nice change of pace. And the scene where he confronts the Riddler and starts lashing while banging the glass when Riddler had one-up'd him felt excessive to warrant that kind of expression. And also just smarter about his approach to situations and firearms. Dude just tried to tank them all on like he is superhuman, granted his armor is bullet proof; but that shotgun scene, he couldve done something to lessen the impact but dude decides to just walk straight into it, which ultimately almost cost him his life. Also really enjoyed their creation, or visualization, of Gotham too. Everythings run down, rusty, uninviting. A place that's due for new management.
I loved this opening as well, but am I the only one who thought the leader of the gang's line "what are you supposed to be?" didn't really make any sense after such a long build up showing how all the criminals were scared of the bat symbol???
I still can’t get over how well Colin Ferells Penguin makeup is. He fully embraced the character and is unrecognizable as his real self. I love this version of Gordon, the Riddler embracing the crazy hyper intelligent villain persona ala Heath Ledgers Joker even though nothing can best that perfect villain, Paul Dano did a dang good job. The brutality of this Batman even surpasses the brutality of the Batman V Superman Batman. But what really did it for me in this movie is in his opening narrative dialogue when he spoke about the size of the city, how he cannot be everywhere at once, and that he needed to carefully choose where he would go in which felt like a critique of other Batman films that always seem to give Batman the ability to be everywhere.
Best film I've seen in the past five years, honestly. I mean that. Constant sense of menace and psychological threat. Masterful film score. Love the Crime Noir/Investigative Batman return. Gorgeous looking film. Combat scenes are well co-ordinated. I love the darker take on The Batman, Batman (and The Bat Signal) as the Psychological Panopticon (Foucault reference) of Gotham City as Batman recognises he can't be everywhere at once so fear (hiding in the darkness, the unknown threat) is his most powerful asset, and in combat scenes the portrayal of Batman as the Inevitable Juggernaut, a nigh-unstoppable armored yet slow moving behemoth (compared to thugs) whom even in his incapacitation of his foes manages to maintain a sense of dread and brutality. The use of light and dark in the film are brilliant. Bruce is a traumatised, destabilised individual- I personally like the fact that Bruce Wayne IS the Batman, not Bruce Wayne vs The Batman, this makes more sense to me due to Bruce's traumatic, tragic backstory and chaotic, stress-filled lifestyle coupled with lack of sleep. Dano's take on The Riddler was fresh, he was genuinely intimidating and convinced me that he was fully unhinged and a megalomaniac. That opening scene was genuinely horrifying and intense- I'll say no more (No Spoilers). The Penguin was also excellently played as a Mob Boss figure by Colin Farrell, a very convincing, gripping performance. I enjoyed Zoe Kravitz take on Catwoman, both heroic and vengeful, selfish yet with the capacity to be greater. The twist with The Riddler (No Spoilers) was an excellent one, the last thirty minutes of the film is packed with sociopolitical commentary and character development. Batman needs to become more than Vengeance. He realises he needs to be a beacon of hope,the 'Pied Piper' with the flare leading the civilians out of their dire situation (I won't explain how they found themselves there, no spoilers) turning this into a metaphor, but summarised in the dialogue from Patterson himself as the film is ending. Everything is spot on, for me personally. Didn't feel like a three hour film and I can't wait to watch it again to fully digest it. Superb, if you haven't seen it, make sure you do, or you'll be missing out!
Usually before clicking on one of these videos I know exactly which scene is gonna be talked about. With this one, I had no clue. This movie I had 6-10 perfect scenes that are worth a gushing video essay. That speaks a lot about what reeves did with this movie.
Fear is a tool, they captured that perfectly in this version of Batman, the heavy footsteps, the slow walk and even just the thought that Batman might be lurking in the shadows, we see the man but also the monster that the criminals see.
For me its the car chase with oswald/penguin. Specially when penguin's car flipped over and he saw batman walking towards him in an upside down view, just like bats being upside down when not flying
Oh, I ALWAYS want to see more, Paul, Pretty Please! Great Music, awesome cinematography, only a hair on the long side, but was enjoying it all the way through, great installation for the Batman.
I think the introduction of the Joker is beyond everything, and the introduction in TDKR is very ambitious and it achieves that ambition. I don't think this introduction was better, it was more realistic or more pure of Batman, but the other ones are on a different level. There was inspiration in this film in TDK, for example the interrogation of the riddler has some similarities with the joker-bale scene. Paul Dano made an outstanding acting
And Paul Dano a.k.a the riddler should win an Academy Award for best supporting actor. His facial expressions and voice modulations upon his arrest and in the jail scene interrogations were some of the best acting I've seen! Epic psycho!
As in The Joker. The Batman shows what really happens to people who are victims of dramatic moments in life. The score, the look, the colors, the Bat Suit, The Bat Mobile EVERYTHING! A True Masterpiece of filmmaking. Finally, we have a Batman Movie. Mr. Nolan, this is how you should have done Batman. Bravo Robert, you truly are a brilliant actor. Can you do The Crow now? Can't wait to own this on 4K!
Is this the best movie Batman of all time? I mean for me this is what Batman should be - dark, scary, broken man seeking justice but also getting pleasure from beating the shit out of scumbags.
This movie was everything and more. Robert Pattinson blew me away, as I knew he would. Never doubted him. Best Batman movie ever made, hands down. Masterpiece
Awesome film! I much prefer this new film to all of the Nolan films. Loved the investigation scenes the most, including the crime scenes. I was very on the fence at first about this film, but after seeing it last night, I loved it. Nearly flawless from my view, and I hope it does well enough to garner at least one sequel with everything returning. Reeves would do a bang up job with Mr. Freeze!
i love the way they made batman the actual worlds greatest detective a vigilante crime fighter and someone who hasnt gotten over his parents death and is depressed and is fighting for them this is exactly how i envisioned batman and reeves gave us a batman that needs a sequel and the way i envisioned the batman
what's amazing about his Batman is that he's practically Superman. Just tanking everything just to put even more fear. To pound it into their heads that he is an unstoppable force and no matter what they do, they will get pounded into the ground and then some.
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i just watched it and it's a very good movie. But, that subway scene reminded me a whole lot of the scene from Inglorious Basterds when "The Bear Jew" is introduced and while he's walking out of the dark tunnel he taps his bat on the wall. Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap.. In The Batman it's footsteps.
to add to this when he goes into the club as Batman he says: “do you know who I am?” and they laughed which shows that his fear hadn’t reached that far up the chain, until he gave them a good ol’ Batman beat down and chased down the penguin. They thought they were untouchable, until he showed up, and now they realize that NO-ONE is safe from the Batman, not even them.
The scene also started the character development for Bruce to see that sometimes being Bruce Wayne can be just as if not more effective. (Getting into the place right away when he showed up there as Bruce, even asking for Carmine instead of Penguin)
Any other film incarnation of Batman is going in through the roof, or. window, or whatever. This Batman literally knocks on the door! Awesome
Which is why they shouldn’t even let him. The logic of these side characters were ridiculous.
@@lexis4490 They didn't let him he still hd to punch his way in the building.
@@lexis4490 They got their ass kicked. What are they supposed to do?
The scene where Batman gets shot with a shotgun and almost gets killed shows how realistic and perfect the fight sequences were. And also the glider scene where his parachute gets stucked and he gets knocked out on street. Batman's imperfections is what made this movie soo realistic and something to connect with.
The movie did an amazing job depicting a year two rookie Batman. From his suit to his brutality when fighting criminals. Would love to see a trilogy for this.
His armor was hardly dinked, so the concusive force probably broke or fractured a rib amd knocked the wind out of him.
100% agreeeee
I loved the glider scene and the realism of the crash BUT, the shotgun scene was far from real, you’re just not going to catch yourself from falling off of a bridge after getting blasted point blank by a shotgun.
I’m not the biggest fan of how his suit makes him almost invincible. It makes it harder to feel risk, and when he does get shot with the shotgun I was confused when he was down for that exact reason.
I love the way they illustrated the fear the criminals fear when they see the light on the sky. How they're legitimately terrified he could be in the shadows anywhere at any moment so much it makes them stop dead in their tracks.
They did something similar at the beginning of Dark Knight (the scene where the guy sees the Bat Symbol and says 'not tonight') but this film did it SO much better.
It’s in every movie. Why are people acting like this is brand new to this movie. Have you seen other batman movie or the comics??? Jesus christ
@@Genrebenders well the comics kindve don’t matter here because we’re only talking about movie adaptations not to mention it makes sense for the comics to do it because the movies are based off of them lol and I think the focus is just on the WAY that they did it in their introduction of Batman it was just kindve neat is all🙂
yeah, that was badass
Great movie, however... in this scene in particular, if Batman is the "shadows" and criminals are terrified of Batman and everyone knows of him, then why does the leader of this gang greet Batman with a condescending laugh saying "who the hell does this guy think he is"? The leader should be shitting his pants knowing that his whole gang is about to get their asses kicked. Liked the movie, but I'm a stickler for plot holes.
I love how you can’t see the Drop Head’s face, but you can feel his fear.
yhh man such a great movie ! Robert Pattinson is so underrated
It reminds me of an intense feeling of the one in the Nolan series - the Dark Knight (I think) when Gordon throws on the Batsignal and a colleague asks him why and he says its to let people know Batman is out there and this crook bricks it when he sees the signal and tells his friend he's not going to do the job. However, I do like the fact that the crooks - every single one - bricks it when they see the signal because they think Batman's in the shadows, or in the air, or in the alley and the thing about it all? They never say anything: they all just look like over their shoulder thinking they know they done wrong and something is coming. Vengence? no....PUNISHMENT. Punishment is coming. (That's quoting another superhero though).
YES
AND the fight scenes. Holy hell. They were perfect. Felt just like the Batman video games.
It really did feel like one of the Arkham games especially the portrayal of the villains. It was so raw and brutal.
I felt everything. Every single punch. Loved the fighting scenes.
No they didn’t batman was gettin lit up
@@billyli5477 That's what made it feel so brutal. The fact that he can take a hit and return it 10 fold. That's what made the fights in the John Wick movies so cool too. He also gets his ass handed to him but he keeps going. No real fight is ever clean.
@@billyli5477 That's the point of batman, he's supposed to be extremely skilled but even the best fighter can get whooped by multiple enemies, especially when they have guns/weapons, that's why he wears the armor, to take those hits and come back harder
I love how realistic the fight scenes were in this one, compared not only to Nolan's or Snyder's Batman, but to the superhero genre overall... The hero gets worn-out, he gets outnumbered, he can only take himself so far, it takes him time to get back on his feet and the criminals also take their time to recover, it's just incredible and it really helps set the tone for the story... Reminded me of the Daredevil series, which was until this movie to me the only superhero product that genuinely had not only an engaging story, but engaging fight scenes
Exactly my thoughts word to word. The most realistic and relatable version of Batman. Also don't forget the scene where he activates the bat-gliders only to crash onto a bridge when opening the parachute
They definitely took a page out of daredevils fight scenes. Such a good idea it’s absolutely perfect for Batman
@@templetonpeck7949 like when he uses bane venom to keep going bc he's tired
@@Designation_B-127 It didn't really seem like his venom and just seemed like some kind of adrenaline boost
Yes. I love how his fighting style is in between Nolan’s and Batfleck’s. Realistic and brutal but not as hard core as Batfleck’s. He’s just like how I play Batman in Arkham games. I always miss the counter button and ends up getting hit lol.
I had the biggest smile during this intro. Between Bruce’s monologue, the shadows scaring criminals and when Batman walks out of the alley.
There are so many perfect scenes in this film, it’s hard to pick a favourite. The opening sequence and Batman’s introduction are 2 examples. Batman putting together that Selina knows Annika via her boots in the Iceberg Lounge is another. The GCPD escape, the hospital scene, the funeral service scene, and the entire third act.
Best Batmobile chase possibly… ever? That shit BOOMED in theaters!
A couple of my favorite scenes is when he’s walking towards the penguin after his car crash, the fight scene where we takes off the lights and you see him in the muzzle flashes, plus others I can’t think of right now
@@Nbz0 It will always be ingrained in my mind - like a chariot of hell - that scene the Batmobile bursts out from the fire and Penguin can't help but look as Batman's footsteps walk towards him.
@@rubix4195 fuck yeah!!!!!!
@@Nbz0 the music booming as he slowly walked towards him had everyone in pure awe when I watched it, best part of the movie.
Holy shit! The opening was a true masterclass in tension, world-building and character introduction all at the same time. The 2 standout scenes to me were when the mugger saw the bat-logo and hesitated going into the alleyway and hearing Batman's loud, heavy footsteps inch closer as he emerges from the shadows and lays a smackdown on that gang. I never felt that fear Batman induces in criminals until I watched this scene, with Bruce's moody narration being the cherry on top of a sequence that already felt like a graphic novel come to life.
Same. I’ve never felt afraid of batman both in comics and animated shows/movies. Never. This opening scene is both from the riddler as well as displays their tactics of fear through shadows but batman comes out of the shadows and riddler doesn’t. I love how we got the perspective of the criminals and not batman, sets the tone of Gotham. Perfect Gotham just perfect. Like from comics and Arkham games. Gonna watch the movie again this Friday
@@KingKhupacabra Yeah, everything about it felt just right! Matt Reeves truly understands the source material intimately and has crafted an interpertation that's very definitive in it's potrayal of a vengeful detective Batman, a gothic art deco Gotham, and scenes that feel ripped out of the character's best graphic novels to ever be published.
@@KingKhupacabra I also like the comparison you made between Batman and the Riddler. One is hidden in the shadows with only his victims exposed while the other is shown to us almost right from the start highlighting how Nashton felt invisible his whole life. He observes the mayor who doesn't notice him the whole time he's there which leads to eventually just lunges at him and starts beating him down furiously, of course noticing Riddler wouldn't have changed his fate but it's interesting to see the comparison.
@@themadtitan7603 exactly. Our points are well constructed. I love the parallel of the shadows. This opening scene will be remembered forever and the whole movie
Yeah okay but it's still not as good as batman begins when everyone is being picked off one by one and nobody even sees him except the screams and then at the final guy he screams "where are you" and he's upside down right behind him and says "here"
The scene where criminals see the bat signal and start to get scared it sets the tone and feel of the film, it gave me chills. The opening is literally perfection.
I really liked the scene between The Batman and The Riddler at Arkham. Paul Dano delivered an outstanding performance. He actually had The Bat shaking in his boots. “What have you done!” 😂
The horror movie villain walk part was very much true if you can intimidate and show how good your portrayal of that character is with just a slow walk through the darkness you’ve won he resembles Darth Vader from rogue one when comes out of the darkness his presence is very much felt and makes it very uncomfortable and chilling even the music has a Darth Vader almost undertaker feel my favorite Batman film by far
Another great payoff for this scene is at the end of the movie. The man he rescued from the gang was terrified of him afterwards, even though Batman likely saved his life. But the girl on the stretcher being airlifted from the arena couldn’t bring herself to let go of him.
Yes indeed, good symbolism and inversion!
The Batmobile car chase was one of the most kinetic action scenes I've ever witnessed!
The Batmobile is one of my favorite characters in The Batman. I loved how it had its own intimidating introduction and the way it exits to start the chase scene felt just like the way the Adam West Batmobile exits the Batcave. Also, Robert Pattinson's cowl has Adam West's Batman's nose. A very nice love letter to the character.
I loved this opening scene and how the street level criminal element of Gotham are succumbing to the idea of The Batman and not even having to encounter him themselves. Word of mouth is doing the work and you can see that they honestly don’t think it’s worth being around if there’s a chance he might be.
Best opening to any movie ever. I'm so obsessed with it. Already went twice and can't wait to see it again.
it’s good but doesn’t come close to the dark knight opening.
@@yoda9256 It really does though
@@yoda9256 I love TDK but this scene does really come close
Beautiful movie. Bruce was unhappy, tortured, unsure, inconsolable and reluctant to live a normal millionaire's life. He acted out his rage as a vigilante. Every character was integral to the whole story and not gratuitously shoehorned in unlike some characters in the Batman movies of the past, like the model emerging from the Christmas cake in Batman Returns.
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The whole beginning of the new Batman movie was awesome...you hear his narrating about how he is watching criminals and how he has to be very careful in picking his targets...you see him skip the petty grocery store criminal but then focus on the gang intent on possibly murdering an innocent person. It was a poetic introduction to who Batman is. Someone who strikes fear into the hearts of the worst criminals in Gotham.
I loved how you could hear him and you can vissualize why he looked like before you actually saw him, they way he emerged out of the darkness, then the squeaky boots in the puddles, very comic style
I'm not a movie critic/expert, so I judge movies by whether or not I want to rewatch them. This one I wanted to watch again immediately after finishing
I absolutely loved the shots of dark hallways and just the eerie sound of his footsteps until he slowly appears before the criminals.
I am loving this version of Batman! Everything from his introduction, to his detective work, the Batmobile he drives, his raw, visceral fighting style as he's just getting the hang of things and his arc going from vengeance to hope. THIS IS BATMAN.
The reverse shots of riddler walking to pick up the tool matching Batman looking at the blood stain is the same. Riddler hiding in the shadows. Riddler using binocs to watch his prey like He does when watching Selina…so many parallels
That first monologue voiceover is one of the best parts of this amazing movie:
Over the last two years I've become a nocturnal animal.
I have to choose my targets carefully.
It's a big city, I can't be be everywhere.
They have a signal now for when I'm needed. But when that light hits the sky, it's not just a call...it's a WARNING!..TO THEM!...THEY THINK I HIDE IN THE SHADOWS...BUT I AM THE SHADOWS!
Pattisons voice is amazing in that scene
You gotta love how you hear Batman’s footsteps before he emerges from the shadows. That just adds that extra bit of tension to the moment.
Another thing matt reeves put in the film as hidden subtext exposition was that all characters , riddler, catwomen and batman all entered Mitchell's sky landing, which shows how close to death they are, because of the situations they are putting themselves under .
Definition freaked out when he saw that thumb in the movie. He new it would make a great shot for one of Paul’s videos!
I love how Batman is seen more walking into scenes...it gives him so much presence and realism. That first scene on the train platform was incredible.
2:47 i also love how its a practical thing. his slow walk allows his recording contact lenses to record the room better if he walks slowly.
The beginning scene was perfect, the narration, the noir feel, the subway scene and even the part where it shows that dude with the melon head rob the store. Just perfect
Not only was the visuals of the intro superb, but also the music. Especially how the tense music of Batman's introduction slowly fades into the piano version when they were investigating the murder.
Those scenes where it shows the dark alleyways, and them getting scared of them, was so terrifying. loved it.
Your description of him as a Terminator was apt. I think the reason I love this portrayal of Batman is because if you removed the police and his moral mission, he was very much presented like a villain more than a hero. But I think that is how the Batman should be because to the criminals, he is their villain so it's perfect.
The opening scene where the people in different places committing crimes just stop and run was amazingly done. That’s how much they feared him
The scene where Batman starts revving up the Batmobile to chase the Penguin was amazing! With the glow of the fire behind it and from within the engine, it's like, "The forces of Hell are coming for you, Penguin."
The scene where the Batman comes out the shadows for the 1st time reminded me of Inglorious Bastards when Eli Roth aka the Bear Jew comes out of the tunnel ready to swing his bat
Both felt very intimating and both scenes got across who these people were and what they stood for...also both very deadly
Definitely did
The perfect scenes imo were the beginning in Halloween night and him driving around Gotham while nirvana plays those were the best scenes cuz of how eerie n haunting they were
That chase with the penguin on the bridge was hands down my favorite part of the movie 🙏🏽
The cinematography reminded me of a live action BTAS. And it worked great. I felt the story went in a different direction of the mystery and was a great example of his detective skills. My problem was the reason for donning the cowl, vengeance. It was for justice. Batman was created always for justice. That's why Batman doesn't kill. His pursuit isn't to seek revenge for his parents murder but help the city his family built.
My favorite scenes were the batmobile chase, the interrogation scene, the funeral scene, and the final narration
I can't stop thinking about this opening !! The score for it was just perfect aswell
My gf is not even a fan of superhero movies but she LOVED every bit of this film and never once complained or got tired of it , and we gonna go see it again this is what batman is really dark and detective and even the intro gave me chills just how perfect it was to introduce him
One of the most breathtaking movies I’ve ever seen. And the music!!!! CHILLS
A nice little detail in the first fight scene of the movie is Reeve's use of makeup. You can see that the boy, unlike the other gang members, has his face painted halfway. It might mean that the boy still has his a sense of good left in him and that he hasn't been completely corrupted like the other gang members who's faces are completely painted like a skull.
the batmobile's entrance was my favorite part of the movie. I have no words
The best comment at like 3:18 ish is so good. the slow lumbering villain that doesn’t need to run. so eloquently said and so true of the batman.
I love the casting for The Riddler. Something so weird and realistic seeing the actor, who for my money, has a weird baby face-ish quality to him carry out such smart and thought out crimes. Like, it portrays our reality of how our lovely next door neighbour could be hiding corpses in his basement so well. The Riddler, while masked and probably altering his voice through software/the mask itself distorting it, does sound like a huge scary guy and then when he is finally caught and we see his face its like "Thats the guy! He's so... so.... ordinary!" which is scarier
Bruh when he was smiling and thinking he had won it was so concerning lol
Best Batman intro ever, I give you that!! 💯
I was waiting to see which specific scene you thought was perfect, but every scene you showed I thought was the perfect scene. I loved it and I want to see it at least two more times in theater. A masterpiece
Not just this scene, but multiple!! The fight where he overpowers a bunch of guys with guns in the dark, using it to his advantage or the final scene where the criminal states that he's vengeance and he has a whole character arc and is quite literally 'reborn' in the water/dark or his relationship with Alfred in the hospital!!
The ending scene with Batman riding off when the sun is rising with something in the way playing was perfect
I’m usually super hyped for hero movies but never show any emotion but I almost cried when Batman was starring at the little boy after his father was just murdered and got chill when the bat mobile was revealed
When his car/ bat mobile 1st appeared I couldn’t help but think of one of my fave classic movies “Christine”, I got chills and I loved it..
Yeah definitely agree, just seeing the engine spark up from the shadows was amazing
The opening scene of this movie gave me chills. The introduction to the Batman in this film was incredible and I've never seen anything like it. This film exceeded my expectations and I can't wait to see what comes next!
A lot of people have been complaining about the opening narration and think it’s lazy exposition, but forget that narration is a staple of Batman comics. His comics are iconic for being overlaid with his inner monologues.
7:59 wow I never realized that guy from the funeral was supposed to be the unmasked shooter from the finale! Incredible
The movie from the look or photographical prospective is so sooooooo good every scene every frame is a masterpiece it teases you to put it as a wallpaper or a desktop background
I loved the scene where he just walks through the hallway as they just unload whatever is left in the mag on him
His walk man, when his heavy boots hit the ground when he walks. That captures my attention everytime i hear it. Idk man just sounds cool.
yea man I love that he is the shadows something in Gothen criminals would take refuge in. Hiding in the shadows, a safe get away ,a creep in waiting ready to mug someone, a mobster doing a deal ext ... they all now have to worry about the batman being in their with them in Gotham. Its like the criminals have no were safe to hide as a result even at night the crime in the city seems to happen as if its in broad daylight yet under constant fear of the batman and batman doesn't see his effect of change and it only seems like the city has gotten worse . its beautiful story telling.
I previously thought I didn’t enjoy the film, but the after a couple days of reflection, I feel it really paid homage to the comics real well.
In costume, Pattinson cuts a regal and noble figure. The cowl with the longer, sharper bat ears evokes classic, comic book Batman by the likes of Neal Adams and others. So much to like, but one is how Batman spares that gang initiate who, symbolically, has only half his face painted as he’s about to complete his initiation into full criminality (and sociopathy)! Terrific film making!
I agree, the opening scene was fantastic. I went in skeptical about the movie but that completely changed my mind from the jump
The introduction to Batman scene is my favorite Batman scene ever. The first time in cinema when Batman isn't a Playboy, isn't a ninja, he is scary, he is a bad guy worst nightmare.
I loved the use of narration in the movie. It's often used in the comics, and I liked that it was adapted to the big screen
This batman series is so grounded and realistic that idk if im piqued or concern with how they'll incorporate the more supernatural villains if they decide to touch them.
I like how the Riddler made Bruce realize the impact his abscence has, so I'm looking forward to him putting on a brighter facade appearance for the public if they go with the playboy philantropist approach.
Im also interested in them developing his detective skills as well as his emotional restraint. Past iterations werent really detective oriented so it this was a nice change of pace. And the scene where he confronts the Riddler and starts lashing while banging the glass when Riddler had one-up'd him felt excessive to warrant that kind of expression.
And also just smarter about his approach to situations and firearms. Dude just tried to tank them all on like he is superhuman, granted his armor is bullet proof; but that shotgun scene, he couldve done something to lessen the impact but dude decides to just walk straight into it, which ultimately almost cost him his life.
Also really enjoyed their creation, or visualization, of Gotham too. Everythings run down, rusty, uninviting. A place that's due for new management.
I was gonna say first 40-60mins was damn near perfection, from my mind to the screen
I wasn't ever a fan of batman. But when I saw this video without any backstory of him I've been in love of batman's trilogy ever since
His footsteps sounds like the heavy footsteps of a fully armored knight
6:57 Loved the use of the prison scene from Reacher, absolutely fantastic show!
I loved this opening as well, but am I the only one who thought the leader of the gang's line "what are you supposed to be?" didn't really make any sense after such a long build up showing how all the criminals were scared of the bat symbol???
It was Halloween night that’s y he said that plus it’s batman’s second. So he is still myth
I still can’t get over how well Colin Ferells Penguin makeup is. He fully embraced the character and is unrecognizable as his real self. I love this version of Gordon, the Riddler embracing the crazy hyper intelligent villain persona ala Heath Ledgers Joker even though nothing can best that perfect villain, Paul Dano did a dang good job. The brutality of this Batman even surpasses the brutality of the Batman V Superman Batman. But what really did it for me in this movie is in his opening narrative dialogue when he spoke about the size of the city, how he cannot be everywhere at once, and that he needed to carefully choose where he would go in which felt like a critique of other Batman films that always seem to give Batman the ability to be everywhere.
The music made it all also, nirvana and chopin. Best batman movie in my world.
I love the part where he walks up to Penguin's turned over car!!! I loved that whole chase scene!!
Best film I've seen in the past five years, honestly. I mean that. Constant sense of menace and psychological threat. Masterful film score. Love the Crime Noir/Investigative Batman return. Gorgeous looking film. Combat scenes are well co-ordinated.
I love the darker take on The Batman, Batman (and The Bat Signal) as the Psychological Panopticon (Foucault reference) of Gotham City as Batman recognises he can't be everywhere at once so fear (hiding in the darkness, the unknown threat) is his most powerful asset, and in combat scenes the portrayal of Batman as the Inevitable Juggernaut, a nigh-unstoppable armored yet slow moving behemoth (compared to thugs) whom even in his incapacitation of his foes manages to maintain a sense of dread and brutality.
The use of light and dark in the film are brilliant. Bruce is a traumatised, destabilised individual- I personally like the fact that Bruce Wayne IS the Batman, not Bruce Wayne vs The Batman, this makes more sense to me due to Bruce's traumatic, tragic backstory and chaotic, stress-filled lifestyle coupled with lack of sleep.
Dano's take on The Riddler was fresh, he was genuinely intimidating and convinced me that he was fully unhinged and a megalomaniac. That opening scene was genuinely horrifying and intense- I'll say no more (No Spoilers).
The Penguin was also excellently played as a Mob Boss figure by Colin Farrell, a very convincing, gripping performance. I enjoyed Zoe Kravitz take on Catwoman, both heroic and vengeful, selfish yet with the capacity to be greater. The twist with The Riddler (No Spoilers) was an excellent one, the last thirty minutes of the film is packed with sociopolitical commentary and character development. Batman needs to become more than Vengeance. He realises he needs to be a beacon of hope,the 'Pied Piper' with the flare leading the civilians out of their dire situation (I won't explain how they found themselves there, no spoilers) turning this into a metaphor, but summarised in the dialogue from Patterson himself as the film is ending. Everything is spot on, for me personally. Didn't feel like a three hour film and I can't wait to watch it again to fully digest it.
Superb, if you haven't seen it, make sure you do, or you'll be missing out!
Usually before clicking on one of these videos I know exactly which scene is gonna be talked about. With this one, I had no clue. This movie I had 6-10 perfect scenes that are worth a gushing video essay. That speaks a lot about what reeves did with this movie.
Fear is a tool, they captured that perfectly in this version of Batman, the heavy footsteps, the slow walk and even just the thought that Batman might be lurking in the shadows, we see the man but also the monster that the criminals see.
For me its the car chase with oswald/penguin. Specially when penguin's car flipped over and he saw batman walking towards him in an upside down view, just like bats being upside down when not flying
Batflecks intro in BvS is the best introduction to Batman
This is one of my favourite channels... I love your work you put into this. Thank you!
Best movie I've seen in years... I was not prepared for awesome it was. Going for round two soon!
Oh, I ALWAYS want to see more, Paul, Pretty Please! Great Music, awesome cinematography, only a hair on the long side, but was enjoying it all the way through, great installation for the Batman.
I think the introduction of the Joker is beyond everything, and the introduction in TDKR is very ambitious and it achieves that ambition. I don't think this introduction was better, it was more realistic or more pure of Batman, but the other ones are on a different level. There was inspiration in this film in TDK, for example the interrogation of the riddler has some similarities with the joker-bale scene. Paul Dano made an outstanding acting
And Paul Dano a.k.a the riddler should win an Academy Award for best supporting actor. His facial expressions and voice modulations upon his arrest and in the jail scene interrogations were some of the best acting I've seen! Epic psycho!
I lost count of how many times I felt chills running down my spine during the opening scene.
It reminded me of not just the terminator but of the creature in “it follows”… you can move and run but you can’t escape
For a guy who doesn't sleep, your take on this fella that doesn't sleep is SHARP and alert.
the Batmobile introduction is also one of the best one i've seen, the scene makes the Batmobile feel really intimidating
As in The Joker. The Batman shows what really happens to people who are victims of dramatic moments in life. The score, the look, the colors, the Bat Suit, The Bat Mobile EVERYTHING! A True Masterpiece of filmmaking. Finally, we have a Batman Movie. Mr. Nolan, this is how you should have done Batman. Bravo Robert, you truly are a brilliant actor. Can you do The Crow now? Can't wait to own this on 4K!
That beat down was personal
Is this the best movie Batman of all time?
I mean for me this is what Batman should be - dark, scary, broken man seeking justice but also getting pleasure from beating the shit out of scumbags.
This movie was everything and more. Robert Pattinson blew me away, as I knew he would. Never doubted him. Best Batman movie ever made, hands down. Masterpiece
Awesome film! I much prefer this new film to all of the Nolan films. Loved the investigation scenes the most, including the crime scenes.
I was very on the fence at first about this film, but after seeing it last night, I loved it. Nearly flawless from my view, and I hope it does well enough to garner at least one sequel with everything returning. Reeves would do a bang up job with Mr. Freeze!
this breakdown is amazing, nice video
Blown away by this movie, can’t wait to see it over and over again
i love the way they made batman the actual worlds greatest detective a vigilante crime fighter and someone who hasnt gotten over his parents death and is depressed and is fighting for them this is exactly how i envisioned batman and reeves gave us a batman that needs a sequel and the way i envisioned the batman
what's amazing about his Batman is that he's practically Superman. Just tanking everything just to put even more fear. To pound it into their heads that he is an unstoppable force and no matter what they do, they will get pounded into the ground and then some.