Why The Batman (and Robert Pattinson) Is PERFECT | Video Essay
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Since the beginnings of the Caped Crusader more than eighty years ago in DC's Detective Comics, Batman has been reinterpreted time and time again in distinctly different ways for television and the big screen. However, despite all of that, Matt Reeves is the first filmmaker to lean full tilt into the character's noir, detective fiction roots bringing us arguably the most comic accurate version of the Batman we've seen on screen thus far. You see, The Batman (and Robert Pattinson) isn't just another Batman movie, it's a hard-boiled, moody, angsty, film noir that's more than just an exceptional comic book movie or the best Batman movie (it's a PERFECT Batman movie), but is one of the best film noirs of the past 20 some years. Robert Pattinson emerges as the best on screen Batman we've ever gotten and who's Bruce Wayne is a traumatized shell of a man addicted to the release he gets from becoming The Bat. And that's hardly even scratching the surface as to Why The Batman is a Masterpiece! The themes, political undertones, gripping plot and mystery, explosive action, and, yes, camp and humor, the new Batman movie is one for the ages and a film that sets a new standard for comic book movies just like The Dark Knight did all those years ago. Is The Batman the best Batman movie? It's hard to say just yet, but the fact that it's even IN the conversation speaks volumes about the work and vision of Matt Reeves. Griffin (@griffschiller) gives his The Batman movie review and explains why The Batman is a miracle, why the Batman is one of the best comic book movies of all time, why The Batman is perfect and how the Batman changed cinema! Enjoy this The Batman video essay.
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Batman ventures into Gotham City's underworld when a sadistic killer leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator's plans become clear, he must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued the metropolis. The Batman is written and directed by Matt Reeves and stars Robert Pattinson; Zoë Kravitz; Paul Dano; Jeffrey Wright; John Turturro; Peter Sarsgaard; Andy Serkis; Colin Farrell
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The whole video is a masterpiece but from 26:20 to the end is the best part
Loved the movie. It blew me away. Not perfect by any means but it's the first time it felt like the real Gotham and the real spirit of Batman were captured almost perfectly
I think it was heavy on mood and atmosphere and for many, this is what makes it good. For me, nailing down the milieu is not enough, it has to tell a story that's not too predictable. It was predictable for me, having seen Seven many times and it borrows from that. Perhaps Fincher may have done better with the material. Familiar with Reeves' work; he is good with a pared-down story like his old movies -- Let me in, Let the Right one in -- but for The Batman, the movie doesn't have scale or heft or even expanse, considering he's doing more than just a little neighborhood as milieu.
I thought it was awful. You people got issues. I guess growing up with crap movies has messed you people up.
Certainly competes with Dark Knight for the best one yet.
The moment Batman becomes a hero is so beautifully clear. The entire film, he is the shadows. But when he realises he can actually help people and inspire people he leaves the shadows behind. He lights up a flare that destroys the shadows making him the light.
My favorite part of that scene is that he instantly jumps into action with selfless abandon. Then as he jumps down you can see the small cadre of officers standing wide eyed at seeing someone practically jump to his death in order to save the dark figures below. None of them knows if any of them are important people but someone trying so hard to save random is such a foreign concept in this world of Gotham that Reeves has developed sparks as much hope in those officers who want to be good as it does the people who came to that rally with the hope that Gotham can be better.
well put
The Shadows? Like when he knocks on the club door a couple of different times and they shut the door in his face?
i mean i think he still is the shadows. striking fear into the eharts of criminals is his whole thing. his whole backstory. he was afraid of bats so he wants to strike that same fear in criminals as he was of bats as a kid. HE wants them to think twice before robbing. i loved the horror esc music for batman because that's exactly what it is for crooks. a horror movie
God that was such an amazing scene, really made this movie special
I love the detail of Bruce picking up the little boy out of the water essentially picking himself up. I think this is my new favorite comic book movie I literally had my jaw on the floor almost the whole 3 hours.
i hope the kid figures out who he is. he knows the story of bruce wayne and saw Bruce looking at him at the funeral and Batman looked at him the same way after his dad died. could be kinda like the TDKR where Blake recognized the same anger he had in Bruce.
@@JahanMisra Perhaps he might be Robin one day! ;)
No, not a little boy. It was a young woman. He holds her hand until the last possible second to ensure her that it's going to be okay. One of the most beautiful moments in the movie.
@@amarnathlakshman7151 those were two separate people. He's talking about the scene where he has the torch in his hand and is getting people out of the rubble in the water
@@noahlat8478 Oh I see. That makes sense.
I like how the movie shows how being a vigilante isn’t cool and exciting.
It’s an exhausting, lonely and sad lifestyle.
Bruce has become so consumed by his alter ego.
He doesn’t even know how to be
Bruce Wayne anymore.
He’s more comfortable in the bat suit.
Than he is in his own skin.
It’s a fascinating take on the character that not everyone is gonna accept.
But at least the director had the guts to try something a little different with this Batman.
A way too underrated comment! You, sir, just nailed it.
@@elfsieben1450 🙏 Thank you
Everyone is complaining about he's not being the Bruce Wayne they see in the previous movies. I think they didn't see the real point of being a vigilante who's thirsty for revenge
Not cool or exciting? Are you kidding? Have you seen all the criminals he beat to a pulp in this film? You're telling me that doesn't look cool or exciting? Of course there's danger involved as well. But it wouldn't be badass nor as thrilling without any danger or risk behind it.
@@Dalvory I meant it doesn’t glamorize vigilantism as being a fun and exciting way to live. From a realistic standpoint and not a superhero standpoint.
I personally believe the “I am vengeance” theme is a foreshadowing of the future trilogy. The second film will explore “I am the night”, and the third film will bring the franchise to a full circle by establishing “I am Batman”
underrated comment.
By the second movie he will have a strictly graveyard schedule and won't be in a single shot without shades
I seriously want it to happen
@Charles Hastings lol obsidian black clothes and problematic face makeup
I hope you're right
I don't understand some of the criticism that the film is "joyless". That bit at the end where Batman was pulling people out of the rubble, in the day, with the military and other first responders made me feel the most inspired I've ever been in a Batman movie. When that woman reached for him, I just got so emotional.
Yeah and how he guided them through the darkness was a great shot. They were all scared of what was going on and even of him. Only the child knew he wasn’t there to hurt them
This is the moment where he will started to be recognized as a hero by the people and the police.
Batman wasn’t good.
- bad plot that went no where 😹
- terrible riddler depiction 😹
- Movie was so dark can’t see shit 😹
- Robert was an emo introvert Bruce 😹
- Every character deepening their voice 😹
- Almost fell asleep 😹💤🛏
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i guess hope isn't the same as joy tho. i do think the movie has little by way of joy, by way of any of the characters enjoying their lives and such. it is very focused on how hard their lives are. not a criticism, just an observation.
Batman acknowledging that “he can’t be everywhere and he must choose his targets carefully” was a standout moment for me. Idk why there was just something about it that made him feel even more grounded and believable.
That whole opening monologue was simply perfection 🤌🏻
That choosing his targets carefully was basically a line ripped out of year one. Such a great opening and love your take on it
The fact that he let them go after beating the daylights out of them just shows this even more, the targets he picked were the one that could most effectively spread the fear that he's trying to build through the criminal undeground of Gotham
@@Marb315 ugh this movie is a masterpiece
@@FilmSpeak with that music yeah, the opening monologue in itself is 10/10
Not something I’ve seen anyone mention yet but Gotham felt super unique in this movie it felt super gritty, nasty but also full of life you could truly feel like every one on the train in the beginning or at their equivalent of time square had their own lives
Its spot on with the arkham series games
as is w/ new York in Sam Raimi Spiderman, is what Gotham in Matt Reeves batman, both have characters
It was a perfect fusion of Burton & Nolan Gotham
Saw the movie twice, second time I was paying attention more to gotham than the plot. Great work on building Gotham just looks like it should.
gotham is a living thing in this film.
The last scene in which Batman tells Selina “take care of yourself”, damn you can see the pain in Batman’s eyes. Just for once, he falls for someone, and had to sacrifice what he loved for Gotham, to repair the broken city as he has faith in it.. the writing and emotion in it is on the next level.
Batman wasn’t good.
- bad plot that went no where 😹
- terrible riddler depiction 😹
- Movie was so dark can’t see shit 😹
- Robert was an emo introvert Bruce 😹
- Every character deepening their voice 😹
- Almost fell asleep 😹💤🛏
@@joshgen8533 you’re too dark to see as well
@@self4797 I can't tell if this was meant to be as racist as it sounds
Kind of like Arkham city where he sacrifices Tabitha for the inmates of protocol 10
My favourite part of the movie was watching Batman make mistakes and learning from them. It's just such an interesting take
Loved dat as well so much
Batman wasn’t good.
- bad plot that went no where 😹
- terrible riddler depiction 😹
- Movie was so dark can’t see shit 😹
- Robert was an emo introvert Bruce 😹
- Every character deepening their voice 😹
- Almost fell asleep 😹💤🛏
Didn’t know that was part of batman’s character
@@joshgen8533 🤡
@@joshgen8533Every character deepening their voice? Something wrong with your ears.
One of my favorite scenes in this movie was Batman's escape from the Police station. When he gets to the rooftop and is about to leap that momentary look of fear in his eyes right before he gathers his balls & leaps was a genius decision. It showed how alot of what was going on was new to this Batman and how at the end of the day he's just a man. The word that kept coming to my mind the entire time watching this movie was MASTERPIECE. Can't wait to see it again.
Absolutely
it has that Hitchcock perspective
I loved that moment; it's one of my favorites too 👌
The Riddler was a terrible villain, the last sequence in the movie completely 180'd his motives and made no sense. Also the whole Falcone plot was just lame.
This movie was insanely overhyped and overrated like the new spiderman. Not even close to a masterpiece
@@Digger-Nick i have to agree on the Riddler part. It felt more annoying than anything close to a terrifying villian .
It isn't a bad movie . In fact it's beautiful. Just could have done better story wise
When Batman acknowledged that he needed to do more after realizing he was the inspiration to Riddler's vengeance, it kind of hit my soul deeply. Because I never really thought that anybody could portray an idea that a violent vigilante, dressed in an all black bat suit, could potentially inspire some sick and twisted minds. And when he admits that maybe he isn't doing enough to distinguish himself and /or make it obvious that he's an honorable, honest guy trying to help, I really thought, "Wow, he is really unable to control who or what he is inspiring." I can't wait to see who the villain is in the next film and how he is handled. Riddler's character development was epic!
Many of the darker Batman stories show that Batman creates all his villains, some even being close friends with him before they turn to crime, like Two Face or Clay Face in some iterations.
And because Batman knows this, he feels a heavier burden to make sure they are taken care of, not just killed, even though he fails constantly and putting them in Arkham is never a permanent solution.
The Dark Knight touches on this a little bit, but doesn't go as deep as this series will go, I think. In TDK, the joker says "You complete me" and lets Batman know that "To them, you're just a freak like me" which is done in a more complex manner in The Batman, when Riddler believes that Batman and him were "working together as a team."
It may also be implied that The Joker was possibly created by Batman in the new series due to the deleted scene that was posted on youtube.
I don't want to shut you down because I agree with you but if you want to see this idea explored elsewhere, the Daredevil TV show touched upon this. It was during season 2 which has decidedly the worst season of the show, but Daredevil's crusade is implied to inspired that of the Punisher.
This was also key in the "escalation?" Exchange between Gordon and Batman in Batman Begins.
The Batman immediately became my favorite Batman movie, and it shocked me so hard when i saw how many people there were saying they thought it sucked.
There are people like that with any movie though. Some people watch the godfather and just think it's boring. Everything has haters
This movie as a normal movie was good, as a batman movie it sucked. The people who love it, they love detective type movies in general. Real OG day 1 batman fans know this movie was trash and the director is a clown for what hes doing the batman legacy. Not the mention the terrible actor playing batman.
@@iamtrillahd day 1 Batman was in 1939. What is your actual qualm with the movie
@@iamtrillahd literal hater 😂
@@grottphd9090 they just say it sucks, and and nothing more.
Im not even a big superhero fan nor even a Batman fan, but this film was really great, I'd easily go to the theaters to watch a second time
I like how the Riddler was literally the only character who'd call him Batman throughout the entire movie. Well, he was his idol after all, the riddleman even went so far as expecting Batman to join his side because of how similar they were in terms of vigilantism. Thus, Edward Nashton was the only foe that actually took Batman seriously and not out of fear, but respect...
I think the reason filmmakers haven't leaned on the detective angle is because good mysteries and detective films are extremely hard to pull off well, look at Se7en no one apart from Fincher could've pulled it off so well. Just my opinion...I don't wanna say Nolan or Snyder or Burton are bad filmmakers, they just played to their strengths (philosophical dilemmas, epic action and dark atmosphere respectively) Reeves did the impossible, he made Batman not just cool again but also frightening...
Prisoners is a good detective film
@@d1want34 never said it wasn't bro, it's one of my favourites
Nolan is more of a puzzle make than a mystery maker Ithink.
You don't wanna say that Snyder is a bad filmmaker? I do, I wanna say that! Zack Snyder is a terrible filmmaker and a terrible person who can't do anything right, especially adapt characters people love!
I liked it. It was alott different from what I have seen before with the Nolan Trilogy and Burton's. I don't want to compare it with other Batman movies but wow what a great time I had watching this.
Yeah, it’s really tough to compare because it IS so different. They all offer unique things. I’m just glad we have this one!
Yes, i concur. I don't want to compare because it has its own thing that differentiate from other versions 🐧
I felt weird coming out of the theater and thinking to myself that my absolute favorite Batman movie couldn't be the most recent. That place surely has to belong to an established classic like The Dark Knight, right? I shouldn't make such a bold statement even to myself, and was just riding the rush of having just experienced it, and it would eventually fall to its real spot without my own personal ranking. But as the days went by and I found myself still thinking about it, still wanting to go watch it again, still remembering details and finding in them new ways in which it was such a masterpiece, I'm starting to realize this might actually be, indeed, my favorite Batman film.
Felt the exact same way!!
I was blown away even more with my second viewing. It’s the best batman movie, best super hero movie and it’s not even close.
Everyone in this particular comment thread is 100% objectively correct. This movie is so goddamned great!
I didn't know I liked Batman until this movie.
At this point my brother teases me because I could watch it every day.
Recency bias is real lmaoo
The Batman delivers the gritty noir style crime thriller I've always wanted to see in a Batman movie. It's a true detective story that explores the corruption of Gotham in much deeper way than we've ever seen on the big which extremely impressive following Nolan's trilogy. Of course all the performances are top notch and Robert Pattinson KILLED it as Batman! I think he succeeded in silencing many of the ignorant idiots and naysayers that were bringing up Twilight who clearly hadn't seen any of his work outside of that franchise.
Perfectly said 💯🎯🎯🎯
Couldn’t agree more!
Not for some people...
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I am so anti-Twilight and so burnt out on tropey cringey superhero movies, I almost didn't see this movie. My partner convinced me and I'm so glad he did, after the movie I told him I've never been happier to be wrong and now I'm a Pattinson fangirl 😂 this is my favorite movie of the decade! 💜
Loved his mannerisms and silence at the right times as Batman. It reminded me of the Arkham cutscenes.
The ending of the movie is easily my most favorite scene in the entire film. Batman escorting the citizens out of the water, and carrying a girl to safety. And his whole line about giving hope to the city instead of just being a vengeful vigilante. That, to me, was peak Batman.
The take on the bat symbol in the sky was perfect, to instill fear in enemies' heads. To attack anywhere when he can't be everywhere. The meaning of the shadows. So good.
I disagree that Selena fell into apathy. She’s incredibly motivated by passion and emotion which you commented on right after that comment. I don’t think wanting to get away from a toxic environment makes one apathetic. Great video, thanks for creating and sharing.
I don't think that he was saying that she was apathetic towards everything, just about Gotham's problems. She doesn't care if Gotham's corruption gets cleaned up, which is apathy. That's okay. We don't have to feel something about everything. It's normal to direct our passion to the things we care about and ignore the rest and that's what she does. I think it's only brought up in this video to contrast how Batman feels about Gotham.
watched it twice already, my only complaint is it couldve been just a BIT shorter but thats just nit picking. I think people who are hating are still comparing it to the nolan films and are dark knight fan boys, the second time watching it I went it with nolans movies completely out of my mind and enjoyed this even more. Looking forward to see how future movies and how pattinson develops bruce wayne in the sequels
Only scene I would've liked to see cut out was the final scene in Arkham with Riddler and ..... It felt more like a studio decision more than Reeves.
@@21kburd agreed, it was the only scene I didn't like, which is impressive for a 3 hour movie.
Right?? I can't really think of any scene that could be completely cut (other than Riddler and Joker in the asylum). Any pacing problems were simply scenes that were a bit indulgent or dragging their feet. Other than that, every scene did have a purpose.
In my eyes, the Nolan trilogy was always kinda like "the best we had" in terms of a grounded realistic live Batman, but now that we have Reeves' Batman, dare I say it I can barely imagine going back. This might possibly completely blow The Dark Knight out of the water for me. It feels *so much more* Batman-y to me. TDK feels so...sterile now. Batman Begins was always my favorite Nolan Batman film because it was a grimier, emotionally driven story for Bruce, and "The Batman" was exactly that. This is what Batman's been missing for so long.
Though I will say, Bale's playboy Wayne facade was always a treat, and that seems to be the only major issue people have with Pattinson's Bruce, that he was so mopey and antisocial, but I loved that. He is younger after all. I wonder where this Bruce will go? Robert going to the levels of Bale's playboy would be so funny to see, but I think he'll most likely do quiet philanthropy after Gotham's flood, which may put his secret identity back in jeopardy.
@@RacingSnails64 for me begins is my favourite Batman from the Nolan trilogy. Dark knight is my favourite story. This new Batman has my favourite atmosphere/mood/cinematography. I won’t say it has my favourite Bruce yet. I’ll wait until the sequels to see how they develop it
@@RacingSnails64 You put my sentiments regarding this film into better words than I could ever muster. Thank you for that!
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This movie reminded me why I love Batman. It accurately depicts Batman's early years.
I binged all the Marvel movies last summer but this pulled me in like no other superhero movie. I’m biased because I’ve loved Robert Pattinson for 14 years lol but because of that I’m incredibly interested to learn more about the universe aside from what I knew as a kid, watching the tv show because my brother and dad loved it. I’m so proud of Rob, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they see an influx of new female Batman fans 🤣
And rightfully so.
Robert Pattinson is a character actor on par with Christian Bale. And finally a character actor is given the chance to play a Batman/Bruce Wayne role that does the complex character from the best DC stories justice: He can swing a bat, he can move in the shadows like a bat, he can bare-knuckle-fight multiple armed thugs at once, solve riddles, investigate stealthily, calculate risks, take risks, project fear, give comfort, reign himself in and let loose as the situation requires, and yet he cannot deal with his childhood trauma in an emotionally grown up and healthy way, but nevertheless he manages to recognize both the damage he has taken and the damage he has dealt, takes responsibility for his actions and accepts the hard truth that although it might take a sociopath to take out a sociopath, to "simply" do so is not enough by far, neither to become a happier person nor to make the world a better place for humanity. But he makes it his duty to try the latter over the former. Thus he will always soldier on and continue to live on the keenest edge, that thin line between outlaw and law keeper, genius and madman, victim and perpetrator, misanthrope and philanthrope, anti-hero and hero, peace keeper and violence seeker, do-gooder and bad-ass, altruist and ego tripper, dealer in justice and in vengeance, disciplined and paranoid, well-balanced and outrageous, reactive and proactive, a very human and turmoiled soul, a self-controlled, fearless and invincible "superhero" at first sight, a very driven and fearful and scarred person on second notice. Welcome to the fandom!
Team Edward!
Why, its NOT a superhero movie? Its a wanna be thriller but isnt that either.
@@brianlogan4243 It's a character study wrapped in a murder mystery and set in DC's Gotham City in a Batman scenario as comic-book accurate as it has ever gotten on the big screen as of yet.
@@brianlogan4243 sorry it doesn’t have hours of cgi action like marvel
This is why I love batman. To me he is the most complex fictional character and I love how some people are criticising the lack of Bruce which shows this is the deepest batman we have gotten, in films. Comics we know how complex he is and his other characters . Robert Pattinson is the batman
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I love that the only moments where Batman appears is at night and he's bruce during the day, i also love how much he uses the dark to his advantage and how he always reveals himself by stepping out of the shadows
Just like Heath Ledger, who doubted him for playing the role of Joker, Robert here totally nailed it
I just hope they made a part 2 of him evolving his role of Bruce Wayne being a billionaire play boy.. but no Robin yet, I want to focus on him improving his role
I admit that I'm one of the people who doubt him
I adored it. It felt so refreshing to see a superhero movie that actually felt like a standalone film and not an episode of an extremely expensive Disney show. I love the MCU, but it’s getting bland. I love what they did with Batman‘s character, having him figure out in this movie that to be a symbol for Gotham, he can’t just be a vigilante brutally beating people, but a hero, people need. I think his trilogy has the potential to be the best Batman trilogy, and may be one of the best superhero trilogies ever. I’m very excited to see where the future goes for Robert Pattinson‘s take on the character, and I can’t wait to see the villains and other characters in the sequel. I thought that directorial style by Matt Reeves was just phenomenal. Incredible Director. Makes me want to go rewatch his planet of the apes trilogy. And Colin Farrell contacted great as the penguin. I’m sure his show on HBO Max will be great, and fill in some gaps so that the Batman two won’t need to. Batman has some of the most interesting supporting characters ever, so it makes sense making that aren’t solely based around him. I think in the next few movies we’re probably going to see Batman, and Bruce of all to become more Accustomes to the public eye.
The Batman was great 9.5/10, sequel gonna bang 🔥
Sounds like you'd like the animated movies even more
I agree, I think the film has ruined all other superhero films for me.
@@thebatman4279 I'm sorry for you.
I find comments like this odd. Man of Steel, the entire Nolanverse, Unbreakable were all movies that functioned as stand alone films. And depending on your view excellent ones.
While I’ll always mourn the loss of Batfleck‘s standalone film, this was definitely the best possible alternative.
I love Ben Affleck as Batman but I'm just going to go be honest. Don't think his Batman movie would have been as good as this. His movie from the leaks focused on Deathstroke and full on heavy action. While that's great, it's the same Batman as always. We've never seen Batman actually be a detective properly in a previous movie before. I'm glad his movie didn't happen because we wouldn't have gotten this ambitious detective noir thriller, entirely focusing on Batman being a detective.
I’m right there with you. Would’ve loved to have seen it, but man I’m happy we were blessed with THIS gem.
he got (at least) one film too many.
Batfleck deserved better. I think Ben sees at least one little "F you" silver lining even for his haters, and that's the warehouse scene which will likely always be the best Batman love action scene in history.
Annnnnnnd .... THIS is precisely why I want to see the masterpiece that Reeves could potentially bring us by fully exploring the Scarecrow as the tier 1 villain he is and how he would interact and relate to the Batman. FEAR. Seeing this explored through Reeves vision would be spectacular.
Holy crap, you just brought the movie from an 8/10 to a 10/10 for me! I didn’t appreciate the ending until now, but you’ve let me finally appreciate it for what it is! Thank you!
This movie was hands down one of the best depictions on Batman. I loved the way they actually made Batman a detective. I still do wonder where he learned how to fight. I believe Alfred taught him, but wasn't he trained by the League of Assassin's Ra's Al Grohl?
Getting a serious character study film rooted in genre honestly kind of made Nolan's films feel like toys of the real thing... which is this. I love comparing things. Nolan's films are great... 2/3 at least. But those films were impactful ideological thought pieces sold by great acting performances, the setting and characters really didn't get the attention the ideas did. Not to mention, Nolan's films were very motivated by structure and iconography, whereas this movie is driven by pure cinematic prowess, editing, pacing, lighting, framing, blocking, visual metaphors, thematic coding, everything you can think to list. It's a perfect 10/10 movie. It bulldozed every other super hero thing I've ever been impressed by. I think the only thing remotely as cool was Netflix's Daredevil.
I watched most of the Batman movies but I didnt read the comics, I've never known he was written as grrat detective until this movie came. Great storytelling by Matt Reeves
I really hope Robert Pattinson continues as Batman. I think he nailed it.
The fact that you can take the time to break down a film like this tells you just how much depth it has. Well done!
Let's not forget the BEST introduction to a Batmobile EVER. That sound! Oh my.... if there's a moment worth jizzing in your pants... it's THAT one.
i love this movie so much, it actually made me become more interested in batman as overall. I can't add much since my knowledge of batman is really limited, but I just want to say that the scene between Bruce and Alfred in the hospital never fails to make me cry. I saw the movie 10 times, and each time I felt tears streaming down my face when Bruce was talking about fear etc to Alfred. The Batman's Bruce is just a broken man bottling his emotions up and devoting himself to try and save the city that took his parents away, only to be 'baptised' and born again (symbolised by the scene where he leads the people to safety at the end).
I had some reservations about Robert Pattinson of playing Batman, but I've never been happier that I was wrong.
That beautiful man made a home run and won my heart.
Batman is my fauvorite hero and constant inspiration so when the perfect Batman movie comes I am overjoyed.
The first scene where we see the Batmobile is AMAZING! I laughed a nervous laughter because my body could not handle how cool and menacing it was.
This movie was great. I’m kinda getting desensitized to all of the mega action crowd pleasers from the MCU. Never thought I’d ever say that.
First time I watched this didn’t hit me that hard. But I just rewatched it a week ago and genuinely started tearing up at the end. Especially when Batman is carrying the girl to helicopter stretcher and she holds on to him. Really almost started bawling there lol. Really love the juxtaposition between the first innocent person he interacts with and the last.
*I like Pattinson's version because he really looks like a crazy billionaire trying to control himself, he knows he has a steady mind (like a split personality with Bruce Wayne/Batman). Even because it is not normal for a man to dress up as a bat, he sees himself that way. For in the end, he finally finds his purpose as a hero. Not just psychosis. In animation and comics, most of us never pay attention to it. Good video.*
Bruuu this whole video explains how people keep asking about his Bruce Wayne. But they don’t understand that he is young and still growing I think we will see him do more as Bruce
This film was damn near perfect. Every scene advanced the plot. No wasted motion. I do have a few little gripes but with some things they are entirely miniscule compared to how much I loved this film. Shit, I could watch it with the sound off and still have a good time. The cinematography is just beautiful. Rob absolutely crushed it as Batman. Dano deciding to go full Zodiac was a bold, risky move that ended up working out in spades. Zoe is gorgeous and has fantastic chemistry with Rob. If this isn't the best Batman film ever made then it's at the very least tied for first
Zoe and Rob’s chemistry made batman and cat woman sexy again. This movie blew me away, by far my fav batman and it’s not even close.
I wish the DC verse had leaned into this mood from the beginning tbh. Yes I really loved James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, which is the polar opposite of this film, but I also appreciate this film for being the other side of the coin of Marvel's redefinition of comic book film (brightly-lit, pop culture references, fan-service appearances, cool one-liners, after-credits scenes... I'm also a fan btw) if they had been doing that from the beginning of their revival, they would have had something so strong going in the face of the MCU's goliath.
I felt that this movie made Batman and Gordon feel like Holmes and Watson and that should be a bar for Batman films to reach from here on
exactly
I love your opinions on this! I thought this movie was almost perfect! I really like how Bruce and Batman are pretty much the same because he doesn't know how or doesn't care to be Bruce Wayne, there's only Batman with him, he hasn't made the mask of Bruce Wayne.
Sorry, I forgot to add Robert Pattinson totally nailed it as The Batman, and that Batmobile car chase wow, and that Score was outstanding, in fact the whole film is what I've been waiting for in a comic book film for a long time.!, EXCELLENT. Keep up the great work.!, Hi from Scotland, lol.!
Your insight on fear reminds me of a quote I heard: "the action and purpose of fear, is to create more fear"
The final scene, particularly the final shot was just absolutely perfect.
To me this was the best adaptation of Batman and the most comic accurate I enjoyed every minute of it, the ending where Batman realised he’s no better than the criminals he’s fighting was an amazing moment
Beautiful analysis. I was deeply moved by Bruce's voice over, when he's helping the girl onto the helicopter -- a moment of beautiful clarity, symbolized by the sunrise in the background. BTW, you sound like Terry McGinnis. 😎 🦇 💯
I loved how the action felt purposeful. So often in superhero movies it just feels like they add action scenes to keep the viewer interested. The action was brutal, gripping and dangerous. Batman fought in a flawed desperate manner. He fought angry almost suicidal in the positions he put himself in. Each action scene was purposeful until the climax. This movie was beautiful.
I'm absolutely fascinated by what stories they can tell with sequels. I hope we get a Political-esque Penguin story, and something to do with Scarecrow or the Court of Owl
Reeves could make make a perfect scarecrow movie
The Batman was an incredible movie, loved the amazing cinematography, story, Michael Giacchino’s soundtrack was perfect, the opening scene leading to the Batman reveal was absolute perfection. Robert Pattinson and Paul Dano stole the show as Batman and Riddler, excited for the sequel. 🦇🦇🦇
The best Batman movie ever. Its just like the comics.
I LOVED the movie. But I HATED the fact that they pretty much had all the major points throughout every part of the movie in the trailers. So although the story was a surprise, the shots weren’t cause I had pretty much seen them all.
That’s literally why I stayed away from trailers, tv spots, images etc. you can’t go into a movie having being spoiled by trailers and whatnot and *not* be underwhelmed/disappointed. The movie itself was very good, but unfortunately I had some issues with it so it stopped it from being perfect for me, TDK is still the best Batman movie imo but The Batman is a close second.
And this is why I need to see Scarecrow as a villain..so much fear to play with so much symbolism it would be incredible
I originally was a Batfleck fan, and loved Afflecks Batman to death. The same went for Christian Bale and Keaton.
But when Pattinson walked on Screen as Batman....He dethroned every fucking Batman Iteration ever made.
His Batman is SO Real and Accurate to the Comics there's no telling ANYONE that Battinson is "A Bad Batman."
The Movies Plot is OUTSTANDING, The Pacing is *Chefs Kiss*, The Acting is OSCAR WORTHY, The Dark and Gothic and Scary Atmosphere of gotham and the movies mood is Nail-Biting and Masterful and Pattinson as Batman is the best fucking choice ever made.
And I can't believe I'm saying this, but I am damn happy I am:
Pattinson is The Heath Ledger Of Matt Reeves "The Batman".
Everyone thought Pattinson was going to Destroy The Batman Franchise as soon as word got out of his casting, but we never Gave up hope.
And Now, 2 years later, Pattinson proved himself when he first appeared in the Suit of the Teaser, to be the best Batman ever incarnated. And he kept that level of hype and lived up to it.
A Masterpiece in Acting, Score, Film-making and Direction.
100/10.
The Best CBM ever made ever since The Dark Knight.
And tbh, This tops The Dark Knight.🦇❓
Affleck wasn't even Batman but okay.
This movie is not only the newest Batman movie it's one of the best of the Batman movies. Matt Reeves is an excellent director and I'm looking forward to the next Matt Reeves Batman movie.
Matt Reeve is not going have your baby.
Cristopher Nolan trilogy is amazing but has that tom cruise mission impossible feel to it, i loved that dark creepy gothic atmosphere in The Batman!!
Thank you. This video made me love the film even more.
Glad to see the comments are all so positive. I had a blast watching this movie and it exceeded expectations IMO. Looking forward to future installments
Just finnished this. Of many movies coming out this year, this one was a fresh wind. Really enjoyed it.
Really nice observations made here 👍 my only negative for the film is Riddler should have directly played more of a role in the final battle. But maybe that’s because I thought Paul Dano should have had a bit more screen time without the mask. His performance was so good.
Riddler isn't really a physical threat though. He is a psychological threat. Honestly I thought his master plan was fine the way it was. He lacks the physical ability to carry out his plan, so why not convince other psychos to form an army and do it for him.
@@KoBxElucidator No I agree he’s not a physical threat. I didn’t expect him to get into a fist fight with Batman or anything, but I just think it would have been more impactful if he was more involved in the climax in some capacity. Idk I think there could have been a way Matt Reeves could have written him in somehow. But it’s just a minor gripe. I love the rest of the movie.
Riddler did! The first time I seen it I was completely caught off guard when he blew up the sea wall and Gotham flooded. The constant rain was symbolic in a Taxi Driver way (by Reeves' own admission) but it also made the water level much higher which is why it flooded!!!
i love the batman such a great movie
The Dark Knight still clears im sorry
the Batman: "I'm Vengeance"
the Batman II: "I'm the Night"
the Batman III: "I'm Batman"
That's what he should say in the Movies
20:21 " A LEGION of domestic terrorists!" Great add.
The Batman is a truly masterpiece. I loved every second; Great essay, man, that final was beautiful.
And subscribed! This is by far the best essay I've seen of the movie thank you so much for making it! The thing that especially stuck in my head after watching was how commanding the theme is throughout the movie a providing those quiet somber moments and the rage filled octane moments are instantly recognizable within the song and especially in the end where hope is reignited the theme itself again reflects it. I dunno maybe it's completely obvious but I've never had a theme in a superhero movie be so constantly aware in my mind
this made my cry. thank you so much for this. you are completely right. thanks for helping me love this film even more.
Great essay dude! I absolutely was shocked how much I love Matt Reeves Batman and was stunned at Pattinson's performance. I loved the detective emphasis as you described and am so ready for the sequel. The Penguin HBO series will have to do in the mean time. Colin Farrell awesome too. Had no idea it was him.
“Fear, you must understand is more than a mere obstacle. Fear is a TEACHER. the first one you ever had.”
― Professor Johnathan Crane- the Scarecrow
Though there wasn’t a big distinction between Bruce and Batman, this movie was perfect for a fresh vigilante (2 years). I absolutely loved this movie and any Pattinson hate (twilight) is absolute. Great story, great cast, great possibility for sequels.
Like so many movies coming out today I was prepared to be unimpressed by The Batman but instead I was rooted to my seat I so thoroughly enjoyed it. It gave me everything in a Batman movie I ever wanted. The dark, broody Batman, the dirty, crime filled city an actual detective story searching for the bad guy in the corrupt streets of Gotham. He's not perfect but he's learning.
It hasn't been since the Arkham Knight that Batman's actions have just made that fanboy in me just sprout out and clench his fist in satisfaction. The way that this movie gives you this sense of eeriness, the grim feeling as if all hope is lost but then this guy just manages to save the day; it's the feeling that makes me think that THIS IS the movie I've been looking for. The gothic vibe from Gotham and its crime yet the inspiration and replenishment of hope as this guy comes in at the most dire of times.
Everyone just keeps focusing on Batman with his "dark" and "combative" nature, where he's just all "fear" but no "savior". But this movie does everything: It has the noir detective feel in it with the mysteries and the brutality of his combat with him dislocating arms and slamming his opponents down onto the ground, yet the movie still embedding that idea that "Yes, this is still a child-based superhero film with a plot that can be well understood and respected by adolescents to adults".
I just love this movie. I'm obsessed.
Great video. The Dark Knight will always hold a #1 spot in my heart and the Nolan trilogy will always have value for me, but there's no denying that Matt can also give us a great trilogy. Great video essay good in depth view of the movie. Honestly one of the best video essays I've ever seen you make one hell of a case for The Batman and I think you are right.
Just want to clarify since I’ve seen a few constructive comments regarding this (fairly so). While I don’t apologize for drawing comparisons to the current sociopolitical climate of our world, I do admit the wording/phrasing for some of the political section could’ve gone through another iteration and been more fleshed out especially re: Riddler. I honestly think for as much as Riddler comes off as an anarchist, he’s more so aligned with people from QAnon. Looking for conspiracy, “uncovering” this elaborate “cover up” and reason when the reason Gotham is the way it is far less elaborate: the wealthy elites just don’t care and do shitty things. I think the thing is, for as radically different and ideologically opposed as both groups are (anarchists & Qanon) they represent a strong distrust and dissatisfaction with the overall bureaucracy. That’s the point I was trying to get across. Thanks guys 😊
We get it, you're a normie with only a base level of understanding of politics, the target audience for Hollywood. Good for you.
Letting everybody know that your understanding of politics & the culture war comes from reddit & the TV. Why does politics & propaganda have to ruin everything
@@keithremedy Reddit? lol.
lol no. try again.
I appreciated a lot of the little things they put into the film. What drew me in immediately was how they acknowledge the Bat Signal being more than just a way to alert Batman, it was a weapon to make criminals run in fear because the Bat may be after them.
Another thing was the sound design, i didn’t notice it till someone pointed it out to me but every time Batman walked they made his footsteps loud and heavy, it really made Batman feel like he had a menacing presence without even saying a word
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for the snippet at 1:05 ! It perfectly encapsulates my feelings while watching The Batman and directly after, discussing the movie with a friend and leaving the cinema. We finally got a Batman movie that actually puts The World's Greatest Detective front and center ! That was such a refreshing cinematic take on the character !
18:13
1. Progressiveness is not a virtue. It sounds like nothing but a good thing, and it is. But what constitutes as "progress" is subjective, and a lot of things labelled progressive nowadays is stuff I see as degression.
2. They are able to do it maskless because if Bruce did, the city would tear him apart simply for having the guts to do the right thing. Because people are afraid of both real change and accountability for their actions.
3. And yes, you’re right that there will always be new faceless criminals to replace the ones Batman has scared off. But that doesn’t mean he should intimidate them less. It means he isn’t being brutal enough. His no kill rule is the one thing keeping him from achieving his goal. But he has that rule not because it’s righteous, but because Batman is mentally ill. He’s terrified that if he gets a taste of it, he’ll never come back. And that’s why the Joker was able to kill as many people as he did. Because Batman just couldn’t kill him. So crime lives on.
4. And of course Selena killing Falcone won’t bring her peace. But to quote Magneto from X-Men: First Class, peace was never an option. It’s not about healing her own pain. She’s trying to do what is right. What is deserved. What is just. And killing an evil person is not the same as killing an innocent person. So she doesn’t become “just as bad as them”. Yes it’s still killing, but killing what? The "what" is what matters the most.
5. “She’s selfless, but only to the ones she loves” Yes, and? It’s our choice who we make ourselves responsible for. Acting like somebody is less moral for prioritizing their loved ones is both ignorant and grossly entitled. It makes perfect sense to do that. I'm not saying Batman was wrong for wanting to save the city. It's definitely noble. But he doesn't owe it to the city, and his misguided approach to morality won't allow him to make real, meaningful change for the innocent lives of Gotham.
And yeah, looking at the end of this video, it’s no surprise you’re a liberal. I’ll just say this. Whether it’s poverty, racism, or just good old fashioned hate, there are no excuses for the crimes we see in Gotham or our real world by organized crime and extremist cults like BLM, and I hope there will always be a Batman around to bring those scum to justice. You’re 100% responsible for all your actions no matter how shit your life has been. Remember that.
Ok, whatever.
Batman acknowledging that “he can’t be everywhere and he must choose his targets carefully” was a standout moment for me. Idk why there was just something about it that made him feel even more grounded and believable.
Your analysis of this movie is incredible. Thank you.
I still think Batfleck is the best. Don't care if he kills or not. His voice is at least badass.
No batfleck is terrible
@@crazymoosee That's George Clooney you're talking.
@@wickdaline8668 nope
Both of them
At least George Clooney doesn’t kill
@@crazymoosee At least I can take Affleck more seriously than Clooney.
@@wickdaline8668 yeah that’s fair
Batlfecks performance is good, and he certainly looks the part, but his writing is so bad
I literally created a playlist for video essays for how amazing this video was. it's admirable of you to put the movie in the context of the real world. I don't think many people would have gotten "political" and it's respectable that you said the things that need to be said (which isn't even politics imo). amazing content. instantly subscribed, liked, and added to a playlist.
“I’m vengeance” says so much. It’s like he’s fighting two wars at once but the internal one he is struggling with the most because deep down; he is still bitter and resentful about what happened. The night his parents died is the catalyst for Batman. He ends up being more Batman and less Bruce Wayne. Alfred is the last bit of Bruce Wayne. It’s a somber sadness really.
This was a masterpiece. Reeves took the Titular hero from Vengeance at the beginning of the movie, and turned him into hope and justice at the end. Perfect. Cant' wait to see the follow ups.
I loved this movie, it is perfect. Just absolutely brilliant.
I love this batman awesome
Same here!
And they said Robert Pattinson couldn’t do it…pfffttt, Number 2 is on the way!!
I didn't think I'd like a Batman film more than the Dark Knight. But I do. This film is brilliant
GOATED movie.
This movie is a Detective Movie, Thriller, Horror, Action, and A DisasterMovie all in one Movie. The flooding at the end was really good.
I still haven't seen this, and want to, but your observations on the duality of Bruce Wayne giving his anger and trauma permission to instill fear into Gotham as The Bat, is brilliant. I live with something very like this, and I unlike Wayne, I recognized it and treated it. And it's the reason that (although not a DC girl) I love Batman, because it's his psychosis is what drives him and "saving Gotham" is just a byproduct of his deeply shattered mind. Your comments are incredible.
I’d rank this Batman movie #3, after the Dark Knight and Batman Begins. The only people that complain about this movie being “boring” or “too long” are the ones ruined by Tik Tok and have the attention spans of fruit flies.
…or the ones who expect Marvel movies out of every superhero movie. Marvel has truly brainwashed some of the masses.
I think one point you made is wrong. Riddler didn't show his "true face" when targeting the people actually willing to make change... he instead showed his lack of trust in them.... he though the new mayor was the same corrupt trash as the rest of them.... he has so little faith or hope in Gotham that he couldn't believe that there would be a politician that actually wanted change.
So know, it wasn't Riddler showing his true face, it was instead showing the consequences of living in a world without hope...
And Riddler wasn't fully wrong. He did make positive change...but his lack of hope made him unable to see a better path.... showing Batman the mistake he made...
He made them chase vengeance... when they really needed was hope...
People have said that they hate how Batman is being brought down to earth and shown to be flawed but I love it. It shows that Batman is just a human in a suit and a cape but it’s his drive and reasoning to put on that suit and cape that makes him a superhero
I'm sooooo mixed on this movie. I can see why people love it, but I just didn't enjoy it for a lot of it and I can't place why. People keep asking if this or The Dark Knight are better, but I honestly can't place it above ANY of the Nolan movies.
For some reason the Nolan movies always has something profound.thats kind of a turn off
The Noland Movies were Gritty but never forgot Batman is a superhero who fights Supervillains.. This movie totally abandoned all Comic book elements and that's what hurts it!!
Nolan's shit was more about the villains, half the time I forget Bale's over the top ass actually acted and his Bat voice was cartoonishly horrendous, hardly compelling or intimidating to me.
I have no idea how anyone could place Batman Begins and The Dark Knight Rises above this move. I get that The Dark Knight is amazing, but the other two Nolan movies were pretty mediocre tbh.
@@SuperCrow02 narratively The Batman is probably better, but for some reason it wasn't a super enjoyable movie to watch and I never connected with Bruce/Batman as a character. If I didn't know his backstory going into the film I would have been completely lost on who he is and why he does what he does. The narrative came at the expense of character development.