The Riddlers appearance is just terrifying, I love this Riddler, he looks like the Zodiac killer, he taunts the police, doesn't leave his DNA on the crime scene and hides his identity, Paul Dano is just perfection for this role
@@darthvader9283 exactly I mean would you rather see Riddler in a All green suit with question marks around it or have a more realistic serial killer look as Riddler is a zodiac menace lol
@@grant5635 Why not Riddler’s design from Arkham Knight or something resembling that one? That looks way more realistic than the comic version AND you can still tell at a single glance that it’s supposed to be the Riddler-unlike this movie’s version who looks so far removed. Say you show a picture this movie’s design to a casual Batman fan and you ask them “Who is this?”, I guarantee no one’s first response is going to be “That’s the Riddler.” But if you show a casual fan the Arkham Knight design for Riddler, they’ll know right away who it is. This comparison highlights the biggest problem with this movie’s design. It’s not like the Arkham Knight design exactly fails to match the tone of this movie, considering how dark Arkham Knight was as a game.
The first scene of the riddler where he was at the mayor's house was terrifying the way he was just standing in the dark with the light reflecting from his glasses, matt reeves is just a genius making this character scary
This ENTIRE movie is a 10/10 MASTERPIECE! We have a batman movie where the best character in the film IS Batman/Bruce Wayne! Robert Pattinson is the BEST batman I've seen and he's PHENOMENAL as Batman AND Bruce Wayne entirely while still given him a new stylized look that's FANTASTIC to see! Love this movie to death as it's the BEST batman movie, felt like batman: the animated series BEAUTIFULLY brought to life with it's gorgeous Art Direction and aesthetics! MASTERPIECE of a film throughout!
I thought the first scene where he was looking into the mayors house with binoculars was batman but later on I knew it was the riddler because of his heavy breathing
A minor key Ave Maria. Chilling. This movie did SUCH justice to the Riddler. He's my favorite Batman villain and always has been. I am so happy they did something fresh and exciting with him, while still being true to his roots. He was scary, a little goofy, and still allowed to ask riddles, leave puzzles and death traps...ugh. I'm so happy. And to top it all off, this movie came out on my f**king birthday. Couldn't have asked for a better present.
It also came out around my birthday(the 5th) and I saw it on my birthday. Amazing movie my favorite version of Riddler by far and probably my favorite Batman as well(if anything because it focused on his actual character aspects unlike most Batman movies.)
I love that the underlying, recurring main beats of this theme are extremely similar to "Ave Maria". The same song that the film opens on and Riddler himself references more than once throughout. Genius orchestration!
What makes it even cooler is that in the prequel novel, this is the song riddler is singing in the choir he’s in for Thomas Wayne’s mayoral candidacy announcement. Which is also the first time he meets Bruce. Everything about this movie is so well done!
Sounds like we are inside the mind of Riddler. This depiction is definitely frightening and realistic, a sociopathic serial killer much like the Zodiac killer or John Doe in Se7en.
@@themadtitan7603 yep just goes to show what happens when you give a talented and passionate creator a project he can develop from the ground up with trusted collaborators
Ledger's Joker was the kind of terrifying that would make you simply scared. Dano's Riddler is the kind of terrifying that paralyzes you and makes your nerves claw at you, begging for escape from it. So, I agree!
I love how Riddler's theme is the inverse of Batman's, it starts off melancholic and mysterious becomes grand and operatic in the middle section and then goes back to being calm and tragic before leaving you with a little haunting note at the end. Giachino's work on this film is utter GENIUS!
Not only that but the notes sound kinda like a twisted version of Batman’s theme. Batman’s has a steady, droning pattern to it even when it’s getting grander and louder. Riddler’s is never steady; it’s like the music is constantly asking a question.
Also noticed that the covers for their singles on Apple Music or Spotify are also inversely colored. Riddler and “The Batman” is lit in red with a black background in this theme, whereas Batman and “The Batman” are primarily unlit and black with a red background in his theme.
@@khylechristianderosales1894 true. But that was John Williams’ theme for a killer shark. Batman is a much more complex character that deserves something more in line with Williams’ Superman theme
@@LP3Customs the entire middle of that theme isn’t though, those two notes are effective on building this larger then life force of nature that Batman is to the criminal of Gotham.
@@LP3Customs you know what else was based around two notes / chords? "In the House, in a Heartbeat" by John Murphy (28 Days Later); THAT'S more the tone here than Superman; these are mood pieces, not heroic anthems
2:05 The scene when the city sea walls just explode all at the same time with this theme was literally one of the the best scenes for a Batman villain.
Ominous, mysterious, and pretty much everything you think of when you think Riddler. They have completely nailed the tone. Can’t wait to hear it in the film.
A bit corny though, I honestly think Giachinno is a better composer even compared to Zimmer. But some parts of this song and the Batman theme are so corny and generic, wich is strange because the movie itself looks very fresh and unique
@@estudos6156 I don't think so dude,I think what you calling generic might be that I it's taking elements from the animated films I think that what you might be thinking as generic,personally I think this is the most unique villan theme we ever have gotten
@@jackgreenway4679 i love Zimmer but since inception his work has become very recycled. But yeah Lion King Zimmer, Gladiator, Thin Red Line Zimmer is a boss. But since Inception the only great score he did was Interstellar imo.
Yeah, have you seen that one tv spot of the Batman where it briefly shows a black and white picture of a little boy with glasses? That’s definitely Edward nashton.
@@ooitung95 Agreed....he also plays a younger version of a serial killer in Taking Lives....and i swear....its like hes made to play such given creeepy roles.
@@allusive2903 I always remembered him from that film. Was only in it for about ten minutes, but was seriously creepy. And that was nearly 20 years ago, so Paul Dano's acting will have improved so much since then. I can't wait to see him as the Riddler
@@kierantaylor8588 hes never been intimidating imo. ive watched most of his iterations from video-games, to cartoons, movies, etc. yes, he's insane and violent but most of the time he's played off for laughs.
So I just got home from the cinema and I can confirm. This theme fits far better than this video lets on. The man is a enigma. 100% the best version we've seen on the big screen.
Matt Reeves is gonna be to Riddler what Christopher Nolan was to Joker. He'll reinvent the character, making it more disturbing, psychological related and realistic grounded.
Going for a Zodiac sort of route which is not only refreshing but genius considering the Zodiac was a serial killer that taunted the police with encrypted messages and threats. Never to be caught to this day.
@@Zsarion Not to the audience this movie is about to show, just like the Joker at the time of The Dark Knight. The major public believes in the Riddler as a clown with no intimidating capacity.
2:07 it reminds me to Batman: TAS. It's very theatrical, sinister and disturbing and calm at the end. This movie is going to be amazing. March can't come soon enough. Paul Dano looks terrifying.
@Ganimedes Reeves said he wanted to create the best batman film, to surpass The Dark Knight he needed to achieve the vibes of a series that is considered as one of the best TV series of superheroes, so thats why
8/10 Movie is great, but it's not a flawless masterpiece. More depth than The Dark Knight and bettetr atmosphere but Nolan's TDK is much more enjoyable.
@@theunknownuser9609 - Disagree. Outside of Batman Begins, Nolan’s films felt nothing like Batman, only crime dramas with ‘Batman’ slapped on top. And Dano’s Riddler absolutely matches Ledger’s Joker, which unsurprisingly was also matched by Phoenix.
@@t-rizzle0509 I kinda agree. But that was not my point. My point was that the Nolan trilogy is much more fun and easier to enjoy (specially in theaters) than The Batman.
@@theunknownuser9609 - I disagree still. I thoroughly enjoyed The Batman in theaters much better than any of Nolan’s Bat films because of the depth, atmosphere, soundtrack and its refusal to abandon the element of fantasy.
Matt said he was also inspired by Mask of the Phantasm (which, of course, is in that universe, and is directly related to The Animated Series), and like you said, I can almost hear a bit of that here, like it's the mystery theme played when Bruce is trying to figure everything out about the conspiracy involving Andrea and the Phantasm.
Still got BTAS (short for Batman The Animated Series), Danny Elfman, and the infamous serial killer the Zodiac Killer who taunted the police and possibly detectives too who would dare to try to solve it with encrypted messages and threats, and the Zodiac Killer still never got caught vibes from this
Sounds a bit like Little Nightmares in the beginning and then turns into Danny Elfman’s Batman and slowly fades into a hint of Gotham! Love Giacchino’s ability to draw influence from the multiverse!
@@thegerman662nother idea. Unlike Batman AND Riddler, Crane admires Gotham. For how horrifying it is, and is fascinated how a mere city can be so terrifying. So he makes Gotham his little playground. Wanting to mimic the fear for his own disposal.
What a hauntingly gorgeous piece. It has hints of Shirley Walker and Danny Elfman but in the end, it's its own thing. Couldn't have asked for better work. What a stunning soundtrack we're going to get.
The Ridder theme is so haunting and endearing, everything about this theme just creeps me about which is great. I’m so excited to see how they incorporate it into the film!
It's like something a serial killer from a movie would listen to, while setting up their victims deaths. ( In which I'm preferring to a serial killer from a movie)
Mysterious, bombastic, yet horribly disturbing and viciously sinister. This fits Matt Reeves’ incarnation of the Riddler pretty well, and Mr. Giacchino did a wonderful job on this one!
Makes sense since that The Riddler in The Batman was inspired by the infamous serial killer Zodiac Killer who left crosshair-like symbols at the scenes where he did the killings
Would love to see Reeves take on Scarecrow. I feel like he could be a little similar to Riddler, taking inspiration from Batman himself with his focus on spreading fear. And at this point I'm convinced any score Giacchino puts together will be amazing.
I am REALLY hoping for scarecrow for the sequel, it would fit PERFECTLY with the story if this movie being about the use of fear, and now that batman is past that, having a villain who uses it to its most extreme would be awesome
@@Valleyraven007 would be great to see that since batman is still new to being a hero he still hasnt conquered fear and that scarecrow would show him what true fear is. Batman would self reflect thinking how is it possible that someone uses fear better than him
"It can be cruel, and poetic or blind, but when it's denied, it's your violence you may find" That riddle hit harder than Tom Hardy Bane's quotes. Edit: 500 Likes Already?!!
Not technically a trill but rather flutter tonguing (essentially just a held note with a rolled r in the tongue to make it “growl”), but yes the effect is reallllly great
I would totally believe it if I was told that starting at 2:08 this was from an episode of Batman: The Animated Series and scored by the amazing Shirly Walker. Michael Giacchino impresses yet again!
@Booper Dooper well, I was nervous about Pattinson at first. His role in Harry Potter: Great. Twilight series….eh. Here, my doubts have been diminished. I’m sold. 😁
Me: Wow this is very creepy unsettling, but also very beautiful and almost peaceful. I feel like I could fall asleep listening to this... 2:06 : I'm about to wreck this man's whole career.
@@cheese4g my volume was maximum, earphones on.... When the notes died down..... I was expecting sudden horrific music..... But .... Ahhh my ears😀 The Riddler in collaboration with Giacchino created a super sonic sound...... I'm deaf now
It's even better than that. The entire movie itself is stolen by this character, even when absent from the scene. During the movie, we are constantly reminded of the Riddler, whether by the dialogues or, and this is a more subtil detail, the music. All is needed is to play this eerie version of Ave Maria. And the Riddler is on everyone's mind. It's brilliant...and ominous.
Hard to get nominated or even win an award for being in a Superhero film unless you play an extremely complex character like Joker…either than that almost all the time they’ll never get acknowledged
He’s done it again folks, Michael Giacchino has made another masterpiece. Just the suspense at the beginning dragged me in. It fits so well with with the the psychological crime thriller that this movie is. And at the middle when it seems to be calm, an explosive sound from the horns and strings make it seem that Riddler had just killed somebody or set off a bomb. This makes me excited to see how he will match wits with the caped crusader.
Imo the best part of Batman is seeing different takes on villains. Some Jokers are broken and desperate, others are cunning and calculated. Some Scarecrows are mad and childish, others are cold and bitter. This Riddler is the first Riddler like him we've ever seen, but he's still absolutely the Riddler. No iconic green tux or cane, no smart-allackey quips, but still Riddler. He's arguably the best parts of the Riddler as a villain: terrifying, a constant threat, unpredictable and yet feels like a kind of force of nature in his own right. Stripped of the silliness present in most Riddlers, we get a borderline horror movie villain who sets about grand schemes that feel almost like they were meant to happen He's a mastermind and barely spends any time actually in the presence of Batman. He loves puzzles and riddles, and bakes them into his plot. He has no physical strength and yet turns Gotham inside out basically on his own. *This* is The Riddler.
I love the contrast between this and batman's theme, Batman's feels somewhat hopeful, yet emotional and powerful, and The Riddler's is Erie, Dark and Sad, really an interesting insight into both characters, Michael Giacchino is a brilliant composer
The best live action Riddler for me. Despite how different his looks from the comics, he embodies the character. Intelligent, ego maniac and throws a tantrum when things doesn't go his way.
Que suerte han de tener Danny Elfman, Hans Zimmer y Michael Giacchino para componer la Banda Sonora de 2 de los superhéroes mas populares de todos los tiempos. Batman y Spider-Man. Danny Elfman -Batman (Michael Keaton) 1989-1992 -Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire) 2002-2004 Hans Zimmer -Batman (Christian Bale) 2005-2012 -Batman (Ben Afleck) 2016 -Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield) 2014 Michael Giacchino -Batman (Robert Pattinson) 2022-20¿? -Spider-Man (Tom Holland) 2017-20¿?
They’ve also all done a Mission: Impossible movie… and if Giacchino does the next Simpsons movie as was hinted at awhile back, they would’ve all had a hand in that franchise as well
If you hear the music carefully ... You'll find so many same progression and pieces in the batman theme and this masterpiece As if The Batman and The Riddler are one ... Almost same but one on the other path ...
Absolutely genius to make the Riddler Theme from a warped version of Ave Maria... it has the enigmatic feeling of Riddler all over it. Perfect. It elevates the seriousness of this new version of Riddler and yet the tone is a very familiar sound to the ear and to the world of Batman.
The most Burton-esque/Elfman theme out there. It seems a mix between the Batman Forever soundtrack and Harry Potter. I've never imagined such a gothic atmosphere for this film.
Its 30 kids to a room. 13 years old, already a Drop Head. Waking up screaming because Rats are chewing on your fingers And every winter.... one of the babies dies. Because its just.... So. Cold. 🟢♠️🟢
What and incredible performance and theme. One of the most terrifying villains I’ve seen in a movie. Him talking to Batman in the prison was so unnerving.
The theme does so well telling who the riddler is and what he’s like. The lone choir boy to show his past, singing ave Maria in a minor chord to sound off. It’s sad and unnerving at the same time. Then it picks up, showing that even if he has a tragic past, he’s still the main threat. It sounds powerful yet chilling. Then it falls back to the lone choir boy, even slower this time, even more terrifying. This movie portrayed him perfectly even in his music.
Listening to both Riddler and Batman's themes, clearly inspired by the work of Shirely Walker and seeing how Reeves chose to design his gothic, nightmarish Gotham I'm convinced that The Batman in many ways will be closest thing to a live-action adaptation of Batman: The Animated Series.
If only they delved more into the fantastical elements of the mythos rather than constantly trying to ground Batman more and more in his solo outings. Who knows, maybe one day we’ll get that perfect live-action counterpart to the tone, aesthetic and heart of the animated series and Arkham games
@@perfectbidoof7541 I'm sorry but the fantastical elements would be ridiculous in live action. Killer Croc, Man Bat, Mr. Freeze, these characters are just too over the top for live action. Gritty and grounded in real life is the way to go.
@Knighton Art Burton, Snyder. Closest we’ve got to TAS, and they both work. The Arkham games are literally the perfect template for films, they balance realistic grit with fantasy extremely well. I don’t know what world you’re living in to say something so ignorant of what’s come before, being Batman films and others beyond that do exactly what you say is “ridiculous”.
@@perfectbidoof7541 100% agreed, I actually think there's hope we might see the more fantastical elements and villains explored within this trilogy, for once we're already seeing how strongly inspired this film is by BTAS and the Arkham games in terms of Gotham's design which will be more gothic and art deco than a generic Chicago and the Batsuit which strongly resembles the one from Arkham Origins and Knight. Secondly, Reeves said he wants his vision of Batman to be very different from what came before and I don't think you do that by just outdoing how gritty and "realistic" your trilogy will be. Plus we've seen Mr Freeze, Superman and Wonder Woman easter eggs on set of the film.
@@knightonart8886 Disagree, Batman's world has always been a mixture of grounded, sci-fi and the supernatural and if Matt Reeves aims to create the definitive live-action version of the character then integrating those elements will be the way to go.
What makes this version of the Riddler so scary is because he's a nobody. He could be any one of us, under the right circumstances and it's only after he puts on the mask that he feels like that's his true self and able to unleash all that angry and fury of the cruel world.
Finally we get to see a worthy depiction of the Riddler in a Batman movie! It was always the Joker or the Penguin but now it's finally the Riddler's turn. And Paul Dano is an amazing actor!
We’re far passed comic accuracy. I’m a sucker when it comes to well done adapting. This movie is the living embodiment of what I expect a darker Batman universe to be. I want to see Batman really breaking skulls and the riddler being a real threat
yeah I agree. I'm not a fan of the people who complain if it isn't comic accurate, the fact that it isn't comic accurate proves that it is an original and creative idea for a film
People of the internet. Let it be reminded that Michael Giacchino also composed a lot of Disney soundtracks (Coco, Ratatouille, Up, both Incredibles films, etc)
YES this is what I love, he uses really instruments not much electronics. I also I wasn’t the biggest fan of him in the past but lately I think he is finally finding how he can leave his mark on films scores because lately he has been killing it!
When he screamed in the interrogation scene, the whole theatre was dead silent. What an incredible performance by Paul Dano
Well it better be, it's a theatre.
Unfortunately in the italian dubbing that scream was a bit awkward
It felt very similar to when Heath’s Joker suddenly shouted ‘LOOK AT ME!’ In the Dark Knight interrogation scene.
I was laughing, it was a hilarious performance
@@FifthGearBeer that’s what I was about to say
The Riddlers appearance is just terrifying, I love this Riddler, he looks like the Zodiac killer, he taunts the police, doesn't leave his DNA on the crime scene and hides his identity, Paul Dano is just perfection for this role
EXACTLY, the design is just too perfect and it makes sense🤷🏽♂️🔥
@@SandmanOCA Why?
@@marcoredeekmann It’s realistic
@@darthvader9283 exactly I mean would you rather see Riddler in a All green suit with question marks around it or have a more realistic serial killer look as Riddler is a zodiac menace lol
@@grant5635 Why not Riddler’s design from Arkham Knight or something resembling that one? That looks way more realistic than the comic version AND you can still tell at a single glance that it’s supposed to be the Riddler-unlike this movie’s version who looks so far removed.
Say you show a picture this movie’s design to a casual Batman fan and you ask them “Who is this?”, I guarantee no one’s first response is going to be “That’s the Riddler.” But if you show a casual fan the Arkham Knight design for Riddler, they’ll know right away who it is. This comparison highlights the biggest problem with this movie’s design. It’s not like the Arkham Knight design exactly fails to match the tone of this movie, considering how dark Arkham Knight was as a game.
The first scene of the riddler where he was at the mayor's house was terrifying the way he was just standing in the dark with the light reflecting from his glasses, matt reeves is just a genius making this character scary
This ENTIRE movie is a 10/10 MASTERPIECE! We have a batman movie where the best character in the film IS Batman/Bruce Wayne! Robert Pattinson is the BEST batman I've seen and he's PHENOMENAL as Batman AND Bruce Wayne entirely while still given him a new stylized look that's FANTASTIC to see! Love this movie to death as it's the BEST batman movie, felt like batman: the animated series BEAUTIFULLY brought to life with it's gorgeous Art Direction and aesthetics! MASTERPIECE of a film throughout!
I thought the first scene where he was looking into the mayors house with binoculars was batman but later on I knew it was the riddler because of his heavy breathing
I couldn’t take that scene seriously because in my head I just kept thinking
“He’s just standing there…MENACINGLY!”
"Just.... hold.... STILL...."
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@@ninjakid47 Me too. So, Riddler was spying on Mayor Mitchell's house.
A minor key Ave Maria. Chilling.
This movie did SUCH justice to the Riddler. He's my favorite Batman villain and always has been. I am so happy they did something fresh and exciting with him, while still being true to his roots. He was scary, a little goofy, and still allowed to ask riddles, leave puzzles and death traps...ugh. I'm so happy. And to top it all off, this movie came out on my f**king birthday. Couldn't have asked for a better present.
It came out a day after my birthday too! The best present. Loved this movie.
It also came out around my birthday(the 5th) and I saw it on my birthday. Amazing movie my favorite version of Riddler by far and probably my favorite Batman as well(if anything because it focused on his actual character aspects unlike most Batman movies.)
The only movie that came out on my birthday was TURBO 😞
It started with my birthday, 31st October 😅.
Happy belated birthday
I love that the underlying, recurring main beats of this theme are extremely similar to "Ave Maria". The same song that the film opens on and Riddler himself references more than once throughout. Genius orchestration!
I watched this magnificent movie yesterday!
Scene wear riddler is just silently standing behind the politician before ending him .. it’s chilling !
It actually is Ave Maria just in a different key!
Same i recognized it at the theater love it
What makes it even cooler is that in the prequel novel, this is the song riddler is singing in the choir he’s in for Thomas Wayne’s mayoral candidacy announcement. Which is also the first time he meets Bruce. Everything about this movie is so well done!
@@Shadow05eth from B-Flat Major to A Minor
The is the perfect theme for The Riddler!
Has a bit of Batman The Animated Series Feel and I love it!
I seriously cannot wait to watch this film!
Hi ! Are you gonna make a cover on this theme ? Or mix this theme with some other music ?
And I am looking forward to your cover.
I really appreciate your work Samuel!! You're a great musician!!
Waiting for your cover of this theme and Batman theme.
we need you to make a epic version pls 🖤
Sombre, eerie, terrifying, sinister, bombastic, and instantly iconic.
A perfect villain theme.
Iconic and perfect indeed... Especially for a tragic vollain like Riddler
@@lizardwizard4664 why worry about semantics.
I come to these vids for Giacchino's work (he's great) but I stay for the meaningless piles of adjectives people ascribe to it in the comments.
@@pderham26 same
Sounds like we are inside the mind of Riddler. This depiction is definitely frightening and realistic, a sociopathic serial killer much like the Zodiac killer or John Doe in Se7en.
I’m now convinced Reeves and Giacchino can do no wrong. Every single thing they’ve put out has been phenomenal. Of course now I need more.
We might get a new one the day tickets go on sale. That would be a great gift.
Agreed, every aspect released of this movie manages to seem so consistently perfect.
Or maybe a new clip
@@themadtitan7603 yep just goes to show what happens when you give a talented and passionate creator a project he can develop from the ground up with trusted collaborators
Giacchino just can't make a bad theme
Now that the movie is out...
Can we agree that Paul Dano's Riddler is at least in the top 3 list of best onscreen Batman villains to date?
Easily.
He's the best villains imo but I can understand why most people prefer ledger's joker more.TDK Two face is also top 3.
@@Margaret14902 I assume you are talking about TDK Two Face and not the 90s Two Face that teamed up with Riddler.
@@RenaldyCalixte Of course man.That old two face was trash af🤣
@@Margaret14902 true, but for me I really put
Top 3
1. Joker from Batman 1989
2. Riddler from The Batman 2022
3. Bane from The Dark Knight Rises 2012
I'm convinced Riddler is the scariest Batman villain ever since Heath Ledger's Joker. He legitmately was unnerving in the movie.
Well they wanted to go with a Zodiac Killer vibe with him. And when I saw his unmasked face, I went "He looks like Jeffrey Dahlmer..."
@@Zindakku thats the point
He's actually scarier than Heath's joker if you havnt realised it yet
He definitely is a lot scarier than heath ledgers joker
Ledger's Joker was the kind of terrifying that would make you simply scared.
Dano's Riddler is the kind of terrifying that paralyzes you and makes your nerves claw at you, begging for escape from it.
So, I agree!
I love how Riddler's theme is the inverse of Batman's, it starts off melancholic and mysterious becomes grand and operatic in the middle section and then goes back to being calm and tragic before leaving you with a little haunting note at the end. Giachino's work on this film is utter GENIUS!
The mad titan always present to comment about Batman’s new vids!
Not only that but the notes sound kinda like a twisted version of Batman’s theme. Batman’s has a steady, droning pattern to it even when it’s getting grander and louder. Riddler’s is never steady; it’s like the music is constantly asking a question.
I agree with my brothers statement
Same ITS SO GENIUS
Also noticed that the covers for their singles on Apple Music or Spotify are also inversely colored. Riddler and “The Batman” is lit in red with a black background in this theme, whereas Batman and “The Batman” are primarily unlit and black with a red background in his theme.
Paul Dano is criminally underrated actor. I know he's gonna nail this role.
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Bruh, he did a LOT more than nail it; he made the Riddler more paint-shittingly terrifying than any of the Jokers. That first scene…🥶
He did!
There will be blood was amazing. He was great as the preacher
@@skinnysnorlax9356 bruh when he yelled before attacking the mayor my whole body tensed up 😂
@@fraydizs7302 amazing acting.
Wasn't expecting this to drop, the hype keeps building! Loving the character, precision, and minimalism of this soundtrack is so far
@@LP3Customs and? Jaws also had 2 notes all over
@@khylechristianderosales1894 true. But that was John Williams’ theme for a killer shark. Batman is a much more complex character that deserves something more in line with Williams’ Superman theme
@@LP3Customs Still sounds freaking dope!
@@LP3Customs the entire middle of that theme isn’t though, those two notes are effective on building this larger then life force of nature that Batman is to the criminal of Gotham.
@@LP3Customs you know what else was based around two notes / chords? "In the House, in a Heartbeat" by John Murphy (28 Days Later); THAT'S more the tone here than Superman; these are mood pieces, not heroic anthems
2:05 The scene when the city sea walls just explode all at the same time with this theme was literally one of the the best scenes for a Batman villain.
I was with headphones and I got a tremendous scare
My earsssssss
Batman: "WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!?"
Riddler: "No more than what you have done"
Activate instant chills!!!!!!!
Whats Black?
And Blue?
And Dead.... All Over?
Yyyyyyyyyooou.
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@@shawnthompson2303 If you think you can stop what's coming...
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@@ezlta What have you done?
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!?
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Ominous, mysterious, and pretty much everything you think of when you think Riddler. They have completely nailed the tone. Can’t wait to hear it in the film.
A bit corny though, I honestly think Giachinno is a better composer even compared to Zimmer. But some parts of this song and the Batman theme are so corny and generic, wich is strange because the movie itself looks very fresh and unique
@@estudos6156 I don't think so dude,I think what you calling generic might be that I it's taking elements from the animated films I think that what you might be thinking as generic,personally I think this is the most unique villan theme we ever have gotten
@@estudos6156 disagree
@@estudos6156 I wouldn’t say Giachinno is better than Zimmer. Zimmer scored so many big movies Lion King Dark Knight Interstellar inception etc
@@jackgreenway4679 i love Zimmer but since inception his work has become very recycled. But yeah Lion King Zimmer, Gladiator, Thin Red Line Zimmer is a boss. But since Inception the only great score he did was Interstellar imo.
Dark, tragic and mysterious...
Riddler's theme is amazing!
Yeah, have you seen that one tv spot of the Batman where it briefly shows a black and white picture of a little boy with glasses? That’s definitely Edward nashton.
Love it! Imagine how it will be in the imax theatre 😍
Because now EVERYTHING is AMAZING?
Paul Dano is getting more recognition he truly deserves. Can't wait to see him as the Riddler. Such an underrated actor
I first noticed him in There Will Be Blood, then it's Prisoner, he's so captivating in the way he portrays characters that makes you uneasy.
@@ooitung95 Agreed....he also plays a younger version of a serial killer in Taking Lives....and i swear....its like hes made to play such given creeepy roles.
When was he underrated?
@@allusive2903 I always remembered him from that film. Was only in it for about ten minutes, but was seriously creepy. And that was nearly 20 years ago, so Paul Dano's acting will have improved so much since then. I can't wait to see him as the Riddler
Agreed I love Paul Dano ????🦇🦇🦇
I never respected The Riddler as a Batman villain until Paul Dano and this soundtrack.
Same
Felt the same way about Vulture and Mysterio before Michael Keaton and Jake Gyllenhaal made them cool
Then you must not be a real fan because anyone that actually reads the Batman comics knows how dangerous Riddler is
@@kierantaylor8588 but he wasn't this threatening like the one in movie
@@kierantaylor8588 hes never been intimidating imo. ive watched most of his iterations from video-games, to cartoons, movies, etc. yes, he's insane and violent but most of the time he's played off for laughs.
So I just got home from the cinema and I can confirm. This theme fits far better than this video lets on. The man is a enigma. 100% the best version we've seen on the big screen.
edward nygma is an enigma
@@domthasbigmuscles It is why I said it mate.
@@MitchBork sure it was 😂😂
@@domthasbigmuscles what is your thoughts on the film and Paul Dano’s Riddler? I personally think the hate it’s been receiving is unjustified.
Nigma
Paul Dano will definitely nail his role as the Riddler. The music is amazing and looks like horror music.
Ive been trying to reach you....
@@chin5983 about your car's extended warranty
It feels like someone else will end up being the Riddler in the end. It looks like they’re trying to make it feel like Paul Dano is the Riddler
@@galaxymoonlqght3732 no..
@@galaxymoonlqght3732 I don't think it's that complicated
Matt Reeves is gonna be to Riddler what Christopher Nolan was to Joker. He'll reinvent the character, making it more disturbing, psychological related and realistic grounded.
Going for a Zodiac sort of route which is not only refreshing but genius considering the Zodiac was a serial killer that taunted the police with encrypted messages and threats. Never to be caught to this day.
Yes but in the novel the riddled is a doordash driver
Will he make the riddler into Hush?
Riddler has already been made into that. From his pathological need to be right to his deeply sadistic streaks.
@@Zsarion Not to the audience this movie is about to show, just like the Joker at the time of The Dark Knight. The major public believes in the Riddler as a clown with no intimidating capacity.
2:07 it reminds me to Batman: TAS.
It's very theatrical, sinister and disturbing and calm at the end. This movie is going to be amazing. March can't come soon enough. Paul Dano looks terrifying.
Well Matt Reeves is working with Bruce Timm in new Batman animated series.
@Ganimedes Reeves said he wanted to create the best batman film, to surpass The Dark Knight he needed to achieve the vibes of a series that is considered as one of the best TV series of superheroes, so thats why
I got scared as I turned the volume up a lil bit ☠️
2:26 it even sounds like a snippet of Batman's theme in TAS.
Paul Dano Óscar 🙏
10/10. Movie is astounding. Paul Dano’s Riddler is second only to Ledger’s Joker.
10/10. Movie is astounding. Paul Dano’s Riddler is second only to Ledger’s Joker.
8/10 Movie is great, but it's not a flawless masterpiece. More depth than The Dark Knight and bettetr atmosphere but Nolan's TDK is much more enjoyable.
@@theunknownuser9609 - Disagree. Outside of Batman Begins, Nolan’s films felt nothing like Batman, only crime dramas with ‘Batman’ slapped on top. And Dano’s Riddler absolutely matches Ledger’s Joker, which unsurprisingly was also matched by Phoenix.
@@t-rizzle0509 I kinda agree. But that was not my point. My point was that the Nolan trilogy is much more fun and easier to enjoy (specially in theaters) than The Batman.
@@theunknownuser9609 - I disagree still. I thoroughly enjoyed The Batman in theaters much better than any of Nolan’s Bat films because of the depth, atmosphere, soundtrack and its refusal to abandon the element of fantasy.
When they played this during the movie. It felt beautiful yet so haunting to the soul. The Riddler is one of the best villains in the DCU!
It was so creepy, I loved it
I thought it doesn't take place in the DCU ?
@@wyrox1898 it doesn't it's in it's own universe
This soundtrack doesn't sounded completely in the teathrical cut. Only a few seconds from the begining.
Isn’t it supposed to be DCCU? Since there is DCthan cinematic universe, so DCCU.
For some reason this gives me VERY strong Batman The Animated Series vibes and I couldn't be happier
Matt said he was also inspired by Mask of the Phantasm (which, of course, is in that universe, and is directly related to The Animated Series), and like you said, I can almost hear a bit of that here, like it's the mystery theme played when Bruce is trying to figure everything out about the conspiracy involving Andrea and the Phantasm.
M. G. Understood the assignment
Yup, it's very reminiscent of Elfman and Walker.
Still got BTAS (short for Batman The Animated Series), Danny Elfman, and the infamous serial killer the Zodiac Killer who taunted the police and possibly detectives too who would dare to try to solve it with encrypted messages and threats, and the Zodiac Killer still never got caught vibes from this
it reminds me of Edward siccors hands also. But 100% inspired by Danny Elfman
This is SO eerie, mysterious, and haunting…
I got Batman Animated Series vibes from this. This movie's gonna be something else.
There's a movie, then there's art, then there's what this movie will be...an experience.
There's a prominent animated vibes here.... Especially the middle section
The ending notes are also like a theme for a horror movie..... Chills
Also a bit of the 90s batman movies but with a darker twist. Sick
Sounds a bit like Little Nightmares in the beginning and then turns into Danny Elfman’s Batman and slowly fades into a hint of Gotham! Love Giacchino’s ability to draw influence from the multiverse!
The glory of the celeste
Ah yes. Little Nightmares is DC canon.
@@scarfie5877 scarecrow would be perfect for a murderous man taking revenge using fear like batman
@@thegerman662nother idea.
Unlike Batman AND Riddler, Crane admires Gotham. For how horrifying it is, and is fascinated how a mere city can be so terrifying.
So he makes Gotham his little playground. Wanting to mimic the fear for his own disposal.
This theme would even make Jim Carrey Riddler look like a badass.
I do see what you mean.🤔
Yea 😂
would even make condiment king badass
@@powerbom6 yep👍
Carrey, given a darker script and direction, could have been great.
What a hauntingly gorgeous piece. It has hints of Shirley Walker and Danny Elfman but in the end, it's its own thing. Couldn't have asked for better work. What a stunning soundtrack we're going to get.
This ☝🏾
Exactly what I was thinking
I’m blown away. This is amazing. You guys gotta read the Batman prequel book for this film.
@@pab1381 I read it, today it's phenomenal
This theme has its influences.... But is terrifically original!
The Ridder theme is so haunting and endearing, everything about this theme just creeps me about which is great. I’m so excited to see how they incorporate it into the film!
It's like something a serial killer from a movie would listen to, while setting up their victims deaths. ( In which I'm preferring to a serial killer from a movie)
@@spideyguy3315 that’s exactly what this riddler is!
This definitely gives me the Batman animated theme. Sounds like riddler trouble past
absolutely agree! trouble past on point
Now I really want to see Matt Reeves feature a film in this continuity with Mr. Freeze...
Exactly!!
Sounds like Penguin theme from Batman Returns
I Read the prequel book of the movie and riddler was jealous of Bruce because he had money and riddler was a doordash food delivery guy
After watching the movie, this dude became one of my favorite villains ever.
I like how this version of The Riddler is much more scarier & menacing in terms of his looks. Really have that serial killer vibe .
I'm honestly more pumped for The Batman than I was for Spiderman NWH
Ironic how Watertower music hearted this
@@Shubbhaaam 😂
@@Shubbhaaam How is that ironic
@@dogeyeslin Because we live in a society
Bro Waner Bros is so biased
"If you're justice, please do not lie. What is the price for your blind eye?"
It can be cruel, poetic or blind but when it’s denied it’s the violence you may find.
@@naziashunter5598 “Justice, the answer is Justice. “
@@ghostface8667 Oh you are not as smart as i thought
@@Shubbhaaam BRUCE WAYNE
I’ve always liked little puzzles...
Mysterious, bombastic, yet horribly disturbing and viciously sinister. This fits Matt Reeves’ incarnation of the Riddler pretty well, and Mr. Giacchino did a wonderful job on this one!
Agreed 👍 👍 👍 👍
Makes sense since that The Riddler in The Batman was inspired by the infamous serial killer Zodiac Killer who left crosshair-like symbols at the scenes where he did the killings
Imagine if they did a theme like this for scarecrow in this universe
Would love to see Reeves take on Scarecrow. I feel like he could be a little similar to Riddler, taking inspiration from Batman himself with his focus on spreading fear. And at this point I'm convinced any score Giacchino puts together will be amazing.
I am REALLY hoping for scarecrow for the sequel, it would fit PERFECTLY with the story if this movie being about the use of fear, and now that batman is past that, having a villain who uses it to its most extreme would be awesome
@@Valleyraven007 would be great to see that since batman is still new to being a hero he still hasnt conquered fear and that scarecrow would show him what true fear is. Batman would self reflect thinking how is it possible that someone uses fear better than him
"It can be cruel, and poetic or blind, but when it's denied, it's your violence you may find"
That riddle hit harder than Tom Hardy Bane's quotes.
Edit: 500 Likes Already?!!
Justice.
The answer is Justice.
🦇
@@shawnthompson2303 Dud watch Gotham Series where the Court Of Owls Attax?
One of the only riddles I could solve on the spot
Funny..love was the first word that came to my mind lol
@nightfury oh yea, but I doubt so. I dont think love could promote violence
Nothing else ....
100% Riddler
100% Mystery
100% Batman
100% Crazyness
110% Michael Giacchino
L+ ratio+ bozo +🤡
That's 510%, what?
@@dontscreenshotmynft1548 your comment is the definition of you.
@@dontscreenshotmynft1548 congrats 14 year old you just became "cool"
@@dontscreenshotmynft1548 Cringing at your comment.
3:02-3:13 the ever-so-slight trills in the trumpet section to the descent in the strings gives me chills. So unsettling. I love it!
Not technically a trill but rather flutter tonguing (essentially just a held note with a rolled r in the tongue to make it “growl”), but yes the effect is reallllly great
@@cameronplaystrumpet6777 gotcha. Yeah, haven't played trumpet in about 4 years, so I'm a little rusty on my terminology lol
I would totally believe it if I was told that starting at 2:08 this was from an episode of Batman: The Animated Series and scored by the amazing Shirly Walker. Michael Giacchino impresses yet again!
I thought it sounded familiar
It's the strings, isn't it??
Honestly this theme has some similarities to Two Face's theme by Shirley Walker. But this was awesome too
@@theonlyFrankJack I listened to them both and they both start on the exact same note, which is pretty cool
"It Can Be Cruel, Poetic, Or Blind. But When It's Denied, It's Violence You May Find."
"Justice, the answer is Justice."
@@Valken985" if you are justice, please do not lie
What is the price for your blind eye?"
@@MoyLoaf “Since your justice is so select..please, tell us which vermin you’re paid to protect..”
@@dedp527 "Which vermin...?"
@@Valken985 the answer is always justice
The riddler is a perfect villain imo. Very clever and mad with reasonable intentions
THIS MAN, THE RIDDLER bout to push batman and at the same time we’ll get to see why batman is the smartest detective alive. The BATMAN is coming.
*greatest detective
Bruce was a smart student
It’s the world’s greatest detective. Not smartest detective alive. That dosent even sound right in my mouth
The batman will be coming when selina puts that orange wig on
Because I'm Batman!
Defending this movie since day one, I'm beyond hyped for this and I hope it does really well.
Amen BRUDA💯💯💯💯
Dito.
Already preparing my “Told Ya Show” dance to the haters that doubt it.
@@BigK13372 hahaha same
same
@Booper Dooper well, I was nervous about Pattinson at first. His role in Harry Potter: Great. Twilight series….eh. Here, my doubts have been diminished. I’m sold. 😁
Me: Wow this is very creepy unsettling, but also very beautiful and almost peaceful. I feel like I could fall asleep listening to this...
2:06 : I'm about to wreck this man's whole career.
I was listening to this in the background and that part actually made me jump.
I swear that part was like a jumpscare
@@rooracleaf561 Same! I was playing a game and just vibing to this as my background music and it just about made me jump out of my skin, lol.
@@cheese4g my volume was maximum, earphones on.... When the notes died down..... I was expecting sudden horrific music..... But .... Ahhh my ears😀
The Riddler in collaboration with Giacchino created a super sonic sound...... I'm deaf now
I read this comment precisely as it came on. Awesome.
The Riddler turns out to be complete scene stealer, as soon as he appears. Paul Dano did an incredible job!
It's even better than that. The entire movie itself is stolen by this character, even when absent from the scene. During the movie, we are constantly reminded of the Riddler, whether by the dialogues or, and this is a more subtil detail, the music. All is needed is to play this eerie version of Ave Maria. And the Riddler is on everyone's mind. It's brilliant...and ominous.
The most terrifying riddler I ever seen
Yes
Aaaaaaaaaaaa
Ve
Mariiiiiiiiiiiiii
Iiiiiii
Aaaaaaaa....
🟢♠️🟢
And I'm over thinking he's just a guy that wears green lol
How has Paul Dano not got an oscar nomination yet? One of the best actors of all time.
Maybe, like with Heath Ledger (though posthumously, sadly), the Academy Awards will recognize Paul Dano for his role here.
He should've got one for There Will Be Blood
Hard to get nominated or even win an award for being in a Superhero film unless you play an extremely complex character like Joker…either than that almost all the time they’ll never get acknowledged
Im pretty sure he will definitely get an oscar for the performance of riddler just like Joaquin Phoenix did for Joker.
He's still young , maybe he will in the future
This will be the best villain of Batman after Ledger's Joker.
And bane
@@Anthonycheesman2024 I don't think so.
Definitely Bane.
@@AssembleAA Nicholson's Joker, DeVito's Penguin?
@@archivosjl7127 Just Nicholson but not on the level of the performances from Bane & the other Joker.
He’s done it again folks, Michael Giacchino has made another masterpiece. Just the suspense at the beginning dragged me in. It fits so well with with the the psychological crime thriller that this movie is. And at the middle when it seems to be calm, an explosive sound from the horns and strings make it seem that Riddler had just killed somebody or set off a bomb. This makes me excited to see how he will match wits with the caped crusader.
Simmer down cringeboy
And I thought the comments on the Batman theme were rough, lol.
You haven't seen the movie yet.
Honestly these pieces of the score have made me so excited for the film
@@whiteydiamond shutup lol
What other masterpiece has he made?
Such a beautifully crafted character. Hands down, one of, if not, the best villain I've seen in a long while.
Imo the best part of Batman is seeing different takes on villains. Some Jokers are broken and desperate, others are cunning and calculated. Some Scarecrows are mad and childish, others are cold and bitter.
This Riddler is the first Riddler like him we've ever seen, but he's still absolutely the Riddler. No iconic green tux or cane, no smart-allackey quips, but still Riddler. He's arguably the best parts of the Riddler as a villain: terrifying, a constant threat, unpredictable and yet feels like a kind of force of nature in his own right. Stripped of the silliness present in most Riddlers, we get a borderline horror movie villain who sets about grand schemes that feel almost like they were meant to happen
He's a mastermind and barely spends any time actually in the presence of Batman. He loves puzzles and riddles, and bakes them into his plot. He has no physical strength and yet turns Gotham inside out basically on his own.
*This* is The Riddler.
"My strength isn't physical, my strength is up here!"
- The Riddler, while speaking to Batman at Arkham
When that drop hits at 2:05 .... Literal chills
I love the contrast between this and batman's theme, Batman's feels somewhat hopeful, yet emotional and powerful, and The Riddler's is Erie, Dark and Sad, really an interesting insight into both characters, Michael Giacchino is a brilliant composer
Michael Giacchino is really channeling the spirit of Shirley Walker's musical direction on BTAS and blending it with his own style. Brilliant!
This Riddler is the direct product of Gotham. In the end, corruption is the true villain.
Sorry Jim Carrey, but this is now the definitive Riddler.
Don’t forget about Michael Cory Smith!
Carrey was never a definitive one bruh
@@kamil.p5134 facts
I always loved Jim Carrey's Riddler but yeah, Paul Dano is much better.
Spandex man was funny but Riddler to me will always mean suit and bowler 💚
Everything seems so perfect. Batmans voice, the music, cinematography, direction, actors, they really out did themselves. Bring on March. Can’t wait.
I fell out of my chair at 2:06 🤣 Haunting, beautiful. Sinister. And Jesus. It takes me back to BTAS.
Lol, the same... Love this music
I felt the same way like dang Michael giacchino can blow you away with any score piece he makes 💯🔥
Yo I actually got jumpscared. Felt the shock in my skin.
Sounds nothing like it
I'm not surprised Giacchino could tackle any Batman story characters' themes. Which concludes the fact that Catwoman should get one as well
I’m so excited for hers
The best live action Riddler for me. Despite how different his looks from the comics, he embodies the character. Intelligent, ego maniac and throws a tantrum when things doesn't go his way.
The WHOLE MOVIE was a the BEST LIVE ACTION version of Batman AND his world and characters as this WHOLE film was a 10/10 MASTERPIECE of a movie!
What a masterpiece, it completely captures the essence of the Batman universe. Reminds me of the 90's animated series.
Que suerte han de tener Danny Elfman, Hans Zimmer y Michael Giacchino para componer la Banda Sonora de 2 de los superhéroes mas populares de todos los tiempos. Batman y Spider-Man.
Danny Elfman
-Batman (Michael Keaton) 1989-1992
-Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire) 2002-2004
Hans Zimmer
-Batman (Christian Bale) 2005-2012
-Batman (Ben Afleck) 2016
-Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield) 2014
Michael Giacchino
-Batman (Robert Pattinson) 2022-20¿?
-Spider-Man (Tom Holland) 2017-20¿?
No, suerte tenemos nosotros de que los directores si pidan verdaderos compositores para sus películas y hacerlas más perfectas.
@@michaelpizza6919 TIENES TODA LA MALDITA RAZÓN
I toteso agreeo
They’ve also all done a Mission: Impossible movie… and if Giacchino does the next Simpsons movie as was hinted at awhile back, they would’ve all had a hand in that franchise as well
No te olvides de John Williams con Superman papa
If you hear the music carefully ... You'll find so many same progression and pieces in the batman theme and this masterpiece
As if The Batman and The Riddler are one ... Almost same but one on the other path ...
It's called harmony and chord progression.
It's like poetry.. It rhymes. '
That's dope man
@@cinevore358 I may have gone too far in some places
Batman chose the right path... sorta
And Riddler chose the wrong path where he'll just keep suffering more and more
This has big Danny Elfman and Shirley Walker energy. Everyone knows Elfman, but Walker was the composer for the animated series.
Absolutely genius to make the Riddler Theme from a warped version of Ave Maria... it has the enigmatic feeling of Riddler all over it. Perfect. It elevates the seriousness of this new version of Riddler and yet the tone is a very familiar sound to the ear and to the world of Batman.
How is Giacchino making this stuff? The man is a Genius!! like seriously..
Dang, it's giving me the chills...Zodiac vibe+animated series vibe
The most Burton-esque/Elfman theme out there. It seems a mix between the Batman Forever soundtrack and Harry Potter. I've never imagined such a gothic atmosphere for this film.
How he suddenly screamed and leapt after Mitchell at the beginning pretty much sold the character for me. Paul Dano killed it.
I really like this theme. It's so unsettling yet whimsical at the same time, which is what The Riddler is.
Something I love about the riddler is that he’s this super Scary Serial killer
And we have a scene of him basically just being a twitch streamer
And his minions are just his twitch fans
@@alexiserlexcc makes it even funnier
“Do you know what being an orphan, is?”
The Batman speaking in heart: "obviously"
Its 30 kids to a room.
13 years old, already a Drop Head.
Waking up screaming because Rats are chewing on your fingers
And every winter.... one of the babies dies. Because its just.... So. Cold.
🟢♠️🟢
Batman: dude, i saw my parents getting shot by a thief on that back alley, so you tell me
What and incredible performance and theme. One of the most terrifying villains I’ve seen in a movie. Him talking to Batman in the prison was so unnerving.
"What have you done?What have you done?"
I like how they made each characters melody iconic and memorable and not just some background music, just how it should be
Incorporating the actual tune of Ave Maria into the soundtrack as the Riddlers theme is actually kind of genius
The theme does so well telling who the riddler is and what he’s like. The lone choir boy to show his past, singing ave Maria in a minor chord to sound off. It’s sad and unnerving at the same time. Then it picks up, showing that even if he has a tragic past, he’s still the main threat. It sounds powerful yet chilling. Then it falls back to the lone choir boy, even slower this time, even more terrifying. This movie portrayed him perfectly even in his music.
Listening to both Riddler and Batman's themes, clearly inspired by the work of Shirely Walker and seeing how Reeves chose to design his gothic, nightmarish Gotham I'm convinced that The Batman in many ways will be closest thing to a live-action adaptation of Batman: The Animated Series.
If only they delved more into the fantastical elements of the mythos rather than constantly trying to ground Batman more and more in his solo outings. Who knows, maybe one day we’ll get that perfect live-action counterpart to the tone, aesthetic and heart of the animated series and Arkham games
@@perfectbidoof7541 I'm sorry but the fantastical elements would be ridiculous in live action. Killer Croc, Man Bat, Mr. Freeze, these characters are just too over the top for live action. Gritty and grounded in real life is the way to go.
@Knighton Art Burton, Snyder. Closest we’ve got to TAS, and they both work. The Arkham games are literally the perfect template for films, they balance realistic grit with fantasy extremely well. I don’t know what world you’re living in to say something so ignorant of what’s come before, being Batman films and others beyond that do exactly what you say is “ridiculous”.
@@perfectbidoof7541
100% agreed, I actually think there's hope we might see the more fantastical elements and villains explored within this trilogy, for once we're already seeing how strongly inspired this film is by BTAS and the Arkham games in terms of Gotham's design which will be more gothic and art deco than a generic Chicago and the Batsuit which strongly resembles the one from Arkham Origins and Knight.
Secondly, Reeves said he wants his vision of Batman to be very different from what came before and I don't think you do that by just outdoing how gritty and "realistic" your trilogy will be. Plus we've seen Mr Freeze, Superman and Wonder Woman easter eggs on set of the film.
@@knightonart8886
Disagree, Batman's world has always been a mixture of grounded, sci-fi and the supernatural and if Matt Reeves aims to create the definitive live-action version of the character then integrating those elements will be the way to go.
The music feels like Batman is stuck in a delusional world full of riddles and has to solve them so that he can defeat the Riddler...Love it!
The fact that it’s basically a scary version of Ave Maria. Critics should give Michael more praise from now on if they haven’t already.
2:36 That's a 3/4 beat, like a waltz. It takes the meaning of "orchestrated plan" to another different level.
What makes this version of the Riddler so scary is because he's a nobody. He could be any one of us, under the right circumstances and it's only after he puts on the mask that he feels like that's his true self and able to unleash all that angry and fury of the cruel world.
Once again, the villains ALWAYS get the best themes.
And Giacchino proves why he is once again, one of the best composers of all time.
Finally we get to see a worthy depiction of the Riddler in a Batman movie! It was always the Joker or the Penguin but now it's finally the Riddler's turn. And Paul Dano is an amazing actor!
Batman Forever?
@@CDRW24
Well it was great, but the character needs something fresh
@@CDRW24 I was talking about worthy depictions😅
@@CDRW24 Jim carry was awful as riddler
Corey Michael Smith nailed riddler. Tragic story turned him into a psychopathic but extremely calculating and intelligent villain.
This sounds like the next evolution to a BTAS theme. Absolute 10/10
Honestly after seeing this version of Riddler, He’s actually my 2nd favorite batman villain now.
Same dude. :)
"BOOOM.....BOOOOOM"
The Batman will be the best movie of 2022, mark my words
@Snehil Shrey what do you think the best will be?
We’re far passed comic accuracy. I’m a sucker when it comes to well done adapting. This movie is the living embodiment of what I expect a darker Batman universe to be. I want to see Batman really breaking skulls and the riddler being a real threat
This comment aged so well
yeah I agree. I'm not a fan of the people who complain if it isn't comic accurate, the fact that it isn't comic accurate proves that it is an original and creative idea for a film
@@mboasman99 This movie was the most comic accurate Batman movie.
U can basically feel the character's emotion through this amazing score.
Like u can feel that his story is tragic
People of the internet. Let it be reminded that Michael Giacchino also composed a lot of Disney soundtracks (Coco, Ratatouille, Up, both Incredibles films, etc)
I know and i recognize his work in movies like Up and Zootopia
He even compossed MCU's Spiderman theme
Man i want to watch this movie again
You've gotta do it, man. I watched it Friday and Sunday. Will very likely watch a third time before the end of the month too!
Looks like a antagonist from a horror movie but a very smart one
This is so awesome! Michael has become the new John Williams; moving melodies and minor use of electronics.
YES this is what I love, he uses really instruments not much electronics. I also I wasn’t the biggest fan of him in the past but lately I think he is finally finding how he can leave his mark on films scores because lately he has been killing it!
Michael Giacchino is the gift that keeps on giving
The fact that it's basically Ave Maria played in a minor key will never cease to blow my mind
The Ave Maria was the key for this. Amazing