The Batman
Sunday, March 20, 2022 12:40:50 PM | (Age Not Specified)
This movie is set up like a film noir. It's possibly the best Batman film in the franchise, offering a mystery in small doses, keeping the gritty feel of the comic, and showing a truer, rawer version of Batman and one of his iconic nemeses. Pattinson's portrayal was spot-on. Anytime one saw Bruce Wayne, he was a shell. Batman was his true self, and it reflected in his approach. At times, it was difficult to remember who was behind the mask, though the expression of the actor through the eyes was spot on.
An immature filmgoer might crave in-your-face action and easy-to-guess plot, but this film isn't necessarily for that kind of moviegoer. It's kind of like wasting a steak on someone only capable of tasting all beef as hamburger. The Batman requires at least a bit of comprehension about the layers of plotlines and the convergence of character study. Anyone who seeks the campy 80's half-comedy or the congested brooding of the 90's versions of the character will be lost, and the film will only frustrate them. There are no heroes here, no innocents, and only a breath of redemption. I'm looking forward to where the director and writers take this story.
