Title: The Batman
Year: 2022
Director: Matt Reeves
Country: US
Language: English
Every cinematic interpretation of Batman seems to be grittier and darker than the last; this film is no exception. Feeling more like a crime thriller (akin to Fincher's Se7en) director Matt Reeves gives us an anti-superhero flick that puts Batman's longstanding moniker "the World's Greatest Detective" to the test.
When a sadistic serial killer (Paul Dano) begins murdering key political figures in Gotham, Batman (Robert Pattison) is forced to investigate the city's hidden corruption and question his family's involvement.
Production designer James Chinlund creates a Gotham City out of cobblestone and perpetual rain reminding film enthusiasts of dystopian pictures like Blade Runner (1982). The score, which has music by Michael Giacchino, Nirvana ("Something in the Way") and Schubert ("Ave Maria"), adds to a grim temperamental atmosphere.
Robert Pattison does a remarkable job with his younger, more tormented version of Batman. Paul Dano proves to be a top tier villain with his demented incel Riddler.
The Batman is a well made film, albeit I do have issues with the writing. The whole film seems to lead up to a big "I am Ironman" moment and it just never comes. Themes like unmasking, telling the truth, revealing true intentions all felt like the screenplay was going towards a shocking never-been-done-before conclusion. Perhaps I am alone on this, but the lack of self-reveal kept The Batman from "great" to just "good".
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