Matt Reeves on Testing The Batman Before He Was Done Editing and What He Learned

[@msacca]

Matt Reeves articulates himself brilliantly across every interview I've watched. The guy is a joy to listen to

[@adi_movic]

Exactly, he's so sympethatic and you feel his passion for not only filmmaking but especially Batman. Could listen for hours to him

[@michellebiland5163]

Agreed. He also has youthful enthusiasm. 😙👍

[@herloss448]

man knows his shite unlike that zack snyder weirdo who talks complete nonsense in interviews

[@alexlazzerly3677]

Aside from being a great filmmaker you can tell he's a clearly intelligent man.

[@cargoshorts5666]

@@herloss448 can’t wait to see u cope when this movie is just as dark as bvs

[@red2k4]

I can listen to him talk about Batman all day. You can tell he is a true fan, and this is a passion project for him. I wish him much success! I can't wait to watch it next week!

[@anthonycorcino6700]

I don't think he knows what he's even talking about to tell the truth. He's just rambling

[@Red_Spidey]

@@anthonycorcino6700 dude are u hearing ur self right now? u the one whos rambling like WTF u talking about huh?

[@barry2349]

@@Red_Spidey don't mind him dude he is a snyder fanboy

[@j.a420]

Agree I can’t wait for the long forum interview after the movie releases

[@chillofy2311]

I can't wait too!

[@castielffboi]

I'm really glad that he says that this is THE cut and that it's exactly how he wants it. I'm glad WB learned from their mistakes and gave him a great amount of freedom on this film to make what he envisioned for a Batman film.

[@connorkenway09]

THE cut of THE Batman made by THE Matt Reeves 😂

[@zacharyharrison2824]

All thanks to Snyder.

[@connorkenway09]

@@zacharyharrison2824 and his failure to produce a single good film in his career

[@DJ-vg1pr]

@@zacharyharrison2824 thanks to Zack Snyder being a hack someone who knows what they're doing has been given creative freedom, thanks Zack!

[@unevenstreets1182]

@@zacharyharrison2824 they gave Snyder creative freedom for his first 2 DC movie, and let him make a plan, the problem was you may have liked it but the wider audience didn’t, so they took him off the project. Sony took Spider-Man from Sam Raimi cause 3 didn’t do well critically, even though it made the most money. They gave Snyder every chance.

[@rforget23]

When he said "There is no extended cut because I got to make the exact movie I wanted" it solidified everything. Get the Oscar's ready because it's gonna be a SWEEP for this movie next year.

[@festo8756]

David Ayer said that too. Directors lie because they don't want to piss off the studio.

[@PursuerFollows]

@@festo8756 you don’t always have to assume the worst cause sometimes things work differently than all bad.

[@festo8756]

@@PursuerFollows The facts are the studio has final say on a movie. Do you honestly believe the studio let Matt Reeves do whatever he wanted without stepping in and never said no to him?

[@SugerFreeJazz]

@@festo8756 yeah but when you also take what Gunn been allowed to do, you can really understand that they have learned their lesson. Plus, now this will get pushed back, . . but snyders cut isn't exactly the gem you'd want if you where a studio a 4 hour film for theaters that's meh even if it is better. And a David Ayres cut of the film isn't removing te enchantress as villian getting rid of tattoos. Taking away the sky beam or hordes of faceless generic mobs. They had to try something to fix them even if that something was dumb.

[@festo8756]

@@SugerFreeJazz James Gunn on DC:"Other than that, Marvel has never ever asked me to do anything. And the same thing has basically been true of DC. Well, there was one thing that maybe I pushed a little too far in the original scripts of Peacemaker, which I pulled back on this much," Gunn illustrated by pinching his fingers together. James Gunn has admitted he is given restrictions . So why would Ayer be treated different?

[@samarjeetbhonsle6000]

"This is the cut" That's probably one of the best thing to ever happen to any Franchise Director.

[@TJ-vt6rt]

Well yes. Ironically, the interviewer is one of the reasons Justice League got fucked with.

[@barry2349]

@@TJ-vt6rt huh what does jl have to do with interviewer?

[@TJ-vt6rt]

@@barry2349 Steven Weintraub thought Man of Steel and BvS were too dark. He subsequently got allowed on the set (amongst a few others) of JL to give their feedback to the studio which lead to (amongst other things going on) the mess that was Josstice League.

[@barry2349]

@@TJ-vt6rt why would they give so much importance to this interviewer,I don't get it?

[@wholethedogsout880]

@@TJ-vt6rt put the blame on anyone except zach snyder for greating that unfixable turd in the first place

[@barry2349]

This dude is one of the best directors working today

[@speedisoftheessence]

Him and Denis Villeneuve.

[@barry2349]

@@speedisoftheessence yup Denis is a master

[@AshNair26]

I feel this film will take him to the next level.

[@anthonycorcino6700]

@@barry2349 you don't even know his old films. Get the hell out of here man disqualified

[@barry2349]

@@anthonycorcino6700 watched most of his movies snyderbot

[@billybletsos4758]

I'm just glad this guy directed the film because he's an actual Batman fan

[@TheMrGiannisgr]

Amazing insight. I love everything this guy says, he knows what he wants to make and he does.

[@dalonbranch8270]

I love how Matt Reeves is like the Kevin McAllister of making a batman film and easily outsmarting WB exects and D.C fans from competely hijacking and controlling his creative process and knows how to maneuver in a way where hes doing what he wants but still knows what is needed and doesnt allow himself to be easily compromised by the b.s lol.

[@barry2349]

Dc fans love this dude thou

[@dalonbranch8270]

@@barry2349 Yea i know man. Im saying he takes his respect and doesnt let the fans preconcieved notions of comics or what they think he should do throw him off. Hes also been ahead of those desperate to leak by setting up trailer traps and looping them and overwhelming the viewers with pieces of the movie that makes it feel like hes releasing too much when nothing thats being released shares any vital info. Hes super firm on his square,knows what needs to be done and dictates the pulse of these projects and not the other way around so for that he SHOULD be respected by dc fans for his passion,commitment,comic iq,and his guts.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Lol!!! Home alone? Really?

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

@@barry2349 Because he respects the source material like Snyder. Nolan outright rejected it.

[@wholethedogsout880]

@@dcmastermindfirst9418 like Snyder *giggles*

[@nextgengaming7803]

He's so clear and precise in what he wants, says and his vision for this project. I was upset Bens script got ripped up and he left the project, but excitement began again the minute they announced matt as the new director. He is an absolute pleasure to listen to.

[@Mambo-Jambo]

Matt Reeves has a perfect Jim Gordon mustache, it's not uncommon for directors to cameo in a movie they direct, I wonder if he ever considered giving himself the role.

[@BombSquad0117]

I was thinking the same lol

[@AAngelo2001]

he has a small cameo as riddler with the green jacket, from the funeral scene when bruce looks up at a standing figure above.

[@josay3394]

Bro wouldve been a better Jim Gordon than the actual casted Jim Gordon 😂

[@JackMorgan06]

@@josay3394The gordon we got is one of the best. the casting in the movie was perfecf

[@mydreaminorbit9297]

The right director for the job, I hope he gets a trilogy.

[@shokid24]

I think it go for at least Five films. A complete story

[@jaredmclaren5571]

With the box office numbers it's seeing now that it's out, that will for sure be the case. (I know your comment is from before it came oit though).

[@ethansmith715]

The director literally says it's a 'standalone' in this interview.

[@mydreaminorbit9297]

@@ethansmith715 not if he gets the brinks truck

[@shokid24]

@@ethansmith715 I think “stand alone “ film is meaning it’s not related to any of their versions of Batman or the Joker movie.

[@jmdnelson4891]

I love how dedicated he is to this movie!! He truly cares about what he's doing with it, and that makes me super happy!!

[@treytilley333]

WB finally earns some respect points after Matt Reeves said he didn’t get any push back. DC it’s simple, find someone passionate about source material that can write and direct that has a good filmography and find someone that resembles Greig Fraser for cinematography if he’s unavailable. We need more of it. That’s where you can differ from Marvel because this CGI looks more real than previous marvel and DC movies because of the lighting. It’s that simple. Greg is a genius.

[@barry2349]

Becoz this movie for thr major part has pratical effects dude

[@a.madison9625]

Reeves demanded creative control and final cut rights before he agreed to direct the film. Pattinson wouldn't have signed on otherwise. He hasn't made a film with a director who didn't have final cut rights since 2011 and he's said he never will. He's making films for the sake of art, not money. Neither of them are interested in doing studio junk for the paycheck. They're making films that will stand the test of time. We're in for a real treat with The Batman. WB gets credit for letting them do their thing and not interfering. It takes a director who's next level to earn that kind of privilege, they shouldn't hand it out to everyone, they don't all deserve it.

[@realalexandergiron]

Commissioner Matt Gordon

[@TimDaco]

This is a great interview! I'M SO EXCITED FOR THIS MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@porkman1838]

They way he talks about it makes me want to watch it more. He sounds very enthusiastic on what he made, it might be a great movie.

[@KingKhupacabra]

U can tell how passionate is he about Batman. I can’t wait 🦇🦇

[@SchizoidPersonoid]

If it wasn't for his voice I'd say that Matt Reeves should have just played Jim Gordon himself. He's always in costume for it.

[@iClone316]

His voice is fine, he could make a gruff voice if needed.

[@jaycehoward2771]

Or Sully from Uncharted.

[@plaidawan]

This man so dedicated to the world of Batman, he became Gordon.

[@electricfire621]

I'm so glad WB respected Matt Reeves, especially since they've had a bad track record at sabotaging other director's projects like David Ayer and Zack Snyder. I just hope WB continues with the Pro-Director and Pro-Creative Freedom path going forward.

[@barry2349]

Let's be honest snyder was the only director wb doubted coz the dude wasn't creating good movies

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Lol. Say what you want about the theatrical Suicide Squad but the film still walked away with almost a billion gross and an Oscar for makeup. That's phenomenal.

[@romereal9369]

How tf man of steel and watchmen wasn't good movies and bvs directors cut is amazing so fall back with that hijacked narrative

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

@Rome Real Exactly. Not a huge Superman fan but it was killer. Watchmen was incredible.

[@the7percentsolution]

It's a really good sign (and a huge relief) when a director says this is EXACTLY the movie he wanted to make. I am so excited for Friday!!!!!!

[@the7percentsolution]

Also, at least in this interview Matt Reeves looks a lot like at least certain versions of Commissioner Gordon, lol.

[@AdamSmith75th]

Same. I saw it on Monday. What did you think?

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

I love that. There is no other cut from what we are about to see. Brilliant.

[@gregorykizer5538]

I love his passion, plus his Men In Black suit.

[@justaguy3956]

He is like a professor of cinema.❤

[@Phantomiam]

Matt Reeves knows what he is talking about

[@canvas11xD]

From making Cloverfield to Batman. So proud of Matt making himself one of the best directors out there.

[@ngs2683]

As a director when you take a risk and find out in test screenings that the risk you took is what the audience loved the most it must be a wonderful feeling. Matt's vision is terrific . The movie is fantastic!

[@Editorvid]

His Apes movies were epic, tragic and beautiful. One of the best trilogys ever!! Im so ready for The Batman

[@themadtitan7603]

Regarding deleted scenes, Matt has unfortunately confirmed that Barry Keoghan's scene was actually cut from the movie, it was supposed to be a scene where Batman goes to Arkham Asylum to try to profile the Riddler and Barry was supposed to be there in cell with Edward Nashton.

[@FEARisCOLD]

I love how he does all his interviews cosplaying as Gordon. Lol.

[@montalvo3586]

He could literally play Gordon loll

[@danielwoods3563]

Hopefully the big studios get it now that today's audiences can handle 3 hr films and want narrative complexity. I'm all for this burgeoning era where arthouse concepts are aesthetics are being adopted in blockbuster cinema.

[@AdamSmith75th]

👏👍

[@nathandrake9129]

The way Warner's brothers have treated Matt Reeves compared to Zack Snyder speaks volumes. Warner brothers never trusted Snyder from the get-go. They should have never put the DCEU in snyder's hands.

[@hOtneO]

Reeves has put in so much thought into The Batman influenced by Seven and Zodiac, I don't know how he can top this in a sequel. What other Batman villain can push Batman's detective skills to build this arc of the trilogy of the "world's greatest detective?"

[@jeremywoodfin2885]

F**king loved the Batman, it’s amazing how different from the Nolan films it was, even though they both try to create a very hyper-realistic Batman film

[@jonathanbrand5734]

Commissioner Gordon directed this

[@Realrockruss]

“This is the cut” those words alone made me bust in my drawers

[@JreamBeatz]

I’m excited to see more Batman films from Matt Reeves. I give The Batman 10/10

[@calistopholies830]

When your land foot and a stepping stone

[@smanslam1]

This is the Reeves' Cut making it to the cinema, cool.

[@hanalec8472]

All these interviews and tv spots are just ramping up the excitement.

[@harrymyers8319]

For the screen test they don't tell them what movie they are seeing?!?! Bruh how do I get that job, I can only imagine going in and finding out what your watching is actually THE BATMAN

[@lous111]

Admired his dedication to cinema since Cloverfield.

[@erikricardoboscolo4779]

It's good to know that Comissioner Gordon directed a true Batman movie

[@lawrencekin02]

I think we're in for a real treat since Matt Reeves will helm a Batman trilogy... I look forward to seeing The Batman and its sequels by Mr. Reeves.

[@noone-qu5ec]

The difference between Matt Reeves and JJ Abrams. Matt CARES. He is PASSIONATE with his projects.

[@genx-tv]

Matt Reeves was the voice of Felicity TV series. People always think about JJ, but it was Matt. It was apparent from that show that Matt's approach to story is from emotion and character, and not driven by plot points. Plot is important, but Matt tries to find a truth in life that he can make a story about, and character informs plot and moves it forward. JJ is the opposite. He's very plot point driven to the point he rushes through a story without breathing room. JJ is about going from beat to beat to beat. Boom, boom, boom, and here a twist, and here a turn. Both approaches can be valid, but Matt Reeves speaks to me more.

[@ryiin]

Great Interview

[@ditokhutsishvili2106]

Matt reeves is genius, well done

[@Mistah47]

This is Matt Reeve’s best film so far. And I loved Dawn.

[@KingKing-tz6of]

We have seen previous Batman movies and those were great but it was time for something different that Matt reves definitely able to make.Already bought tickets for tomorrow

[@parsman9914]

This guy gets it.

[@bricon729]

Goddamn I love this man

[@Robaylesbury]

I think he’s done an outstanding job and given us something new.

[@misner1989]

Incredibly supportive new words for Warner Brothers

[@joshualapointe4239]

Thank you Mr. Reeves.

[@rdh9475]

Matt Reeves looks like commissioner’s Gordon without glasses.

[@jeremybarnes3698]

Can’t wait!

[@nathanedwords7642]

The man knows what he's doing. I am already excited for the sequels.🙏😍

[@christianr3983]

I just can't wait to see this movie!

[@nickellion3657]

In the multiverse. In some other dimension. Commissioner Gordon looks exactly like Matt Reeves.

[@thirdstringallpro6264]

This is just what I needed today

[@trabuco81]

such a sharp director

[@nathanthesubzeromangold4615]

And I agree with every word but Matt Reeves the same about Detective Comics back into the origin stories That word is filmed will take place and I understand a lot from the animated TV series but in a whole new Direction No one never knew how the ended up ending Gotham season 5 and now here's the explanation of that Over two years in the gap of Detective Comics. And alone Halloween and Batman ego. All that was revealed when that man made his debut in Gotham City. I grew up watching his character for a long time I understand the power of Storytelling. How to the director is explaining to the audience this is mortal origin story takes place after the events of the Batman animated series season 6 The day when Batman first came to become what he is now. When he was just a teenager no training from A League of Shadows just him and Alfred pennyworth Jim Gordon to I know this is not a just a typical story but it's going to be a good movie I'm so hyped up for the film and I'm excited For the film franchise I love words going Created by the best author in the world of DC Comics Bob Kane and Bill Finger. Number one best DC Comics selling perfect and merchandise. This is going to be the best movie ever I hope this win. Oscar award is here For the year of this year 2022

[@dpeady78]

Love how Reeves looks like Gary Oldman as Commissioner Gordon

[@bigbluepotato7648]

This mans voice is so soothing for no reason

[@NeverlastingPeace]

Matt Reeves is commissioner Gordon in an alternate reality.

[@ShooterMcG949]

This man is an artistic genius. What a great Batman film.

[@falconator3419]

Commissioner Gordon explaining Batman to us.

[@craigwilson3532]

I would love to see his version of Killer Croc

[@thatkidAtrayne]

I need the long cut

[@dexterdrax]

It's been awhile I was this exited for a movie...

[@dy120481]

It's probably not intentional, but I like how he's dressed like Commissioner Gordon.

[@kenichi1132]

Loved the movie. Side note, is he cosplaying Gorden for mindset lol

[@HG-cs4lf]

Imagine showing up for a test screening and Al the sudden you’re watching batman

[@tonyjuguan4292]

Hmm..could there be an extended edition of The Batman in the near bluray future? 🤔

[@karolkozak64]

To me surprisingly enough, this is probably the best batman movie. Picturing bats as what he truly is - the best detective in the world, unsettled, anxious, dark.

[@darkjedi7]

Finally after 3+ years of self isolation from all pop culture news for The Batman, I'm proud to say that this makes my effort way worthy! Epic. Batman. 🦇 🦇

[@treytilley333]

Awesome questions my man!

[@anthonycorcino6700]

What questions was that

[@CB-qg3yh]

Amazing filmmaker

[@Psyclonus7]

Matt Reeves looks like Gary Oldman's Commissioner Gordon from the Nolan films.

[@glenkennedy6212]

Matt Reeves out here looking like Jim Gordon

[@fatherlucid4995]

Interesting how an abandoned script has led to what is potentially a masterwork

[@frankvee]

Unusual scripts are often abondoned. Fortunately, this time the right people came along and picked it up and the studio was open minded and trusted the creators enough to go along with it.

[@barry2349]

Actually Ben Affleck script was rejected by Matt reaves himself,he build a new sciot from the ground up

[@slipstigertv5959]

The theatrical release is matt reeve director cut that amazing WB learning from their mistakes but I could understand the hesitancy on releasing a 4 hour cut of justice league in theaters

[@IcyBandicoot]

Directors always put a version of themselves in their films. We know which character Matt is

[@masterz28]

4:15 Matt looks at his right towards lawyers. There is no extended cut once again...

[@shokid24]

Any else thinks Matt looks like a perfect Commissioner Gordon

[@tppdc1495]

This guy knows Batman, knows what he wants, and did not waste time on fluffing anything up the way Nolan did.

[@MrTheGoodallen]

RELEASE THE REEVES CUT!!! lol

[@boboida1]

Matt Reeves looking like James Gordon variant :D

[@connorpeacock4750]

My man looking like commissioner Gordon

[@SeanKobiSandoval]

Matt Reeves - "This is the version of the film I wanted to make!" ... Maybe DC learned their lesson.

[@ezrob2837]

Why didn't he play as Commissioner Gordon

[@wking8]

Damn. I like Edward Norton with a mustache.

[@tracephoto1823]

Matt would make a great Commissioner Gordon!

[@jomoanderson5596]

I WANT THAT IRONMAN STATUE.

[@galvinpro]

Please release the deleted scene where Bruce wears sunglasses and meets with Wayne Enterprise accountants

[@DallasRebelNorrie]

he’s officially on the NOLAN/VILLENEUVE/REEVES level

[@ilikemusic]

love matt reeves but jus cuz there isn’t another cut doesn’t mean there isn’t deleted scenes surely?

[@Bhutchin09]

Never heard anything from him that I didn’t love. This shits gonna be awesome.

[@cable7152]

Sounds like WB is learning a valuable lesson after Joker, the Snyder Cut and Peacemaker, let your artist paint their vision, trust in your directors.

[@barry2349]

They only interfered with snyder coz he isn't a good director

[@cable7152]

@@barry2349 you're so edgy

[@cable7152]

@@barry2349 I'm trying to decipher that horrible attempt at the English language, but I just can't, my bad, try again maybe?

[@barry2349]

@@cable7152 check again

[@anthonycorcino6700]

So make a movie thats a cross between deadpool and kick ass. How original