Opening Scene | The Batman | Max

[@Someguythatlikespizza]

All these years I never understood the fear the criminals felt when they see Batman until I saw this film, the sense of paranoia they portrayed is amazingly realistic.

[@Sinbad7S]

i completely agree. i remember in the dark knight it was a similar intro scene where the signal was scaring the criminals in the sky but it was much more lightly played out where as this one had a whole dark menacing theme to it

[@BortaMaga]

Batman Begins also shows it well

[@imayormaynotbebatman8388]

Dude looks like a 15 year old boy who got bullied bad then decided to put on a batman suit . It was realistic in a way that looks like he became batman because he read Batman comics . I guess emos relate to that trash but whatever . Opinion opinion opinions. "Get out of my phucking room Alfred you're not my real dad".... *Kurt Cobain music plays* *Bruce goes back to cutting himself*

[@danielportillo1349]

arkham games show it too with the goon banter. them being in terror talking amongst one another. lets you FEEL like you're the knight

[@exspiravit6920]

This is how it was portrayed to you in the old Dark Knight comics. A lot of us wanted this type of portrayal. It's almost akin to Konrad Kurze's (the night haunter) hold over the fear-gripped planet of Nostramo in Warhammer 40k. Very cool vibe.

[@l.m.a.9861]

This scene will never not be addicting. The Batman introduction is just pure perfection.

[@sharktoof1]

It’s amazing.

[@angelr.7754]

I get the sense that Warner Bro picked up something from the movie IT. The violins in the music makes it so eerie, reminds me of the violin in the IT movie trailer, also the theme of fear highlighted in the movie. The same fear the kids had for the clown in IT, why not give that energy but instead its Batman that brings in the fear. I love this movie, it really gave a realistic feel of a man losing himself in becoming another scary entity you don't want to ever encounter.

[@lauraandrearosales5274]

@@angelr.7754 The violins remind me Tim Burton's Batman returns

[@the.abhiram.r]

it's literally a comic panel

[@rastarusso7502]

The intro isn't perfect to me cause I still don't understand the fake ninja attack! What was that!

[@KDuff-2015]

“When that light hits the sky… it’s not just a call… it’s a warning…. To THEM” this opening is legendary

[@deesosaatv7242]

yooooo ya hear me famo 🔥🔥🔥 just chills flowing through

[@anthonychiodi9173]

Facts!! 🦇🤜💥

[@paras1ghtz]

the opening scene and the batmobile chase will always be remembered

[@megagrey]

I liked "They think I'm hiding in the shadows.... But I am the shadows."

[@shawnthompson2303]

Fear.... Is a tool. They think I'm hiding in the shadows. *I AM THE SHADOWS.* 🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇

[@Alex-kq4tn]

They introduced Batman without even showing him... they didnt want us to know WHO batman is... we all know that... they wanted us to know WHAT batman is... pure genius

[@Deathtrooper-kn7cr]

"What Batman is"? hahaha, this is not Batman, this is a weirdo dressed as Batman. Look how he makes enough noise to walk around revealing his position, betraying the ninja side of the character and on top of that he lets the criminals flee in his face. that's not batman

[@Alex-kq4tn]

@@Deathtrooper-kn7cr thats a different take on batman, might not like it, it still is Batman

[@keysersoze3427]

​@Alex793 LOL you should see what Peacemaker says about Batman....

[@Brad02526]

@@Deathtrooper-kn7cr the noise he makes in the shadows is what makes the scene so powerful, it can strike fear into the hearts of the criminals

[@walterwhite4699]

@@Deathtrooper-kn7crit’s Year Two… bruh.

[@rajuraisuperrai3569]

That opening monologue by Pattinson is just perfect.

[@ericdouglas7039]

Perfect Batman movie. If the next 2 are as good then it will go down as better than Nolan's trilogy

[@karimzakaria9621]

Perfect casting, he nailed the role of Batman. Can't wait to see him grow as Bruce Wayne in the sequel.

[@Stiltonator]

I enjoyed the movie overall -- but i found the amount of monologuing to be very blunt... it reminded me of the original bwaaadewunner diwectors cut. not to mention the choice of music... i mean, you can say stuff without literally having to say it.

[@plasticweapon]

yeah, perfectly gay.

[@sohummohare6364]

you mean the Battinson?

[@Badicalz]

The robber backing away from the dark alley in fear of the *possibility* that Batman is there, is everything that I wanted from a Live Action Batman film. This movie was an absolute masterclass of filmmaking.

[@yani2499]

Perfect explanation to how satisfied I was with this intro.

[@MoinKhan-uf4pg]

He admits that as city is big and he can't be everywhere. You can see despite a fear criminal still able to rob a store but as he is still in fear of exploring dark spots of city.

[@hectorsanchez1377]

This is what feminist (or at least people that dont want rapes and assualts to happen) mean when they say “win back the night.”

[@SirToaster9330]

I just love that it's a horror movie as well

[@artemus80j.4]

“ Masterclass of filmmaking” As a filmmaker I agreed 100%

[@chaihill1837]

The criminals being afraid that Batman is hiding in the shadows is literally the same fear that children have when they think there’s a monster in their closet. Incredibly done.

[@kingrobertbaratheonofhouse6190]

Why would they be scared of a skinny emo

[@mystichollow8484]

@@kingrobertbaratheonofhouse6190 L

[@ezra_west]

@@kingrobertbaratheonofhouse6190 cause that skinny emo will beat them up

[@canarioobediente92]

@@kingrobertbaratheonofhouse6190 that "skinny emo" hit them harder than Bale

[@yoda7497]

@@kingrobertbaratheonofhouse6190 atleast his not a dead fat king xD

[@Green1122Shorts]

7:46 One of my favorite shots in the entire film. You can't even see his face yet you can feel the fear he has

[@sootierpluto]

Same. It's almost like you feel a sense of dread

[@Chadius_Thundercock]

It’s because that part of the soundtrack sounds so sinister. Like a serial killer approaching a victim

[@umjammerlammy9993]

Even with his face fully obscured, you can feel the blood draining from it as he looks at that signal

[@AllOfTheHallows]

It's mad funny when the Taxi driver calls him a drop head. When his head is literally shaped like a drop 💧

[@cheyennenelson3484]

Went to see this in theaters. Felt like the first 10 minutes of it I was watching was a horror/suspense movie. Incredible take on Batman.

[@brandonkashinsky9222]

Yep

[@urazsoktay5275]

Yep too.

[@mrgrimm2143]

it would've if there we no narration.

[@benaiah2119]

@@mrgrimm2143 the narration makes it feel like a detective noir and I love it.

[@martincoates2508]

Best iteration so far in my humble opinion.

[@z1205]

Everyone is talking about Batman’s intro but how bout Riddler’s introduction? Pure Hitchcock. This film is a noir masterpiece.

[@plasticweapon]

you have no idea what you're talking about. you're just throwing a pretentious film school dropout's word salad around. i bet you never watched a hitchcock movie in your life.

[@iversonpaulalay5514]

As someone who watched Brooklyn 99, I have a very different meaning to the word "hitchcock"😂. But yeah, the film isa noir masterpiece.👌

[@potatosmasher1072]

@@iversonpaulalay5514 Who made your profile picture?

[@mdd04000]

Hitchcock with a hint of Polanski, more specifically Chinatown

[@castrodan4983]

Riddler so reminds me of Scorpio in Dirty Harry

[@hussainomer4265]

one IF not the best opening to a superhero movie ive seen, the monologe the way gotham looks and feels as if the city itself is a charecter the way the superstitious and cowardly lot shiver when they look at the shadows its perfect.

[@kyovibe]

and something in the way by nirvana just add to it

[@kyovibe]

@@giannisksanthopoulos4300 he is a beginner batman. as shown in the whole film.

[@ishaansharma8215]

@@giannisksanthopoulos4300 my brother in christ batman is supposed to be weird

[@VivekKumar-c8n7s]

the best

[@montaquimislamnoor8327]

@@giannisksanthopoulos4300 you do know it was merely 3m. And he had no intentions to make no noise for petty goons. 🥶 Dang..countered these opinions with ease

[@El_Optometrista_Nerd]

Thursday, october 31st; is today, is today! 🦇 5:03

[@californiacombativesclub202]

Broooooooo🎃🎃🎃🦇🦇🦇

[@lickenhuntsman5338]

IMO The Batman is the best comic book movie much better than The Dark Knight trilogy and Joker. Maybe except MCU Daredevil.

[@cugamer8862]

"But when that light hits the sky, it's not just a call. It's a warning." When I heard that line I knew that this movie was made by people who truly understand the Batman, and that I was about to experience something extraordinary.

[@NotTsurugi]

I love the idea that James Gordan keeps the Signal on for most the Nights, even when he doesn't need Batman, just to remind criminals that there's someone watching. Like The Batman is more of Fear itself, rather than a person with an identity. That's my favorite thing that this movie interpreted with the Batman story.

[@16thChemical]

@@NotTsurugi Gordon did?

[@pats3212]

@@16thChemical Yes

[@JokerxDragon]

"To THEM."

[@PastaRobot19]

@@NotTsurugi They did this Batman Begins too.

[@jcrofficial4309]

" Fear...is a tool. They think I'm hiding in the shadows. But *I am the shadows.* " What a great line to express that this Batman was going to be different, more intelligent.

[@theterminateur2620]

You fight like a younger man, with nothing held back admirable but mistaken, you thinks darkness is your ally? But you merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it, l was already a man, by then it was nothing to me but blinding. The shadows betray you because they belong to me 😎

[@zebraheem]

@@theterminateur2620 dang beat me to it

[@imsorryforarguingbut4555]

more *emo*

[@fj0823]

The Batman is finally a Batman film

[@xShotgunSurgeryx]

@@imsorryforarguingbut4555 Batman has always been a brooding emo lol. The playboy Bruce Wayne is a fake persona to throw people off. It’s just this Bruce hasn’t figured out how to act like that yet.

[@_ShadowZ_15]

“They think I’m hiding in the shadows. But I am the shadows” 🤌🏻🤌🏻

[@I-speak-U-shut-it]

I AM THE ONE THAT KNOCKS🤠

[@lickenhuntsman5338]

The Batman>>>> The Dark Knight and Joker

[@cruximperator]

If Warner Brothers give their directors creative freedom like this and not care about connected universes prematurely then they will continue to make masterpieces left and right. This is art.

[@dislikemyvideochallenge5049]

Yes I hope they don’t show any Superman cameos or anything like that 😂

[@yeahright5132]

its woke af...

[@yeahright5132]

@@cruximperator commissioner Gordon has never been black in any form of batman, now all of a sudden they go woke and make him black. its pathetic.

[@amuroray9115]

@@yeahright5132 terminally online

[@yeahright5132]

@@amuroray9115 considering I don't have any social media like facebook, insta, twitter etc etc, kind of a stupid thing to say isnt it.

[@isaiahvoss]

When Bruce Wayne says " Fear is a tool. When that light hits the sky, it's not just a call, it's a warning" while the theme in the background is just utter perfection. A cinematic masterpiece.

[@Karlebow571]

Indeed it is but I still don’t understand why my family didn’t like this movie

[@swiftlessytvlogs5637]

@@Karlebow571 might be down to them just not liking the style or maybe they didn’t completely understand parts of it, might I ask what they didn’t like?

[@TanWam]

@@Karlebow571 because they’re idiots who don’t know Batman

[@Pennedhaus]

Totally agree with you on that one!

[@TeddyPerkins58]

@@Karlebow571 because they're deluded marvel fans

[@AboutThatTho]

I swear Pattinson has the best Batman voice. That opening monologue was pure greatness.

[@iamarokotmanson]

Yes. Also go to Mars

[@jeuryrabassa4724]

His Batman voice reminds me of Michael Keaton.

[@Skeptic_Tank]

He may have the best live action batman voice. But Kevin Conroy HAS THE BEST BATMAN VOICE!

[@TheNeverists666]

@@Skeptic_Tank this isnt' even an opinion, this is a straight up fact o'life

[@viper22jc]

@@jeuryrabassa4724 yeah he's got the Keaton Voice when he is batman.

[@OmarMohamed-ed7kz]

This Batman is a bloody masterpiece. Everything about it is perrrrfect. And that car chase scene with penguin....spectacular.

[@Murph1331]

This was the most OG way for Batman to be introduced, I truly don’t think anything could ever top this intro. No pearls, no flashbacks, just Gotham, and the fear the Batman brings with him. Absolutely brilliant sequence

[@oshawott4544]

The flashbacks have been done to death. We really didn't need another movie where they show the Waynes dying again. And they understood that, and through that omission, the movie was substantially improved.

[@FuxwitLim]

Lmaooo pearls

[@Madheim777]

Also i love how in the movie Bruce actually questions his own origins and parents, it's much more gray than simply doing it for them. Thomas commited a mistake, but he didn't want a situation like Falcone taking the money of the donation or the heavy corruption in Gotham.

[@lickenhuntsman5338]

I love The Dark Knight trilogy and MCU but Battinson is way better

[@macisr]

The way they convey that Batman uses the darkness to instill fear on criminals is amazing. And like Gordon said in the nolan trilogy, he likes to leave the batsignal on to remind them that he is there,

[@lickenhuntsman5338]

Nolan Batman is cool and all. But Matt Reeves' The Batman or MCU Daredevil or Punisher is for adults

[@zlatanibrahimovicisbettert7980]

everything good about this movie is stolen from tdk trilogy

[@samuelarriaza1283]

@@zlatanibrahimovicisbettert7980 The Dark Knight trilogy is still better than this movie

[@zlatanibrahimovicisbettert7980]

@@samuelarriaza1283 why are you saying something thats so obvious

[@samuelarriaza1283]

@@zlatanibrahimovicisbettert7980 still DCEU Batman still beats this Batman in the fighting skills

[@lonewolfnh89]

The more I watch this opening, the more I see Batman displaying the same characteristics of a serial killer. The stalking of his targets, the nocturnal life, the weaponization of fear. I love how the audience is taking a journey with him in his early days of learning to become Batman. And at the conclusion of the film, he realizes he can't continue to use "vengence" any more if he wants to save the city.

[@RE4PER]

There's a reason there are a lot of parallels between Batman and the Riddler.

[@ghosthegoated]

Bro how could he be a serial killer, batman rule about not killing is settled since the start of batman. He mainly focused on beating criminals but now batman is gonna be prob focus on saving people and be real super hero

[@rafaelfarias4359]

@@ghosthegoated His actions shares a lot of characteristics with a Serial Killer, and he knows it. He doesn't kill exactly because it would make him an equal of his targets.

[@AimForMyHead81]

That's idiotic, so how will batman operate from here on out? Will he approach criminals and beg them to stop their crimes using words?

[@omegashinobi]

He will still fight as much as possible. But he will be more open with the people. Make it so that not EVERYONE fears him and that he can actually help them more.

[@GingerGuy93]

By far one of the best Batman movies ever made. Robert Pattinson has become my favorite Batman. I cannot wait until we see the second Batman movie.

[@Sonicteenhedgehog]

And I think he'd *KILL* as the live-action Shadow/Ultimate Lifeform in the third Sonic movie.

[@sirdapperdan2209]

@@Sonicteenhedgehog bro that is actually a god tier casting. putting a lil flare or swagger in this batman voice and you got shadow wow man

[@DanielCastro-x1l]

Sam3. P3nguin s3ri3s is gonna pr3par3 us for it and ti3s into th3 s3cond flick

[@TWolfyG]

The silent focus of the dark alley way and hearing the slow heavy footsteps of Batman is so unsettling yet so awesome!

[@lickenhuntsman5338]

Battinson in one movie is better than Christian Bale's Batman in 3 movies

[@TWolfyG]

@@lickenhuntsman5338 I really liked it!! The whole movie just seemed like how Batman should really be!

[@mrgrimm2143]

100% on point my man

[@samuelarriaza1283]

@@TWolfyG trash movie dude it's still trash worst movie of all time

[@TWolfyG]

@@samuelarriaza1283 nice that you think that, good thing I don’t 😂

[@sputnik8543]

7:09 - 7:11 when the bells ring is beautiful - this is actually a tribute to the lore of batman - as in the comics batman was watching Zorro in the theatre before his parents were killed. Zorro was always summoned by the ringing of the bells. The fact that this bell rings in the score as batman says ‘we have a signal now, for when Im needed, but when that light hits the sky its not just a call its a warning’ is a perfect metaphor. Perfect writing and understanding of the batman lore

[@sdcard7129]

I always loved the idea that when Bruce suited up it was a massive tradition and event like the reckoning of God for something

[@matthewlacey4198]

@@sdcard7129 in that way, that ritualistic aspect, adds to another comment someone made on here, toward the top, saying that his stalking, vetting, is similar to how serial killers operate; obvs Batman doesn't kill, and only targets criminals, but the weaponisation of fear and paranoia this creates is amazing

[@shawnthompson2303]

Ask not for whom the bell tolls. *It tolls for thee.*

[@grimmywizard]

Micheal Giachhino. Take a bow

[@GlauberSilva333]

I never thought about it and you're right. This whole movie is a great homage to early Batman.

[@maddisynbarendregt8127]

Love how the movie puts us in the pov of the criminals. It genuinely feels like he could be lurking in any of the shadows at any given moment. Probably one of the coolest entrance scenes in all of cinematic history.

[@mattlikeshistory6419]

Yeah, too bad the rest of the movie sucks

[@trotskyboi8830]

@@mattlikeshistory6419 Really? I am very interested to hear your perspective because that is a very bold statement.

[@kickass2117]

@@trotskyboi8830 probably a marvel fantard. better ignore them.

[@CherryPauper]

@@trotskyboi8830 It was BORING. A snooze fest. It's slow, uninteresting, and has no business having a nearly 3 hours runtime. And I'm a huge Batman fan.

[@Kapiolla27]

@@CherryPauper pretty doubtful

[@7StarHeryla]

How people trash this movie is beyond me. I had chills the whole time like this is the coolest Batman experience I’ve ever had

[@Jordan-fn5rj]

Batman shouldn’t be a “cool” experience, batman should be a dark, gritty and a realistic experience

[@ronboi123ful]

those are same people that like Michael Keaton as Batman.

[@thepresence2959]

apparently ben affeleck was suppose to be actor for movie but when he had drinking problem he was taken out from movie and they cast robert pattinson for the role , its just snyderbot who hate it bcoz of actor

[@Th1sIsMyLegacy]

@@Jordan-fn5rjthis is literally the darkest grittiest and most realistic Batman movie. He has gadgets and a fast car but he doesn’t have a super car tank, he struggles with gliding, he’s fast and muscular but not a human tank because somebody that big couldn’t do it, he’s the most real world realistic bat ever.

[@trainfire2008]

What…..There’s people trashing this movie ⁉️🤷‍♂️

[@ScenicFights]

Seeing this movie in NYC, at midnight, in a nearly empty theater, watching this intro, made the scene so much better. Can't wait to watch it again on HBO Max.

[@Detac3]

That sounds terrifying

[@MasterBetty69]

Just finished it again. Gets better with every watch.

[@rhetiq9989]

@@Detac3 lol

[@bayek8377]

probably got mugged a few times on the way there and on the way back huh

[@wesleygaitan]

In other words it was bad cuz you the only one who went to watch it

[@cadenpresley3674]

Matt Reeves perfectly captured how Gotham is supposed to feel and look like. It’s the best Gotham portrayed on the big screen since Tim Burton’s IMO.

[@FacelessWarrior86]

Even better!

[@Oryyyt]

It really felt like a living, breathing city full of wierdos, crime and corruption

[@DustyMuffinRyuskeiKyruem]

It felt like a modern noire version to the joker Gotham city and both are just amazing really capture that "corrupt citystate" feel

[@vinodvagadurgi414]

The movie is crafted to perfection

[@parismarseille5284]

It feels like the average big city in 2022

[@briang.2218]

One thing fun about this, everyone knows the Batman can't possibly be literally in every shadowy place, he can't literally be everywhere at once, but he could still be in any one of those shadowy places. And the uncertainty element makes it all the more terrifying for them.

[@AlexGonzalez-gf4oz]

Yeah, - not every shadow. But *any* shadow.

[@briang.2218]

@@AlexGonzalez-gf4oz Batman = Vashta Narada?

[@drybonesmalone6974]

except, when the things face him, they joke at him, even though he's literally in a bat suit, the guys have no idea who he is???? this movie is trash

[@aethanleohernandez575]

@@drybonesmalone6974 bruh if you see a dude in a bat suit would you take him seriously? ofcourse not bro they think that batman is just a crazy dude in a bat suit

[@aethanleohernandez575]

@@drybonesmalone6974 bruh if you see a dude in a bat suit would you take him seriously? ofcourse not bro they think that batman is just a crazy dude in a bat suit

[@lucasleapley7316]

I just love the basic opening studio logos with the title. No special transitions, no special animations, no special sound effects. Just "THE BATMAN" with eerie music. Absolutely nailed it

[@ReblazeGaming]

7:46 I love how even with a mask on, and a mask that's even smiling, you can tell how scared this dude is

[@Madheim777]

yeah, his physical gestures say it all.

[@spidermiddleagedman]

Good actor!

it's the art of cinematics, after looking at the lights he is shown in an angle from above, like he is now below, and slowly looks at the dark, with hesitation because he's too scared to even look

[@faisalakhtar3394]

It is the body language, the lighting and the slow movements. You could have had the camera at the back and had him slowly turn and face towards the darkness and he still would look scared but Matt Reeves chose the high angle shot probably so that the focus stays on the face for longer.

[@ReblazeGaming]

Facts bro!

[@free2928]

I love that Batman has the capability to silence his footsteps, but he announces himself with his footsteps and appears broodingly. That following the opening monologue gave me chills. One of the best theater experiences I've had. Robert really has aced the Batman role.

[@andrewomahony9260]

I love how most scenes feature Batman walking around, either with a purpose, slowly to think, or forcefully like this to make a point. It adds a layer of realism and humanity to the character, which is one thing that the Nolan Batman and his constant disappearing-whenever-we-needed-a-new-scene act lacked.

[@antihero414]

@@andrewomahony9260 Yeah, This is one of my favorite things about Rob's batman. The methodical, imposing walk.

[@davidw.2791]

Not only silence his footsteps, but to make impossible silent getaways too (like when he Ghosted Gordon in the old Manor room).

[@matiascorbalan6644]

When he needs to be a silence predator he doesnt make noise, but in this scene, he wants to be listened to make fear to them. Like, "i'm here...face me"

[@benyosef6570]

how does he silence his footsteps when he's wearing a metal boots. or is it because of the boots hes wearing?

[@brandonarmienti7734]

The best opening to a superhero movie I've ever seen.

[@cable7152]

This and Thor fighting Surtur and his demons to Led Zeppelin's Immigrant Song

[@azrael_pendragon]

@@cable7152 that was ok.

[@sixfeetunder0105]

Best BEST BEST

[@cable7152]

@@azrael_pendragon not to me, Led Zeppelin never let's their music get used, and since the song is about Norse mythology, it's a perfect pair

[@fighterxofficialYT]

Ikr

[@space_monkey5662]

This is literally Thursday night, October 31st. Can’t think of a better time to rewatch this film.

[@isaiahcolesanti275]

I remember in the theater thinking this was gonna be a descent Batman film. It turned out to be a masterpiece that respected Batman as an iconic symbol and characters. This opening scene had me going through an ecstacy of fearful and satisfying emotions, that’s when I knew Matt Reeves gets why Batman is such a beloved character in comic books. This film was everything I a long time fan of Batman wanted, a psychological mystery-thriller that goes into depth with Batman’s motivation, trauma, and grit. This is THE BATMAN.

[@sharktoof1]

Matt Reeves helmed this movie with such finesse. Him, and the entire development team with him truly understands this character, and my mind was blown. This entire movie, and specifically this scene felt like it was ripped right out of a comic. I grew up with, and collected Batman comic books. This film amazes me.

[@isaiahcolesanti275]

@@sharktoof1 Dude same, it reminded me of the opening of The Long Halloween, there’s even a reference to it.

[@zoxyy.1x]

@@isaiahcolesanti275 what’s the reference

[@isaiahcolesanti275]

@@zoxyy.1x When Falcone explains how his father saved when he was shot. He reveals that to Bruce in the comics.

[@joshuabruce9599]

I feel like it's the first Batman film to actually go a long way into portraying Batman as a detective first and foremost. It's also one that got Gotham absolutely perfect without straying into the realm of ridiculous.

[@ZenGForever]

You can literally take this movie and print it as a comic book. It's exactly like watching a comic book come to life.

[@スハカサ]

how to take 'literally' take this movie huh?

[@gaiusfulmen]

@@スハカサ The sentence you are referring to is not 'You can literally take this movie'. It is 'You can literally take this movie and print it as a comic book'. The word "take" is defined by Oxford languages as 'to remove someone or something from a particular place', or 'carry or bring with one; convey' (senses 2, 3). In this case the particular place is the hard drive of a computer or camera. 'Convey' certainly covers this situation as well. The word 'literally' simply means 'in a literal or exact manner'. Most definitions of said word also include an informal sense with their formal one. This is because the purpose of language is to convey information, much like digital information might be conveyed from hard drive to physical copy. The purpose of spoken or written language is not to maintain itself or achieve some arbitrary standard of correctness. So yes, one can literally take a movie and print it out. After all, a movie can only be said to literally exist as digital (or, very rarely, analogue) information. Simply export the footage and print it out, select key frames, and arrange as needed. To conclude, I would advise you to stop acting pedantic. On some level you must understand that such a minor grammatical error (and one that has so little to do with the core idea expressed in the comment you are supposedly replying to) is irrelevant and not worth being critical over. There is enough foolishness and negativity in the world already.

[@_tirrell]

@@gaiusfulmen a bit too much there but glad u proved ur point

[@LarryHazard]

I like how instead of focusing on one villain they built a world with plenty villains and characters. It's realistic but also colorful and reminds me of the comics where Batman could take a turn and meet some old villain at any time. In the next one I hope they show even more gangster characters and focus more on crime

[@thatonepersonobsessedwithm4338]

Same with The Suicide Squad!!

[@diegocobo8]

Watched this on theaters was a complete mind-blowing experience, but I cannot stop of rewatching that part where Reeves focused in the fear that Batman causes to the thugs. The photography, Giaccino's score, the atmosphere, all the pieces combined created a masterpiece entrance.

[@shanet5604]

Score ??? It was the one tune the whole time ! And the movie was awful !!

[@dannyr729]

Amazing soundtrack and movie

[@caracowman3954]

The movie was so fire 🔥!!!!

[@diegocobo8]

@@shanet5604 The movie was hit on box office (earned 3 times or more what it costs), critically aclaimed and with good reception from the majority of people. I would pay for watch your face when the movie itself starts to earn some awards (like sound design and photography, for sure)

[@aniketb3513]

I'm glad i experienced it in imax it's something of a lifetime experience ❤️

[@brianthornton5026]

One of the best Intros to a movie I’ve ever seen. Had goosebumps as we heard Batman’s footsteps in the darkness

[@Nickwilde2295]

It was the best intro you are right

[@sands1216]

The way the criminals are scared by the mere thought that batman might lurk in the shadows gives me chills

[@billvarner6548]

And yet they have no idea who he is when he shows up?

[@kingrobertbaratheonofhouse6190]

It’s a skinny Batman why would they be scared

[@efrommx3573]

@@kingrobertbaratheonofhouse6190 ur funny

[@thedarknate08]

I can't believe they are scared of this Batman🤣

[@kartieirp1]

@@kingrobertbaratheonofhouse6190 no way you’re replying to every comment with negativity. Get a life.

[@GavinFox2028]

“They think I’m hiding in the shadows…but I am the SHADOWS” literally chills 🦇❓

[@alexsuetopka]

To see the criminals just stare at the empty dark abyss is so great.

[@GavinFox2028]

@@alexsuetopka that was a really nice touch to it makes you feel like Batman is a mysterious creature who always stays hidden in the shadows.

[@sotorc1448]

@@GavinFox2028 but then walks out in slow motion to where every thug could shoot him. But no need to worry he has the most bulletproof suit ever made in only 2 yrs lol

[@GavinFox2028]

@@sotorc1448 facts lol 😆

[@Mexican20067]

@@GavinFox2028 no what would be sick in the next two films is just randomly on the film or while it’s talking about him being in the dark if you look closely you actually see him walking in the dark perhaps in the background cuz that would be a nice touch

[@micajohansson1138]

I love how Matt Reeves takes its time to build up every scene, it gives a dramatic feeling, such an elegant filmmaking. No shaky camera, steady shots. Impecable. Such a noir scene, the music, the strings, the cinematography. This movie is a filmmaking class.

[@shirahime23]

This comment is completely spot-on. I can't agree with you more.

[@skywalker6648]

True, but why would there be a "shaky camera"? They spent 100 mil. on this film, lol.

[@micajohansson1138]

@@skywalker6648 this movie lacks of the shaky camera effect and quick cuts to make it look more edgy similar to Bourne movies.

[@theheadoftable-respect4139]

As soon as the Penguin ended “It’s not just a call, it’s a warning” He is coming…

[@neverfoldvlogs]

Deep

[@skunk6926]

It’s a little detail but I love that they actually acknowledge that Batman can’t be everywhere at once. No other film has done that as far as I know, he can’t stop everyone.

[@manlikemars2929]

I love the scale of this Gotham. Every other Gotham previously was made to feel small compared to it

[@ReMattch]

Something the Nolan movies were missing. Sure Batman gets bested by the Joker and Bane, but we don't see the fatal flaws of Batman being one man in a huge city such as that. In the beginning of Dark Knight we see one guy walk away from a drug deal, and it just doesn't hit the same as this opening.

[@chance757]

perfectly said! it’s a pretty small piece in the grand scheme but so neat to see once it’s pointed out.

[@freestyla85]

@@ReMattch They covered his origins in Begins tho where he was still learning his craft

[@partimegoodguy728]

Yes. I liked the line about the batsignal. Even though Batman cant be everywhere, the minute they see the light in the sky, they run. They fear he maybe on the prowl for them, lurking in the shadows, ready to take them down at any moment.

[@hardcorepanda3576]

2:59 THAT REVEAL. Not even five minutes into the movie and it had already given me chills and a silent jumpscare the first time I watched it. What an amazing way to reveal your villain.

[@Greek12345]

Same 😂

[@ishkool8664]

I did not even notice it the first time

[@guimli6191]

Hmm, it already have been done in other movie such as many horror movie ( to reaveal a killer by a short light)

[@guimli6191]

So it s that creativ and it did not impress me when i was watching the movie, I think the scene with the binocular is way more creative ( with music)

[@redhare8572]

Your pfp bro

[@mauryawadhwa5295]

I swear he captures Batman the best way possible. The voice, his not-so-bulky physique, that desperation and feeling of loneliness in his eyes. Best Batman imo.

[@5Lion5ofGod7]

That sounds like me. I guess i am, the batman.

[@Sonicteenhedgehog]

Shadow(Narrating):"8:18&8:33"

[@117Industries]

Yeah- I feel they captured what a young Batman would be like perfectly. I think a bulky Bruce is when he’s in his mid-thirties as the Dark Knight and has started heavy training and gear. But this is him trying out, getting used to his dark side and getting into the thrill of the hunt.

[@Abhi-wh3ik]

​@@117Industriesthat's a usual misconception that Batman is bulky. He's lean, he has to be nimble. He's a ninja, not a brawler as portrayed by Affleck. The physique Bale had in Begins was perfect for him. Rob is in acceptable shape, too. Anything more bulky as seen in BvS is unrealistic.

[@117Industries]

@@Abhi-wh3ik Because you don’t have 2 hours a day to spare for training and can’t keep on top of the tren and anabol cycles when you spend 14 or more hours a night beating up bad guys, 2 or so in the bat cave, 1 hour eating, 1 hour doing business admin, and roughly ~6 hours sleeping.

[@chidieberenwadike4165]

"It's not just a call, it's a warning" Gave me absolute chills

[@georgesimmonds736]

The shot of the drophead staring into the dark alley, absolutely terrified beneath his mask, will forever be a definitive shot for Batman on film

[@igee1605]

I've seen the film but still don't understand what dropheads are? Are they taking some drug or something?

[@iivnkss]

@@igee1605 dropheads = base/cokeheads

[@igee1605]

@@iivnkss so them guys in the orphanage were just crackheads basically

[@d1want34]

He was tripping 😂😂😂😂

[@guts-141]

@@igee1605 crackhead but they called Drops instead for the fictional Drug name

[@bard8023]

Sometimes i don't believe this movie is real. The way it was made feels like pure art, and no movie in a while has felt like this. Matt Reeves, you made a whole lot space for respect in my heart and many more.

[@goku8621]

I grew up on the Nolan movies but one thing this has over them in my opinion it manages to feel grounded but still keeps a lot of that Batman comic book style and feel

[@vikramprasanna8908]

It isn't pure art or whatever you mean by that.

[@phaex2288]

@@vikramprasanna8908 Everything is pure art

[@albertokorogu1258]

@@vikramprasanna8908 back to marvel you go

[@gerardobecerril4789]

yeah it's good but sounds like you should be watching more movies then

[@reksischeating5035]

This opening scene alone can be a thing of it's own honestly. Its so good.

[@oswiroa4973]

It feels like a top tier short film right?

[@reksischeating5035]

@@oswiroa4973 exactly

[@360.Tapestry]

why didn't the asian dude just download into another universe where he knew kung fu?

[@franciscs1604]

@@oswiroa4973 Honestly… It literally sounds like an audiobook of one of Frank Miller’s Batman comics! Especially “Batman: Year One”!

[@KevinJohnson-cv2no]

It will be analyzed for years to come, perhaps the best opening of a film ever

[@rburke4042]

This 10 minute opening scene is 10 times better than the whole movie of Thor love and thunder!

[@y_auc60seb20]

Facts

[@grimmywizard]

They even wasted Bale 's character

[@wtf285]

Fax

[@wtf285]

@@grimmywizard And they ruin Thor

[@y_auc60seb20]

@@grimmywizard Fr that movie sucks

[@shuhsak]

The beginning is artistically beautiful. The best of the Batman movies.

[@Sic-Semper-Tyranniss]

It is not better than the Dark Knight, be real

[@geordiemc4571]

@@Sic-Semper-Tyranniss the dark knight is too fast paced, every scene feels like it just rushes from one another, and i had no actual care for the characters who were in jeopardy, did you really care when Rachel died lol? i couldn't care less about her. In the batman 2022 when batman is freaking out and trying to call alfred cause of riddler had me on the edge of my seat. and then bales batman just kills off two face and then retires being batman which is not something batman would do at all. I think Heath ledger carried that movie so hard and his death made it even more iconic but its still a classic but the batman is simply a better batman movie

[@SirToaster9330]

I love this one, how the Batman horrified them so much that when the light shines they just stare at the darkness thinking he’s going to come. It’s genius the Batman is so feared just seeing his light makes them wet themselves

[@jazzysoggy12]

Hello!

[@mm0123ggg]

Yeh its just how they portray the fear its genius csnt wait for the batman 2

[@sazeer8928]

That's my favourite part from the entire movie

[@abcdabcdabcd317]

it was raining.

[@DoctorBastard]

That's what sets him apart from Bales version say. This isn't a Batman that strikes silently from out of nowhere... You hear him coming, you know he's going to hurt you and you can't stop him. Isn't that a frightening thought?

[@isaitavaresvieira2876]

I love how self-conscious the movie is about how strange the idea of someone dressed like a bat actually is, the cops and thugs even recognize and make fun of it and Matt Reeves repurposed the absurdity of someone dressed up as a bat to be used as something to be afraid of too, Batman appearance isn't as scary when he is on the lights so the thugs and cops aren't scared of Batman appearance itself but still... the idea of what a tormented soul or using the cops words, a freak, lies under that mask is scary by itself, couple this with how Batman portrays itself, he doesn't make facial expressions, doesn't flinch, doesn't cower and doesn't back down by an inch when in a fight and while in a crime scene he doesn't even look at cops around him, like he's sure he can take everyone in that room together if he has to. Those elements combined with his afinnity with the shadows make him a pretty scary symbol.

[@mansolo165]

This comment is exactly why I could take this character seriously for once, I even watched the Lego Batman Movie the day before and realised just how cringey Batman actually is as a concept. But this monologue makes sense of it. Of course it's still kind of silly but Matt Reaves done the best he could.

[@isaitavaresvieira2876]

@@mansolo165 it is silly, the way you felt about the lego movies is the same way o felt about the justice league batman because he isn't near as stoic as his comics or even the cartoon counterpart. The movie went for the unknowing factor to make the idea of batman be scary more believable, it isn't perfect by any means but it's a fresh approach to batman's character and lines up better to how a real life person would probably react.

[@kennethha416]

Nah honestly at night, even Batman's appearance is straight up terrifying

[@maite6800]

I always find hard to take Batman seriously . Between the stupid outfit, the name, the fan boys and the absurd feats that are forced even for comic book standarts he just feels very goofy to me. But I liked him on this movie very much as he does not look silly and its actually portrait as a person not a know at all that is never wrong.

[@alouiciouswrex7141]

@@maite6800 Imagine being a hardened gang member surrounded by your crew and a guy walks up dressed like a chicken. Then imagine seeing the guy dressed like a chicken put your boss into 6 months of intensive care in the span of 11 seconds.

[@hyperscion5749]

I will never forget the experience of watching this at the cinema, it's a masterpiece, when I saw this at the cinema I suddenly have goosebumps and at that point, I know that this is the best interpretation of Batman itself

[@insaneyogurt4993]

How? Catwoman easily manipulates him with her womanly charms, which just goes against his entire character... Batman just let her control him, that's some modern bs right there Not only did they ruin him, they ruined Catwoman! She would NEVER play the victim, Catwoman is supposed to actually be an "Independent" female, instead, she's just some poorly written trash excuse of a character Batman beyond had more symbolism in its INTRO, there is nothing in this new batman that connects or has true meaning in life, it only connects to soft brained indoctrinated collectivists. Edit: You will never connect to anything awe-inspiring if you somehow convinced yourself this trash has any of batmans moral traits, they have completely disgraced his character and I bet they'll kill him off and replace him with a minority. (Not saying minorities are bad, but that replacing our loved icons with a minority just to seem moral or have a false sense of morality, then it's extremely infuriating, man should have a set of symbols to connect to, and they're discarding that just to appease the soft brained audience )

[@insaneyogurt4993]

Mans set of symbols are hardwired in the Psyche, so don't try and act like man created it to oppress anyone. It's the collective unconsciousness, so don't try and argue with that.

[@andyzhang7890]

Same. When I saw this opening in theatres, I realized I was watching something special.

[@seaque.]

i remember the entire movie being so claustrophobic. Having a full IMAX theater helped it immensely. Greatest cinema experience i have ever had.

[@MrVegito98]

@@insaneyogurt4993 its year 2 dude, chill out. She isnt even catwoman yet

[@RandomThingsIdo45]

The whole opening is pure cinematic magic man, I wish I could see this movie for the first time once again in theaters.

[@negeto2460]

Tell me about it!

[@beefusmcwellington2933]

7:46 I don’t know why but this shot alone is both amazing and terrifying. The lighting is shown on the mask giving us that creepy smile but underneath that you can tell that the guy was terrified especially when he started to look into the dark street.

[@olivercrespo2329]

Good look, it’s also interesting how the mask itself has a smiley face design but it’s distorted enough to also look like someone’s face curling in fear

[@ironcladnomad5639]

The camera angle makes it feel like you're towering right above the guy.

[@harshmeetsingh5699]

This movie is a masterpiece of our times, so refreshing to watch

[@carlosjavier771]

@AestheticHousePets Your opinion is mid

[@DHynes5]

This is the first superhero movie I've seen since Logan (2017) and Into the Spider-Verse where it truly felt like a film made by a team of passionate artists that didn't feel manufactured in any way. I do enjoy most of the MCU films (especially No Way Home) but, recently they do feel the same to me.

[@karimzakaria9621]

Agreed my dude. I love this film and it gets better every time I watch it.

[@videogamesworld01]

@@DHynes5 Doctor strange seemed like a vary raimi movie and I am sure if he had more time to work with it than the years disney gives he would have made an even better looking and better written film. The rushing of the movies really hurts most of their movies. I wish they could go and do only 1 movie and 1 show per year instead of giving quantity over quality. It;s even worse for me that all they make is mid stuff cause I prefer a bad movie to a very mediocre one. Shang chi also showed signs to be made from people who udnerstand film but they forced marvel tropes on it especially the final fight and it became kinda meh.

[@eddydcwildmigo90]

Factss

[@RE4PER]

I urge anyone who hasn't seen this movie yet to watch it. It's seriously one of the best comic book movies ever made.

[@thegrabbers7599]

Agree

[@YesMrGoose]

Agree

[@hemantks4353]

Agree. In fact I would rank it second greatest comic book movie of all time after Dark Knight. Logan and Spiderman 2 were overrated.

[@Trickyksa]

It's one of the best recent movies in general not only a comic book, Matt Reeves out did himself this time

[@ajaxamsterdamdeusvult]

Agree from Ajax Amsterdam

[@josiahwhittaker]

7:46 That’s when I knew…this is one of the greatest opening scenes in a comic book movie. The criminals looking into the dark in fear of the Batman. Just masterful! 👏🏾👏🏾

[@swisschessestinks16]

“When that light hits the sky it’s not just a call, it’s a warning” Love that line so much I’ve been repeating it in my head for days now.

[@LeJunny]

for me it’s “they think i’m hiding in the shadows… but I am the shadows”

[@andrewomahony9260]

I LOVE how he says "warning". He sounds like he's trying to be stern but instead he comes across as angry due to how bad Gotham is.

[@brxndonjh6139]

Nice pfp

[@reasondro]

yup I feel like the batman every now and then too

[@Maksie0]

When that light hits the sky like a big pizza pie that's a warning

[@KeyIssues]

Hands down the best depiction of Batman in live-action. His introduction sets it up and the finale capitalizes on it. Such a beautiful film.

[@BrandMath-ns5yc]

Yep I’m still watching it today I started yesterday I love how he’s depicted in this film

[@joebuxcynical5064]

Wait until all the Christian Bale Dark Knight fans come here and cry about why Christian Bale is the best Batman IMO, both were very good Batmans

[@anirudhdwivedi6673]

@@joebuxcynical5064 Nolanverse was fine. But this one's authentic.

[@schmokehng]

Would’ve liked it better if he’s not invincible. Batman becomes harm proof on certain scenes then human on another. Can’t stop myself in comparing it to the narrative of Daredevil’s character from his netflix series, at least in there it shows how fighting that night can have consequences in the morning and makes future fight scenes more interesting knowing he’s fighting through pain.

[@derMcSven]

@@joebuxcynical5064 I agree both where awesome 👏

[@philwright6940]

Everything in this opening scene is just perfect the dialogue the music the darkness and the Batman that we always wanted

[@samuelarriaza1283]

The Batman's trash the Batman's trash the Batman's trash the Batman's trash

[@philwright6940]

@@samuelarriaza1283 yer right

[@asianpharaoh570]

@@samuelarriaza1283 bruhh u good??

[@killjoy-sq7tw]

@@samuelarriaza1283 #FuckTheSnyderVerse

[@MJgameplays]

@@samuelarriaza1283 how?

[@michaelj7069]

This was the best intro into the character ever. Still gives me goosebumps.

[@timothygumenik726]

I hope Pattinson will do several more Batman films. He was just perfect.

[@magentapurpleyap5566]

Good news

[@Sonicteenhedgehog]

10:18;Answer=Your worst nightmare.

[@jgcoverkknot5701]

I hope he doesn't. This movie could, but in my opinion doesn't need a sequel

[@Kpoping727official]

​@@jgcoverkknot5701 a sequel is confirmed and matt already started shooting

[@GavinMorris1]

My only sadness about the whole thing is that it didn't tie in to Phoenix's Joker.

[@jdl7271]

I love how sloppy the first Riddler kill is. He doesn’t hit him with a clean one hit kill like we usually see. It’s also way more chaotic and clumsy than any kill we’ve seen from any Batman villain. Such as the way he underestimates his own strength and falls on top of the mayor after the first hit as if he’s surprised it only took one hit for him to fall. And then how he accidentally flings the weapon across the room. And of course Paul Danos performance ties it all together from the sounds he makes after each impact. Also his mannerisms such as his breathing after attacking him as if he’s trying to calm himself down from the rush of shock over what he just did. Such an incredible performance and one of the best CBM villains I’ve seen in a long time.

[@OreganoParsley]

He’s taking his anger out. And like you said, it’s his first kill. Watch the end of the movie again.

[@HeavyC89]

I’m pretty sure he threw the weapon on purpose. It’s the clue to his whole plan, the carpet tucker that would of allowed Batman to stop it in time had he pieced it together. I could be wrong tho need to watch it again.

[@jdl7271]

@@HeavyC89 that’s a really good point, yeah I for sure need to watch again

[@mycelialpat4802]

@@HeavyC89 whether it flew across the room and left blood on the floor wouldn't matter. They found the carpet Tucker no matter what. Batman piecing together what was under Riddler's carpet had nothing to do with whether or not Riddler accidentally tosses the murder weapon.

[@mycelialpat4802]

I always thought of it more as a sigh of relief afterwards, like reveling in the moment. I see what you mean by trying to catch his breath though, probably both of what we're saying happened. Which makes it even better

[@mt7able]

"We have a signal now... for when I'm needed. When that light hits the sky, it's not just a call... it's a warning..." One of the greatest lines in the history of Batman, not just in movies but as a character. I've loved Batman for 3 decades, this is the movie fans have been waiting for.

[@thatonepersonobsessedwithm4338]

I agree

[@jthomas420]

True, very good line

[@salekhossain1582]

Was a boring movie.

[@simonrestrepo2754]

I prefer the quote: “The city is a big place, they think I’m in the shadows……but I am the shadows.”

[@mukwoorusilverhair4283]

@@salekhossain1582 It's not for everyone, for sure, but a boring movie? Go back to Netflix.

[@Cida_hanal]

It's october 31st, time to rewatch this amazing scene.

[@DanielCastro-x1l]

This flick and th3 animat3d movi3 TH3 LOng Hallow33n ar3now my Hallow33n movi3s

[@metatrontf]

Pattinson's portrayal of Batman, and especially Bruce, touched my heart. Everyone's work in this film touched me, in fact. Every person outdid themselves, it's abundantly clear that this film was written and produced by people who truly understand who Batman is. This is the closest that we'll ever get to having a live action of the Batman Animated Series, and that means so much to me.

[@claudiocontrerasgomez2949]

EXACTLY MY POINT!. I can actually picture Battinson fighting Ra´s Al ghul in the Demon Quest or Clayface in Feat of Clay. For the 2nd one i would like some 30-40 min of Batman improving himself by traveling the world for 2 years. Meeting Zatara, Lady Shiva, Bronze Tiger or WildCat. Just to return to Gotham and see that nothing changed.

[@ericdouglas7039]

The scene where Bruce is in the hospital talking to Alfred about his father is probably the best Alfred/Bruce moment on screen

[@bluesyrupgc4224]

Exactly. I feel like people who work in this movie understand Batman, so they know how to make their own spin on him without losing the essences of what make Batman the Batman.

[@stpbasss3773]

I love how Batman feels more human in this movie. He's not doing unrealistic crazy acrobatics while fighting, everything felt really real in this movie if that makes sense 😂. The riddler was also so damn good.

[@SullyDean]

Love how The hero and Villain both get 5 Minutes screen time in the Opening Riddler 0:00 to 5:00 Bruce/Batman 5:00 to 10:37

[@herodot86]

this was by far the best opening I have ever seen in my life. pure perfection!

[@samuelarriaza1283]

S***** movie

[@NoManSly]

Watch Inglorious Basterds, the dark knight, Scream

[@herodot86]

@@NoManSly of course I have watched them all😁 I meant in terms of cinematography. IB opening is by far one of my favs

[@raymondjohnson6500]

Facts

[@1vaultdweller]

Lol what. You need to watch many more movies then. This aint even top 20

[@Nk__04]

It's way much horror than horror movies 💀 absolutely insane and the voice of Pattinson 🤌🏾🔥

[@Rubecai]

7:47 I love this part as the violin intensifies as his fear. The most epic Intro!

[@MrbigballsMemes]

Same

[@Nahnigga]

Get out of here, furry!

[@MyRealDelusion]

GARB

[@frankwillis4212]

Music is used a lot of times in this movie to portray emotion or adrenaline, and I'm all for it.

[@kingrobertbaratheonofhouse6190]

BvS ultimate edition is the best intro. ‘And what falls, is fallen’

[@anthonymoses8830]

The Batman introduction scene with the monologue, the storytelling, the music, and the whole vibe it gives out has to be one of the best character introduction scenes in movie history. No cheesiness or geekiness, just pure class!

[@cheftodaydjtomorrow410]

Yeah it was great

[@kellymulderino7156]

easy gunner this film wasnt that good

[@Joshda039]

@@Noah-dy8ii Ratio then

[@yazebs4378]

@PullupSeattle 2.0 im sorry but if you fell asleep with all this action going on idk how to help you. It was a pretty good movie

[@josesarango3408]

no cheesiness? LOL that's the most cheesy and edgy I've ever seen

[@ppmv4285]

I still can't get over the unbridled fighting style of this Batman. So badass.

[@geaarmel6764]

@SUBSCRIBO yep

[@VitorRodrigues-vt1wg]

whos rewatching this masterpiece on thursday, october 31st?

[@NYG1991]

“We have a signal now...for when I’m needed. But when that light hits the sky... it’s not just a call... it’s a warning. To them. Fear is a tool.” “They think I’m hiding in the shadows. But I am the shadows.” Literal chills!

[@mikeposner8563]

It's super subtle and not something I expect other people to care about like me, but i love the emphasis he puts on the "ow" part of "shadows". I rewound and listened to that like 20 times.

[@NYG1991]

@@mikeposner8563, same here. What pisses me off the most is how people expected so much from the movie knowing that he’s only in Year 2 of being Batman. Still honing his skills. I’m guessing in the sequel we’re gonna get more of Bruce Wayne’s persona.

[@Pxlotus]

@@NYG1991 been waiting to see someone think alike. they are all comparing it to TDK & so, yet they are two different Batman's with diff level of XP. the Nolan batman, he is already using resources of the Wayne Empire, while the Batman here is on his own

[@NYG1991]

@@Pxlotus, oh please! You can’t even compare this to the Christopher Nolan Batman. Two different directors altogether. I’m tired of hearing or reading about that pitiful comparison. He also had help from Alfred. In this adaptation, he’s by himself like you just mentioned. Every time I watch this video it gives me chills. Matt Reeves finally gave us fans what we’ve wanted along. The only other version of the character that you could consider dark is Flashpoint Batman which is honestly my personal favorite.

[@WEBPMAFIAONYOUTUBE]

walter white vibes

[@Jokrd00d]

I love how there’s no actor names or title cards or nothing just “THE BATMAN” and boom the movie starts so we can witness this masterpiece

[@ARCtrooperblueleader]

It’s beautiful.

[@ryanlanny547]

The batman is the title card

[@gabrielgarcia-zw8fu]

I think companies should do away with "acknowledgements" in the beginning of movies. It makes it more immersive.

[@I-speak-U-shut-it]

@@ryanlanny547 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣SO TRUE

[@TheSoldier1984]

Watchmen intro: 5 minutes opening credits!!!!!

[@XLeon_S_KennedyX]

The thing what i like about this movie is not just the characters, story or the cinematography but they also made Gotham City feel alive, raining majority of the time, dark and gloomy.

[@Franatixx]

Nolan made Batman real, Reeves made Batmans world real

[@thebatman4279]

@@Franatixx The Nolan ones made no attempt whatsoever to make it look like Gotham. Very disappointing.

[@Jray181818]

@@thebatman4279 you clearly didn’t watch Batman Begins then because that was pure Gotham. By the second film, it’s meant to look different since Batman has been cleaning up crime.

[@naijaboygangsta]

Reminds me so much of batman:the animated series, even the police choppers checking the streets

[@apexpredator36]

@@thebatman4279 The Batman movie is cool and all but Nolan's Dark knight was the one which gave birth to the whole fkin modern day genre of superhero movies lol. Stop comparing them

[@ElapseSounds]

I love that the signal turning on at 5:05 looks like Batman’s white eyes in a lot of the old comics. Well done, Matt.

[@harrisonmccartney4878]

I love how he's not beating up the bad guys for justice or peace or honor or any other noble endeavor; he's beating them up because he's pissed off and needs someone to take it out on. He keeps reclaiming vengeance for his parents murder every night instead of seeking actual justice, and the whole movie is about him realizing that he's come a lot closer to being like the Riddler in his quest for violence against the corrupt, and the process of him accepting a higher calling as Batman to actually do good for the city and protect it in a more substantial way than just going out at night and beating up street thugs.

[@Jackholiday1025]

He’s beating them up for all those reasons. Obviously it’s personal to him and it was more about his frustration in the beginning but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t about justice as well, of course it was. Yes he needed to learn how to channel his rage better and be a healthier and productive Batman and Bruce Wayne but I think this idea that he was ever close to being like the riddler is ridiculous and mad corny.

[@Supperdude9]

Hence by the end of the movie, where he's literally leading the people of Gotham through the darkness, it also shows the humanity that Batman has.

[@stoiccrane4259]

I don't think its likable that much at all to be honest. It's kind of superficial how the goons are portrayed as thoughtless idiots to be trounced with limited glimpses of their underlying humanity. Batman attacks the symptoms of societal dysfunction without taking time to reflect on or remediate the causes. Just portrayed as an angry, entitled, over-priviledged white guy in this without taking the time to explore the psychology driving the behaviors.

[@sumbahdy6410]

@@Jackholiday1025The riddler thought they were friends, the story is literally him using riddler to uncover corruption in gotham they are two sides of the same coin

[@Aza13]

Love a hero with a bit of actual emotion, if only Superman could display this level of real aggression

[@bobbyfirmino7476]

7:47 I love how even with a mask on, you can see the fear in his eyes. This is one of the best opening scenes for a movie I have ever seen in my life

[@jimmy8154]

credit to that actor for being able to portray genuine terror with nothing but body language

[@dhivydhimanth1960]

The opening monologue is the best opening to any movie I've seen. It really sets up how Gotham is and what the feel of the movie would be going forward. Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson have done a great job

[@sdcard7129]

I'll always remember the chills I felt instantly upon hearing the music and the red logos. I had lost my grandmother a two days before and went to the funeral the day after I watched The Batman. It's always gonna have a special place in my heart.

[@jimmyj5703]

Sorry for your loss. God bless 🙏

[@unknownvariable9239]

This was the best opening to any Batman movie I’ve ever seen. Cinematography + monologue and was pleasantly surprised how different Robert’s voice was from other films

[@captainosunny56]

@@oldaccount51 it's his opinion

[@shiraq_kaz5161]

@@oldaccount51 i just did right now, the batman is better

[@redcents6255]

@@oldaccount51 sorry bro. This version of Batman makes the Dark Knight version look corny. The voice change definitely helps. No more Cookie Monster voice

[@MG-tl1hy]

@@oldaccount51 yes absolutely

[@johnsoapmactavish9921]

@@oldaccount51 lmaoo you Nolan Stan. Getting butthurt because someone has a different opinion over a movie?

[@DeanP2]

All respect to Zach Snyder and Christopher Nolan, but it’s so BLATANTLY obvious that Matt Reeves understands Batman at his core more than most people. I got chills watching this in theaters for the first time.

[@Yousuckdeeznuts]

I fell asleep

[@atom2493]

@@Yousuckdeeznuts nobody cares

[@Yousuckdeeznuts]

@@atom2493 who tf asked you

[@titan8084]

@@Yousuckdeeznuts nobody cares

[@Yousuckdeeznuts]

@@titan8084 who tf asked you

[@thespiritus4440]

I love the line, "I have to try". It speaks to why I love Batman. In the face of hopelessness, he becomes hope. He is the candle in the darkness. It speaks to his obsession with saving everyone after no one could save him.

[@fqwgads]

Exactly. It's not that he wants to try... it's that he HAS TO. Batman is his coping mechanism to try to make something good come out of his parents death. To him, if he doesn't try to fix Gotham, it means his patents died for nothing.

[@sotorc1448]

Except he gets a bunch of people killed chasing penguin and doesn't care at all

[@kshitiz6926]

@@sotorc1448 You don't know.

[@sotorc1448]

@@kshitiz6926 lol okay.

[@_ripVanWinkle_]

After he couldn't save his parents

[@davidh7953]

That monologue gets me so hyped. Fricken goosebumps.

[@bradyhatcher7677]

It is conveyed better in theaters due to the big sound systems, but I love how heavy the hits from Batman sounded in this movie. You could feel how much force and anger he puts behind his punches sometimes and it makes him so much more intimidating to me. Definitely my favorite interpretation of Batman that I've seen so far. I love getting to see Batman do more detective work, as well as seeing how hard hitting he can be with combat.

[@KevinSantifort]

Bro, that one barrage of punches... i felt it in my chest and It actually made me anxious. Amazing cinema experience

[@mr.doctorcaptain1124]

@@KevinSantifort i hated it. I know I'm going way against the grain, and everyone loved it, but I could not stand how obvious it was how little preparation Pattinson put into the physical side of the role. Dude didn't look like he even knew how to throw a punch. The choreography of this film was my biggest complaint, buts it's a big one for me.

[@marcus_________2281]

@@mr.doctorcaptain1124 he refused to use steroids like every other superhero actor does, so I highly respect him for that

[@bryantcuriel1641]

@@marcus_________2281 also I don't think anyone in production wanted him beefed up since it's year 2 Batman

[@skywalker6648]

One of the best versions and up there with Keaton's portrayal, for sure. It's like Pattinson was made for this role. So glad Affleck passed on making this movie.

[@RyanKaufman]

I love that Pattinson just speaks. A gloomy, light tone sure. But not forced out, just muttering in the dark. Perfect concept of Batman. "Hidden in the chaos is the element" - love it.

[@laurenbastin8849]

this opening does a wonderful job of creating contrasts: riddler is an unknown terror, his location revealed to the audience whilst his presence is unacknowledged within the film, creating this sense of helplessness and anticipation that builds until he suddenly screams and murders the mayor. Batman, by contrast, is known to both the audience and the characters within the film, yet his location is kept hidden, so you really do feel the paranoia of the characters - this film is I think the first time batman has ever felt genuinely scary on screen, he has a presence that is unmatched, and the film still does this whilst managing to make him compelling as a character and even having an arc

[@arthursouza7]

I think Ben Affleck's Batman did a better job of being really scary. And virtually every film adaptation of Batman this century has had an arc for the character, it's no longer unusual or unexpected.

[@diddykong3584]

@@arthursouza7 definitely your opinion but I will have to disagree Ben was a decent batman but we rearly so him put fear into anyone they made him to goofy

[@foreverred105]

George Clooneys Batman was the scariest. He brought such a intensity to the role.

[@matcore]

It's good. Affleck blazed this trail in BvS in the intro to Batman scene, when the women he rescued, and even the cop is afraid to find him and you suddenly see him in the corner like a vampire. Great build up. Both great uses of Batman as a terrifying unpredictable force.

[@ChildishGambeaner]

@@matcore amazing scene. I truly hope we see affleck's batman again. I almost wish this movie was a prequel to his solo movie

[@pineapple9068]

The feeling of watching this in cinema is unforgettable

[@emilaxell8583]

This is one of the best Batman movies I’ve ever seen. The intro is perfect in so many ways. I recommend everyone to watch this at cinema and at home, it’s a 10/10 movie

[@hagencreepy]

D'ont abused

[@Gr-og1vf]

Go and watch the Batman trilogy of Christopher Nolan...this Batman is nothing infront of that 🤧

[@vishalramadhin1261]

@@Gr-og1vf u must be mad to think so

[@natedowns]

@@Gr-og1vf Christopher nolan batman's doesn't even fight until the third movie, he more of a defensive fighter. Ben Affleck's bstmam and this batman actually fights head on

[@bouya642]

@@vishalramadhin1261 The Dark Knight is better than The Batman lol

[@WarhawkBeyond2040]

Any doubts i had about Robert Pattinson's portrayal of Batman were quickly washed away, he went in there and delivered a performance for the ages, his voice, his presence, everything about him was spot on to the point that i almost forgot it was him in the suit. Hands down the best intro for a DC movie i have seen in quite some time.

[@jaycehoward2771]

Agree 💯

[@charlenerafferty3534]

People need to forget about Twilight I knew he would nail it but he exceeded my expectations because the was amazing

[@ShogunTen]

Lol he's trash. He's not batman is the singer from Green day playing batman

[@hiimdarius]

@@charlenerafferty3534 he's no longer the twilight guy, he's the batman guy

[@skywalker6648]

Perfect casting.

[@Surgelitex]

I love this film so much. Robert Pattinson smashed it out the park.

[@sup3414]

As Batman

[@Karlebow571]

This movie makes me forget about his performance from twilight

[@TanWam]

@@Karlebow571 he’s had tons of great roles before this and after twilight, educate yourself.

[@joramsim]

@@Karlebow571 Only this movie? You havnt been watching ANY of his recent work then the man is amazing

[@Karlebow571]

@@joramsim I only see his performance in the devil all the time that’s good movie and his good performance

[@BoardWalkToke]

God, they did this movie so much justice. So much love and passion put into it while making all the right choices. Can't wait for the 2nd film.

[@beebop3519]

The opening monologue with the Batman theme in background just gives me chills

[@matthewfbridges]

Funny how the opening 10 minutes of this film is better than a lot of directors entire filmography.

[@ulaytube9953]

Watch more directors films then

[@matthewfbridges]

@@ulaytube9953 I mean it’s better than like Snyder’s whole filmography. I’m not saying it’s better than like Kurosawa or Scorsese’s.

[@GringoLocoo_]

@@matthewfbridges fr

[@pats3212]

@@matthewfbridges Damn you gonna get raided 🙏

[@matthewfbridges]

@@pats3212 what?

[@zachrabine1546]

I love how Reeves went all out on everything, especially character introductions. The Riddler, Batman, Penguin, Cat Woman, Falcone, everyone's introduction was so intense and thrilling.

[@yeahright5132]

he went all out on wokeness..

[@SathishKumar-sk8fe]

@@yeahright5132 there was no such thing that you fool about in introductions. No wonder children are safe, instead of worrying about their well being people like you are complaining about fictional characters.

[@stx6817]

@@yeahright5132 I didn't spot any wokeness, example?

[@yeahright5132]

@@stx6817 the whole big bad white people, blacks are Angel's.. why is every single bad guy painted as being white? thats put of the woke playbook. theres some pretty damn woke lines in it to. kravitz says one about white guys but I cant remember the exact words.. and most woke of all, is taking a character that's always been white and making them black. if Hollywood did that but in reverse there would be outrage.. that's pure woke...

[@nkb5245]

@@yeahright5132 What is the problem with being woke? I think you are a marvel white supremacist

[@user-im8ru2bt7u]

Just rewatched this movie again, this is so awesome the opening monologue is so good