The Batman: A Tale of Vengeance and Healing

[@StoryStreet]

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[@suezcontours6653]

1:50 People need to let that go. Batman has always been a bit political. It was just about white collar politics in the upper echelons of high society

[@Devil-Made]

Thank you for this video. Thank you for every video. You remind me what matters, what’s true, and what’s hidden. You’re one of my favorite channels and I hope you never stop putting yourself out there. I can’t speak for anyone else, but know that at least one person is taking your words to heart.

[@moniaco3462]

As strange and incredible as it may seem I'll just say this; by making a more realistic Batman and filmed in existing locations, it takes you out of the reality of the character as the comics show by recognizing the streets and making you say that itsn't Gotham City it is New York or Chicago, etc etc etc and the Gotham City of Tim Burton or Joel Schumacher, no matter how imposing or fanciful it may be, being a city created from scratch for the movie, it puts you in the reality of the fictional hero of the comic to the reality created in the movie with actors. Making you believe that such a city exists by not recognizing anything you see from another existing city.

[@andrewferguson2221]

​ 😊😊😊

[@jamestolbert1856]

I love your videos, they’ve really touched! Did you can do Lord of the Rings d Harry Potter that talks about children growing up or making hard decisions while staying to your morals and yourself

[@mk_wizard]

I find "The Batman" is the one movie that showed that Bruce Wayne matters just as much as Batman. That and Batman has a heart. He has feelings. He feels pain.

[@WilliamMcAlpine777]

What he is is in response to his pain

[@jamestolbert1856]

I loved that he’s a character and needs to grow

[@jamestolbert1856]

@@WilliamMcAlpine777but he learns at the end that Batman needs to be hope for the people. But hat does Bruce needs to be

[@ethnodagger9296]

I feel it’s more like the only movie to show that Bruce Wayne and Batman aren’t two different people, but the same exact character.

[@water4112]

What about the dark knight

[@doncheadlegaming7521]

This Batman has the brutality of Affleck, the intelligence of Bale, and the humanity of Conroy. With the pain of Pattinson. Definitely one of the best Batmen of all time.

[@mitchell7309]

I would say: The brutality of Affleck The intensity of Bale The empathy of Conroy The quirky weirdness of Keaton I don’t think it’s a heartache, or too early to say, based on characterization, source accuracy, and quality of the acting performance, Robert Pattinson was by far and away the best Batman and yes, even his Bruce Wayne is underrated. You can really tell how proud he is and how big of a fan he was with the attention of detail he gave the performance. He gave it the proper respect and love.

[@moniaco3462]

No, The Batman is a clumsy one. I know he is in his second year as the masked man, but the riddles are too easy and he couldn't solve any of them, the most difficult being the hidden words in the alphabet soup, Alfred helped him. Come on, that's too stupid. The director needs to polish that for the second movie. Why is Tim Burton's Batman so far more in line with the comics and impressive, Joel Schumacher's the most fantastic, Christopher Nolan's the most realistic and intelligent, Zack Snyder's the most boring and Matt Reeves the most more injenue and somewhat clumsy.

[@mohamedashraf-yh1gz]

Bale batman wasn't very intelligent tho

[@christofthedead]

@@moniaco3462 a 3 hour film & all you took away from it was a pasta gag

[@chinoz219]

@@mohamedashraf-yh1gz or realistic, or batman, just get john mclane in there

[@g_isabel]

I watch this at least once every other week. I’m in the military, and have experienced trauma before and after I joined. This video has almost become a form of therapy for me to process the pain and at least try to begin to transform it into hope and a desire to connect after a year of isolating myself, thinking it would protect me from experiencing the same pain again. You’ve helped me, and I just wanted to thank you- if you ever get the chance to see this comment someday.

[@Stiruz]

I'm rooting for you👏 Wherever you're from or whomever you fought for. Thank you for your service and for sharing this. I believe in you.

[@VideoGameAutopsy]

I loved that the story took a realistic approach to what Batman and his world would be like if both actually existed in the real world. In real life, someone like Bruce Wayne would not be a master of the dual lives. He’d be a reclusive wolf with questionable hygiene, and absolutely zero interest in being a socialite. Essentially, he would not be a functional human being. He’d pretty much be a wealthier version of Rorschach. Same goes for Riddler. In real life, someone like Edward Nashton would not be a charismatic, lovable goofball in a three piece suit who flaunts his superiority on a whim. He’d be a literal psychopath with absolutely no regard for human life.

[@NickSabadell]

I like how Riddler in this movie looks like a serial killer you would see in one of those real life crime documentaries

[@FyuMediaaa]

Yess

[@tetsudikawakami7787]

I agree. Someone who is so hurt like Batman is and takes a rather unhealthy approach to healing would never be a socially active person

[@milkak6823]

@@NickSabadell the moment I saw the photo if Riddler as a kid I immediately thought of Jeffrey Dahmer from that 2017 movie

[@Bowiiihowdy]

Keatons Batman is similar in that regard. He is such a recluse people at his own party didn't know him and as Bruce Wayne he is very socially awkward and quiet

[@SharkSprayYTP]

From a vigilante who punishes the guilty, to a hero who saves the innocent.

[@Toxic_Dominat810]

Straight from Arkham Knight. 8 dig it

[@lyssatiny102]

One thing I love about The Batman is how everyone has their own opinion on him. Some of the cops he sees just openly stare at him- some clearly almost reverent, some with disgust. The story is about Batman, yes, but it’s also about people’s reactions to Batman. Is he an antihero? A vigilante? Is he a menace, or a sorely-needed symbol? The director makes sure to take time during the movie to just have people say things/react to Batman the way real people would, and I just really appreciate that. Beautiful film.

[@mitchell7309]

Totally agree

[@humanspider37]

underrated concept

[@lowlowseesee]

its the exact way cops and people were reacting to robocop. go watch it again. even similar shots lol. same jawline situation too

[@queenb2450]

oooh I love this! The worldbuilding had always been so good, but the interaction/how the people react to Batman just levels it up that Marvel could never dream of - i.e. wish we get to see Spiderman just interacting with people.

[@michaelkaduck1915]

"Batman fears his pain is not legitimate." That really hit me. I have been so often heard that, and it really makes me feel like I am not a real person to people. Sure, I might be better off than someone else, but I also am suffering from traumatic events that have gone on to define the rest of my life. (To be clear, I am not Bruce Wayne at all.) Anger, pain, desire for vengeance for those who hurt others, it's in human nature. What I have to say is this: Your trauma is legitimate, and I am sorry you are feeling that. I hope it helps you, no matter who you are or your situation. I want to have a life that involves helping others, so I want to remind you as well that you don't deserve pain. You deserve better.

[@jaydedepato6995]

Right back at you mate. Your pain matters, even if not everyone can see it. Never lose that hope and resolve of yours.

[@kommissarrex1193]

Thank you 😊

[@paragonjones13]

I think this one's hiding the fact they're Bruce Wayne 😎

[@michaelkaduck1915]

@@paragonjones13 "Who's Bruce Wayne?!"-Lego Batman, 2014

[@yunggrahamcracker4568]

The best thing about story’s and the characters within them is that we’re all Bruce Wayne. We’ve all had some shit happen to us, or something we’ve seen that makes us want to take the most extreme measures to stop or better the situation. Contextualizing my trauma through fiction characters helps me reflect on myself and not feel alone in my feelings. Batman’s a big one, but I also have to shoutout Zuko because obviously.

[@MarioGMan25]

It's chilling knowing that actually going to the meeting with those accountants at the start of the movie actually would've helped the situation a ton.

[@dawsonlandar7038]

Got me crying at 4am. Didn't think I could love this movie anymore than I already did but this video sure did the job. What a beautiful thing.

[@farhanshameel7810]

legit, same here

[@mrf.7528]

Agreed, same here.. only passion creates a movie like this.

[@kukulcangod1]

Crap, I didn't want to say...But got a tear in my eye as well...

[@zambie-lord2575]

Same

[@angeliparraguirre7329]

This 😂

[@depsoul1604]

He healed without going under a "Punisher phase" or beating another poorly-written character with a mother named Martha.

[@mitchell7309]

🤣 well yea he’s not a meat head in this

[@aidanproko]

I couldn’t fully grasp why I cried at certain scenes in this movie: Alfred and Bruce in the hospital, the ending scene where Batman helps the people out of the rubble, Bruce and Selina going their separate ways, etc… until this video. This film reminded me that I am not alone in my struggles, and that I have the strength to continue to fight. Thank you Story Street for this badass and touching analysis🙏❤️

[@WilliamMcAlpine777]

My mum loved the part at the end where Batman looked at Selina through the mirror - she’ll never know it, but he cared

[@buccaneercat]

Showing Batman’s compassion and/or pity is such a necessary touch that so many Batmen before him had unfortunately gone without. Usually he’s depicted as an unstoppable demon that has his own drive and goals as the focus of his character growth. But taking the time to let him be slightly vulnerable allows audiences to connect with him on a personal level. - Seeing him emotionally connect with a child that went through the same trauma he once did - Seeing him gasp in fear and hesitate before jumping from the GCPD building. - Seeing how he drops everything and rush back to Wayne tower because he knows Alfred’s life is in immediate danger, and he’s terrified to lose another person he loves. - Seeing him apologize to Selina for his callous disregard for her life choices after she informed him of her connection to Falcone. - Seeing him too injured to stand that he’s forced to inject himself with adrenaline to continue the fight. These are instances that humanize a character that’s all too often deified as a god, despite literally being created as a flawed human being. I love seeing the humanity and compassion of Batman. Yes it’s always important to focus on his almost supernatural abilities, but we mustn’t forget the softer side of the character… the side that makes him three dimensional, and believable.

[@m4gick]

Fs. It why the animated series batman is the best one. Strong and unstoppable yet compassionate and caring. Hopefully we get to see Battinson evolve into this version even better in the next one

[@matthewmira3265]

⁠@@m4gickI’m thinking we might see him in the next film developing his Bruce Wayne persona due to his obvious lack of use and disregard of his life and importance as Bruce Wayne

[@SchyllingWhistle]

I really don’t agree that Bruce was looking at Selina as a sexual object or getting jealous about her and falcone. I think Bruce was looking at her more as a means to an end to help him fight his battle and was frustrated that she wasn’t listening to him absolutely. But not out of jealousy, rather a colder utilitarian perspective.

[@vicentecastillo8352]

Algso...batman always seems to be on control. He likes control things

[@RealLovelighter]

I think he also missed the mark to why he got angry about Selina having a supposed previous relationship with Falcone. No ordinary or innocent person should know Falcone personally. In Bruce’s eyes, if you’re rolling around with Falcone, you’re just as bad as him. If you’re rolling around with him, you’re consciously supporting a system that killed his parents. It’s a flawed viewpoint, yes, but given Bruce’s simplistic logic of Black and White, it only makes sense.

[@StillMuseum]

i think this is reductive. both these things are true in this scene. he is jealous AND feels frustration that she wasn’t as helpful as he wanted. he uses the word ‘compromised’ when he confronts selina and that word works on multiple levels.

[@elnoare]

I agree with this too. I don't think he was creeping on her to be creepy or perverted. To me, he was (literally) just observing her through a detective's lense... and I don't think he got jealous of her either. He's controlled, and she broke that control because she's her own person with her own agenda (and rightly so.) I love this video, but I disagreed with the voice over on those things tbh.

[@elnoare]

​@@RealLovelighterThat's exactly what I think it is. I couldn't figure it out in words myself

[@kristopherperoni7587]

You made me cry with a video essay, you've proved that you're not just talking about movies, you're sharing the lessons that movies have taught you. This is amazing art

[@moniaco3462]

Yeah, but so far Tim Burton's Batman is the more in line with the comics and impressive, Joel Schumacher's the most stupid and fantastic one, Christopher Nolan's the most realistic and intelligent, Zack Snyder's the most boring and Matt Reeves the most naive and somewhat clumsy (He couldn't solve any riddle no matter how easy they was, the most "difficult" Alfred helped him). What I'm going with this is: Tim and Joel with a Gotham city created from scratch for their movies It puts you in the reality of the character believing that such a city exists as it does not look like any existing. While everyone else, when recording in existing locations, it takes you out of the reality of the character by recognizing the streets when you see them in action.

[@zonefreakman]

@@moniaco3462 Bruh, are you just going to copy and paste that everywhere?

[@smizzator8028]

Hey man. I just wanted to say that I haven’t seen anyone else on KZbin do this film the justice that you did in this video. I appreciate that you could’ve talked about the cinematography, the action, and the mood just like everyone else, but you instead decided to frame ALL of those things through the lense of the real story the movie is trying to tell and elevated it by doing so. I really appreciate how you can bring out the true meaning of films with your videos, and you have the truly unique talent to tie the messages of a movie to the person watching your video. Thank you. Keep being fantastic.

[@moniaco3462]

For me, Tim Burton's Batman is so far the more in line with the comics and impressive, Joel Schumacher's the most stupid and fantastic one, Christopher Nolan's the most realistic and intelligent, Zack Snyder's the most boring and Matt Reeves the most naive and somewhat clumsy.

[@shortstoryuniverseaudio]

I agree with everything you said. ​@@moniaco3462

[@S.A.N.503]

You perfectly encapsulated why, in my opinion, this is the greatest Batman movie ever made. And its not even close. I'm genuinely obsessed with it. I've probably seen it 25 times, with 6 in the cinema. Matt Reeves is one of our best directors working, and when I heard that he was getting to do Batman the way HE wanted, I knew we were in for something special. Then came the announcement that Robert Pattinson was cast as Batman. That's the moment where I knew this would be unlike anything we've seen before. I will never forget when that first teaser dropped. I was stunned. Literally. It was the first time I felt like I was watching the Batman from the comics on screen. It's hard to put into words how much I love this film. But this video is the first one to capture it. Thank you for that! More people need to see this.

[@mrf.7528]

I know right? This video is pure gold for fans of The Batman. This movie has something special, and I think that is the passion from the people that made it. It's incredible, and it will forever hold a special place in my heart and mind.

[@moniaco3462]

If we see every Batman so far objectively with zero emotions; Tim Burton's Batman is so far the more in line with the comics and impressive one, Joel Schumacher's the most stupid and fantastic one, Christopher Nolan's the most realistic and intelligent, Zack Snyder's the most boring and Matt Reeves the most naive and somewhat clumsy. What I'm going with this is: Tim and Joel with a Gotham city created from scratch for their movies It puts you in the reality of the character believing that such a city exists as it does not look like any existing. While everyone else, when recording in existing locations, it takes you out of the reality of the character by recognizing the streets when you see them in action.

[@mrf.7528]

@@moniaco3462 I don't know what your point is, but sorry, "The Batman"'s Gotham City looked more real and immersive than before. The way they did it, I think it's the best way to make Gotham. Mix real cities and cg.

[@VaporeonEnjoyer1]

@@mrf.7528 If you are going off most real looking and immersive, Dark Knight wins as it's just Chicago, a real city. The scene where he is speeding through the Amtrak station is a real train station that all the suburbs connect to (Randolph Street), a place I have been a hundred times and is one of the busiest stops in the loop. If you aren't a Chicago native I can understand missing it, but seeing that scene was insane for me, I literally walked through that station hundreds of times and couldn't believe I recognized the floor tile the instant I saw it and knew exactly where it was.

[@lisyoubeengone]

You really put into words why I love this movie so much. They allow Batman to be Batman and it focuses on the character without making it out of place

[@AShoutIntoTheVoid]

Never recognized the baptism imagery until this. This whole essay is utterly fantastic. Really gets into and examines the fibers of the story. So good. Thank you.

[@multipass113]

You are the Matt Reeves of KZbin, to me. Because like the auteur your videos make me think, feel, and heal. So from the other side of the world, I thank-you.

[@amelancholybear1534]

Is HiTop the snyder of KZbin then? /j

[@moniaco3462]

Being objective, Tim Burton's Batman is so far the more in line with the comics and impressive one, Joel Schumacher's the most stupid and fantastic one, Christopher Nolan's the most realistic and intelligent, Zack Snyder's the most boring and Matt Reeves the most naive and somewhat clumsy.

[@rikorobinson]

What makes this Batman better than the others, for me, is verisimilitude. I just BELIEVE this Batman could exist. I never have to think about my suspension of disbelief; it's automatic. He feels like a real person.

[@ThePonderer]

Amazing, amazing work as always. Y’know, at 50:00 in it occurred to me what a missed opportunity it was to not speak at length about Gordon. The only other figure in focus. The only person without an ounce of corruption, the partner who holds Batman back from crossing the line through the whole film just as he does in that moment.

[@guyafrica7894]

This analysis is so brilliant. Especially on Selina Kyle's influence on Bruce.

[@WilliamMcAlpine777]

She plays such an amazing role in this film

[@upsetstudios1819]

These past few days I've had a dip in my mental health and I've been feeling very numb. This video finally made me *feel* again, both validation in my pain and love for this movie. Thank you, I hope this video gets all the recognition it deserves

[@tmpbruce]

My prayers to your mental health brother

[@Chaumpuh]

This was more of a therapy session than I expected. Well done sir.

[@ernestsacco8552]

From the earliest trailers of this movie I knew they were going to challenge the "sainthood" of the Wayne's specifically thomas... after playing the telltale games I was especially nervous about them going as far as to make thomas a member of the criminal underworld...when I got through the first half of the movie I felt I had been proven right and was annoyed but happy I had called it... but then we got the scene with Alfred and the rest of the movie went along and I was left not knowing how to feel... however after watching the movie an additional few times I am left absolutely grateful for the way the film handled the plot of Thomas Wayne and his legacy. The film didn't vilify Wayne it humanized him and by extension made the tragedy of their death more real for the audience and for bruce..this film has surpassed all other interpretations of the batman mythos in film and I regard it as perhaps the greatest comic book film adaptation...only time and 2 more films will tell how well reeves will bring this trilogy and this Gotham to life

[@wholethedogsout880]

i like that they didnt make thomas this perfect saint/angel and grounded him and made him feel human

[@LegendsLiterature]

I agree. This film made Thomas a noble man who made some very regrettable mistakes.

[@AsgersWeb]

23:55 I don't think Bruce saw her as a sexual object, but as a tool in his arsenal

[@zonefreakman]

I agree. I like this videos analysis, but that segment of the video I couldn't get along with. Bruce might have been not compassionate at least at first towards Salina, but once she opened up about her story then he felt compassion for her. I agree I think his focus was how can I use the people around me to achieve my mission.

[@Knightimous]

Also the "falcone made him jealous" sure he was kinda jealous but its more of a "why tf do you have a close relationship with a crime boss"

[@waelshatila592]

@@Knightimous yeah facts, I think his mind was just on finding new clues in what he’s searching for and less of a crush on her lol.

[@dominiquejones3805]

I agree, he was smitten with Selena but also saw he could use her

[@BishoYT]

@@Knightimous Matt Reeves actually said in the Director's Commentary that Batman felt jealous after the Catwoman and Falcone scene. Which I think is kind of weird still but that's what he said lol

[@lauryners]

I love how well Robert knows his character it really shows

[@captainnemog1705]

I've recently gone through some trauma and have been depressed lately, 53:07 really hits home for me, I've just been blaming myself and acting like I shouldn't be hurting but I am, and this video helped me see that properly. Thank you StoryStreet

[@WilliamMcAlpine777]

We all hurt in our ways

[@tmpbruce]

Self blame, self hate, grief. Trying everything in the book to run away from those painful feelings and thoughts. It’s a very dark place. This video has done so much. Look at all of us under the comment section forming a mini community of hope.

[@Runeforged]

This video gave me chills several times. It’s so beautifully written, a story so beautifully told. The movie is great but this video is what I will always remember. Thank you.

[@trekgreenwood6743]

There’s been a lot of video essays analyzing this movie. This IMO is the greatest artistic analysis I’ve seen, and also probably the best video essay I’ve ever seen.

[@Knightiful]

DC is so lucky to have Matt Reeves...

[@TheBatNick2024]

Thank you so much for making this. I was deeply moved by The Batman but found it difficult to put it to words but your video does it beautifully. It really struck a chord in me bc i myself am a victim of trauma. My mother was taken from me by a drunk driver when i was only four years old and literally two weeks after my birthday (im 47 now). I have lived with this all of my life and when i first saw Batman I immediately found someone, albeit a fictional character, who shared my pain and i could watch how he dealt with it. This to me was the first film that really addressed what its like to grow up with trauma and how disconnected you feel. I too have found my hope after decades of anger, fear and sadness. I can honestly say i know i will be hurt again and in other ways worse than i have been but i know deep down im a survivor.

[@DCamp1271]

Thank you for this beautiful comment. It seems your mother has left a lasting impression of love and hope with you even after her death. I think she would be proud and happy that you have decided to live no matter how much it hurts. I hope you have many experiences that make you happy that you chose to live. 💖

[@zonefreakman]

The first movie you've seen to show whats its like to grow up with trauma? Well I should recommend watching Avatar the Last Airbender, TV show. Pay close attention to Zuko. Blade Runner 2049, kind of deals with child hood trauma but as well connected with self discovery. And Harry Potter I feel is really good to understand what's its like to be traumatized as a child.

[@tmpbruce]

Being an orphan and growing up with people who don’t know what it’s like to lose a parent. It’s incredibly lonely. For the first time in a long time, I feel alive again reading these comments as I listen to this beautiful video. I cried several times and I’ve read comments of others who’ve also shed tears. It’s the closes level of emotional bonding I’ve had since I lost my fiancée. From having it all to losing my career, my fiancée, my home. While I’ve been trying to get my life back all my childhood trauma comes back and weighs heavy on me during the day and keeps me up at night. Sorry for venting. I wrote this from the heart. I may delete this out of embarrassment by being this emotionally vulnerable but I needed to say this. Holding in so much pain can put you in a very dark place.

[@JustanotherNPC8454]

To the Director of photography for this movie: Thank you for bringing all of my favorite childhood memories back.

[@edisonlima4647]

There is a scene in the film in which Alfred VERY POINTEDLY tells Bruce Wayne that many accountants and secretaries have being trying to reach him for YEARS, that they needed to tell him something important and that he had to revise the Wayne Foundation and be part of its board and he refused to see them because he was too busy being Batman and trying to find the source for all the rampant crime in Gotham. The mayoral candidate tries to reach him, too, to talk about him getting involved with his foundation and revising WHY it wasn't doing the social work it was purported to be doing. Juuuuuuuuuuuuust for it to be revealed that organized crime was flourishing SPECIFICALLY by using the leaderless Wayne Foundation as a cash cow and money laundering machine, since there was zero oversight over it. So he as to get to terms with the fact that HE caused everything by being too focused on being Batman and neglecting to be Bruce Wayne. That was a genius movie, script wise!

[@VogtTD]

He didnt cause everything. The Wayne foundation corruption had been happening for many years, if I am understanding correctly. Ever since his parents died, if not earlier. He deserves some blame for being focused on the wrong things, but it's pretty ridiculous to say he caused the issues related to the Foundation.

[@LegendsLiterature]

@@VogtTDLike Kenzie says on the rooftop, when Thomas died, everyone was after pieces of the Renewal Fund. So yeah, it’s been happening since the murder.

[@punkrocker4life9674]

This movie really deserves its place among the best of the best Batman adaptations of all time. I truly cannot wait for the sequels, and can only hope they can be as good if not better! Thank you for doing such a deep dive into everything this movie achieved from a technical, storytelling, and most of all, character perspective. I never doubted you, so keep up the great work! 👏🏾

[@riverbandit2138]

The most important lesson I’ve learned so far in my life is one simple mindset. Have the hope that things can change, & you have the power to change things. It’s good to see this movie reflect that type of mindset in its own way.

[@madelynscorner]

Jeez you made me cry. One of my biggest fears has been that my pain isn't real and doesn't matter because I barely even know about it. the trauma that I experienced as a child has been repressed and I've only found out about it via family members. And acknowledging that the pain that I feel is real and I should try to heal is very hard but it's something I can try to do

[@kevencruz8974]

StoryStreet all I can say is that you’re definitely a hidden gem. You knock it out of the park every time. Amazing video and can’t wait to see the next one. Take care!

[@ajwebhead21]

You have no idea how much you touched me with this how you explained the movie and how it helped you. With all you said helped me realize that I can be my best self and never stop trying being the man I want to be and to learn to still keep going.

[@rottensquid]

I've never seen a video on KZbin that better describes what emotional nourishment we take from film. Even Tom Van Der Linden's brilliant "Like Stories of Old" channel doesn't quite reach this level of personal vulnerability. This video actually reminds me of Jeffery Wright's character in The French Dispatch, talking of being isolated from the world, both as a gay man in the 50s and a writer, but finding comfort and company in a beautifully crafted meal set out just for him. I feel exactly like that about movies, finding a path to connection with humanity that ordinary life doesn't often offer. Stories can offer us a way to connect to our collective humanity. Stories like this feel so personal, and yet explore the pain I think a lot of men carry in silence, that cut us off from connection. I really appreciate how freely you shared how it made you feel, how deeply it touched you, and how it made you feel connected to the rest of us. Bro, same.

[@manicassassin4542]

Well spoke. I just finished watching this. When i was young i placed my daughter for adoption. Four years later i lost my son. Today was her 18th birthday and the floodgates of emotion and depression and trauma have been all too real for me for the past year. I havent had one nights sleep. My depression has been all too real. Repressed and relived memories arise too often when i dream. And then it worstens when i awake. Watched this to relieve my anxiety for yet another sleepless night. And i wanted to say thank you. I didnt see your message coming. And i found it profound and a beautiful interpretation of this film. Made me feel something different than all the loss for a moment and it really hit home. You have a true gift with words.

[@michaeltherrien8172]

I know I'm just someone random on the Internet but I want to say that I hope things turn out ok, take care as best you can💜

[@nyxeo]

I’ve seen this movie so many times, several times in theaters and I’ve since gotten the dvd as a disc so I’ve watched it even more often. This video essay, while reaffirming as to why I love this movie so much, has brought to light so many things I didn’t realize about it and helped me understand more of why I enjoy it on a more instinctive level. I nearly cried while watching this; it’s a truly beautiful essay.

[@AnnohaSF]

Damn this video made me cry again. I never would have thought I could cry at a Batman movie but this one did it.

[@senior_sakuga]

I think I’m gonna call it. This is the best vid essay on The Batman. It’s putting into words things I’ve felt since I saw it the first time. Bruce being afraid his pain doesn’t matter is not the take I expected to make me choke up either.

[@daviddavis3939]

This movie was everything I hoped it could be, even after all the issues that production hit. And as much as I knew Robert Pattinson could be a good actor I wasn't able to picture him as Bruce Wayne. Yet, after seeing the movie multiple times I have come to the point where he became my favorite live-action interpretation of the character.

[@mitchell7309]

By far and away the best and most accurate rendition (this is the character from the source material) and Rob’s performance carrying the vast majority of the movie is epic. By far the best. Keaton and Bale were the Magic and Bird of the Batman character on screen. Pattinson is Jordan

[@godessesque]

wow. I haven't been this moved by something I've watched on YT in years. I don't know if its because I am a childhood trauma survivor, or just your fantastic writing and production, or both. Thank you for this. It gave me hope. :)

[@stevewirtes3848]

Matt Reaves has been my fav director since rewatching the last two Ape movies AFTER LOVING your video essays on them, made me see soo much more. Now YOU are my favorite KZbin video essayist bc after seeing The Batman about 15 times in theatre, and 15 more streaming, 10's of more essays and compilation edits, I didn't think it was possible to see it even deeper ( never spent a fraction of that money in a theatre before btw ). Thanks for all you do, you dope, please be patience, you'll get to the top :)

[@ds9938]

The person who isn't defined by their trauma but will never forget it. wow

[@Manic_Ann]

Wow, this video was so beautiful. I’m trying to deal with some major mental health catastrophes, and I sincerely appreciate the reminder to look within, with compassion, to lean into healing. It’s really hard to feel like I deserve self compassion… I feel guilt, shame, and self loathing like I feel my heart beating from the way I’ve acted out my pain and hurt the people I love, and this is a good reminder. Not being compassionate with myself, not remembering the child inside me who is just trying to get through each moment as it happens, separates me and the divine spark that I see in everyone else, but some days can’t imagine I’ve ever possessed. And not healing just spreads the pain out onto other people more. So tonight, I’m going to bed with this message of hope. Thank you for the truly beautiful story and reflections.

[@thenegotiator2986]

welp this was the most powerful video i've ever seen, i just wanna say thank u this video must've taken so much work to produce but I hope you know just how much of a positive affect you've created through this video, i know i'm not the only one who feels this way. Just wanna say thank you and i hope you keep making such amazing content

[@djmileski]

I think this is my favorite KZbin video on The Batman.

[@djmileski]

I’m right, it is my favorite.

[@skyharmer1251]

This is by far the best video essay I’ve ever seen. I also cannot thank you enough for all the themes you pulled from this. This in itself is healing.

[@kennyfigueroa3885]

This is the same reason why This Batman is my favorite Batman. The most realistic approach to a broken person hiding behind a mask. Wow! Speechless and emotional after watching this. I identify with this Batman on so many levels losing a father as a child myself. Thank you for this video!

[@AguynamedNick642]

This is the greatest film essay I’ve ever seen. I have never felt so connected and relatable to something that someone has said about a story. Batman is a boy who lost his father, who must accept that he isn’t perfect and he needs to be more in order to make sure that no child ever has to live through that again. This video is a masterpiece of understanding trauma, anger, guilt, fear, grief, understanding and acceptance. I would recommend watching this to anyone who wants to really understand that kind of emotional understanding, or to anyone who loves stories. As a person of both sides to that, thank you for making this.

[@jphaggerty9046]

I have to say, I massively appreciate your analysis of what and who Batman is, and how it counters the predominant rhetoric of "Batman is Bruce's true self!" - no, Batman is not the real Bruce; Batman is just as much a mask as the public figure and playboy, a suit of armour created by a young Bruce to first and foremost protect himself from a world that inflicted upon him the agony and terror that it did. As you said, Batman is an extension of Bruce. Who Bruce TRULY is behind the trauma, behind the strategies he crafted to cope, behind the personas of both his public life and of Batman, we will never know.

[@mitchell7309]

Yes so his identity turns into THE Batman. Bruce is the mask. He’s not a 3 dimensional character, he’s two

[@vildeserinabrunvoll15]

This might be the best KZbin essay I’ve ever come across, it made me cry. Thank you so much for creating this. I mostly had the same interpretation myself, but you put it and so much more into words that exactly describes what made this movie hit me so deeply. ❤

[@araviszephyer]

commenting for engagement. you made me cry. I want everyone to see this.

[@MikeMarlowe-ym3zy]

I’m pretty sure Batman was mad that she had a possible relationship with a key player in his investigation, literally one of the most important people in Gotham, an evil mob boss, without telling him, the vigilante, and it had nothing to do with him being upset that this grown woman might have had a relationship with someone at some point.

[@sanchithaparanagama8653]

This has motivated me to watch this movie for the 6th time

[@samarohadutta9227]

The lines from Circe in the beginning . You touch my heart with your artistry man. This video means so much to me. Please continue making them.

[@D4Bean]

As soon as the credits rolled and saw that Matt Reeves was behind this movie I immediately thought "thats why this movie was so good" and started to smile at the sight of his name

[@TheFree2last1]

WOW, I've seen many of Your videos so far Storystreet, but this one really hits hard and tells so much. As many already said here in comments, I already loved this movie, now after this video, I adore it even more so. A whole new perspective on how and why this movie needs to excist and deserves to be seen. There is more under the surface then people think, You already said it. A reflection on ourselfs maybe, and about a boy who lost his father. Healing and about hope. I've been through alot in my life and this sort of art, movies, YT videos and people telling us things we need to hear. Brings that back HOPE & HEALING. Thank You so much for this gesture StoryStreet.

[@isaaccompton1031]

I found your channel today and watched the entirety of your planet of the apes videos. This video showed up in my recommended and I watched it not realizing it's only been up for a few hours. I'm sure I'm not the only one who binge watches these types of videos and finds new channels everyday but yours is one that really spoke to me on a personal level. You deserve all the praise and can't wait to see what you make next.

[@annabeatrizzimmermann7708]

this video actually changed some of my opinions on this movie, loved it 10/10. great work really.

[@zillastudios8430]

Matt reeves is quickly becoming my favorite director

[@moniaco3462]

Zero logic and pure emotion in this video. If we see it in a cold and objective way; Tim Burton's Batman is so far the more in line with the comics and impressive one, Joel Schumacher's the most stupid and fantastic one, Christopher Nolan's the most realistic and intelligent, Zack Snyder's the most boring and Matt Reeves the most naive and somewhat clumsy. What I'm going with this is: Tim and Joel with a Gotham city created from scratch for their movies It puts you in the reality of the character believing that such a city exists as it does not look like any existing. While everyone else, when recording in existing locations, it takes you out of the reality of the character by recognizing the streets when you see them in action.

[@zonefreakman]

@@moniaco3462 It just seems like you can't understand why people like this film. I don't deny what you think about the other Batman films, which are good in their own right.

[@spider-man500]

​@@moniaco3462piss off

[@darthtyranous4514]

@@moniaco3462 ain’t gotta spam the same comment over and over again, just because a large amount of people disagree with you.

[@zenmckenny6383]

I think one of the reasons this movie is so phenomenal is because it is so simple. These lead characters are all children who found a different way to attempt to handle the mess they have been given. Each with a faulty method of managing their grief and weight. It is so mentally raw. They are children who never got to properly grow up. Children in a disturbed world that repeat the cycle; except the cycle is torn in this one.

[@elmsie7]

this is incredibly well written and beautifully executed. your analysis and the story made was so precise and eye-opening. it helped me see the film in a new way, and i love it even more. i will be on my way to watch your other Batman videos!!

[@justinkunkel9014]

I know its far too late to be relevant, but this has become one of my favorite videos on the platform. I'm just now finished my fourth watch, and very much enjoy your style of storytelling. The flow of the video, the writing, choice of music, etc all just great. Thank you!

[@Comicbroe405]

Glad to see you finally tackle this film! The Matt Reeves hype isn't going down soon.

[@The_Bug0222]

Insightful and beautiful as always, Senor Street. That moment with the boy is one of the MANY reasons that this is my favorite (Batman) film, and the reason that this Batman needs a Robin, and Matt Reeves is the one to do it right.

[@Hoodie_HD]

Hell yeah

[@murt5677]

This video brought me to tears, I lost my mother when I was a boy and my father is not the most present in my life. When the caring hand motif of this video came full circle at the end it was just beautiful. It made me feel so secure hopeful for what lies in store for the future and what everyone in my life represents to me and that they’re there for me and I need stop pushing away. Thank you.

[@bruisebruise1341]

I did not expect to cry over this, but the way you framed Bruce's and Selina's trauma and healing along with the paths that they took to fix and cover what they perceived as wrong with themselves as well as everyone else hit close to home. That affirmation in accepting your trauma and change in your inner self because you matter as much as everyone around you is hard to accept much less understand. Thank you for this amazing video.

[@laurencewhite3615]

One of the best video essays I've seen and of course it comes from you again! Seriously, amazing job this was as much a masterpiece as The Batman is

[@moniaco3462]

Being objective, Tim Burton's Batman is so far the more in line with the comics and impressive one, Joel Schumacher's the most stupid and fantastic one, Christopher Nolan's the most realistic and intelligent, Zack Snyder's the most boring and Matt Reeves the most naive and somewhat clumsy. For example, my experience seeing The Batman in the movies was frustrating. I wanted to yell at him, the "Rata Alada" (Winged Rat in spanish) it's you, you're an idiot, a penguin is a bird that can't fly, even the Penguin says so in Batman Returns, another example a bat is a rodent, like a winged rat. I know this Batman is in his second year, but he can't be so naive and clumsy. The Director has to polish this for The Batman Part 2.

[@AnitaSleap1080z]

Oh fuck. I love this movie, but this is the first time I came across this video. I’ve had a hard summer and a difficult fall this year, lots of the protector and lost father themes hit really hard. What a beautiful video that offers such an introspective view of an already amazing film.

[@Surftheweb_1]

Somehow you made me love this film even more than I already did. Wonderful work!!

[@TabbyLibrary]

I love this movie too. Thank you for your analysis.

[@apathyminus5925]

Its refreshing to watch a video essay from someone that understands the movie and doesnt go on some rant about how there were no monsters in it and how the sequel needs to have them. I always got the impression that the Riddler knew Bruce was batman but didnt care. He only sent the bomb as a message, not a general attempt to kill Bruce, since he was so effective at killing his other targets. He probably idolized Batman before he realized the truth, but had to still target the Waynes as part of his grand plan.

[@rottensquid]

I'm absolutely sure the Riddler knew that Batman was Bruce. After all, his last riddle was "What's black and blue and dead all over?" The answer is "a bruise." And I don't think he didn't care. I think he believed that the monster that was Batman supplanted the Bruce identity, just as the Riddler persona supplanted whoever he was before. His bomb wasn't meant to reach Bruce himself, but to destroy Wayne Tower, Alfred, and whatever else was left of Bruce Wayne that wasn't Batman. I think he assumed that Batman hated Bruce as much as Riddler hated Edward Nashton, that the two of them were killing off who they'd been to become the new persona. He was horrified to realize that Bruce Wayne was still there under the mask, when he'd utterly killed off the person he used to be. But after all, Bruce still had someone he cared about, and Edward had no one. Batman's meeting with Riddler in Arkham was the key scene in the film. In classic noir tradition, the mystery Batman was trying to unravel was actually the mystery of his own nature. And meeting the Riddler was his confrontation with that nature. Batman wanted to be the city's shadow, the thing it feared most. But the Riddler was Batman's shadow, mirroring every dark truth he didn't want to face about himself. That's why there were so many parallels between the two characters. Riddler was the shadow reflection of Batman. The thing about Riddler's dismissal of Bruce Wayne's suffering is that he wasn't wrong. Batman has always treated his tragedy as unique, as though no one else has ever endured tragedy as he has. And that has always driven his worst qualities. It's only when he accepted that the suffering of others is just as valid as his own that he rises above his pain and becomes a genuine hero. So when Riddler belittles his pain, no matter how valid the reasons, he's seeing a mirror of himself treating his own pain as the only pain that matters, dismissing the pain of people like Selina, or Annika, or even the Penguin. But this comes to one of the few things I disagreed with about this video. Riddler claims to have been inspired by The Batman, suggesting that Bruce himself is to blame for the Riddler's rise. But I think that's also a part of Batman's inflated self-image. The truth is, they were both born out of the same suffering, the same corruption. Riddler took notes on Batman's methods, but he was just as inevitable as Batman. One didn't cause the other, they're both different sides of the same coin, as it were. At least, that's my take.

[@mitchell7309]

Very astute and I agree

[@martinaseidel3316]

this video articulates so much i feel about this batman movie and i love that you hinge so much on his interaction with the boy because i thought that was really a key piece but i guess it's completely non-verbal and easy to miss and not a lot of people seem to have focused on it. i think the boy functions as a projection very well? because bruce never actually speaks to him, it's very easy for him tp project, but at the same time of course i think the connection he feels is also very real and visceral. either way i think it's an excellent dramatic device. i was also totally buying into the misdirection and thought we would see the waynes die once more so it worked exceptionaly well on me. i had a note re: seeing selina as an object because i thought he also sees her leading a secret life and i think that was something bruce really latched on to and it made him feel connected to her. and she uses that against him later on. loved your observations re: their kisses, excellent stuff. like, just, matt reeves using their kisses as storytelling is *chef's kiss* the false prophet trope was also an excellent observation, i had been waffling about the mask and the real self and all that stuff and i sas very confused by the riddler, but yes i think you put it perfectly, he doesn't understand bruce wayne. not tht i do, necessarily, but it felt like a bs observation but bruce takes a while to figure it out. like, anyway, i think you helped me understand some things i feel about the movie a lot better, so thank you very much and from the bottom of my heart. it's rare that these types of videos focus so much on psychology. i appreciate all the insight into technique but i very often turn up for psychology and i feel like matt reeves attempted to really delve into this guy's mind more than anyone else. xx

[@michaelj7069]

This was the fastest hour I've spent. Incredible commentary.

[@daphneglasurus7886]

Why did I cry throughout this entire documentary? This was absolutely amazing❤

[@mysteryone8462]

There's really only one thing that this Batman can do next, he can put that hand out again to another little boy who lost his whole world and give him a way to do the same thing that Batman did, evolve past the pain and see that the pain and sorrow matters and is real. That's the only thing that Battinson can do with the next film.

[@thegamemaster7437]

Thank you truly, I needed to hear that today I’ve been struggling and not only hearing someone else tell me that my pain is validated but that i have the strength to find myself

[@MoonSetter]

This is the most wonderful analysis on The Batman I've ever seen. This is my favorite film ever and it makes me so happy to see how its touched others. Thank you for doing it justice, your words towards the end brought me to tears ♡

[@djmileski]

Yes, the Nolan films are good because of exploring the villains (not to take away from them) but yes, indeed the Batman exploited Batman himself

[@tigre2azul]

thank you for this video, it really made me understand how to make other people that have traumas feel hope

[@KajiCarson]

Exceptional analysis, I like all the Riddler stuff. Villains must be portrayed as the heroes of their own stories in all fiction.

[@DR.slzzzp]

you make an impact on more lives than youll ever know. you’re important with or without these videos. your pain, MATTERS. your feelings, MATTER. you, MATTER. you are loved dawg.

[@valentinolopez8528]

This and your planet of the apes review is nothing short of spectacular. Didn’t know a review could make me feel emotions as much as the movies did

[@BarteNERDS]

I'm going through a resurgence of love of this movie because of how good The Penguin has been and now I'm on a KZbin binge ABOUT this movie and just noticed I've never seen this one of yours and been subbed forever. But I'm really here to tell you as a fellow creator, how deeply I felt that "that I spent like two months watching through for only six thousand views and I'm not bitter about it". Always love your stuff, man.

[@PhilipJFry-ie6ql]

I clicked on this video expecting a typical break-down of the film's plot, characters, and cinematography, I never expected to come out of it crying my eyes out. I got broken up with about six or seven weeks ago, out of a four year relationship. First love. And sometimes I really feel this idea of vengeance, everything you mention in the video. Anger. Fear. Guilt. Even shame at times. Ashamed that my partner and I had gone our separate ways -- you helped me to see it as that, versus what I had long since believed, that it was a choice, a betrayal, for them to leave me. That I was at fault. That I wasn't good enough. That they didn't ,and never, wanted me. And uh, you extended your hand and I took it man, I've never been so grateful for this, you have literally made my day and this video has had a profound impact on my psyche during a time where all these childhood feelings of abandonment are coming back. I wish there was somehow a way I could thank you. Somehow that didn't just involve money. Somehow that really meant something, on a personal level. Because I have never met you before but after hearing what you said man I don't know how to thank you. Maybe I'll try to pay it forward.

[@-beastie-2847]

Been there. With a very similar scenario by the sounds of it. Best of luck to you my friend

[@PhilipJFry-ie6ql]

@- Beastie - learned yesterday that they're already dating somebody else but I'll be alright. Just further realizing how much of a good thing that it's over

[@DavidRYates-tk2tq]

I finally got to see this movie recently and, holy shit, I love it so fucking much. It's the first live action Batman movie that feels like one of the comics. I love that Battinson is basically the first Batman to stay true to his no killing rule, which is THE MOST IMPORTANT thing a movie has to get right about Batman for me. I like how his origin story isn't shown again, it just *feels* like a random, great story arc from the comics and that's so awesome!

[@JT-Barney]

Just discovered this channel. Got me tearing up, dude. Masterclass of film analysis 🙏

[@johnquinn3998]

I love this! This along with Top Gun Maverick really got me excited about cinema again. This is for me the most emotional live action Batman film I ever experienced. Seeing the film from Batman's point of view and him being the focus was very refreshing and Matt Reeves says he will keep him the main focus from his point of view for future films. I can't wait to see where they take it next!

[@mitchell7309]

Totally agree

[@kamikazechivalry1264]

This brought me to tears. Idk why. It just did. I appreciate your love for this movie. it's important to me, too. Great video.

[@highwind1991]

The atmosphere, the acting and the drama are so good in this film that I actually think the action brings it down just a bit. I know it's a Batman film and we can't have a big budget film like this without action, but honestly I feel like the film could have succeeded perfectly fine without it. Especially because I think the action climax at the end is the weakest part of the whole movie

[@bubiwaan5857]

But the carchase was fucking sick in the movie theaters... everything vibrated and was just awesome xD

[@joshheralal8758]

Nah

[@Anto-xh5vn]

🤡

[@vishuprathikanti9352]

When I first saw this movie I didn't think it was that good. And everyone on KZbin saying it was good didn't really convince me. But this video definitely proved to me that this movie is something really special. This KZbin video is definitely something really special

[@WilVern-c6j]

This is probably one of the best videos I’ve stumbled across in a long time. Very well thought out and done. I missed so many things despite watching this movie multiple times. Tour typical “breakdown” or “ everything you missed” videos all missed the simplicity and cruel beauty of this movie, which you perfectly illustrated. Fantastic job.

[@sammoyle2242]

This was an incredible video. As someone who is only starting to understand their own trauma, Batman has been a window into the darker parts of that grief and how to live with it. Thank you for making this video and providing that empathy.

[@demon794]

It's criminal the lack of views this gets. Amazing job as always man ❤