The Batman Director Explains the Inspiration Behind His Joker

The Batman director Matt Reeves recently agreed to talk in detail with IGN about his film's biggest spoiler: the introduction of this new Bat-universe's Joker, played here by Eternals actor Barry Keoghan. Keoghan's Joker also appears in the Arkham Asylum deleted scene released by Warner Bros.

[@gfl1489]

Matt reeves was preparing for his whole life for the role of "Commissioner Gordon " but studio cast him as director...LOL

[@ImVengeance1939]

He does rock the stache though lol

[@adianblabla]

Indeed, he looks more Gordon than the one actually in the movie

[@soldierofgod7412]

He actually said ! That he demanded everyone to grow a mustache for cops 👮‍♂️ and he said after a while he did it himself he didn’t wanna feel bossy so he grew a Stache himself to have commissioner Gordon vibes

[@youngtwon703]

Bro lmaoo

[@samf.s.7731]

Lol IKR

[@MNGN101]

It's an Arkham Origins type of world. Many villains are active, but not fully realised.

[@qaissarfraz]

Pretty much, the origin of the relationships and ideas of these characters

[@TheScarletKing01]

Basically, speaking of, that game needs a sequel

[@TalkingBook72]

Indeed, as well as with the Gotham show

[@SPIDEREMMAN]

Yup 👌

[@Neutronomy]

@@TheScarletKing01 Arkham Asylum

[@lordofthebricks1]

I'm actually glad they cut the scene, because if they showed him in the middle of the movie, people would just think about Joker and ignore Paul Dano's excelent Riddler performance. I'm glad they included scene at the end of the movie, since Riddler is already captured, and it gives us small teaser for future movies.

[@zachwalton3544]

Can’t wait to see the deleted scene on the blu ray

[@josephpayne2253]

Okay so afterall the joker created batman and batman created joker so what you mean

[@TamTV12]

Hello LordOf TheBricks

[@slayer45670]

@@josephpayne2253 joker didn’t create Batman

[@KyloRen0127]

@@slayer45670 In Batman 89, he did create Batman because he killed Bruce Wayne's parents.

[@9to5_]

You can tell Matt Reeves deeply thought about The Joker and how he wants to take him into a different direction. Bravo, Reeves!

[@boomstickcritique902]

Hes doing the same thing he did with Riddler grounding him into an ordinary real-life psychopath.

[@domonicdecoco2410]

Gave me Jared Leto vibes to be honest. Hopes arent too high

[@f4rt989]

By different direction you mean the exact direction phoenix just did?

[@tylergroves9049]

He s Joker sounds crazier than the other versions

[@TheKing-cm4uo]

If Riddler was this crazy imagine what joker could do

[@Dr_Harsh07]

Matt reeves delivered what he promised

[@gojonissan5567]

Fantastic movie

[@samarjeetbhonsle6000]

@☁POPULATION-_-420🌿 the film we all saw in theatres IS the Director's cut, he himself cut the scene out.

[@adrianbedolla7939]

@☁POPULATION-_-420🌿 its perfect the way it is. Anything more would unnecessary

[@Branchofsin]

Facts

[@anonymouslyunknown4811]

Facts

[@Ogdazee]

The film is a absolute masterpiece, the craftsmanship behind it is insane.

[@owenevans3703]

Imagine if it had the budget of no way home. Just wish it had more substance, was easily forgettable but great movie considering the budget

[@gavo7911]

@@owenevans3703 This movie looked significantly better and more stylistic than literally every Marvel film.

[@rilist_7603]

@@owenevans3703 nah a lower budget was much better, it made him rely more on practical stuff so the stuff looked more real in the film

[@austinsavage]

Lmao no its not. Craftsmanship in its narrative, logic and consistency is a joke

[@PlinioBuzato]

@@owenevans3703 ok relax

[@geedee94134]

Lifetime Batman fan.Matt Reeves did the best job ever at capturing the essence & the duality of The Batman character.

[@corey_french1890]

Exactly it’s lit the perfect Batman film

[@calumbarry1829]

If you're talking about in relation to Batmans usual duality then no he didn't, like AT ALL. Bruce is an emo boy and he does absolutely nothing in the movie as Bruce. They were going for their own spin so it's whatever but it is by far not accurate to what he usually is.

[@MiguelMedV]

@@calumbarry1829 A different non-playboy Bruce, but actually the movie focused way more heavily on him than on Batman himself...

[@pimpsqueak7463]

@@calumbarry1829 learn about the character before chatting. Read some comics. in the first 3 years of his batman career he is never Bruce Wayne at all, he still needs to learn to balance Bruce and Batman. We saw it at the end of the film

[@calumbarry1829]

@Victor Nieves oh come on man. He calls himself a "nocturnal animal" When he's Bruce all he does is stand around and look at some person off in the corner, he scowls when he's in sunlight. He's emo. They're going for a different thing and that's totally fine but don't act like it isn't.

[@AA-qb7ni]

The film is a masterpiece. Everyone was incredible in their role.

[@Oj12323]

The story was a bit boring in the beginning but the acting was on point

[@NeroSparda99]

@@Oj12323 ratio

[@hey-yi9ev]

@@Oj12323 maybe the detective stuff isn't for you then?

[@lottostuuud]

Absolutely 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Funky1ism]

Even the car is acting incredible…that first shot of the batmobile is so awesome! That car is fear!

[@ollysherratt4220]

He puts so much thought into every single scene.. honestly it’s incredible seeing how passionate he is about this character and the universe

[@capedcrusader4055]

He’s brilliant! Has so much passion for this

[@RSpracticalshooting]

The movie was a masterpiece, can't wait to see it again.

[@zeshiahmed9897]

you watch it ???

[@laszlokortvelyessy1999]

its a 7/10. lots of inconsistencies. sadly

[@gojonissan5567]

@@laszlokortvelyessy1999 such as?

[@truthhurts775]

@@laszlokortvelyessy1999 yea it was ok definitely not a masterpiece the joker was a disappointment to say the least

[@laszlokortvelyessy1999]

@@gojonissan5567 seen the movie? Then I'm sure you can figure it out

[@andrewcozzini8259]

This was incredibly insightful and shows how thoughtful Reeves was in deliberating in what to and not to include. However, this makes me wonder if the facepainted street gang, seen in the film, are meant to be the Joker's gang, since he's apparently already been active, according to Reeves' statements here.

[@blakeevans3293]

Same here

[@Unknown_4e]

No... They just look like "Joker Guys" because its Halloween at the beginning.

[@gabrielfim923]

juggalo killaz

[@swogg4586]

Pretty sure they are Penguin's gang and thats why Penguin starts calling Batman "Vengence"

[@z3ntyy420]

@@Unknown_4e did you see batman beyond?

[@ColbyBlack]

Matt Reeves nailed it. Don’t end this universe….unpack it.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Lol. This is Earth 2. Separate from the DCEU but still connected.

[@standardperson3189]

@@dcmastermindfirst9418 damn that’s 1 earth away from the one the Batman who laughs attacaked

[@standardperson3189]

Attacked*

[@nenecitosart1405]

Yeah keep Batman in his own universe I'm actually sick of the dceu and mcu multiverse movies. It cheapens the characters ans deprives them on their own sequels.

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

In Reeves we trust. Hope we get to see this scene sometime. Until then, the film we got is absolutely amazing. Loved every scene and the 3hrs flew by.

[@rankalucard3960]

Nolan did it better

[@epgamer1145]

@@rankalucard3960 Nolan did a different kind of Batman. You can’t really compare the two because they aren’t aiming for the same kind of established character or setting.

[@Toni-ic7ki]

@@rankalucard3960 Sequel will be better than TDK just watch.

[@JazziG59]

@@rankalucard3960 opening of this movie alone is something Nolan could never achieve lmao

[@LCDigital92]

Sometime has arrived.

[@AauroraPictures]

Barry Keoghan is such an underrated actor. His performance in The Killing Of A Sacred Deer is one of the greatest from a young man I've ever seen. Along with Dunkirk, he is one of the most exciting actors at work today...

[@coreycasciano3255]

Yeah Killing of A Sacred Deer is a masterpiece of a film definitely gives me lots of hope for his Joker portrayal

[@davidmckesey7119]

@@coreycasciano3255 great he will be joker. Him just eating spaghetti in a white shirt was a horror film vibe

[@DSVN23]

I’d of loved him as the mad hatter or scarecrow rather than joker

[@jdawg86]

You guys talk such nonsense it’s bizarre. His performance in Dunkirk? He was barely in it, barely said anything , and had one facial expression. There’s nothing ‘exciting’ about him at all.

[@MobiusPicturesDublin]

@@jdawg86 agree. It's shades of blank with this guy. Don't get the hype.

[@thedarkknight2221]

If Matt Reeves can go THAT dark with Riddler imagine how terrifying The Joker will be!!! We could go full Death Of The Family and have Joker purposely getting his face cut off and reattached with hooks and leather straps.

[@zachwalton3544]

If you look closely this already looks to be the case if you see his face his teeth are exposed like the skin was ripped away so he always looks like he’s smiling

[@faiz5456]

Looks more like two face

[@cameronvelska4610]

@@faiz5456 no he don't

[@melvinchundi2726]

imagine if the batman 3 is about scarecrow, it'll be a crazy trilogy

[@famousthaneus9810]

Didn't they do that in Gotham (the show)?

[@figurecollector82]

Matt Reeves did a sterling job with his iteration of "The Batman". Robert Pattinson's portrait of a younger, emotionally conflicted Batman who is finding his feet as the world's greatest detective is definitely intriguing to watch on screen. "The Batman does a great job of giving the audience something that we've never seen before. Obviously there will be a lot of people 'hating on' this movie in the coming weeks, but such is the nature of audience opinions these days. To me, watching it as a long standing comic book fan, the movie felt true to the source material and gave the impression that the director, producer and cast were fully invested into creating a unique and attention grabbing portrait of Gotham city, it's villains and the Dark Knight himself. Kudos to the creative team behind this film - in my mind, the movie sits at a deserved place in the top three and best Batman films of all time, second only to Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" - Obviously Heath Ledger was iconic in his role as the Joker and even "The Batman" 's (2022) Riddler villain can never touch that.

[@richos07]

Love how the ending of The Batman does exactly what Batman Begins did in setting up the sequel and teasing The Joker

[@freshnoodles2108]

Not exactly, joker exists in this universe but he may not be the villain in the next film. If I’m being honest, the ending is rather ambiguous of what’s to come in the future.

[@jordancooper1592]

@@freshnoodles2108 Matt Reeves has talked about Mr Freeze a lot so he seems the most likely candidate

[@AsaP_SerG]

The deleted scene with the joker that reeves talked about here just released, and it makes all the sense in the world. what a hell of a scene!!!!!!

[@marcosguorgi847]

Just hearing him talk about the lore of these characters makes me excited for what's next! What an incredible director he is!

[@giftmatsane8810]

Its nice to see a Director who understands the characters even more than some of us fans, a Director who doesnt just do it for the sake of doing it .

[@rishj007]

It's the most accurate portrayal of how Gotham is supposed to be. The corrupt officials in places you can't think of and how they've eluded the judiciary or have em in their pockets. A different vision that'll get the hit in the next part. 1st part just felt like a setup & Bats character ark becoming more mature.

[@Rara-zm2ps]

1000% ma dude

[@juneius_]

The fact that Matt got inspired by the Man who laughs to create this joker look makes me more excited.

[@santyvalens]

Bro the man who laughs is literally the inspiration for the joker in general lol

[@LVGamer0077]

@@santyvalens lol true

[@mikicho-2-matte336]

@@santyvalens yeah this comment is nonsense

[@jacobmathew4224]

Even in that scene, there was a sense of foreboding. Barry Keoghan is really amazing

[@boobootittleman7299]

Joker making allies in Arkham, this is going to lead to something big…

[@ElDunPleb]

@@boobootittleman7299 No man's land?

[@boomstickcritique902]

He was fine but nothing amazing but it all comes down to Reeve's vision and direction if he can make this version fit in his world.

[@jacobmathew4224]

@@boomstickcritique902 he's literally grounded it in reality. It's like he's imagined a batman in a real world like ours, without anything supernatural. This is more like a neo noir psychological thriller rather than a superhero film

[@brandonredfern]

@@jacobmathew4224 what you mean like Christopher nolan did almost 20 years ago in batman begins.

[@NightShadow720]

The Batman is a true work of art!

[@sivanesan966]

Very true

[@brucewayne1938]

True!

[@nandasaputra8563]

Couldn't agree more

[@ishaankumar3895]

"OVERRATED" , say the haters!

[@luke_s221]

@@ishaankumar3895 "he had us in the first half I'm not going to lie"

[@ozaki8410]

Honestly. The length is debatable. Where most have issue with the pacing and length. This movie did justice for batman. The acting. The references. The story. The brutality of it all made all, 9/10. Nothing is ever a 10/10. Yes. A grounded batman. But to be able to have bruce narrate along with us as the viewer jumping into year 2. Beautifully done. Keaton was early comic book version batman. Pattinson is grounded but the portrayal of grit, brute, determination, and self defining. This is the batman. Grinned from the start, all the way to the end.

[@lillvesp]

Loads of things are 10/10. Doesnt mean its perfect, just means its among the best there is out there.

[@Cannedappricots]

We got a world renown movie critic right here

[@Babyhoho7]

nothing is a 10/10?!?!?! thats a horrible statement honestly

[@TyrellWellickEcorp]

Dark knight was 10/10

[@amritrajesh]

Batman begins was a 10/10 for me.

[@samarjeetbhonsle6000]

Barry's look/design as a young 'infant' version of the Joker, from the little that we could see of him, already looks so menacing and scary, can't wait to see his full facial design in the deleted scene whenever it gets released

[@JokerSaintsRow]

Putin

[@aseem2985]

Putin

[@Chris-qr1io]

Couldn’t see him very clearly what detail did you see?

[@MCUKillmonger4]

@@Chris-qr1io His Head , Nails, Mouth, Teeth , Skin

[@nickcollins5315]

Christ. That joker scene that he talked about that’s going to release gave me goosebumps. That description was deep.

[@whysosnappy8016]

Matt Reeves looks so much like Jim Gordon lol

[@Masked_Manhunter]

That Batmobile "jet engine like" ignition and that incredible muscle car revving is still in my head.🤯🤯🤯 EPIC!!

[@davestarks600]

@@mithunnair22 It absolutely was

[@richierewinds]

Dude that scene was epic ASF It's sounded monstrous

[@TheBoss-jc6le]

That scene was absolutely epic!!

[@Rohit_Hbm]

The entire theatre went crazy in that scene.

[@jaycehoward2771]

Absolutely loved this movie. A near masterpiece...

[@fabulousk9014]

If it wouldnt be for children too and the end was so pathetic especially with that cheesy Hollywood music

[@jaycehoward2771]

@@fabulousk9014 What? Lol I'm confused...

[@king_thanos_2116]

@@fabulousk9014 The ending was pathetic? The Joker reveal was phenomenal,unless you're saying batman wanting to stay at Gotham made the ending bad

[@ishaankumar3895]

@@fabulousk9014 The ending was straight out of Mask of Phantasm where Batman has decided his mission means more to him than him being happy. How is that pathetic? Could you elaborate?

[@mickjameson4384]

@@fabulousk9014 wow you are so edgy

[@DevilGeneImbued]

Incredible INCREDIBLE response. Matt's understanding of the world and directing knowlege along with the storytelling of the meaning of scenes on top of one another is absolutely awe inspiring. The way he wanted to keep the scene so joker was not just some movie cameo but an impactful representation of what Selina said at the end? GORGEOUS WORK

[@KnotJuly]

The ultimate comic book movie . An absolute masterpiece.

[@TheSQG]

the way Matt Revees explains this version of Joker it makes think about Joaquin Phoenix's Joker

[@calebbradford7906]

It’s different in that in Joker he has a disease where he can’t stop laughing and in the Batman he has a disease where he can’t stop smiling. Both are similar tho.

[@drewg17]

They're the exact same

[@Hirnlego999]

I'd rather have Joker 2 exploring the continuation of the joker's story. Who will he meet at the asylum

[@subhankarbanerjee8651]

You my, man, have my respect. You surpassed my expectations which was pretty high to begin with. Poetic cinema in its true sense.

[@monarch9810]

Truly wasn't expecting to love this film this much. I've never cheered so much. This is one for the ages. 🤘

[@cezarmartins3489]

This director is the hero we needed.

[@Batofgotham1902]

Robert Pattinson IS the definitive young Batman, period!

[@HyperXsoduK]

Yeah but he's 35 years old that's pretty old to start an origin story IMO.

[@Njbear7453]

He IS Batman from Here on out

[@Njbear7453]

@@HyperXsoduK this isn’t an origin story dude

[@Batofgotham1902]

@@HyperXsoduK he is already in the 2nd year and no matter if Rob is 35 yrs old already, he fits perfectly in the role don’t you think?

[@farhan022692]

@@HyperXsoduK He looks young for a 35 year old and I'm pretty sure this was shot when he was 33

[@mastertutorials3027]

Matt may as well play Com. Gordon with that look 🔥 but Jeffrey Wright knocked it out of the park in this one

[@aliwantizu]

Before he was The Dark Knight, before he was The Caped Crusader, he was The World's Greatest Detective (first appearance in Detective Comics.) THIS movie is the first to really show that.

[@gregd69]

Pattinson is by far my favourite batman. He was incredible. Just the perfect portrayal for the grit of this movie. Can’t wait for what’s next

[@davidmckesey7119]

His clench jaw was amazing in every scene

[@matthewhall2733]

I’d actually like the Joker to be held back for a while. I’d love to see a film tackle some villains we haven’t seen or haven’t seen much of so far. Hush, Court of Owls/Talon, Talia Al Ghul, Firefly, Clock King, Ventriloquist and Scarface, Black Mask, Calendar Man…

[@angeldominguez2414]

Maybe talia or her father, if not them then the court of owls would be nice and those are my preferences. It would be nice to do things differently and not feature villains other movies have already explored.

[@CultureCriticCentral]

Batman and Joker, two sides of the same coin can’t have one without the other

[@danblakeslee3570]

@@CultureCriticCentral People really need to stop saying this. People only perceive it this way because of how overused the joker is. There has been an underground push in recent years to shelve the joker and let one of his other villains take the stage for awhile so we stop getting the same content over and over.

[@Ithinkso11]

@@danblakeslee3570 except he’s completely right. If you look at the thematics of Batman and Joker then you will understand that the divide between them makes Batman who he is

[@blaccmamba7567]

@@danblakeslee3570 yeah bro, im tired seing batman parents got shoot

[@nathanradford3213]

Matt Reeves is a genius

[@JohnDoe-tm9wz]

No he's not

[@samarjeetbhonsle6000]

@@JohnDoe-tm9wz Ratio

[@cactusjuice6687]

@@JohnDoe-tm9wz cry about it

[@thehaldaneeffect]

@@samarjeetbhonsle6000 W

[@vrsce0178]

@@JohnDoe-tm9wz Cry.

[@reuLife]

When he said, “this scene will release at some point…” Bro that got me so hyped “The Batman”- 10/10

[@SpeedforceM3competition]

This is just the starting of something extraordinary... the movie hit all the notes possible for a year two Batman ... perfectly executed... everyone played their part so well and Pattinson blew it out of the park .. going to watch again next weekend at the movies ..

[@riturap123]

Riddler was a perfect villain to show the detective and intellectual skills of batman and Penguin was perfect for showing his brutality and fighting skills. But on man for joker batman needs all he has that's the best part of joker and still he can't get over joker. Joker is must need in 2nd or 3rd movie.

[@barry2349]

Joker will likely be in the 3rd film not the second film

[@tmc8195]

Joker should be the “Thanos” of this Batman universe. Be in the background and have his presence felt but build up to him. In the meantime breath some life into the other awesome villains that won’t get compared to Heath Ledger. Pyg, Hugo Strange, Hush, Court of Owls, Zsasz, Puppet Master, Deathstroke, Scarecrow, MadHatter, Freeze, etc. Give audiences something new and give your actors a chance to leave their stamp on a character like Dano and Farrel just did. You rock Matt!

[@willf4718]

I've said this since the Joker died in 1989. You should never kill that character, and he should always be felt.

[@Anufriyev_]

After watching that scene, he heavily reminded me of Cameron Monaghan's Joker from the Gotham TV series

[@grizzly7160]

The laughs were super similar

[@natwalsh2710]

Now that you mention it. ^^

[@donutello_]

Matt Reeves looks like Jim Gordon more than JIm Gordon himself

[@Salvare92]

That's what I'm thinking

[@Aditya_Raj123]

All he needs is to wear specs 😅

[@andrewdrong2413]

True🤣🤣

[@Alex_Logan22]

Jeffrey’s performance and the character’s involvement is the best it’s ever been for Gordon though. He was Batman’s older Robin in this movie.

[@daniellavaladez7820]

LMAO true

[@Mrstobastoba]

Really wish Keoghan's brother didn't spoil this. I'm kind of sick of the Joker, but his introduction in the film was great. Amazing film.

[@Bayuuk]

Same. It would’ve been a great reveal

[@josephpayne2253]

Well that means if you're sick of the joker that means you're sick of batman cause they created each other. That's like you watching superman and you being sick of general zod or you watch dragon ball z and you're sick of Vegeta or piccolo.

[@nicholasbrems7894]

A glimmer of hope is that the Joker is just a cameo like he said in the film. Reeves doesn’t know if Joker will be the next big bad villain, but he exists in this universe which creates speculation. The existence of Falcone and Penguin and even Marony begs the question, is Sionis (Black Mask) gonna be there? The Death of the DA means that Harvey Dent could make a appearance. “Fear is a tool” can be Scarecrow The vial that Batman used in the last fight can be Venom meaning Bane is in this universe too. We might not see each and every rogue, but the very existence of these Easter eggs creates the speculation that there is a massive amount of avenues that the director can take with this series.

[@santyvalens]

@@josephpayne2253 Ehh, Superman and lex luthor is a better example. Plus theres been so many jokers that people are just tired man

[@JohnAlbertDiPasquale]

Joker there!? wuuuuuh

[@praveenkumarAI]

Love the passion Matt has for all the characters and not only Batman.

[@Roy-wj8vo]

Amazing direction, wow now that's what the batman of DC comics 🦇🦇❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@user-ln6pe9ee8j]

Exactly, especially the long Halloween was a influence of the Batman 🔥🔥

[@campbell5511]

This man is going to create the greatest batman universe we will ever see

[@montalvo3586]

Definitely

[@shirtsguitar]

True

[@whatifvegansneverexisted3327]

That’s a fact!

[@drose3723]

Where Nolan's TDK was arguably the best "film", The Batman was the best "Batman" film. It included all the best elements from all the classics such as the Arkham game series, TBAS, and many comics.

[@jayanths1221]

It's always amazing to see a director who's so passionate about the source material. This, this is what DC have been missing for almost a decade. They've got it right a few times with Shazam, Wonder Woman, Joker and Suicide Squad 2, but it's everything else has mostly been a miss. Hopefully, WB will continue to hire more directors who respect the comics and more importantly, competent at their job.

[@seaque.]

so maybe the problem was Zack Snyder?

[@czopik95]

@@seaque. Problem was that they tried too hard to make marvel-like movies.

[@souljrman]

That laughter was a giveaway none other than the Joker

[@he96765]

Matt Reeves totally understands the characters, he did a great job

[@Archerphil9000]

Matt is a genius.

[@marcussan9842]

Genuinely feel that, while not my favorite, this is the best Batman movie ever made

[@boomstickcritique902]

Eh, no Begins and Dark Knight are better written this movie.

[@JokerSaintsRow]

Yeah this is definitely better than The Dark Knight

[@boomstickcritique902]

@@JokerSaintsRow No this movie has obvious flaws the Dark Knight did not have.

[@DJ_ODSY]

@@boomstickcritique902 maybe some rose tinted goggles? Dk wasn't perfect

[@aimanhakim2344]

@@boomstickcritique902 you are blinded by nostalgia and bias bro. Stop being deluded, dark knight had flaws too

[@peopleintrees]

Let this man make his batman and joker movie right away.

[@thrk6952]

The people complaining about this Batman not being perfect in terms of play boy persona and efficiency, are the same people who complained that Tom hollands Spider-Man wasn’t perfect in homecoming and no way home to only realise the trilogy as a whole was his origin. Give it time and enjoy the process

[@adityasajeev3282]

Please No more Joker....could we please get the Court of Owls for the next one ?

[@juliamarian]

There is no Batman without the joker though

[@lcgaming2002]

@@juliamarian Exactly

[@santyvalens]

@@juliamarian but there is? He has the most famous rogues gallery theres so many more characters than joker

[@aceofknaves61]

Joker was just cameo in this movie , and pretty sure he’s being saved up for third movie as main villain - you will see lots of other villains , so calm down

[@garrettbrown3692]

Black mask and firefly would be so dope imo they would fit so well

[@farhanrasyidi]

man's a genius, really love his vision

[@farhanrasyidi]

No fan service cheese just full on his idea

[@royalboy850]

@@farhanrasyidi what's the problem with fan service

[@ChristianKnight-1054]

@@royalboy850 If you need to use fan service to make your movie great then it means your terrible film maker.

[@jackkawf4449]

@@farhanrasyidi nah, you're full of it, my gf doesn't like Batman and doesn't know anything about him, and she still enjoyed the movie as a movie

[@royalboy850]

@@ChristianKnight-1054 no you guys are just hater , there is no problem in relieving nostalgic moment it feels great

[@rajatyadav2648]

Everybody was awesome specially Zoey Kravitz and Robert Pattinson. You can't hate a single character in the movie they were on point.

[@coreycasciano3255]

How you gonna leave out Paul Dano 🤣

[@jdrummerdd]

Barry Keoghan a MENACE. Born for this role 😂😂😂

[@JazzyJeffRealTalk]

Matt Reeves is my favorite director. He’s a genius and has so much attention to detail, he actually cares about the movies he makes.

[@Njbear7453]

That scene would’ve been sick; like mindhunter/ silence of the lambs.

[@deltagodangel]

Damn. Love reeves' passion for this film

[@realchris]

He's got a great vision and given the freedom to do it.

[@PrashantMurmu3e]

Just imagine when joker was born he didn't cry he laughed

[@lottostuuud]

The scene that made me tear up was Batman turning the flare on and the kid reaching out for his hand and everyone following after that

[@Jack-si4oi]

Mr.Reeves, you had my curiosity but now you have my attention.

[@PlinioBuzato]

Love how upfront and transparent he’s about everything

[@henryrevitajr]

Hoping to see The Joker at the climax of this series. Nothing like saving the best for last.

[@matthewa441]

Thanks for not putting spoilers in the title or thumbnail. I'm going to see it right now

[@fenixfyrehart3191]

Riddler is a twitch streamer and has his tier 3 subs doing his bidding was hilarious.

[@scatzercoman]

Matt knows his stuff. What a great choice for this Batman's direction

[@Kal-El207]

This is amazing. The film was amazing. Can’t wait for part 2 and 3. So much growth and character development is about be jam packed into this great cast.

[@WalkBesideMe]

"Riddle me this - the less of them you have, the more one is worth."

[@FeFeVtuber]

That actually sounds awesome

[@michelstiltskin]

I've never seen Matt Reeves Before. He looks like some kind of alternate universe commissioner Gordon.

[@Incuhrekt]

That power being the “mafias” control being taken by the influx of new super powered villains like joker, two face, riddler, freeze and lots more. Seriously hoping for a Batman series.

[@thescapegoatmechanism8704]

He should’ve waited until the 3rd movie to bring Joker in.

[@dipe6376]

Agree its soon we need to get more underrated villians

[@CultureCriticCentral]

Setting him up for the finale most likely

[@kevindimas253]

This film was crazy, tense, really gets the blood pumping

[@montalvo3586]

Yess especially the scene with coulson , that had me on the edge of my seat man

[@tylergroves9049]

His Joker sounds like he'd be an insane adaptation

[@Nothingamatters]

The movie , the cast everything was perfect

[@GenericGooner]

Removing that scene not only avoided the focus being taken off the riddler, but also makes that final scene so much more of a teaser. It’s hinted but never outright said it’s the joker. And that had so much more impact.

[@conormurphy4328]

The way he describes his joker sounds a lot like the Joker version

[@MavvyMaloneTV]

I’m glad to have heard Reeves’ reasoning and can’t wait to see the deleted scene.

[@anasshahid224]

The Batman was a masterpiece 🙌 Really enjoyed the Joker’s cameo appearance, felt perfect to tease the sequel 🃏

[@youtubecensors5419]

He seems very passionate, which is encouraging.

[@harrismatthew5553]

The way he is describing joker is exactly how the movie JOKER portrayed the character

[@sebastianc2077]

It's like they're pretending that movie didn't exist 1😅

[@brendanlove9739]

Except that Reeve’s version sounds more comic accurate. He’s always smiling. Not laughing like Joker, smiling as in his face is contorted in a creepy way

[@danielpagan2848]

Not "exactly" he is describing someone who is somewhat of a evil genius while Arthur was anything but an evil genius.

[@lordofthecrings]

Kinda but not really, Arthur in Joker was just a broken, depressed person and it wasn’t his unintentional laughing that sent him over the edge. Matt is saying that the physical ailment of not being able to smile is what drove his joker to be the person he is

[@imjonathan6745]

@@brendanlove9739 comic accurate? Do joker constantly just smiles in the comics? And why would it needed to be comic accurate? Isn't joker's origin story multiple choice? Joker's origin story can be everything.

[@AgentAika001]

Got to see a 4pm showing yesterday. Loved it!

[@leila7254]

I'm excited for Barry and hope we can soon see him as Joker

[@denvyzhang4006]

Wow, I'm amazed by how he explained his idea about the unnamed arkham prisoner. He's really passionate.

[@overheatedeskim054]

Can't wait to see Barry Keoghan play the Joker

[@holysupermichael]

The batmobile looked scary in that scene.. DAMN!!!

[@IsHemu]

Whos here after the deleted scene. So disturbing!!

[@Rockcrusader72]

Matt Reeves understood the assignment

[@_sayandas]

That laugh was even less creepier than Leto's 😐

[@jasonscala7771]

This should win best picture award next year.

[@rickiex]

Give this man a billion dollar movie deal. Make him direct the entire dceu