THE BATMAN: Ending Explained - Easter Eggs & Bruce Wayne TWIST Explained

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[@BeastSoufiane]

lol you beat paul rock on dude

[@bryanheilman4376]

I'll see this movie on Tuesday, then watch this video

[@gino07770]

I cant believe you already posting spoilers.

[@AllyourBase3]

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[@stolenidentity1152]

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[@thenumberonebeaner2211]

Paul Dano as the Riddler was amazing. His characters have always been complicated and "weird," and I can't think of anyone who could have brought the Riddler with this complexity.

[@EllLeslie]

Whole time I was thinking of him in "There Will Be Blood", and I loved it!

[@dimitrijetucovic1307]

This was not riddler, this was a zodiac killer rip off.

[@DavidInsome]

Hey I haven’t seen the movie but what happens with salena and Bruce? Are they a couple? Do they like make out? Do they continue being enemies? It’s weird in the comics but what about the movie?

[@Yakon3Reborn]

If that was the riddler, than I actually am batman

[@GlizzyWithAnUzi]

@@dimitrijetucovic1307 you must not know who the riddler is. He’s literally a serial killer that leaves riddles behind

[@EllLeslie]

Excellent breakdown! I saw a lot of people saying that they didn't like that there was no clear distinction between batman and Bruce Wayne... But I think thats the point. He hasn't grown into that distinction yet. But by the end of this movie, he realizes he has to use Bruce Wayne as a tool to rebuild and give back to the city in a way that his parents didn't. I just appreciate the clear growth it sets up in the character for the next movie. He'll be more polished as Bruce, and that's exciting to think about.

[@diobrandooo9016]

Facts I thought more people would’ve caught on that’s what they were trying to hit home. Alfred even tells him he’s still a Wayne

[@diobrandooo9016]

I’m many comics its arguable his true identity is Batman and Bruce is his alter ego as well

[@theshaggydogg2867]

He literally tells Alfred that he doesn’t care about that line or maintaining a facade for the Wayne’s. It was an important moment in the film I think people glossed over.

[@KinggDC]

I understood that was the point, I just don’t like it lol. It’s logical for him to act that way I just can’t wait to see it develop into more

[@d1want34]

👍👍👍👍

[@shadow_dancer25]

Bruce actually stood his hand for the mayor, looking at her, but the kid was the first to accept and trust Batman, he wasn’t even in the frame, he appeared from behind the debris

[@edfa3706]

Will that kid become robin on the future?

[@ViewsFromGotham]

That kid most likely gonna be robin and its wild that the kid that played tim drake in titans was with them clowns at the start of the film.

[@detroitdiezel7856]

@@edfa3706 no. Unless he joins the circus as a trapeze artist.

[@detroitdiezel7856]

@@ViewsFromGotham nope. Not going to happen.

[@hpn237]

I hope he doesn’t become robin unless he’s Tim drake. And I hope if he is Tim, that dick has already grown up and Jason is ‘dead’ pre-red hood. I’m all for a fresh take, but I feel that the source material shouldn’t be ignored, and there’s certain aspects that shouldn’t be messed with.

[@travb120]

I love how batman movies can be more than just a "super hero" movie. I love the true detective vibe this movie had.

[@Tony-fq5bn]

I'm waiting for the other Super Hero movies to take on this same route, with different genre's. Like I would love a superhero movie that is a horror. Like a Batman Scarecrow movie could be a horror

[@ericlorenzo6570]

During the ending when Batman is leading the citizens out of the stadium, he is holding the the flare which makes the water red almost eluding to a Moses-like figure leading his people through the Red Sea to a new world. At this point I feel like Bruce recognizes his role within Gotham as a leader/keeper of peace rather than a symbol of vengeance

[@brendan3461]

Also I think him falling into the water right before that scene represents baptism. And the flood waters coming into the city represented judgment like the flood.

[@derrellarthur4604]

That scene was very revealing. Showing the citizens of Gotham. That’s he’s ally and not a threat.

[@TheCrazyCloon]

Why does religion have to be injected into everything?? You all really see holy ghosts and burning bushes in everything, huh?

[@brendan3461]

@@TheCrazyCloon it's fine if you disagree with someones possible take in the symbolism in the movie but Christianity is at the foundation of western culture. So people are going to potentially write it into movies/story's and see it in movies and stories whether you think it's a thing people should be doing or not.

[@JohnWickPotter]

Also light leading the darkness. The flare was very bright and behind Batman you see a dark shadow as he leads them out. Amazing.

[@barbarahultman5450]

I liked the fact that when the man off the train was saved, he was just as terrified of Batman as the clown gang was. The city at this point doesn’t know if Batman is a good guy or bad guy or a bit of both.

[@GeeRipp]

I caught that too but he’s really one bad day away from becoming the ppl he stops he’s basically unhinged with a moral compass so it’s understandable lol

[@SirTheobald]

we had so many movies about batman the superhero, this is the first movie about the batman from detective comics. the first movie about the real riddler, finally, and the best Gotham we ever got until now. Reeves gets it and deserves a ton of praises for this new direction - we just wanted a 'good' movie, he delivered the best batman adaptation. Now can we get a Robin please?

[@detroitdiezel7856]

I'd like to see Robin too, but not until the 3rd or 4th film. He's just beginning to be Batman. He needs some time to grow into the savvy hero we all know and love first.

[@SirTheobald]

@@detroitdiezel7856 definitely agree! might even work better as a sort of parallel robin trilogy instead of showing up in the batman movies directly

[@siravenueonsoundcloud3218]

I think Matt reeves batman belongs on the sight guist

[@detroitdiezel7856]

@@siravenueonsoundcloud3218 what is a "sight guist"?

[@hexZ06]

@@detroitdiezel7856 I think the clown meant “Zeitgeist” 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@loupoprocky3417]

I loved this take on Batman and Gotham specifically. Noir detective Batman was long overdue on the big screen. Can’t wait to see where they go in the future.

[@BubbleyBlue3]

would you really sit for 2 more of these 3 hour long movies? just solving crime walking around being emo?

[@Omlandar]

True can’t wait to see what they do in the future

[@Seako7]

@@BubbleyBlue3 yes i would

[@brunosabrito2]

@@BubbleyBlue3 yes

[@misspetit]

They will make Batman black soon watch

[@BradleyOcchipinti]

I think the most fascinating thing about the movie was when we saw Bruce interact with the same people Batman does and how differently people react to each. Every other Batman flick has a Batman plot and a Bruce plot but there isn't much overlap.

[@ClassTripp]

This might easily be one of the best batman movies ever made without the joker's help

[@marshallislandsg5630]

You won the internet today.

[@JessicaGarcia-xf9wr]

Hands down it’s one of the best Batman films to date

[@mpr746]

It is my favorite, for sure!

[@MisterK-YT]

Probably my fav besides The Dark Knight. I liked the one with Jack Nicholson a lot too, but it just doesn’t pack the same punch when you watch it these days. The animated show I watched as a kid in the 90s was for sure one of my favs too.

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

I say it was better than TDK but not quite as great as BB. It's still an epic amazing film and Pattinson was soooo great.

[@eanderson9599]

I was actually a little disappointed right after seeing the movie, but after some thought and this breakdown I can confidently say it’s pretty great. Not only is this Batman not as skilled as we’d expect, he’s also struggling mentally, he doesn’t fully understand the path he’s on. When the Riddler follower used his line while endangering innocent people, Bruce knew he had to become something else. A symbol of hope instead of a symbol of fear. Quite the reversal of the ending of the dark knight, where Batman positions himself as the enemy of the people to take the heat off actual criminals like Dent. It’s just really good character development

[@davidogunwusi4041]

Yeah honestly the ending kind of annoyed me because I know there’s going to be a better Batman movie continuing from this and I’m going to wait some years but still a great film

[@thewage7108]

his “lack” of skill is very daredevil-esque and makes for overall better storytelling imo

[@kxriso]

@@thewage7108 fr, i kept thinking about daredevil when i was watching it

[@ZacharyEvansStarTrekfan]

It was only his second year as batman. He's very inexperienced. That's how he missed some of the major clues. Why Penguin crowned him as "world's greatest detectives". Despite his accomplishments by the gadgets he's acquired, he's still getting his feet wet.

[@xxPenjoxx]

I really loved this movie, and your breakdown is spot on. I'll definitely be going back for a second viewing. The music was beautiful, really dark, tense, and even hopeful in some parts. Like Joker(2019), the score is integral in driving the story.

[@BubbleyBlue3]

im betting your second time sitting 3 hours already knowing everything youll get sleepy

[@dzd2371]

@@BubbleyBlue3 I was already tired when I watched it, and nearly did fall asleep in the first hour. I'll give it another chance when it comes digital. I didn't not like it, but right now I sure wish they would of cut at least an hour out of it.

[@dzd2371]

I did really like the score though as well, but what woke me up was one tune that was VERY similar to the Imperial March 🤣

[@thezeek2745]

I actually thought it was the weakest part of the film. Great during the car chase but really boring and emotionless at times. Fucking loved the film though. Going again tomorrow.

[@basp-ef7jx]

I thought the music was monotonous. Nirvana, Darth Vader, nirvana, darth vader, on and on.

[@jdot634]

People are allowed to feel how they want to feel about The Batman. The only thing i hate is that people keep comparing it to The Dark Knight, when the goal should have never been for it to be better. TDK is a SEQUEL to Batman Begins. Let’s compare The Batman to Batman Begins; surely it is a much better film. The Batman sets up a great universe with the possibility of an EVEN BETTER sequel. I am betting that Battinson’s trilogy will be the best trilogy of Batman films we’ve seen.

[@GeeRipp]

It’s better imo. Loved Nolan’s movies but this was what I’ve been waiting for.

[@jalabi99]

To be honest neither _Batman Begins_ nor _The Dark Knight_ were in my consciousness the entire time I watched _The Batman._ I came to see if Battinson could pull it off, and boy did he ever. I can't wait for the next two movies.

[@Mr_Green1017]

Batman begins is better then the batman

[@andrewjensen1955]

The movie even compares itself to the Dark Knight when you see how the Joker is portrayed 😂 what people need is a Hugo/freeze working for the Court of Owls in a 2 volume set. Since modern cinema is written for adult children I don't think that will happen anytime soon.

[@asxzdfvcghnb]

I really hope the Court of the Owls get introduced in this universe somehow. I loved the atmosphere

[@e3vL1]

Think they may have hinted through Alfred being targeted. Riddler only targeted corrupt for the first 2 acts. Knew that Alfred was a Wayne (Wayne eyes only) and Bruce identity/he was at orphanage. Maybe Riddler knew more than he lead on

[@smoothbrainjones]

@@e3vL1 the bomb was meant for Bruce, Alfred wasn’t supposed to be the person opening it

[@e3vL1]

@@smoothbrainjones riddler knew who Bruce was. The bomb went off when he was at the orphanage Alfred was part of the Wayne family and probably knew he'd open it. Also he wanted Batman/Bruce to solve history of his father's past

[@smoothbrainjones]

@@e3vL1 Riddler did not know Batman’s identity. They definitely imply it, but the final conversation the Riddler will make distinction between Bruce Wayne and Batman, he talks about them as separate people. He refers to Bruce as “him” and and makes a comment about being upset “they” couldn’t kill him as he literally believed Batman was working along side him

[@e3vL1]

@@smoothbrainjones Riddler's was self absorbed and wanted to tell Batman his motivation and that he knew his identity. He noticed Batman wasn't paying attention looking at the security cam so he switched his tone (speaking in riddles) so Batman could step up and listen

[@kaimarquez8046]

“I am the shadows” In the end, he literally becomes the light with the flare, showing his true 180 degree turn away from vengeance

[@yupyup06]

Great breakdown. We just saw the growth of Batman from vengeance to something else that we will see in the sequels

[@samuelmaat4148]

I understood the interrogation scene to be some form of a mirror. Seeing each other’s similarities and what they could’ve become. Also “Vengeance “ pummels victims’ head the same way as The Riddler.

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Riddler doesn't know batman' identity lot of people misunderstood that scene because it's subtle but, in fact he doesn't care about who's behind the mask, its just a misunderstanding to create tension for batman, and of course for us.

[@thatBigfuu]

Yeah

[@cameronhounslow351]

He must know his identity though because he sent a package to Bruce addressed to the batman right?

[@10sansari]

@@cameronhounslow351 he sent a bomb to Bruce, intending to kill him while leaving another clue for Batman to follow "their" plan. This implies that Riddler does indeed not know that Bruce is Batman.

[@dankuchar6821]

The bomb was supposed to blow up Bruce. And then the package was there for Batman to see. He doesn't know Bruce is Batman. He's hoping to kill Bruce but then leave the fireproof package for Batman to read.

[@derekwaters8683]

Yeah, the music swelling to a huge stop was a key give away to this "Bruuce..... Waayyyyyynnnneeee................... he's the only one we didn't get"

[@RanggaWiratno]

I thought Batman's identity was revealed because Riddler kept emphasizing Bruce Wayne when they met. There were even clues in his apartment. Turns out it was only because he's the only target he didn't get? Man, such a plot twist.

[@e3vL1]

The clue at apartment sealed it. Next to news article "who is the Batman?" Had Bruce's picture with scratched out eyes

[@e3vL1]

Think Alfred was intended target. Riddler knew Batman/Bruce was in orphanage. He only targeted corrupt. May hint at court of owls, and riddler knew

[@NosajKnows]

That was the only well written part of the movie.

[@dzhops7316]

@@e3vL1 riddler doesn't know batman is Bruce, he only said Bruce Wayne over and over because like this post said... he's the only one he didn't get.

[@e3vL1]

@@dzhops7316 It may be up to interpretation but here's my take on how riddler knew 1. Riddler's was self absorbed and wanted to tell Batman his motivation and that he knew his identity. He noticed Batman wasn't paying attention looking at the red blinking security cam so he switched his tone so Batman could step up and listen 2. The news article ' who is the Batman?' clearly had Bruce's picture right next to it. 3. If he didn't know he was Bruce; After Alfred was hospitalized, there was a huge gap in time where he could have sniped or snuck up and attacked Bruce especially before Bruce went to meet with falcone Guess we'll know for sure if riddler show up in the future, or if there's an interview

[@trekgreenwood6743]

Because there’s so many aspects in this film, there are so many different ways and lenses you can watch this film in. You can watch it as a detective Se7en/Zodiac movie. Or as a Saw horror film. Or as a complex mob epic. Or as a character study/ psychological thriller. Or even, as the ending proved, a somewhat tragic love story. And it’s amazing that they fit all of these into one three hour epic.

[@ryanlane7114]

Did anyone else get a strong Darth Vader vibe from Batman at times? His walk and brutality have a very Vader feel, and then even the music that played while he was fighting the gang at the beginning (I think that’s when it was) sounded a lot like the Imperial March!

[@Jantonvid]

Same cinematographer as rouge one

[@MarkDaMak]

reminded me more of BATMAN RETURNS soundtrack.

[@felixlara2945]

They're both symbols of fear, Batman is just more specific on who he wants to fear him

[@robbycole1226]

This movie really captures Batman as a detective, this has been long overdue and I love it. I’m definitely going to see it again

[@andrewshandle]

Well, except when he was an idiot...that's my only issue with the script. Batman became smart or dumb depending on what the script needed him to do. There are two points in particular that he just flat out misses stuff that are trivial compared to other stuff he catches...and there's debatably a 3rd thing that he should have noticed before it happened but was too late. That's always a danger in any film with a super detective character though.

[@mkdub9600]

@@andrewshandle Kind of realistic if you ask me. I'm a detective of sorts and simple things are sometimes harder to catch depending on how complex your thinking is.

[@andrewshandle]

​@@mkdub9600 Well, not really. It's not based on realism, it used as a tool to force the action in the movie, which is fine of course, but it's shows problems with the writing. If the only way for the movie to go forward is for Batman and/or the Riddler make silly mistakes or it'd end, it means something is happening purely because the script demands it, because other parts of the movie requires him to figure a bunch of stuff out or, again the movie doesn't move forward. One example is the car chase scene. In the scope of the movie it _never_ should have happened yet it was needed because they'd already hinted the Batmobile, so they found a way for it to happen. It's not the most egregious example of course, but I want to keep this spoiler free. There are a lot of single points of failure in this movie where he literally has to messed up what he messes up, or has to solve what he solves all at the exact same time he solves/doesn't solve them or the movie doesn't happen.

[@mkdub9600]

@@andrewshandle You're way over thinking it bud

[@andrewshandle]

@@mkdub9600 this is literally a comment on a video that is all about digging into your meaning of movies….

[@yakuzamoons]

give Paul Dano all the oscars bro. that shit was magnificent i’m so happy we FINALLY got a maniacal calculating genius riddler portrayal. I love the lore of Gotham being explored in such great detail it’s not just a faceless backdrop for Batman to exist in, it’s a living breathing incubator that creates monsters. ugh. just everything about it was flawless.

[@jusskitten6120]

I loved this movie, it didn’t feel rushed and the story was just awesome. This is going to be an awesome year for comic book movies!

[@pillar81]

At 3 nearly hours long, I certainly would hope that it didn’t feel rushed.

[@jusskitten6120]

@@pillar81 I know I just mean like i didn’t get bored at all and when I thought it was almost over and got bummed I looked at my clock and saw there was still like 40 mins and enjoyed it even more the story never got boring

[@erniecaban41]

This was an extraordinary review Ryan! You explained and pieced everything so beautifully and smooth. Thank you for this Ryan!

[@amandadougherty6615]

Love this SO much!!! There are so many hidden gems in this film, I love how well thought-out it is. A must-watch-again.

[@12ntltitles]

I see why they called it The Batman, it was a Batman movie and not a Bruce Wayne movie. I could care less about another Bruce Wayne movie. Either Matt Reeves is a legit Batman fan or he just studied the source material before production. So many pulls from different stories…..I am assuming that was venom he injected at the end. It didn’t feel crowded at all with all the characters that were in it and it really felt like an established setting we were just dropped in the middle of.

[@andrewshandle]

Yeah, there was a _lot_ of Long Halloween in there, but used well with a nice twist.

[@Seasonal-Shadow_4674]

@@andrewshandle there bits of Hush and Ego in there

[@garyleavens885]

Matt Reeves based this off a 22 year old comic written by Darwyn Cooke. Darwyn Cooke passed away in 2016 from lung cancer at 53. The comic is called Batman Ego.

[@shawnthompson2303]

So. Many. Easter Eggs.

[@Gonzo0311-]

I just got out from watching the film. Mind blown and this movie did it for me. Been seeing alot of dumb comments about the film. And everything you just said was literally everything I thought and saw in the film thanks for helping project my thoughts. if you don't see this in this film idk what to tell you guys. This was art.

[@DemetriosLevi]

This is absolutely brilliant and makes me love the movie even more. Finally a superhero film that is actual cinema! Though you could say this is almost closer to an antihero film. Phenomenal analysis!

[@TheCloveart]

Was the green stuff that Batman injected into himself “venom?” The same stuff that the original Bane would use to pump himself up to wreak havoc? It was bright green and Jim Gordon looked freaked out seeing Batman beat up that guy in that way.

[@theshaggydogg2867]

seemed like a adrenaline shot, but would be interesting if Bane shows up and Bruce realizes the venom is very similar to what he's been using it could be a cool character development

[@TheCloveart]

@@theshaggydogg2867 I think it would be an interesting back story if young Batman beat Bane by using some of the venom and then getting hooked on it. Or venom is made by Wayne industries and some of it got leaked onto the streets. Showing a younger flawed Bruce can make these films more interesting.

[@joealexander9921]

I love how they layed seeds that riddler is really Thomas Elliott. It reminds me of the hush animated movie

[@WilliamWelsh]

maybe it was intentional, there was an easter egg in the thomas wayne video where it said "HUSH!"

[@clipclapclopclip]

I thought that the edward elliot scene was definitely setup for later. Gives clear reason on why thomas elliot AKA Hush would hate bruce wayne so much. The riddler is confirmed to be edward nashton though, one of the cops said so when they were searching his apartment

[@SolidPain6624]

In a way I was disappointed that it wasn’t hush. Movie was still good but when I heard that there was a “twist”… I expected something more than what we got

[@clipclapclopclip]

@@SolidPain6624 personally im happy with riddler, I hate when a “twist” like oh character A turns out to be character B. Like in arkham origins when black mask turned out to be joker. Each of the villains in Batmans rouge gallery is interesting enough on their own without having to rely on the element of subverting expectations

[@jonathonmohammed1671]

Fun fact: Robert Pattinson said that this Batman was inspired by elements in Mask of Phantasm. I noticed when Batman was spying on Catwoman it was very similarly shot how Batman was spying on his Andrea in MOP. Really cool stuff.

[@LSUfan]

I COMPLETELY missed Riddler’s father mentioned.

[@jonnyboy9213]

Wasn't his dad Arkam?

[@francisparker3557]

Nahh. That aint true. Riddlers just a guy.

[@kenstauffer]

Ryan is subscribing to the theory that the reporter, Edward Elliot, who was killed by Falcone 20 years ago, is the Riddler’s father. Others are theorizing that the slain reporter had a different son, named Thomas, who will show up as Hush in a sequel. Finally, some are combining these theories into one that the Riddler is actually Thomas Elliot in this reality, and may take on the name Hush in a sequel.

[@LSUfan]

@@kenstauffer Thanks for this information.

[@F4TC4DBURYM4N]

@@kenstauffer I did notice the word “HUSH” on the screen during the Thomas Wayne corruption reveal so you could be right.

[@ExplorerGrant]

I got to see it early, man this was the best Batman I’ve seen. And this was a great breakdown .

[@RabbitHead09]

@ScreenCrush The Riddler and Joker interaction, hearing more about that would be nice!

[@Lemons1998]

I didn't think the reporter was Riddler's father. Riddler says he was there that day when Bruce's father announced his campaign and promised to help them (orphans) through the renewal project. To me that meant that Riddler was already an orphan and had no connection to the reporter. The movie also starts around the anniversary of Thomas's death which was near election day toward the end of the campaign and around the time the reporter was killed. The GCPD also find Riddler's apartment full of ledgers and they reveal that he was a forensic accountant. I thought that implied that he discovered the city's corruption by doing the numbers.

[@HighlyDetailed]

Great breakdown! This movie had a clear and loud message: you can have the best of the intentions, but you must be careful about what you actually do, because those actions will certainly have implications and lead to more violence, if the way you chose is violence. I loved the idea of a young Batman, who is in the process of understanding that Vengeance is not the way, he must become something else. Beautifully portraied by Pattinson! The final twist was incredible! You SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER believe Riddler is provoking Batman, instead he is just inviting him to help! Crazy! Also that moment "he knows who I am" was pure thrill!

[@Byronic19134]

I felt like the message was a direct mirror of current-day politics in every major city. It is often the people who pay off the media to get the most public support that is robbing blind to your face, but so long as they simply "say" the right things, it's okay.

[@fernandobonillla3113]

This channel has the best breakdowns, amazing writers!!

[@detroitdiezel7856]

Writers? You mean Ryan and his dog, Doug?

[@devinfrancis53]

Movie in whole, this is the best one. The way the whole movie was shot set this one above all the other ones. The grunge style shots, the diary monologue, fight scenes and all. Can’t wait for the next one !!

[@sagibear2506]

@screencrush Just my quick thought: I think the movie hinted that if batman spent more time as bruce maybe, maybe things could of been prevented. Alfred said that bruce need to spend more time as bruce at start of the film. Bruce wanted to blow off the meeting with the accountant. Later in the film when selena has the croocked cop, the cop said that the renewal fund was taken advantage of (all that money with no over sight). I think you can see it in batmans face. If he spent more time as bruce and gone to some meetings (like the accountant) maybe he could of notice the misuse of $. Perhaps solving the events of the film sooner. In other words, gotham needs bruce and batman

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

It seems the sequel will be going in a Court of Owls and No Man's Land type direction which is fuhhhhhhhhhhking AWESOME. This film was incredible and Battinson was absolutely amazing and totally carried the film with his "less is more" approach.

[@jonathonmohammed1671]

Did anyone get a Red Dead cowboy vibe when Batman got out of the Batmobile in front of the flames to get the Penguin. It was epic!

[@heybrowhatup]

Yep. The music had a western theme to it.

[@JDSCT]

The Riddler is not the reporter's son. He is already an orphan when that reporter dies.

[@johnvonraymundoguloy9632]

Incredible breakdown, I didn't think about the symbolisms about the plot much but I focused more on why his personality was so different from the other live action displays of Batman/Bruce Wayne. Thank you for this, I do hope Matt Reeves continue the aesthetic cinematography of this film to the coming sequels because even though Rob Pat's Batman/Bruce Wayne is still an amateur he does have a lot in his plate like from being the Bruce Wayne his father wanted and embrace the playboy billionaire persona to lure more information from the people of Gotham.

[@kemsatofficial]

1:47 This is why I love this dude & his dog. There is no Batman in the movie, outside of tabloid headlines. He’s Vengeance.

[@triixstiir]

Dude your studio or background looking like a block buster is so fucking cool.

[@geogreable]

That Line was perfect, so reflective

[@Sonny_AA]

The Riddler mastered his dual identities faster than Bruce/Batman did/hopefully will in the future.. The way he switches from insane wailing psycho to "Hey guys smash that like button" when talking to his streaming followers had me cracking up. There are a lot of things to enjoy about this movie and I cant wait to revisit it again.

[@dabigeazy100]

Is nobody gonna mention that bane stuff he injected, that part was awesome.

[@CameronAB122]

I think that was just Adrenalin but maybe? It was green right?

[@LuiJoD316]

Really good points as always. This movie really brought an almost fresh take on the old Batman origin story by focusing on Bruce coming into his own and growing into a hero and a symbol of hope for the people of Gotham. These are themes also touched on during the Nolan trilogy, but dare I say, I think this movie actually nails it. The character growth and performances all around just great. The twist where Riddler realizes Batman wasn’t on his side the whole time was also really well executed

[@mustangdco]

Always love your stuff but this one is pure 🔥! Keep up the great work!

[@infinitepossibilities-anyt1488]

They did a great job of showing the similarity of methods between Batman and The Riddler. Even the way they hunt.

[@edalkarvel5865]

I liked that The Riddler revealed his identity at the end, while the Vigilante Identity remained hidden.

[@pillar81]

The best thing about the Riddler is that there are multiple meanings and connections to other riddles and clues from before. I loved how DRIVE meant he hid one of his clues in a car, that had a usb drive attached, which is also called a thumb drive. The deepest, of course, is the rata alada.

[@derekwaters8683]

Maybe I'm slow, but I didn't get what the connection was when he ended up on the Riddler's hidden rata alada site at the end? The scene where Penguin was getting jammed up by Gordon/Batman and schooled them on proper Spanish. Like, what about that made him realize it was something he could type in like that?

[@YoungBlaze]

Hmm logic A bat crashes through his window 🪟 Bruce : I should become a Bat Me: a Rock crashes through mine... (-_?)

[@jeremyswaney4193]

Great post, Thanks for tying it all together.

[@YoungBlaze]

BatMan: I Don't Kill (But the people on that Highway chase 😵‍💫

[@madeofdrew]

love the new lighting Ryan!

[@videogamesruinedmylife3769]

the Riddler character was so brilliantly written

[@konstantinkoverchenko9587]

Batman not dancing at the club was such a missed opportunity. >_

[@comixwabbit6680]

5:55 “What do you call yourself” “This cotton swab can remove more earwax than regular swabs”

[@BluDrgn426]

Seriously, these are some of the best analysis vids out here

[@lightsoutmedia73]

Wasn’t that the guy that played Tim drake from titans in the beginning of the movie the clown that didn’t want to punch that guy that they chased in the subway?

[@gigi2553]

Same actor, but couldn’t be the same character.

[@lightsoutmedia73]

@@gigi2553 right that’s why I said The Guy That Played Time Drake on the Titans

[@gigi2553]

@@lightsoutmedia73 I know, just specifying in case someone else was just as confused as I was. It didn’t make sense to me why they chose him to play that part when he’s future Robin in Titans, exists in Gotham but in a different universe. Idk maybe it was meant as an Easter egg and I’m being too critical about it 😅

[@lightsoutmedia73]

@@gigi2553 yeah it’s getting crazy I’m saying to myself why is he here when he’s on hbo titans I know there’s supposed to penguin tv as well ass a Batman tv show but idk if that kid is going to be on those shows when they air when he’s on titans like we stated idk all this stuff is confusing lol

[@adellis24]

According to the prequel novel, the orphanage that the Riddler grew up in was the former Wayne Manor.

[@causticabuser2466]

Batman actually used Venom to boost him to save catwoman

[@larrychu6396]

I was wondering if that was venom 🤔

[@heybrowhatup]

I’m sure it was just adrenaline and the green substance may have been a venom Easter egg.

[@danielgadzhev7879]

When you type this URL address it takes you to the same site from the movie and when you click on the right place it opens an image with code and it says it's not over yet.

[@shellamuchtar3661]

I like it how this batman is so human, immatured, not that strong buff and choreographed action hero with best gadgets.. And he didnt have that sore throat...

[@ttvlordwindu4934]

ngl this channel is becoming one of my favorites, keep up the great work

[@causticabuser2466]

The Elliot the reporter, Is a great set up as Hush

[@MesocycloneF5]

The best part of this movie is the introduction of the Batmobile! 😁

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

It is a long movie, and I didn't want it to end.the suit look great and when your looking at him from behind, it looks straight out the Arkham games.

[@nletecca8030]

Fr it looks like Arkham knights suit

[@Jesusprayerwarriorbw]

You Crushed it Ryan!

[@gabrieljude2478]

You know what I loved about this movie that no one is mentioning. This movie did not end with Bruce's love interest finding out he is the Batman. He is so eager to tell anyone he is the Batman in Christopher Nolan's version's. Tim Burtons Batman I mean come on he is sleeping upside down when Vicki Vale wakes up and then 2nd one Catwoman figures it out. So refreshing to have this Batman still be a mystery to Catwoman at the end even when she asks him to leave with her.

[@joshthompson355]

Am I really the only one who was reminded of the Arkham games through out the movie? I really enjoyed it.

[@claraelizabeth]

Excellent analysis! Some of this only came to me on my second viewing. The Batman and the Riddler were very similar.

[@SuperBrandonRTR]

Love your channel man, and your little dog too!!!!!

[@ScreenCrush]

Do you have any questions about the movie?

[@manyobidnazz]

I heard Selena dies in the end. Is that true?

[@lachlanminchin1538]

@Xavier-Victor because he's in it for about 30 seconds

[@e3vL1]

@@manyobidnazz No. Tell your source they're wrong. They drove away via motorcycle at fork in road: Catwoman goes up north to steal from rich people, and Batman stays in flooded Gotham

[@e3vL1]

@Xavier-Victor he becomes Riddler's cellmate/friend. Also he tells riddler a joke and share a laugh

[@lachlanminchin1538]

@Xavier-Victor I think you've misread my comment. He's in the film, but very briefly. He's probably going to play a greater role in the sequel

[@weldonbriggs6868]

My favorite part is when Batman is a little scared to jump off the tower before deploying da wing suit

[@gr8tbigtreehugger]

...and then we think Batman is going to stick a landing on top of a moving truck, but then he gets totaled by the bridge!

[@heybrowhatup]

The wing suit was terrible. By year 2 he should’ve had the tech ready to fly around the city.

[@chevonpetgrave4991]

One theme I also noticed in this Batman compared to others is his tendency to just plunge right into situations like going to see Oz/penguin for the first time he uses the front door of the club as opposed to a more secretive stealthy route. Also the opening scene when he fights those face painted goons he walks straight up to them as opposed to fighting by coming in and out the shadows like we saw in batman vs superman warehouse fight scene or the style used in the arkam series video game. It mirrors his current philosophy “i dont care if I die.” He just plunges in and as result he tends to take more hits than what were used to seeing. But his approach and philosophy mirrors vengeance as much as it does his youth and inexperience. Now that his character arc has taken him to a place of relying less on vengeance and brute force he realizes he can make a difference through hope even as Bruce Wayne. Hence he has more reason to stay alive (particularly as a person outside of the batman). Hence he might be more tactical and judicious (shifty) in his approach. I wonder if this character arc will bring this batman into a reliance more on on gadgets and emphasis on his other great characteristic. I wonder if we will see the worlds greatest detective grow into a worlds greatest escape artist. It interesting to see how character arcs affect or have the potential to affect more than just a characters headspace but to also see that reflected tangibly into the characters habits on screen.

[@psyborg1217]

Very good breakdown, will need to rewatch it.

[@winsalot84]

Movie was so good and I can't wait to go see it for a second time

[@coolthaunderdog8573]

Bruce narration reminded me of the the character he helped inspire. Rorschach in Watchmen

[@joespencer471]

Good thesis. I think the final break from vengeance to hero was when Batman risked his life cutting the electrically charged jumbotron before it hit the flood water.

[@773superprguy]

This is a great point of view, it took me a bit to understand what was the point outside of going after the elites.

[@cardsfan5100]

Nice analysis

[@mikeb6253]

Love that Batman not Bruce was front and center.

[@Oriansenshi]

I got the impression that the riddler was the only one who called him batman and he told everyone to call him vengeance. People took his catchphrase "I am vengeance" literally and took that as his identity.

[@trekgreenwood6743]

My initial reaction coming out of the theater was amazed, yet somewhat let down. Hear me out. Maybe I was coming in with too much Se7en expectancy, with all these secrets and clues culminating in one huge reveal at the end. But that never came in the movie. However, the more I think about it hours later, I think that huge moment was supposed to be when Riddler reveals that Batman has essentially been doing all the work for him. So in a sense, they were both partners with the same end goal, and Batman pretty much got played. I thought the ending to flood the city was a bit out of left field as there were no hints or lead up to it. But the fact that Riddler inspired people to rise up like him ,does make sense for his character. And I love how just like Batman and Riddler are essentially two sides of the same coin, the vengeance that Batman stands for can be interpreted in different ways, as we saw in the Riddler followers.

[@notmyrealpseudonym6702]

The flood made more sense when you considered the use of explosive with the DA, the forcing rats through a maze of the police commissioner, and the shooting of Falcone from above after he was lead into the firing area. So smaller seperate versions and "test runs" of what would become a meta-plan. It was se7en-esque in that the riddler got batman to fulfil his plan the same way John Doe set up Mills to become part of his orchestration. The ending didn't quite work for me tonally despite seperate well done pieces.

[@trekgreenwood6743]

@@notmyrealpseudonym6702 Agreed. Just saw it a second time and it works much better when you know it’s coming. Now it makes more sense why they did that. Riddler’s plan was to essentially expose Gotham and then cleanse it. There’s also so many ways and different lenses that you could look at this film through.

[@jeremy812]

Thank you for the content. I appreciate your perspectives.

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Ryan! 🦇

[@ShellsGhost1]

I feel the most overlooked take is how similar the Riddler's plot is to The Laughing Man from Ghost In The Shell Stand Alone Complex. It even starts with someone coming across documents revealing corruption. The Laughing Man isn't a murderer but his copycats certainly are and act very similarly to the men who turn up in the end and online.

[@michaelmorbid704]

Falconie? It's Falcone my dude. Carmine Falcone, Falcone as in Ice Cream Cone. 🤦‍♂️😁🤣

[@firstelvys]

Holy cow! This is most likely the best breakdown I've seen of this movie! I really dug that Batusi reference at the end.

[@fayefrancis1377]

Good job!! You mentioned a few things I find t pick up on...I'm older & have watched Batman since the TV show....this movie was excellent...the Riddler was amazing. I'm going to see it again this weekend.

[@trerogers841]

I thought riddler might end up being hush because of that thing with the reporter leaving an orphan son with the last name Elliot. Plus it says “HUSH” on the tv during that reveal.

[@AlyviaGranillo]

Got to see it on pre screening night and im seeing it for the 2nd Time tonight still so excited ! 😎🙌🏽

[@siravenueonsoundcloud3218]

I noticed the images would blur out at times

[@KidFresh71]

Bruce Wayne also wears the same brand of sunglasses al Falconne (Persol). Bruce's are the new model (and of course, in black), while Falconne's are vintage tortoise shell.

[@ewok_soup]

I've seen the movie twice and I still have no idea when it's implied or said riddler's father was the journalist that was killed.