Robert Pattinson BLEW MY MIND in The Batman (2022)!

[@glennwelsh9784]

"He was the only one we didn't get" is a very revealing line. We're led to believe that Riddler figured out that Bruce Wayne was Batman, but that line reveals that he still thinks that Bruce and Batman are two separate people. "He's (Bruce) the only one we (Riddler and Batman) didn't get." Riddler has deluded himself into believing that he and Batman are working together toward a common goal of punishing Gotham's corrupt elites, and he is lamenting to Batman that the bomb that injured Alfred didn't kill Bruce. At the end, Batman realizes that he's been sending the wrong message with "I am vengeance." It's inspiring people to seek their own vengeance, but they lack Batman's sense of morality and refusal to kill. He knows that he has to be more than an embodiment of vengeance. He has to become a hopeful figure to the city.

[@dmanimousprime3858]

This! Thank you, you beat me to it.

[@leeregno]

This is it.

[@pduidesign]

👍

[@ethanlivemere1162]

I personally always stayed convinced he does know. There's too many signs pointing to him knowing ("I know who you really are", his M.O. for killing Bruce being completely different from the rest etc.). Why would he say that line then? There's cameras in the room. And we all know the Riddler doesn't want everyone to know the answer to the greatest riddle.

[@pduidesign]

@@ethanlivemere1162 but why would he then try to kill Bruce since he was so convinced that they (riddler/Batman) were “working together” and on the same wavelength?

[@michaelsandar]

Many of the movies forget, he was known as the world's greatest detective. This one gets it.

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

That's one of my main criticisms of the Nolan films and Bales Batman. Everyone says he's THE Batman, but he's not. There's almost zero detective work in the Nolan films. The tiny bit is in TDK but even that is mostly done by Lucius Fox. Aside from that Bales Batman is always doing a cat and mouse chase, never ahead of the villains. And all 3 films end with him getting lucky. Also add that Batman famously DOESN'T TALK. Exactly what Pattinson's Bat does, he doesn't talk. Bale went on numerous monologues, explaining his motives to the villains, and chatting with everyone like friends.

[@mctow8554]

None of them forgot. There was detective stuff in all of them. Batfleck doesn't count as batman

[@chandlerburse]

@@IDiggPattyMayonnaise he was doing some kind of staking out in begins too

[@chandlerburse]

@@IDiggPattyMayonnaise Bale didn’t talk that much unless it was with another important character Also batman will totally do that with other characters of importance in the comic there are hundreds of panels of him talking a lot with Gordon and Super Man and Alfred

[@usulsk]

But on the other hand, this one does not get Bruce Wayne or that Batman uses stealth (instead of just walking to the bad guys).

[@ieyke]

It still melts my fucking brain that Colin Farrell played the Penguin in this.

[@BPhillips2000]

Dunno if you saw the interview with Farrell, but it melted Jeffrey Wright's brain the first time he saw Colin in makeup, too...

[@chand911]

I know right? An actor? ACTING? What?

[@slanty8]

I still don’t believe it

[@jasonondik6003]

I saw this for the first time in a movie theater. I saw Colin Farrell's name in the credits at the beginning. Second time I watched it, as a paid purchase streaming, I saw Colin Farrell's name in the beginning credits and my mind stopped and the only thought I had was, "Wait, I don't remember Colin Farrell in this movie." Third time I saw it was because I bought the DVD, and then when Colin Farrell's name came up, I paused the movie just so I could find out who he was in the movie! My mind is still blown 4 years later.

[@countgeekula9143]

I know. He is totally unrecognisable. So good.

[@thechad4485]

Just a note, the Batmobile didn’t stall. He revved the engine and accelerated a little bit to goad Cobblepot into a chase. Young Batman wants the chase. He wants to make the Penguin afraid. A older more experienced Batman wouldn’t instigate a chase that could lead to so much damage and risk to others, but young Batman is selfish. He wants his own satisfaction, regardless of the danger it puts others in. This Batman isn’t a hero…not until after his sacrificial baptism at the end of the film is he reborn as a hero.

[@metelineblue294]

definitely well put

[@churrumaizzz]

I always thought he stalled thank you for this info lol

[@trefen2534]

It seemed to stall when I watched it. Felt like such a weirdly anti-climactic moment.

[@Sclimenti82]

It's an homage to the movie "Christine" a car possessed by an evil force. The car called Christine does the same.

[@codyt821]

@@trefen2534nope. He was revving it and lurching it forward as intimidation. It’s baffling to me how many of y’all assume that it was a stall. Apart from that just being stupid, what would the narrative decision be to do that? Use ya brain

[@vishalvenkat6]

With Dune 1, The Batman, The Creator, and Dune 2 being Greig Fraser's(cinematographer) past 4 movies in the span of 4 years, he has solidified himself as a maestro in the industry. All 4 of these movies are utterly gorgeously shot.

[@filmpopmovie]

And he’s currently filming The Batman Part II. A really incredible cinematographer.

[@TheRealGSmith]

Damn. Those are four AMAZING looking movies.

[@gonzo6489]

"Mr. Deakins, a challenger has approached."

[@TROUBLESOME.87]

creator was sooo good

[@tigqc]

He's everything Bradford Young should have been.

[@72Guyman]

The vengeance thing was Batman realizing that he was inspiring the wrong kinds of people with the things he was doing and he had to inspire hope and be a hero instead. He unintentionally inspired the Riddler who inspired all those people on the internet. They saw Batman punishing people who deserved it

[@marcushankins8171]

Pretty much heard the guy say it and went “fuck do I sound that cringe”

[@tails5907]

@@marcushankins8171 💀💀💀

[@hOtneO]

They finally nailed Gotham City in this movie, it is like an additional character that is just as important as the main characters.

[@JakNasty69]

What I really love about Gotham in this is that Matt Reeves used different cities and combined them into one, which is something I would do as well if I made a Batman movie

[@NecramoniumVideo]

I think they nailed the city really well in the Tim Burton Batman movies. That dark gothic style just suited it so well.

[@hOtneO]

​@@NecramoniumVideoYeah well it looks dated by now since new movies are mostly shot on location and in the 80's they use the soundstage too much. Like even back then I could tell how it was shot mostly in on a studio set.

[@j.m.w.5064]

​​@@hOtneOYou have a point about the sound stage but I am also convinced that it was a stylistic hommage to Expressionist films from the 20s, with bonkers architecture and a style which is very reminiscent of a theater stage. Or a puppet theater. So the artificiality ties together the style and the expressionism of the comic books.

[@chandlerburse]

@@hOtneO i mean gotham is suppose to look like a gothic victorian nightmare I prefer the comics and arkham knight where its a mix of new york from the 40s, victorian nightmarish London, and modern Chicago

[@brianphegley7641]

One minor thing I love is that the cop who calls Batman a freak at the crime scene is later super stoked to see Bruce at the funeral.

[@drumaticpageofmusic4148]

It would be cool to see him grow closer to Batman and Gordon as the movies go on, like their 3rd man

[@undeadMonk]

No, The Riddler didn't figure out Batman's identity - the scene was laid out in such a way that you (the audience) and Bruce _think_ he has, until it becomes clear that he's only talking about Bruce as 'the one we didn't get'... because he didn't predict that Bruce Wayne wouldn't be at home, because he doesn't know that Bruce Wayne is Batman. He never even considers that Bruce and Bats are one in the same, because in his mind Batman is 'like him', while Bruce is 'one of _them'._

[@ethanlivemere1162]

I personally always stayed convinced he does know. There's too many signs pointing to him knowing ("I know who you really are", his M.O. for killing Bruce being completely different from the rest etc.). Why would he say that line then? There's cameras in the room. And we all know the Riddler doesn't want everyone to know the answer to the greatest riddle.

[@undeadMonk]

@@ethanlivemere1162 I disagree - the note "See You In Hell" is a reference to "Sins of the Father" - which makes it an odd choice if it _wasn't_ intended to kill Bruce. If it was aimed at Alfred I think it would say something else, something clever and relevant to him. (So long as you assume the note was meant as a clue, at least. I think Riddler'd put something to twig at Alfred for the few moments before the bomb went off, instead of something as vague as "See You In Hell". We get no establishment of Riddler knowing anything about Alfred, so arguing that it was tweaking his nose about something the movie didn't tell us is bad screenwriting... and therefore unlikely.) Is it possible that he knows? Sure, absolutely. There's nothing stating outright that he 100% doesn't know, after all. But I think it would be a strange choice to leave it so vague here, only to bring it up again in a later movie. Also, it's a killer chance for dramatic irony; Riddler knows, we know that he knows, and Bruce doesn't know that he knows - _prime_ sequel bait. Even better than teasing the Joker, imo. I think they would have capitalised on that if they had the opportunity. tldr; Possible, but unlikely - I stand by my interpretation.

[@ethanlivemere1162]

@@undeadMonk "See you in hell" was the note addressed to Batman, so it's not a note for a Bruce he's planning to kill regardless of whether he knows. Alfred didn't see the note either. I'm also not saying he was targeting Alfred - seems kind of pointless and potentially harmful if he wants Batman to be his ally.

[@ClintBandito]

​@@ethanlivemere1162He says I know who you really are, because he believes he knows what type of person he is. There are hints that me might know to set up the misdirect. At the end of the day his motivations line up with not knowing. He HATES Bruce, he gets angry just talking about him. Yet he idolises Batman and distraught they aren't on the same page.

[@eZTarg8mk2]

@@ethanlivemere1162the whole film is from the riddlers perspective, with little jabs at Bruce/batmans morality (if you watch closely Batman/bruce does something manipulative or sociopathic to the people around him in every scene or the people flinch away or are traumatised by his appearances rather than feeling saved, while riddler imagery appears in any scene he’s not directly in…you can even see him in a reflection hiding beside the car in the thumb drive scene). He definitely knows who Bruce is, and he’s trying to show Bruce that vigilantism is wrong. I’m amazed no KZbinrs have picked up on this yet

[@tarlane]

When Alfred says he is remembering his days in the circus it's probably a good hint at where he learned the things he passed on to Bruce. The Circus is a nickname for MI6, basically the British CIA

[@LeftyPlaat]

I heard him saying 'The Service' and knowing the character can assume he means service in british intelligence. good catch.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Alfred is ex SAS.

[@Brian-qn7fn]

He doesn't say circus, he says service.

[@MoreIrrelevantTwaddle]

When Batman and Gordon walk away from the tied up Ozwald, he walks towards them like a penguin. That part always makes me chuckle.

[@Jack-sy8mr]

🎵 Then he waddled away, waddle waddle Then he waddled away, waddle waddle 🎵

[@goldean5974]

This is the movie Se7en should have been. I watched it twice in the theater and never got tired of it. It gets Batman perfectly as a detective and not a superhero.

[@JamesDavis-sh9gh]

Colin Farrell will return as The Penguin in the self-titled limited series on HBO this fall.

[@ChurchNietzsche]

... and in #TheBatmanPt2

[@ClintBandito]

​@@ChurchNietzscheWe technically don't know he's going to be in that yet. I mean I wouldn't be shocked if he is, but we don't know

[@ChurchNietzsche]

@@ClintBandito he isn't "officially confirmed" no ... but if they "Continue the Story" ... ... he's part of "Long Halloween" too ... isn't he?

[@ClintBandito]

@@ChurchNietzsche Well I just say because we don't don't know where he'll end up after his own show. Erm lots of characters are in The Long Halloween, I don't remember anything particularly significant of Penguin in it? Why does that matter though?

[@ChurchNietzsche]

@@ClintBandito Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson "Get a Trilogy (sales numbers permitting)" ... it's slated to cover material from "Year One - Long Halloween - Dark Victory."

[@3Kings_Industries]

Patterson actually surprised me with his portrayal. I was not expecting him to pull this off. And, can we get a Hell Yeah for that Batmobile sequence? Whooooo!!!!

[@TheJokerAkaCirque]

You can realize where the Riddler's lair is early if you're paying attention to the angle of the photos he sends of the club.

[@tiagoamorim81]

But when you see them for the first time it's not farfetched to think they were taken from the roof. At least it's I thought when I first saw them.

[@TheJokerAkaCirque]

@@tiagoamorim81 of course, it wouldn't work if it was completely obvious and given away to the viewer. but a smart viewer might piece it together. (I did not, I'm not claiming I'm smart)

[@tiagoamorim81]

@@TheJokerAkaCirque The first time i watched the movie I wasn't even able to notice that we can actually see Riddler looking out the apartment's window in one of the open shots of the Iceberg Lounge entrance, so I'm close to claiming I'm smart either... 🤣

[@Raskullbx]

'Riddle me this, riddle me that, who's afraid of the big, black bat?' - The Riddler (1995)

[@blacknail]

"Ive never seen a bad Batman movie" Sounds like it's time to watch Batman and Robin ;)

[@MikeTaffet]

“They think I’m hiding in the shadows. But I am the shadows.” If that isn’t one of the most amazing Batman lines ever

[@thedoneeye]

"Batman can't be everywhere....but he can be *anywhere* "Your odds of running into him are low....but they're *not* zero." I have no idea what comic they're from, but some other kick-ass KZbinr mentioned them!!

[@jlovestolaugh9308]

The Riddler's design was based on a serial killer in San Francisco called "The Zodiac". David Fincher directed a movie about it starring Jake Gyllenhaal,Mark Ruffilo,and Robert Downey Jr.

[@clayton4917]

“Hey vengeance!!” Great line. Colin Farrell killed this role

[@thoughtfulstargazer]

Back in the day MI6, British secret services were called "The Circus". The movie Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy shows a great example of MI6 back then.

[@PKHalford]

Definitely thought they'd botched the captions and that it was supposed to say, "The Service." Good to know!

[@SamSepiol1909]

It's not a real thing. The nickname "The Circus" is just from the books written by Le Carre. The Circus was used as a mocking way to refer MI6/SIS by the director of a different intelligence agency based on the SOE in The Looking Glass Wars and was used again in the Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy when Smiley became the head of MI6/SIS with the iconic quote "welcome back to the circus". It's referred as the Circus because in Le Carre's books, the hq of MI6/SIS is located at Cambridge Circus street. Though, a lot of other jargons from the books are used irl later on (i.e the cousins refering to the CIA, honey trap refering to a sexual blackmail operator, agent as a someone you turn to your cause etc etc). Le Carre was an intelligence officer during 50s and 60s for both SIS and MI5 but left the service when he was burned as a result of Philby's activities with USSR. The Spy Who Came in from the Cold was written when he was still an IO in Berlin for MI6/SIS.

[@TheGtrigger]

It's probably referring to Alfred's time as a thespian traveling around possibly with a circus doing shows.

[@jamesspringer-rj3iq]

The best villains are the ones that see themselves as being righteous. They are righting a wrong or teaching a lesson.

[@stephenpatterson8056]

Why Killmonger and Thanos are the MCU's best villains

[@constantdvdcollector]

@@stephenpatterson8056as well as Magneto played by Michael Fassbender in the First Class X-men films.

[@MrJcdelete18]

Fun fact: the Riddler in this film was based on the Zodiac Killer Also Jeffrey Wright played Issac in The Last of Us part 2 and will play him again in the HBO series

[@ChurchNietzsche]

He's supposed to be Calendar Man ...

[@WhatKindOfNameNow]

@@ChurchNietzsche Are you saying the character in the movie is supposed to be Calendar Man? Or are you saying something else that I'm missing?

[@ChurchNietzsche]

@WhatKindOfNameNow in the Books, yes. In the Movie, he is -clearly- the Riddler. ... but traditionally, the "Early Villain" in Batman's career ... with the "Zodiac Mindset" ... ... is the lesser known "Calendar Man." 😉

[@theangelperiel]

​​@@ChurchNietzsche a "cRimInally" unDerrateD vilLain. Even the cartoon slept on hiM. HE is among THe creepIest rogueS.

[@najhoant]

Wright also played Batman in the "Batman: The Audio Adventures" podcast

[@moviescatsmargs]

Hot take: the first 20-25 minutes of this movie, from the killing of the mayor to Pattinson riding into the batcave, is the best intro to a superhero movie ever.

[@crispy_338]

The atmosphere of this movie is P E R F E C T

[@chrisd4228]

M: He's just doing forensics with his eyeballs. He doesn't need fancy cameras. Batman: 🤨*removes fancy camera contacts*

[@michaelshane7832]

You need to check out the Joker deleted scene from this movie! It'll be your favorite thing ever.

[@sbutler373]

This right here.

[@usulsk]

I actually think it was a bad idea to put the Joker in this movie. It was unecessary. And the Joker is overdone. Batman has so many good villains - use them! Mad Hatter, Mr Freeze (a good one, not Arnold), Hugo Strange.... just pick them!

[@leviuzumaki3903]

You should definitely react to the penguin series now, it’s phenomenal. Edit: but yeah I think this is my second favorite live action Batman movie, the dark knight will always be the best imo. But this is probably the most comic accurate Batman, at least in terms of tone the character and everything else. It’s absolutely amazing, and I think that this is as close as we can get to the comics in a live action performance in my opinion.

[@leyvajoe]

Watch the Joker deleted scene.

[@Gegota82]

this version of Batman leans way more into the detective aspect of the character. I know he did the finger prints on the bullet in the other film but that was the only thing he did, here he's much more detective like. The Dark knight is still my favorite version of Batman, but this was good. I'm going to watch the Penguin series, which Colin Farrell also plays. I'm sure it's fantastic.

[@Ichigoku15]

Gollum voice: "Hello Master Wayneses"

[@ACNelson-officialchannel]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣!!!

[@nickperkins8477]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤😂😂😂

[@LuisAngel-mu4zv]

That's hilarious

[@Etticos.]

They tricked usssss! Trixy Riddlersessss!

[@simpguy24]

Don't get me wrong, I live the Dark Knight as much as the next person. But this is my favorite Batman movie. I love the visual storytelling with the audio mixing on his suit, car, etc. And the film just looks fantastic. The score is fantastic. Pattinson says so little, but it gets so much across. I could gush about this movie all day

[@thehourman7602]

The vibe and atmosphere in this film made it my favorite Batman film, that was one of my gripes with the Nolan films. They felt a bit too clean.

[@noone1704]

Yeeees Same!

[@aarrgghh]

the movie's climax comes from the "batman" comics arc "zero year" from 2013-14. in it the riddler knocks out gotham's power and blows up its seawalls during a super-storm to flood gotham. the arc covers the start of batman's career where bruce spends a lot of time asking "who is batman? who is bruce wayne? what is gotham?"

[@EatinPaste]

*IT'S THE FREAKIN' BAT!!!*

[@mistertwister2000]

*Batman? C-can you hear me? S-show yourself!!*

[@JakNasty69]

I want a goon to scream that in the sequel, that would be hilarious

[@GetWellSoonR.E.M.]

SHOW YOURSELF, CHICKEN!!!

[@Pushamahn_27]

@@GetWellSoonR.E.M.HUH!

[@click2dub358]

SURE IT CAME FOR OVER THERE

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Absolute masterpiece!!! This is why Batman is the greatest comic character ever created. Way better than anything from marvel.

[@robinhood2524]

The Superman Logo means hope, The Bat Signal means you're about to get your butt kick.

[@aTofuJunkie]

Put em together, "You'd hope you get your butt kicked". 😂🤣

[@imed-ha77]

Lol 😂😂😂, but for me, Batman is a symbol of will, hope, and vengeance. Every person sees the symbol that suits him according to his actions

[@nitrokid]

In Gotham hospital there's a special wing with Batman's logo on it. Those are for Batman's broken victims 😂😂😂

[@williamozier918]

When you Superman's S it means you have hope, but if you the bat logo it means you have no hope.

[@jacobcenter7374]

Depends on the point in Batman's career. Here, yeah there's no hopeful meaning to it. But much later, once he's established and trusted by Gotham and Gordon has been able to really work on cleaning up the GCPD it gives the people hope

[@scottelement]

This is the 1st time I’ve watched your channel. The Batman is easily my favourite Batman movie & I have to say your reaction was the best I’ve seen on KZbin. Definitely the most knowledgeable reactor I’ve seen.

[@kingofthemooners09]

Paul Dano is an amazing actor. He blends into his roles so well.

[@Reavyn1]

This movie is highly underrated and I think he does an excellent job as Batman. I just feel like all the other Batman movies didn't show so much of his intellect as this one did. And everyone in this movie was also perfect for their roles!

[@callmejacob3234]

The Batman is a true Batman cinematic experience. I love Robert Pattinson's Batman. In my opinion he's the best live action Batman. He feels like a mix of DCAU Batman and Arkham Batman.

[@gr1mreap3rz15]

gotta admit, as someone who was largely raised by my stepdad (no parent murder here, just divorce lmao), the "you needed a father, but all you had was me" scene got me BAWLING in the cinema, especially since my stepdad was sitting right next to me. this bruce and alfred nail the adoptive dad/adoptive son dynamic so perfectly in a way i can't quite explain, but it's so tangible, and so so important to me

[@MikesCollectiblesV2]

Also btw he doesn’t know Batman is Bruce Wayne, the movie tries to trick you into thinking he does but he doesn’t and THE Batman part 2 is set to release in October 2026 there will also be a third film

[@thebkg]

That's all been canceled by James Gunn. Last I heard he decided he didn't want another Batman running while the DCU was being rebooted. Edit: NM, just looked around and found I'm wrong. I'd heard that 3 or 4 months ago.

[@MikesCollectiblesV2]

@@thebkg yeah bud idk wtf u we’re talkin abt that word was never going around, James Gunn legit said in his opening for the new DCU that it would be running congruently with Matt Reeves The Batman franchise

[@ethanlivemere1162]

I personally always stayed convinced he does know. There's too many signs pointing to him knowing ("I know who you really are", his M.O. for killing Bruce being completely different from the rest etc.). Why would he say that line about "We didn't get Bruce Wayne" then? There's cameras in the room. And we all know the Riddler doesn't want everyone to know the answer to the greatest riddle.

[@bigroh]

That’s kinda the folly of the Riddler that always works so well. Such a smart dude yet he can’t manage to figure out that the vigilante with billions of dollars worth of tech is secretly the billionaire

[@lightningjadejavier]

​@@thebkgum... I'm not trying to be a guy like "ahaha u suck" Just um... Some other people might do that, but i just recommend it to delete your comment, but pls don't take it the wrong way aight?

[@ianrastall]

One thing I like the most about this film are the leitmotifs in the score. There's probably more than two, but I always pick up on the way the Riddler gets two or three notes from the Ave Maria, and how Bruce always gets two or three notes from "Something In The Way". An OST composer would obviously be familiar with doing that, and if you're into classical music you'd notice, but it's weird how it just skips past everyone else. Because it's so beautiful. This whole movie had to top "Dark Knight", the same as "Joker", and they both actually did.

[@grave_stne0]

You HAVE to watch The Penguin, it's peak.

[@B.Wayne1939]

I Loved Your Reaction Mirandalorian 🦇 This Movie Defines The Batman Perfectly 👀 Enough Said Beautiful ❤

[@MadcapMatt]

You'll be really happy to hear that the penguin is getting his own show on Max then

[@juliomaravilla8736]

Reactions like this is why I like reaction channels, your passion for the movie and the appreciation for the character made rewatching the movie much more enjoyable! Subbed!!

[@davezwieback4208]

Because of the Nolan trilogy i had zero expectations when i saw it, man was i wrong. The Batman is awesome.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Lol casual. The Nolan trilogy was trash for casuals who can't read and not even remotely comic accurate. The only good thing about the dark knight was Ledger.

[@bigmeaty_custard4572]

@@dcmastermindfirst9418they were good as movies though

[@chandlerburse]

@@dcmastermindfirst9418 they are as comic accurate as this one is the dark knight was heavily based on the Long Halloween dude So was this one

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

@chandlerburse Yeah this was comic accurate. The Nolan trilogy was not. Try to keep up

[@chandlerburse]

@@dcmastermindfirst9418 This was a combination of multiple comics Also this doesn’t even have Harvey Dent in it which is one of the main focuses of Long Halloween TDK does You haven’t made any solid reason for why TDK is so bad and this is more accurate when they are the same form of combining source materials.

[@shanemercer4866]

Great reaction and picking up the references! Happy that you mentioned The Long Halloween and Dark Victory, also you must read Riddler Year one, co-written by Paul Dano 🦇🦇🦇

[@flowersanbones]

girllll you gotta watch the animated Batman movies, they're soooo good like Year One, Under the Red Hood, etc.

[@arielb102011]

The Penguin!! You have to watch

[@KalElOFAwesome]

The fact that Colin Farrell was Penguin still to this day blows my mind!! I LOVE that mans acting! He NAILED the role and wasn't even like himself! #StayAwesome EDIT: Can't WAIT until you check out the Burton Batman films! You will love them!

[@FadingLight003]

‘The Batman Part II’ was meant to be released next year but got delayed for a whole year. So we have ‘The Penguin’ miniseries coming out on Max this fall (no official release date yet)

[@dylanglassgow7458]

I would love to see a reaction to the Gotham series, it does such a good job referencing so many years of Batman with it's writing, and also the telltale batman games are great

[@erikbjelke4411]

The point of "I'm vengeance" is that Bruce was realizing what Batman had come to symbolize: terror and violence. Terror and violence inspires more terror and violence. It was touched on in The Dark Knight Trilogy, but this really brings it to the fore: if Batman is the terrifying vigilante who lurks in the night and violently dispatches criminals, all that inspires is people to use the same methods to go after whoever they blame for the problems. Bruce is shown he needs to make Batman stand for something more, to be a light in the dark, instead of just more darkness.

[@glennwelsh9784]

The Batman is a worthy addition to the Batman library of content. I'd say that it's on par with Batman Begins in quality, and Robert "Battinson" defied expectations in the role. It's the live action film that captures the detective aspect of Batman's character the most. It's actually quite remarkable that Rocksteady added a "The Batman" skin to Arkham Knight 8 years after the game was released.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

This is better than the Nolan trilogy

[@crazyape515]

Way better than Batman Begins

[@urquijom1]

It’s crazy to me how many people didn’t understand that the jolt from the Batmobile was Batman taunting Penguin to run. So many think it stalled or something.

[@codyt821]

It’s annoying af right? It baffles me that people can’t seem to grasp that

[@LordVolkov]

While I do enjoy 'dark Riddler', I really enjoy that The Batman focuses on the detective aspect heavily and shows Bats finding his footing as he misses details and makes mistakes. I think Pattinson is a good fit for the role and am curious to see where they take it (as long as it isn't yet another Joker 😓)

[@gohuson6903]

So glad to see your reaction to this one !! IMO the most comic accurate adaptation of Batman. That being said, there is a 5 minutes deleted with the "unseen prisoner" that is also very faithful to the reliationship between the two characters... Hope I can see your reaction to this one too !

[@Kaileigh_Broko]

"I am the shadows" - Battinson.

[@jasminmujezinovic324]

This is what happens when someone who reads the comics watches this movie. They absolutely love it!

[@patrickc7627]

watching a nerd blossom turn into a full fledged fan girl rose, makes my old heart smile, Batman is the goat

[@mturker100]

"Showing us how intelligent he is". That's what was missing from so many movies before. Batman is literally the world's greatest detective. And this movie finally shows that in the little details. Pattinson absolutely knocked this out of the park.

[@stespin]

The intro is what did it for me. It's the first time they show us what Batman truly means in the eyes of a criminal. They put you in their shoes, fear of every dark alley (which is where criminals usually thrive) because there could be an angry guy dressed as a bat ready to beat you to a pulp with his bare hands. That scene is so powerful.

[@LowHonorScizor]

Love seeing someone getting into Batman and enjoying the hell out of the ride. He's my favorite character in all of fiction.

[@sj_lute]

It is so much fun watching movies with you!

[@WeerdMunkee]

This always felt to me like a real nod to the original Batman detective comics from the late 30's. Not that it's based on that specifically, as I uderstand, it draws from many different variations on the character throughout the years. It just gives me those vibes I think because The Batman's technology is so scaled down.

[@TheBenperri]

You were dead on with the tweedle-de and tweedle-dum. OLD batman villains resurrected in The Animated Series and paid homage to here.

[@bigjoeofthe707]

You have to check out the spin-off show The Penguin. 2 episodes so far and it’s amazing. First episode in the beginning you’ll see The Riddler pretty much failed in his plot when you see the aftermath of the water that flowed into Gotham

[@vinnycordeiro]

That movie is based on the Year 2 comics arc, telling about the beginning of Bruce Wayne's journey as the Batman, and it really captured an aspect that was most neglected in all past Batman movies: Batman as a detective. I freaking loved it. Not bad for a glittery vampire. 😁

[@TheJokerAkaCirque]

why do people confidently spread misinformation? This movie is about a Batman who is in his second year, and it adapts ideas from many comic arcs, but there is literally nothing of the actual comic arc "Year 2" in this movie. And good thing too, Year 2 is an absolute dogshit arc whose only positive aspect is that it was reworked into the fantastic Mask of the Phantasm.

[@capncrunch2338]

It was heavily inspired by Zero Year. In that comic series riddler also tries to flood Gotham. Also Riddler from (Earth 1)

[@theunknownuser9609]

The movie is a mix of Zero Year, Year One, Brubaker's Catwoman and The Long Halloween

[@chandlerburse]

Its also based on Earth One and Long Halloween

[@chandlerburse]

Also Year 2 was when Batman used guns and fought that reaper villain and it was very bad so i doubt you’re even correct

[@charleslee8313]

16:29 -- if you've seen "The Penguin" already, does that love of the character still stand? Colin had better win the Emmy, for that series. I do wish that Riddler had his suit and bowler hat.

[@3Kings_Industries]

As for the Nolan films, he got a lot of his story elements from the classic Batman The Animated Series. And if you are a Bat fan, you Need to throw that series on your schedule.

[@edwardlerma3852]

thank you so much for your channel ! i just want to watch every movie with you now 🙂 batman is my all time favorite super hero 🖤 and it's so refreshing to meet another true batman fan so many haters complain about every new batman iteration some even before the movie comes out or before they have seen it always unfairly comparing it to previous versions or the comic books its based on instead of just being grateful we get to spend more time with out favorite caped crusader i love getting to experience and enjoy seeing a different perspective of our beloved hero i don't even mind when they stray from the source material, as long as they stay true to his character who wants to see the same old story over and over.. i love when they take chances, changing the tone and vibe and i love see you embrace every version of batman and the sincere enjoyment in your voice warms my heart ❤

[@anthonyk9474]

Have you watched the original Batman Movie with Jack Nicholson as the Joker? It's a fantastic Classic with Michael Keaton as Batman. Batman Returns is the follow up. You should watch both of those if you haven't already!

[@matthewjordan7297]

Hi, so I subscribed after watching you nerd out for the first 3 minutes haha. Great commentary! This is a very different Batman film than anything that was done before. Batman has always been in the action genre, this was more of a thriller, and I think some general audiences were thrown off by that. For me, this is perhaps more Batman than any of the other films. This leans into the detective side of the character, which is often glossed over. The other thing is that this is highly character-driven. This Selena Kyle is the greatest love interest Batman has had since Andrea Beaumont. The city of Gotham is also perfectly captured here, with the rain, the gothic architecture, and the general atmosphere. It all works together to create a truly unique texture. This was a fantastic movie, and I can't wait to see the 2nd one!

[@chrysippus4321]

"I haven't consumed a bad piece of batman media." Queue up "Batman and Robin"!

[@thebkg]

Nooooo!! Do NOT Que Batman & Robin!! That movie is Unwatchable, I've never seen more than about 10 mins.

[@chadfalardeau5396]

That movie was terrible

[@chrysippus4321]

@@chadfalardeau5396 she wanted a challenge. I’m pretty sure we can find some horrible Batman stuff for her.

[@2301WAYNE]

I watched Batman And Robin as if I am watching Adam West Batman and I enjoyed the Crap out of It but I can't say the Same For Batman Forever, they forgot to differentiate Batman and Bruce Wayne in it and the cheesy lines was just like punch in the gut to all Batman Fans, they really thought they could get away by making Batman a goof and thinking how that character works by just adding Famous celebrities and ignoring all audience and critics.

[@wolfmanc3140]

I love this movie so much. Probably one of the only movies I went back to the theater twice for lol. Also if you want more comics to read, especially if you more world building for this movie, read the Riddler Year One comic, made by Paul Dano (Riddler) himself. There's SO much more interesting facts talking about events before the beginning of the movie takes place, which will give you a really different look into his character.

[@06mustangCE]

Nerding out over reading the "Miranda" rights was hilarious and adorable.

[@rustybarrel516]

My favorite use of Ave Maria in film is in Disney’s Fantasia. It immediately follows the “demon” scene (set to Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain). I once woke up in the middle of that scene, and was surprisingly moved by the transition to Ave Maria, which is masterfully done. The choral performance of Ave Maria itself is quietly majestic and spiritual. If you’ve never seen it, you should.

[@TheRealGSmith]

Now you've basically seen the four good live-action Batman movies. You HAVE to watch the deleted Joker scene for this one. It's really chilling.

[@chrysippus4321]

I understand why they cut it but that scene is awesome

[@rutgaurxi7314]

Made me laugh, funnily enough, as it felt as if Reeves and co. were trying way too hard to top Ledgers version instead of making their own...

[@HAL-9OOO]

Aren't there also a couple of good Burton-Batman flicks?

[@Haywire_HotRod]

Keaton?

[@TheRealGSmith]

@@HAL-9OOO I personally don't like them very much, but I have a feeling that Miranda just might. I also think Ben Affleck was great as Batman - he just didn't get a good movie.

[@TagardMC]

No seriously we gotta get Miranda watching Batman 89 she needs to see Keaton as Batman was jack Nicholson as The Joker she's gonna get NUTS!

[@nvp8191]

There is a penguin TV series that takes place after this movie and set up the next Batman movie. It comes out this year.

[@donttouchmeimsterile2351]

You should 100% watch all the animated DC movies and shows; they're absolutely fantastic and delve even deeper into the universes and characters!

[@TheMrGiannisgr]

The journey to becoming the World’s Greatest Detective. 🔥

[@krishpangel3424]

If you want bad Batman media, Batman v Superman is the movie just for you. If you want good Batman media, Under the Red Hood, Mask of the Phantasm, Assault on Arkham (used to be cannon to the Arkham games until the new crappy Suicide Squad game ruined it), The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 and 2 (probably the most influential), and Son of Batman (maybe Batman vs Robin too which is the sequel). Apart from Batman, if you love comics then Unbreakable is a must watch because it is essentially a celebration of comics and is one of the masterpieces that came out of the 2000s.

[@Slgjgnz]

It probably has already been said to you, but you should watch Gotham, the TV series. It depicts the city and its most notable characters like no other.

[@Dexiray]

you're so vivid and bright, love that. subbed for bringing me joy.

[@leandrobroglia6426]

Yes! now you MUST watch the Joker deleted scene.

[@TheHManShow]

For me the two best parts of this movie were Michael Giacchino’s IMMACULATE musical score. And Paul Dano’s INCREDIBLY UNSETTLING performance as the Riddler

[@ibuydigital1574]

He's actually early 30s, still very young.

[@chandlerburse]

fairly old for a first time Batman tho Batman in the comics is around 20 to 25 when he becomes Batman

[@larryisazombie6454]

Paul Dano took that riddler to a whole new unseen realm. And I had high expectations. Paul Dano doesn’t get the love he deserves. I don’t think I’ve disliked any movie I’ve seen with him in it.

[@JLSRB]

Guess who played the Penguin

[@csurampower]

I going to throw some flowers at Jeffrey Wright, he's finally getting some feature run. He also voices The Watcher in the Marvel What If series, plays Felix in the Daniel Craig run of Bond movies, voices Tony the Shy Pooper in Rick and Morty, and he was terrific in American Fiction.

[@mohrproductions9534]

Well now you gotta watch Batman 89

[@nekoaltman305]

You got a fan! Lol first minute talking about how you loved the movie so you started comics was an instant sub here. But also if you haven’t already, diving into Spider-Mans comics is an amazing journey! There’s a reason him and Spider-Man are considered the top 2 fictional characters out there. They fight for the best stories, best villains and games. I will say that his movies haven’t done him justice as much as Batman

[@winstonpeanutbutter]

When she's talking is the movie paused for her, or is it still playing? Because it feels like she missed a good chunk of dialogue and scenes when she was looking away, anyone know?

[@vegasviking86]

Pretty sure it's still playing unless she says otherwise. Yeah, pretty annoying when reactors miss stuff because they're playing to the camera

[@eyezaropin]

@@vegasviking86Yup! Also, this editor suuuuuuuuucks!!!! He/she needs to be fired and banned from editing anymore reactor’s videos! lol

[@zaxzumu4605]

The clown initiate at the beginning of the movie actually played Tim Drake (the third Robin for any Batman newbs out there) on the live action Teen Titans series in seasons 3 and 4. I think this was like the first thing he filmed after that series wrapped up.

[@RagingBlackGuy]

In my opinion I think Robert Pattinson’s Batman is more like the TellTale Batman. With all of the detective work and how much he would strategize and figure out the riddles.

[@constantdvdcollector]

I thought that they drew some inspiration from the TellTale games, too. I started playing the first one and found it very addictive and also a heavy plot inspiration for this film’s story.

[@RagingBlackGuy]

@@constantdvdcollector They definitely had too. It’s way too similar but it also works.

[@MKev_Gaming]

Fire your cutter. Famous scene known from the trailers where Bat Man punches the hell out of that dude before he says "I'm Vengeance" is a NO-GO! regards.