The Batman [DVD] [2022]

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a b c "Director Matt Reeves on the Inspirations and Innovations of The Batman (Exclusive)". A.frame. March 4, 2022. Archived from the original on March 6, 2022 . Retrieved April 20, 2022.

a b c Chitwood, Adam (March 7, 2022). "How The Batman Cinematographer Greig Fraser Crafted an 'Urban Noir' Take on the Caped Crusader". TheWrap. Archived from the original on March 11, 2022 . Retrieved March 12, 2022. Fleming, Mike Jr. (November 5, 2019). "Colin Farrell In Talks To Play Penguin, Rounding Out The Batman Villain Trio". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 5, 2019 . Retrieved November 5, 2019. a b c Travis, Ben (December 18, 2021). " The Batman: Robert Pattinson's Bruce Wayne Is Inspired By Kurt Cobain, Says Matt Reeves – Exclusive Images". Empire. Archived from the original on December 18, 2021 . Retrieved December 18, 2021.In portraying Bruce Wayne, Reeves wanted to depart from the traditional playboy and socialite; because he listened to the Nirvana song " Something in the Way" (1991) as he wrote the first act, he decided to base Bruce on reclusive Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. He took inspiration from the film Last Days (2005), which features a fictionalized version of Cobain living in a "decaying manor". [48] The Godfather (1972) character Michael Corleone also influenced Reeves' take on Bruce. [127] Reeves sought to make Batman relatable while honoring what people love about him, [14] and described his Batman as "still trying to figure out how to do this, how to be effective, and he's not necessarily succeeding. He's broken and driven." [94] Although it does not depict Batman's origin—in which he witnesses the murder of his parents— The Batman still explores the emotional cost that it has on the character, with Reeves stating Batman is "emotionally stunted at being 10 years old, because that's a trauma you don't get past". [128]

Approaching this review holistically as my favorite Batman is Kevin Conroy (sorry live action movies) - my credentials - an average fan, have read most of the Detective and Batman comics, watched most the DC animated shows and movies as well as live action films and played all the Arkham games and also the Telltale series. Pattinson is joined by an all-star cast playing classic Batman allies, and villains of course. The cast includes:

a b c Itzkoff, Dave (March 6, 2022). "Matt Reeves Explains the Ending of The Batman". The New York Times. Archived from the original on March 10, 2022 . Retrieved March 10, 2022. a b Galuppo, Mia; Kit, Borys (May 16, 2019). "Robert Pattinson Frontrunner to Play Batman in Matt Reeves' DC Movie". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 17, 2019 . Retrieved March 27, 2022. a b " The Batman (2022) Cast and Crew". Moviefone. March 4, 2022. Archived from the original on April 13, 2022 . Retrieved April 12, 2022. a b Kit, Borys (June 13, 2018). "Warner Bros. Shifts DC Strategy Amid Executive Change-Up". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 13, 2018 . Retrieved March 27, 2022. Story wise the movie is entertaining and well made - there is a threat, hero and allies must work to show their relevance and save the day - done quite effectively (not life changing but films rarely are, however storytelling is meaningful). Obviously production values are impressive and the cinematography is amazing. Set designs are useful while costumes are well thought out and used relevantly.