The Batman: Did The Riddler Actually Know Bruce’s Identity?
When it comes to superheroes, particularly masked vigilantes, part of the thrill is wondering if someone will discover their identity. Matt Reeves' The Batman is no exception to this. Part of the paranoia for Robert Pattinson's distinct portrayal of Batman is the concern that someone will find out who he is beneath his mask. His partnership with James Gordon (Jeffrey Wright), sudden alliance with Selina Kyle (Zoë Kravitz), and crime-fighting activity, already have Gotham residents curious to know who it is behind the mask.
At the start of The Batman, the Riddler (Paul Dano) begins to enact his very public and highly detailed plan, immediately knocking the desire to uncover Batman's identity down onGotham's list of priorities. The Riddler doesn't set out to reveal who Batman is, either. His infatuation and belief that they are a team, limit any desire he may have to unveil Batman. However, the Riddler fails to realize that in setting his sights on both Batman and Bruce Wayne, he has come dangerously close to cracking the biggest mystery in Gotham.
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At each of the Riddler's staged crime scenes, he leaves some sort of message behind for Batman. His messages are always masked in riddles that only Batman demonstrates any real understanding of. Throughout The Batman, the Riddler uses language that gives the impression that the Riddler knows something that others don't. His tricky clues stump most, allowing him to weed out those he deems smart enough to understand his message. Batman learns fairly quickly that Riddler doesn't make any mistakes. Therefore, when the Riddler expresses his desire to «unmask this cesspool of a city,» it's difficult to imagine that his
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