The Batman Review: Pattinson Delivers One Of The Best Dark Knight Movies
The Batman is all about perception. Whether it's Batman's view of vengeance or Riddler's idea of justice, everyone in the film has a disparate point of view that colors their handling of, and reaction to, every situation. These wildly different perceptions are on display in The Batman, a gritty, layered film that explores Year 2 of the Caped Crusader's time as Gotham City's vigilante. Directed by Matt Reeves from a screenplay by him and Peter Craig, The Batman abandons Bruce Wayne's origin for a crime story that is steeped in corruption, and finally sees Batman emerging to become the World's Greatest Detective without sidelining his personal journey.
In his second year as Batman (Robert Pattinson), Bruce Wayne is struggling to find his place as Gotham City's vigilante. He instills fear in those who threaten harm, but he has yet to win the trust of the people — except for Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Jeffrey Wright), who lets him investigate crime scenes alongside him. Following the murder of the mayor (Rupert Penry-Jones) by a man who calls himself The Riddler (Paul Dano), Batman begins piecing together the clues the killer leaves him after each murder. With the help of Selina Kyle/Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz), who waitresses at the club of mob boss Carmine Falcone (John Turturro), Batman works to solve the mystery before The Riddler can claim his next victim, all while discovering just how deep the corruption in the city goes.
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With so many Batman stories to tell, The Batman is focused on the system and the layers of corruption at its core. The Riddler going after Gotham's elite sends a clear message, and portraying him as a serial killer (sans his green
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