The Dark Knight Trilogy Writer Gives His Honest Thoughts On The Batman
Much of the talk surrounding Matt Reeves' The Batman is about how the film would compare to other classic Batman adaptations, particularly Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight. Now,The Dark Knight trilogy writer David S. Goyer has shared his honest thoughts about the caped crusader's latest film.
Goyer, who worked on the story throughout The Dark Knight trilogy, co-wrote the Batman Begins screenplay with Nolan before Nolan's brother, Jonathan, took over screenplay duties on the following two films. Other than his Batman writing credits, Goyer also worked on other blockbusters such asBlade: Trinity (on which he also served as a director), Jumper,Man of Steel, and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
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Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Goyer gave his honest thoughts on The Batman, pointing out how the film's use of narration really gave a new perspective to the character of Bruce Wayne/Batman. «A lot of Batman stories are told from an objective standpoint. You’re showing different characters as they relate to Batman, and we’re on the outside looking in. But what was interesting with something like this is that you almost have to figure out ways for Bruce or Batman to narrate it,» Goyer shared. «So that allows us a more internal or more subjective perspective on the character that we don’t frequently see depicted.»
Goyer also added how the whole experience was a rewarding one, as he was able to enjoy The Batman as a fan rather than a writer. «It was rewarding for me. It’s interesting because when you read Batman comics, there are miniseries, graphic novels, Earth One versions, Elseworlds stories and Black Label stories, and all of these different writers and
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