Why Andy Muschietti is a Good Fit for Batman: Brave and the Bold

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Last week, Warner Bros. released . Long delayed, the film has garnered a divisive critical and audience reaction, to say the least. While many praised the light-hearted tone, Michael Keaton’s return as Batman, and Sasha Calle’s portrayal of Supergirl, the excessive humor, subpar visual effects, and weak third act were all roundly derided.

I found the film disappointing. Apart from Calle’s solid performance as Supergirl — given limited opportunities outside of a few impressive fight sequences — the superhero epic came across as cheesy, disjointed, and lacking in substance.

Nevertheless, I’m excited Andy Muschietti will direct Batman: Brave and the Bold for James Gunn‘s new DCEU. There are a few concerns, but I remain hopeful for a positive outcome.

First and foremost, The Flash’s issues seem to stem less from Muschietti’s direction and more from behind-the-scenes turmoil at Warner Bros. Since Zack Snyder‘s departure, the DCEU has lacked a clear vision. No one with a distinct creative direction has emerged, resulting in a haphazard collection of films that straddle the “Snyder-Verse” and a more light-hearted, Marvel-inspired approach.

Muschietti fulfilled his duties and delivered a final product that, at the very least, is watchable—a feat in itself. The Flash boasts impressive visuals, despite flawed CGI that likely arose from a chaotic production, last-minute reshoots, and excessive meddling. The film has moments of brilliance, particularly when Muschietti and his skilled stunt team transform Keaton into an action star. During Batman’s infiltration of a Soviet facility, he dispatches a horde of faceless goons with hand-to-hand combat and hi-tech gadgetry. The fight choreography is well-executed and visually arresting.