The Batman Movie - Bollyflix
Movie Overview
| Original Language | en |
|---|---|
| Languages Spoken | English |
| Release Date | March 1, 2022 |
| Runtime | 177 minutes |
| Rating | 7.7 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genres | Crime, Mystery, Thriller |
| Director | Matt Reeves |
| Writers | Matt Reeves, Peter Craig |
| Producer | Matt Reeves, Dylan Clark, Simon Emanuel, Walter Hamada, Michael Uslan, Chantal Nong Vo |
| Editor | William Hoy, Tyler Nelson |
| Music | Michael Giacchino |
| Cinematography | Greig Fraser |
| Budget | 185000000 |
| Revenue | 772319315 |
Movie Cast
| Actor Name | Character Name |
|---|---|
| Robert Pattinson | Bruce Wayne / The Batman |
| Zoë Kravitz | Selina Kyle |
| Jeffrey Wright | Lt. James Gordon |
| Colin Farrell | Oz / The Penguin |
| Paul Dano | The Riddler |
| John Turturro | Carmine Falcone |
| Andy Serkis | Alfred |
| Peter Sarsgaard | District Attorney Gil Colson |
| Barry Keoghan | Unseen Arkham Prisoner |
| Jayme Lawson | Bella Reál |
| Gil Perez-Abraham | Officer Martinez |
| Peter McDonald | Kenzie |
| Con O'Neill | Chief Mackenzie Bock |
| Alex Ferns | Commissioner Pete Savage |
| Rupert Penry-Jones | Mayor Don Mitchell, Jr. |
| Kosha Engler | Mrs. Mitchell |
| Archie Barnes | Mitchell's Son |
| Janine Harouni | Carla |
| Hana Hrzic | Annika |
| Joseph Walker | Young Riddler |
| Luke Roberts | Thomas Wayne |
| Oscar Novak | Young Bruce Wayne |
| Stella Stocker | Martha Wayne |
| Sandra Dickinson | Dory |
| Jack Bennett | Travis |
| Andre Nightingale | Ritchie |
| Richard James-Neale | Glen |
| Lorraine Tai | Cheri |
| Joseph Balderrama | Lead Detective |
| James Eeles | Another Officer |
| Angela Yeoh | Forensic Photographer |
| Leemore Marrett Jr. | Muscle Cop |
| Ezra Elliott | Tactical Medic |
| Itoya Osagiede | Hushed G.C.P.D. Detective |
| Stewart Alexander | FBI Leader |
| Adam Rojko Vega | SWAT (City Hall) |
| Heider Ali | Officer (City Hall) |
| Marcus Onilude | Traffic Cop (City Hall) |
| Elena Saurel | Detective on Phone |
| Ed Kear | Surly Cop |
| Sid Sagar | Digital Forensics Cop |
| Amanda Blake | Command Crisis Tech |
| Todd Boyce | Fire Marshall |
| Brandon Bassir | Young Officer |
| Will Austin | Traffic Cop |
| Chabris Napier-Lawrence | Cop (Mayor's Memorial) |
| Douglas Russell | Bitter Nobody |
| Charlie Carver | The Twins |
| Max Carver | The Twins |
| Phil Aizlewood | Falcone Bodyguard |
| Mark Killeen | Vinnie |
| Philip Shaun McGuinness | Elevator Guard |
| Lorna Brown | Doctor |
| Elliot Warren | Train Gang Leader |
| Jay Lycurgo | Young Train Gang Member |
| Stefan Race | Train Gang Member #1 |
| Elijah Baker | Train Gang Member #2 |
| Craige Middleburg | Train Gang Member #3 |
| Akie Kotabe | Lone Train Passenger |
| Spike Fearn | Vandal |
| Urielle Klein-Mekongo | Cashier |
| Bronson Webb | Hooded Gunman |
| Madeleine Gray | Injured Woman |
| Ste Johnston | Paparazzi |
| Arthur Lee | Paparazzo |
| Parry Glasspool | Scared Drophead |
| Jordan Coulson | Man in Suit |
| Hadas Gold | Newscaster |
| Pat Battle | Newscaster |
| Bobby Cuza | Newscaster |
| Dean Meminger | Newscaster |
| Roma Torre | Newscaster |
| Mike Capozzola | Mediator |
| Amanda Hurwitz | Counterwoman |
| Joshua Eldridge-Smith | Patrol Cop |
| Daniel Rainford | Suspicious Man |
| Nathalie Armin | ATF Leader |
| Jose Palma | Command Post #1 |
| Kazeem Tosin Amore | Command Post #2 |
| Dave Simon | Police Chief Hanrahan (uncredited) |
| Rodrig Andrisan | Funeral VIP (uncredited) |
| Craig Douglas | Pallbearer (uncredited) |
| Sophie Lamont | GCPD Cop |
| Kemal Shah | Detective Lujack |
| Daniel Joseph Woolf | GCPD Officer (uncredited) |
| Mark Addison | Funeral VIP Guest |
| Tiago Martins | Journalist (uncredited) |
Movie Story
In his second year of fighting crime, Batman uncovers corruption in Gotham City that connects to his own family while facing a serial killer known as the Riddler.
Movie Trailer
Movie Review
“The Batman” Is A Very Engaging And Unforgettable Tale That Is One Of The Best Adaptations Of The Character Ever
In 1989 Michael Keaton was seen as a very controversial choice to wear the Cowl of Batman but soon proved his doubters wrong by turning “Batman” and its subsequent sequel “Batman Returns” into massive Box Office success before leaving the cape behind.
While four other actors have taken up the cinematic version of the character in the subsequent years, Keaton has remained for many the Gold Standard with Christian Bale likely being his biggest rival.
When Robert Pattinson was named as the new Batman, there was interest but concern as an actor who is largely known for playing Edward in the “Twilight” films seemed to be an odd choice. However, I would say that anyone who has seen some of his recent work including his performance in “The Lighthouse” would be playing him a disservice by saying he was not up to the part.
In “The Batman”, audiences are given a darker and more broken Bruce Wayne, an Emo recluse who is far from the Socialite he has been portrayed as for decades and a very sullen and withdrawn individual who does not exude charm or grace and even shows issues making eye-contact.
When the Mayor of Gotham is killed shortly before the election by a mysterious individual known as “The Riddler” (Paul Dano), the vigilante known as “The Batman” is called in to help the police by Lt. James Gordon (Jeffrey Wright). Gordon has been working with Batman for some time but it is clear that his association with him has not won him any favors with his fellow officers, many of which openly question his use and involvement in the crime scenes.
Further complicating matters are clues left at the various crime locales that are addressed to The Batman and cause many to believe that he may be working with the very killer they are attempting to stop.
As the investigation unfolds, the seedy side of Gotham City comes to light in the form of a missing girl who was photographed with the married Mayor and may well be the key to the investigation. Her disappearance leads her friend Selina Kyle (Zoe Kravitz), to take on her Catwoman persona and delve deep into an underworld that features deadly individuals ranging from Carmine Falcone (John Turturro), and The Penguin (Colin Farrell), amongst others as she and the Batman conduct their own investigations that at times overlap and further complicate matters.
As the body count rises and Batman races to find the true method behind the madness of The Riddler, the tone becomes darker and more sinister in a deadly race against time.
The film eschews the usual abundance of action sequences and glossy special effects which are common for Comic Book related films and instead gives audiences a slow-burning murder mystery that holds your attention from start to finish over its three-hour run time.
The dark and foreboding tone of the film is brought home by the haunting and sharp piano keys of the film’s theme that permeates the film and punches home that this is a film clearly aimed at a more adult audience.
Pattinson does a great job showing the deeply broken individual that is behind the mask and that Batman is the only form of escape or therapy that Bruce Wayne has due to his insistence on saving a city that many argue cannot be saved. He has strained his relationship at times with Alfred (Andy Serkis), caused damage to the financial stability and reputation of the family company in his quest for vengeance and justice, and has become a bitter and broken recluse in doing so. In many ways, it could be argued that his only socialization with others is as The Batman and his single-minded obsession is chilling to watch.
Pattinson also handles the action sequences well as the film spaces them out to put the emphasis more on the man than the gadgets as they are kept to a minimum even during a thrilling chase with the new version of The Batmobile.
The strong supporting cast works well with the film and Paul Dano gives a very compelling and disturbing version of his character which makes the film even darker and more engrossing.
Director Matt Reeves has crafted a dark and foreboding tone and visual style as a good portion of the film takes place in the darkness and his screenplay is not afraid to take chances by putting the emphasis on the characters and their flaws versus an abundance of action and effects.
I found this version of the character and interpretation more engrossing than prior versions of the film as the bold move to do a slow-burning and dark murder mystery versus an effect-laden action film reminded me of some of the better Batman stories such as Batman: The Killing Joke or Batman: The Long Halloween.
The film is not going to be for everyone, especially younger viewers and some may take issue with the casting choices, but their performances shine and as such, “The Batman” was a very engaging and unforgettable tale that for me serves as one of the best adaptations of the character ever.
4 stars out of 5
The reviews and hype for this movie were massive! Comparisons to The Dark Knight got my expectations high... probably a little too high. I was expecting to be blown away and was not but even with that being said The Batman is an exceptional film. The cinematography and visuals are stunning. Matt Reeves made some genius creative choices among which were the more reclusive rockstar grungy Bruce Wayne and the Riddler being heavily influenced by the Zodiac. The acting was fantastic as well with Zoe Kravitz and Paul Dano offering some standout performances. The Batman is driven with psychological and mystery focus as compared to the action comedy style of most superhero movies. My only complaint is that the mystery felt fairly predictable. I wasn't surprised by any of the twists and turns. Ultimately, this was a wonderful addition to the Batman franchise and I can't wait to see where it goes next.
Movie Rating
Rating Analysis for The Batman:
Overall Rating: 7.7/10
Total Votes: 11,039
Rating Breakdown:
- Popularity Score: 26.1
- Adult Content: No
- Budget to Revenue Ratio: 417.5%
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