The Batman
The Batman

The Batman

2022Movie177 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic72/100
Google Users87%
Director: Matt ReevesGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

In his second year of fighting crime, Batman uncovers corruption in Gotham City that connects to his own family's past. As a sadistic serial killer known as the Riddler targets Gotham's elite, a trail of cryptic clues forces Batman to confront the role he must play in reforming his city. He must navigate the complex underworld of Gotham, facing off against familiar faces and uncovering dark secrets along the way.

Critical Reception

The Batman was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its darker tone, grounded realism, and Pattinson's portrayal of a brooding, detective-focused Batman. Reviewers praised Matt Reeves's direction, the film's gritty atmosphere, and the strong supporting performances, though some found its lengthy runtime to be a minor drawback.

What Reviewers Say

  • A gritty, noir-inspired take on the Caped Crusader that emphasizes detective work and psychological depth.
  • Robert Pattinson delivers a compelling performance as a younger, more tormented Batman.
  • Visually stunning with a haunting score, though its deliberate pacing may test some viewers.

Google audience: Audiences largely praised the film's darker and more grounded approach to Batman, highlighting Robert Pattinson's performance and the compelling detective narrative. Many appreciated the film's atmospheric tension and its departure from more bombastic superhero films.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 3 Academy Awards (Best Sound, Best Visual Effects, Best Makeup and Hairstyling). Won several Saturn Awards, including Best Superhero Film.

Fun Fact

Robert Pattinson revealed that he recorded himself making Batman noises and sent them to director Matt Reeves, who then incorporated them into the film's sound design.

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Aqueronte72

Aqueronte72

> Enormous mass that is per se a riddle. Forget screenplay, it's a comic storyboard; Do you remember Rorschach, from Moore's Watchmen, ruminating in the sewers?, ok, transpolate Batman and it works! No way, here I go-monologue and comic dia...
aquiluus

aquiluus

This film is so intricate, there's so many details, things you can obverse on multiple watches and not have noticed on your first. There's a lot of things that just aren't spoken that give this film so much substance. So many layers and nua...
Tatsky

Tatsky

I like how Batman is depicted with a naive and loser POV from his rich high tower, a rich trust fund baby called out by both sane (Catwoman) and insane (Riddler) people while he remains oblivious until the consequences are literally floodin...
r96sk

r96sk

It's a cracker, no doubt about it! Matt Reeves did a great job with 2022's <em>'The Batman'</em>. It's difficult not to compare this to other Batman films, though that's DC/Warner Bros. fault for featuring him so much in recent times. I'...
jwilliams0511971

jwilliams0511971

_**"Our scars can destroy us, even after the physical wounds have healed. But if we survive them, they can transform us. They can give us the power to endure, and the strength to fight."**_ Ever since it was announced that Matt Reeves wa...
edwecks

edwecks

Masterpiece. Best DC film yet
Chris Sawin

Chris Sawin

Paul Dano and Colin Farrell are extraordinary, but _The Batman_ is a three hour slog through Gotham that culminates with an over exaggerated riddle that isn’t worth solving. Having Batman and Jim Gordon both speak in raspy, whispery grunts ...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/the-batman-spoiler-free-review "The Batman deserves all the hype it generated and then some. Matt Reeves delivers a distinctly darker, more intense, frighteningly realis...
The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

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 exception...
garethmb

garethmb

“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...