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    The Batman

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    "The Batman is a 2022 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character Batman."

    2022 176 English
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    Overview

    Gotham City is plagued by a string of unsolved murders, and a dark, vengeful vigilante known as the Batman emerges from the shadows to pursue a twisted killer. Two years of stalking the streets as the embodiment of a waking nightmare, Batman (Robert Pattinson) has now targeted a select group of criminals with his actions. When a series of sadistic crimes, all orchestrated by an elusive, masked villain known as the Riddler, begins to terrorize the city’s elite, a trail of cryptic clues sends the World’s Greatest Detective on an underworld investigation, where he encounters various allies and enemies.

    As the evidence begins to draw closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator’s plans becomes clear, Batman must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit, and bring the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued Gotham City to justice. He’s not just a symbol of vengeance; he’s the embodiment of retribution.

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    In his second year as Gotham’s dark knight, Batman (Robert Pattinson) operates as a creature of the night, driven by vengeance for his parents’ murder. He’s still learning the ropes, striking fear into the hearts of criminals, but not yet a fully formed hero. His only ally in the police department is Lieutenant James Gordon, who secretly brings him crime scene photos. Gotham is drowning in corruption, and the criminal underworld is ruled by mob boss Carmine Falcone.

    A new threat emerges in the form of the Riddler (Paul Dano), a sadistic killer who targets Gotham’s prominent figures. The Riddler leaves behind a trail of enigmatic riddles and puzzles at each crime scene, challenging Batman to uncover his identity and motives. Batman’s investigation leads him to Selina Kyle, also known as Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz), a mysterious thief whose own quest for vengeance intertwines with Batman’s.

    As Batman and Gordon work together to decipher the Riddler’s clues, they uncover a vast conspiracy that implicates some of Gotham’s most powerful citizens, revealing how deeply corruption runs through the city’s veins. The Riddler’s actions escalate, culminating in a plan to flood Gotham and expose its hidden sins. Batman must confront not only the Riddler but also his own methods and identity, pushing him to evolve from a symbol of vengeance into a symbol of hope for the beleaguered city.

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    Critical Reception

    Critical Consensus

    A grim, grounded, and gripping noir-thriller, The Batman is a dark, brooding take on the caped crusader that successfully balances detective grit with visceral action. Robert Pattinson delivers a compelling performance as a younger, more vulnerable Batman, supported by a strong cast and a visually stunning Gotham City.

    Matt Reeves’s ‘The Batman’ is a triumph of tone and atmosphere, a detective story that feels both familiar and fresh.

    David Ehrlich

    IndieWire

    Robert Pattinson is a revelation as Batman, embodying a damaged, haunted figure.

    Brian Lowry

    CNN

    This is a Batman film that feels dangerous, raw, and utterly captivating.

    Alonso Duralde

    TheWrap

    A mesmerizing, rain-soaked, and intensely atmospheric noir that plunges deep into the darkness of Gotham.

    Clarisse Loughrey

    The Independent

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    Director

    Matt Reeves

    Writers

    Matt Reeves, Peter Craig

    Composer

    Michael Giacchino

    Cinematographer

    Greig Fraser

    Producers

    Dylan Clark, Matt Reeves

    Awards

    Academy Awards (2023)

    Best Visual Effects: Nominated

    British Academy Film Awards (2023)

    Best Cinematography: Won

    British Academy Film Awards (2023)

    Best Film: Nominated

    Critics' Choice Movie Awards (2023)

    Best Cinematography: Nominated

    Saturn Awards (2022)

    Best Superhero Film: Won

    Keywords

    detectivevigilanteriddlescorruptionserial killercatwomanmobnoirsuperherodc comicsbatman

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    Facts

    Directed by
    Matt Reeves
    Written by
    Matt Reeves, Peter Craig
    Starring
    Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell, Andy Serkis, John Turturro, Peter Sarsgaard
    Music by
    Michael Giacchino
    Cinematography by
    Greig Fraser
    Edited by
    William Hoy, Tyler Nelson
    Production companies
    Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Films, 6th & Idaho, Dylan Clark Productions
    Distributed by
    Warner Bros. Pictures
    Runtime
    176 minutes
    Budget
    $200 million
    Box office
    $770.8 million
    Longest Batman Film
    At 176 minutes, it is the third-longest superhero film, behind Zack Snyder's Justice League and Avengers: Endgame.
    Riddler Inspiration
    Paul Dano's Riddler drew inspiration from the Zodiac Killer.
    Gotham's Aesthetic
    Heavily inspired by New York City, with a rain-soaked, noir-infused visual style.
    Sequel Plans
    Intended as the first film in a new trilogy directed by Matt Reeves.

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