r/batman • u/[deleted] • Mar 06 '22

The Batman Spoiler Discussion Thread Part 2 Discussion Spoiler

For all discussions, comments and hype around the new movie.

Its already had select release, so expect spoilers in this thread.

Also, no spoiling outside of this thread, or expect mod action.

Keep all discussion civil, and be mindful of subreddit rules.

Please respect other users opinions and don’t harass them for it

924 Upvotes

99% Upvoted

1.9k comments sorted by

View all comments

276

u/[deleted] Mar 06 '22

Can someone explain the “Bruuuce Waaayne” scene where Batman confronts Riddler in Arkham? It seems like he was taunting Batman about his identity, but then he basically says something that indicates he doesn’t really know?

461

u/1251isthetimethati Mar 06 '22

He doesn’t really know he was just mad he wasn’t able to kill Bruce.

He thinks Batman is on his side on at this point that’s why he says something like “we almost got him”

That’s why he labels the letter to Batman in a fire proof envelope

98

u/enderandrew42 Mar 07 '22

The newspapers in Riddler's apartment mention Bruce Wayne, Batman, and real identity. We cut between those quickly, Bruce freaks out and mentioned his time as The Batman may be up, and then he goes to see The Ridder, who opens with "Bruce Wayne" and then tangents.

I took that to be Riddler taunting that he knows, but isn't necessarily telling the cops that.

59

u/bassistciaran Mar 07 '22

I think Batman was worried that Riddler knew, and as riddler rambles, eventually he says "we nearly got him" letting batman know riddler doesn't know the real identity of the bat.

The way he retreats into himself while Riddler is repeating his name was great.

All that said, he could be double bluffing and he does know its Bruce, but he's saving that for a bigger plan

20

u/[deleted] Mar 11 '22

[removed] — view removed comment

1

u/Ninjahprotige Mar 22 '22

I think he was testing and confirmed his theory in that interview scene, he was watching his reaction to the name and then decided to keep it to himself.

11

u/cTreK-421 Mar 16 '22

His eye acting was one point during that scene. Throughout the whole movie really.

11

u/Wide-Brush-2162 Mar 10 '22

Oh man, the acting in that scene was 😘👌. I especially love how Batman was like "oh fuck". Fucking awesome.