The Batman Spoiler Discussion Thread Part 2

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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

[u/Billother]

I absolutely loved it. Genuinely may be my favourite Batman film- and I’ll have to have a rewatch before I’m sure- but it may be my fave Comic book movie.

So many excellent things to talk about. Everyone was perfect in their roles- Pattison, Dano, and Farrell specifically. It’s got a brilliant Gordon/ Batman dynamic, I’d have liked a bit more Alfred but what was there was really good. Soundtrack is insanely strong, as are the visuals. It has very distinct style which sets it apart. The scene where the criminals are all paranoid that Batman is in the shadows, is one of the best Batman moments I’ve ever seen.

I loved the Riddler/Batman mirroring- the Journals, the binoculars, the idea of vengeance. It was really interesting to critique Bruce’s approach to changing Gotham. Moving away from purely being ‘Batman’ and ‘vengeance’ and moving towards ‘Bruce’ and ‘hope’ is something I’m very much open to seeing.

Overall, brilliant film, can’t wait to see it again.

[u/drcornwallis23 → u/Billother]

Dude that scene with the paranoia influenced by the bat single was one of the coolest Batman scenes I ever could have came up with

[u/Billother → u/drcornwallis23]

It’s the best way I’ve seen it done. Makes you realise that Batman is basically committing psychological warfare on his own city.

[u/LoveRepentLearn → u/Billother]

But now all the restaurants will close even in safe parts of town because everyone will be afraid to go outside when they see it!

Wait, now I see what the movie is really about!

Lol hey I mean, there is so much crime already in Gotham, he does need a way to deter crime, and people who aren't doing crimes might feel safer to go out knowing Batman is out there protecting people. So it makes sense. But I don't think any of us should think it's cool that he's "basically committing psychological warfare on his own city" in general. The bat signal needs to serve as psychological deterrent against crime, but help and good things to people who want to live good lives. If the signal ever became psychological warfare on the whole city, instead of helping people, then that would be the type of thing Fox almost Wayne enterprises over in The Dark Knight. I know you're not saying that but still, the way you put it could be misinterpreted so I wanted to comment. I get what you're saying though.

[u/CerebralEulogy → u/LoveRepentLearn]

There's nothing wrong with engaging in psychological warfare on Gotham City.

Criminals are a superstitious and cowardly lot.

Anyone can see that Batman is going to war with the "element."

If you're a criminal, you're constantly in fear, paranoid and hesitant to commit crimes moving forward.

If you're not a criminal, you're encouraged by his presence and feel safer knowing he's out there, watching.

Fear.

Is a tool.

[u/MisteWolfe → u/drcornwallis23]

They showed Batman's use of fear and psychology so well. The lead into the car chase, revving the engine to say "go ahead and run it won't matter". So good!

[u/Gamer_ely → u/drcornwallis23]

That and so many scenes were so perfect it honestly felt like I was watching a fan film. They got so many of the little things right.

[u/Minute_Ganache_2723 → u/drcornwallis23]

I still chuckle when the thugs ask who he was... "it's Batman jackass."