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The Batman

The Batman

Crime · Mystery · Thriller · 2022

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 details

The Batman

“Unmask the truth.”

2022 Crime · Mystery · Thriller 2h 57m

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7.7 / 10

Community rating

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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over The Batman?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Matt Reeves

Written by

Peter Craig · Matt Reeves

Robert Pattinson

Robert Pattinson

Bruce Wayne / The Batman

Zoë Kravitz

Zoë Kravitz

Selina Kyle

Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright

Lt. James Gordon

Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell

Oz / The Penguin

Paul Dano

Paul Dano

The Riddler

John Turturro

John Turturro

Carmine Falcone

Andy Serkis

Andy Serkis

Alfred

Court is in session

Put The Batman on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.