 What is going on guys welcome back to the channel Critical Overlord here So this would be my spoiler free review for Matt Reeves the Batman again This is directed by Matt Reeves. It is written by Reeves as well who co-wrote the script alongside Peter Craig. This is starring Robert Pattinson Zoe Kravitz Paul Daniel Jeffrey Wright John Tutoroo Peter SARS guard Andy Circus and Colin Farrell. So this film is again the first major solo Batman movie I believe since the last installment in Nolan's Dark Nitrology and it's revolving around Batman who this time is portrayed by Robert Pattinson Bruce Wayne during his second year of fighting crime Batman pursues the Ritler a serial killer who targets elite Gotham City citizens He uncovers corruption that connects to his own family during the investigation and is forced to make new allies to catch The Ritler and bring the corrupt to justice So this movie all in all I would say was something that I found to be very impressive I think a lot of people who are fans of me who watch my channel if you're because you know This is mostly a horror based channel There are some horror vibes here that I think a lot of you will appreciate if you decide to watch this Iteration of the Batman. It's very dark. It's very grim Pattinson definitely made a believer out of me because I know there was a lot of doubt surrounding him being able to Successfully portray Bruce Wayne or be a good Batman. He's very stoic in the role He's mysterious. He's reserved Menacing and made out to be a force to be reckoned with there's certain shots of him that definitely Caught my eye more so than others that specifically the shots of him with his cape flapping behind him and the close-ups of his boots Just helps at a very grim heroic and unsettling mood when he arrives on the scene His voice also isn't that different when he takes his mask off This is just from what I recall But he's very mysterious in the role and captures that aspect of Batman slash Bruce Wayne quite well Am I honest honest opinion with very minimal lines when he's in the costume? He's still a very menacing Commanding force when he's on screen the comic book lore is also there you have Bruce's orphan status his parents death But I think the depiction here might be what's refreshing to a lot of people now to talk about Zoe Kravitz Who I think does a tremendous job here with her iteration of the catwoman. She's very seductive in the role Honestly, she's of course a very attractive individual Terrific chemistry with Pattinson and she captures this emotional turmoil within the character Beautifully they if I had to describe the relationship they have together because there's obviously that romantic interest It's two broken souls that long for each other But are restricted by their personal differences on how to seek justice against those that are wrong them And I definitely need to talk about Paul Daniels Ritler I can see this performance that he gave here being compared to Heath Ledger's Joker performance in the Dark Knight He's very unhinged. He's disturbing. He's deranged. She's captivating He delivers his lines in this calm, but to meant to manner and commands your attention the entire time He's on he's in this role. He's he just steals the scene every time he's in a frame It's it's his movie when he's present, especially when he's even interacting with Batman The psychological games that he plays with the character is very unnerving and unsettling to witness And then again, there's this interrogation scene in particular I'm thinking of that just send chills down my spine and I would say this is a very well Written villain. It's a villain who was hyped up a lot throughout the film So then when you finally get to see him, it's been a lot of a lot of extended time with them It's very it's a word. It's a rewarding payoff And again horror fans You're gonna see elements of jigsaw I could say here because the because of the way it's handled the film can feel it Sometimes like you're watching seven or a saw movie and again the psychological aspects are gripping as as well Especially when Riddler again is interacting with the Batman the overall aesthetic of the movie the cinematography is gorgeous It's a grim depiction of Gotham City. It sets that hopeless mood of the town That's that's captured and portrayed all throughout the film the red lighting and crime-filled scenery Reinforces the political themes surrounding a change being necessary for Gotham and its inhabitants so that they may see better days ahead I just have to say that it's an overall compliment to the detective angle that is very much So a big bulk of this narrative and then just to jump into Michael G score This score heightens a lot of the emotions felt throughout while also striking fear and Concern in the audience much like Batman manages to do with his foes that he targets He's the hero but this score again speaks to that theme of using fear to defeat your enemies It's a compliment to the shots of Pattinson as the Cape Crusader and drives home that mysterious barrier that Batman Seems to have with him everywhere He goes and then certain scenes are more tense because of this score and it really just taps into some of those horror Vibes at times as well because there's a lot of very suspenseful moments in this movie Specifically at the opening as well the overall direction is superb And there are some tremendous shots that show off terrific visual effects as well as the practical ones My favorite shots definitely again over of Pattinson in his portrayal of Batman while the Michael G score plays in the background while he's walking It's just a very one scene in particular. It happens after a chase sequence He's just very menacing in that role. It's it's very scary at times Honestly, it's still Batman. You know, he's here to help but Pattinson does a great job and that score Just only heightens it it keeps that mysterious aspect of the character intact and I love that so much The shots of Batman surveying the broken but beautiful city of Gotham's Gotham City on top of the buildings is also great The camera movements again really just helped create this tension and is maintained by Michael G score Though I would say there are some dull moments, but the action in between was thrilling and hard-hitting for the most part The script is fine I think that certain characters could be fleshed out a little bit more but the theme the themes are getting our handle Well, they don't feel Very forceful. It doesn't feel like you're getting beaten overhead with them The theme of lying and truth is used to foreshadow events going on within Bruce's life that have been hidden from him So I think the way they use that theme to tie them into the narrative points for Batman were done perfectly While he's actively trying to solve Ritler's crimes He's also solving lies within his own life that he wasn't aware of there's fantastic dialogue There's well-rounded characters My only true concern is that there wasn't enough Ritler when we actually got really cuz he is just doing such a good job in That role he you can tell he's having so much fun And I can see the comparisons that are going to be made between him and Joker even though they're two different Batman villains I can see the comparisons just being made between two people who brought some Great performances to these iconic villains Again, my only real concern was just some mishaps with the way the script was handled and In between with some downtime in the pacing There are some dramatic moments that do feel overly dramatic for no reason just for the sake of being dramatic But I think this no air style film or the no air style is a great compliment To what they are trying to go for for the most part in this film I can't wait to see what they do in a sequel a follow-up the way the movie ends I think is going to be something that is Gonna have a few people split. I wasn't necessarily the biggest fan of the ending But I think this movie was very good overall Did I love it? No, but I think this is a great Batman movie It was definitely something I'm just not used to seeing from this genre I'd have to give it an honest 8 out of 10 if you haven't of course make sure you subscribe turn on post application There is a video in the description. I have links to my social media accounts on Facebook Twitter and Instagram You can message me there of course limited any movies news or views you'll let me to cover in the future with all that in My guys, I will see you in the next video