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Pattinson’s line delivery on “It’s a big city.” Always chills me. He sounds intimidated yet hungry at the same time. Dude is incredible and so is the film.
I don't think this movie gets the credit it deserves for how perfectly cast it is, obviously the visuals and writing are amazing but literally every single character is cast so incredibly perfectly that I can't even begin to understand how they pulled it off
@@melclibra When he was first announced I was really skeptical and at times even hated it, but that first trailer... it hit like crack. I knew this movie was gonna be an instant classic.
Jeffrey Wright as Gordon just hit, he felt like a cynical jaded cop surrounded by corrupt scum who has to concede that his only hope and only friend is the violent lunatic dressed as a bat
I've watched The Batman a total of 8 times (5 at the cinema & 3 at home) and your video accurately explains why watching it so many times was totally worth it.
@@nelisezpasce nah it isn't crazy that's a 30 year franchise and people love mindless popcorn movies like those. A three hour Batman crime drama appeals to a select group of people
@@richborn6700 I mean, it makes sense when people point out how badly Snyder damaged the "Batman brand", since even TDKR passed the $1B mark. Let's see if The Batman 2 does what TDK did to Batman Begins.
The Batman is for me personally, the greatest Batman movie ever made. And its not even close. It's the first time I TRULY felt like I was watching the Batman from the comics on screen. I've watched this movie like 25 times, and that's not exaggerating. It's by far my favorite DC film, followed by the Joker. It feels like Matt Reeves crawled inside my head a made this film just for me, its crazy! For years I was saying I wish someone would make a Batman movie that looks and feels like Se7en, with the villain being a psychopathic serial killer version of the Riddler. And I'm sure nobody will believe me, but my dream casting for Riddler was Paul Dano. So when he was announced as Riddler, I genuinely couldn't believe it. And then.....the first teaser trailer dropped. Ill never forget that day, and the emotions I felt after watching it. It was shook. This movie is EVERYTHING I've ever wanted in a Batman film. The suit, the cinematography, the score, the actors, the Batmobile, the story, the atmosphere and tone of the film. There's literally nothing I would change. Robert Pattinson absolutely killed it in the role, and is easily the best Batman, for me. I cannot wait for the sequel and all the spin-off shows and comics that are coming. Just picked up the Riddler: Year One, and its incredible! I wish I could meet Matt Reeves just to shake his hand, and say thank you. Fantastic video my friend, truly fantastic!
I am you mate. As a batman comic book nerd I felt every word that u said. I rlly do. The other batman movies never rlly felt like batman to me like never once when I watched them my mind went yep that’s the Batman I know from the comics. But Robert Pattinson man, I knew he would kill it but he acted as batman like the batman I grew up with in the animated series, comics and animated movies. In mind I went “ that’s Batman” and I legitimately cried. Finally a batman whose a detective which the mass media of people don’t even that as they think he’s Just a crime fighter.
Totally agree!! First Batman movie that felt like Batman from comics and animation!! Literally a Batman graphic novel come to life!! The best Batman and comic book movie period that I've seen!!
I just can’t get enough of this movie. It’s uniquely transcendent in a medium that’s forgetting how to be creative (at least when it comes to blockbusters).
Agreed, it's a rare recent film that constantly inspires me create creative or impactful work. Especially with it's position as a mainstream film, another reason I respect Matt Reeves.
@@DanielshakespeareDanze1 not really 2022 was a pretty mediocre year for movies all around. there were only a few that were actually really good. Most were meh.
I was immediately pulled in From the beginning of the film when Bruce is investigating the first murder. When he finds out the victims son was the one to find them and that amazing nirvana song kicks on as he just stares at the kid. You could immediately feel the pain and suffering of this Batman and you’re able to empathize with him the entire time. I’ve been so hyped for this video! You’re able to put these hard to describe personally feelings into words and I love your content for it! This is probably my favorite video of yours but I honestly think that same thing every time you post a new one!
Agreed. The POV-approach Matt Reeves went this film me feel like it got into Bruce/Batman's headspace the most and gave us a better understanding of the depths of his trauma, in a way only some of the comics do. And I agree about the video, it's the *masterpiece* of The Batman analysis because it exemplified all my feels about why I loved the movie and how it elevated blockbusters films for me.
An as Batman is stareing at the Kid he becomes frozen because he's Bruce Wayne watching another Bruce Wayne being born that night. And later on when Alfred gets in an argument with Bruce he sees in the eye cam footage Bruce staring at the kid realizing exactly why Bruce is doing everything he's doing.
@@MadMax22 That Alfred scene hits harder because that double context, he wasn't just seeing another Bruce but seeing him through the first Bruce. I hoped we'd gotten more of Andy Serkis' Alfred.
“The lens feels like it’s sweating.” ❤ When a director’s vision is so compelling, collaboration becomes seamless. This was truly a passion project for all involved and I felt that seeping through as I’m being immersed in Reeves’ Gotham. How rare and memorable experience seeing this movie was in the theatre. Thank-you, Bailey, for all your hard work in making this video. Your heartfelt analysis reignited my excitement in revisiting this movie and for that you have my gratitude.
You said everything I've been feeling about this movie and more. Loveed the hopeful message at the end and i'll leave you with another Batman film quote from my favorite one. "The night is darkest just before the dawn... and I promise you, the dawn is coming."
Couldn't agree more. The whole time I watched the film I couldn't think this film was (indirectly) vengeance for the years of committee-developed, soulless blockbuster films that have considerably increased over the last decade.
Best film of the year, and by the time passing will become one of the best ever. As a motorcycle fan I also loved all the shots of motorcycle riding, are just incredible.
Really love the focus on the technical stuff in this one. As much as my interest will always lie in writing, character, and narrative structure, it's wonderful to learn how something as big as the choice of when and when not to cut or as small as the choice of lens works in tandem with those things to craft a more holistic emotional experience within the medium.
I loved No Way Home despite it's blatant fan service I thought it was a good film overall. Watching it theaters it had an exited atmosphere and the crowd went crazy everytime an epic moment happened. Watching The Batman was such a different experience you could hear a pin drop almost every scene because we were all paying attention , we were all playing detective we were immersed in the story. What a beautiful movie The Batman is 9/10 strong for me
This is the Citizen Kane of The Batman video essays. Like this is all I need. Other Batman video essays will happen, obviously, but this is all I need. Thank you.
100% agreed. There's been great The Batman reviews and analysis since its release but not one that's exemplified its themes, atmosphere and how it elevated the blockbuster experience to me as this one. It's how I aspire to talk about this film.
I loved this film. As someone who grew up with the character and seeing him never be perfected in live-action, I'm so glad that the team and cast of The Batman managed to make this dream a reality. I knew i loved this film from the opening monologue to Batman rescuing the people after the attack of The Riddler. I think this movie truly perfected Batman when he was reborn in the flooded grounds of the stadium and when he reaches out his hand to Bella Real, the representation of the people in Gotham and she at first declines, but the mayor's son, a representation of Bruce as a child, accepts The Batman, detailing how Bruce had to first metaphorically save himself before he could become a symbol of hope for the people of Gotham. Anyways, this was a fantastic video and detailed everything that i think people love about this film in such elaborate detail.
Incredibly well done. Expected nothing less. Long time watcher here, and after coming down with a sudden sickness. This was such a comforting yet enthralling watch. Keep spreading the love x
I love The Batman too but there has been a lot of great Blockbusters this past decade: The Dark Knight Rises,The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America The Winter Soldier and Civil War, The Suicide Squad, Mission Impossible Rogue Nation and Fallout, Dune, Blade Runner 2049, Logan, Wonder Woman, X-Men Days of Future Past, Baby Driver, Shazam, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, War for the Planet of the Apes, Interstellar, The Martian, Mad Max Fury Road, Skyfall, Furious 7, Ford v Ferrari, Edge of Tomorrow, Dredd, The Kingsman and apparently Top Gun Maverick. I don't know about that one, I haven't seen it yet. Also Looper and John Wick films. I don't know if you would consider those blockbusters.
Bailey, this was beautiful. I kept nodding throughout the video because I agreed with everything you said 100%, but also because you expressed your thoughts in such an evocative way. You talked about how a good film allows you to be sucked in and feel like you are part of its world, and I think your videos achieve the same thing. You certainly have vision!
This movie is amazing, it really is. The first two hours of this movie are the best content in any comic book movie, and yes that includes The Dark Knight. It's perfectly paced, multilayered and complex, contains realistic and honest dialogue and writing, extremely well acted, and the cinematography ranges from great to fucking phenomenal. While the 3rd act does drag a little at the end and is overall a little weaker than its first two acts, it's still extremely well done. The themes of identity and corruption, and the philosophical questions of fixing disfunctional societies are, while already done in the Nolan trilogy, done quite well here and take a different path from any past Batman content. The movie is inspiring, it's beautiful, and it's just a really well-told story. I'm excited for future stories that go further into this world
The Batman properly uses the entire widescreen frame, unlike other films that choose to protect for two different aspect ratios, losing focus of the story they're telling.
When it came out and i was saying that this is the best Batman movie at the moment ppl were laughing at me. A year later the movie is greting past the critic, comparison stage and gets the love it deserves
One of your points perfectly encapsulates how a lot of negative reviews missed the point of some key stylistic choices. A lot of people saw the "pillow shot" inserts as random and unnecessary, but you make a really good point that one of the themes of this movie is seeing: not just seeing clues, and not just seeing darkness and the danger of the unknown, but also seeing people. like how batman goes from seeing selina kyle as just another criminal to a person abused by the system. Or how Bruce Wayne sees how his total attention to the petty criminals of the city has distracted him from the bigger picture. Its video essays like this, ones that go beyond mere aesthetic judgement to expand our understanding and appreciation of film, that really matter. Well done
As a "fan" of serial killers, I loved this take on The Riddler and that thumb drive joke was hilariously in character for a killer who thinks his smarter then everyone else
It's a well made movie. I liked it for sure, but it didn't feel like a singular vision. It felt like someone doing a cover song version of David Fincher. I love Fincher so it's a look and feel I like applied to a genre like this. It felt so derivative that I couldn't stop thinking about it.
Love your passion Bailey, been watching you for years and this is without a doubt your best video yet. You may feel like you don't upload enough but each video shows your growth, and the time in between has been worth it. Amazing stuff, thanks for your hard work!
i love how you also exported your video in the movie aspect ratio. just literally a video before yours on the same topic gave me the same thought, woah did somebody do that? and here i am, the next video. brava LM, brava.
Doing my part to boost for the algorithm. A phenomenal video, that makes me want to return to The Batman and the Blockbusters that defined my childhood.
Someone commented “this is the citizen Kane of The Batman Video Essays.” I’ll do you one better. This is the Citizen Kane of ALL VIDEO ESSAYS. Man that intro was something else 🤌🏽
I’m truly amazing at just the deep understanding that Reeves has of Batman! He’s not just some guy who wanted to make a Batman movie. He’s a Batman fan who GETS to make Batman movies!
Love this movie. It was exactly what I wanted and dreamed for. I’m only a little embarrassed to say I’ve seen in 10 times in theaters. 30 hours well spent though. Great video too! The edit with “You know you’re right” by nirvana was chefs kiss
Hi, CGI Artist working for movies and TV shows here, just wanted to bounce on your segment on CGI. Although I agree with everything you said, I'd like to nuance your passage about the 'volume'. Which is not the bread and butter of all CGI and is not quite as flawless as you make it seem. First, it doesn't always save us from separating the characters from the background, we still have to do it and sometimes replace the background anyway. Also, it is sometimes difficult to treat the transition between the set and the screens! So you have some limitations here. However. It allows for much better lighting! Which is effing essential for integration. This is a great tech, and it would've been impossible to do some of the reflections in Mando's head without it. However. I can count a couple of times where I detected it's presence in movies. Green screens still have their uses and Virtual Production ('the volume') isn't the 'future'. :) It's part of our present, just like green screens and makeup! Thanks, great video
PLEASE LISTEN TO THE LYRICS OF WELCOME TO THE BLACK PARADE AND REALIZE ITS A PERFECT SONG ABOUT BATMAN AND THEN THE BATFAMILY!!! The first half of the song works perfectly as the origins of The Batman
Mate, frankly, you’re the best video essayist on UA-cam. As a filmmaker myself, (who saw The Batman in theatres 5 times) you never fail to enlighten me to details I never noticed, and to verbalise my own thoughts concisely, passionately and with extreme passion. I. Fucking. Love. It. Cheers from glorious Australia. Keep it up Bailey.
I don't think the era is bygone, it just needs a renewal. Some things can return back and better than ever. But only if we build on what came before and learn from our mistakes. This movie is certainly an inspirational one to me and may very well remind of us of what we are missing.
I don't have anything against using CGI, even where it isn't needed. David Fincher is one of my favorite directors of all time, and I love nearly every movie he's made, and those movies have more visual effects than most blockbusters. The difference is that the VFX aren't there because of some inability to use practicals. It's because he wants to immerse the audience, and he does it really fucking well. So I think it's best for someone to use CGI, even if it isn't necessary, and to use it well. If it's used well, then it gets the desired result
Awesome video man!!! Loved every second of it. It would be very interesting to hear your take on Better Call Saul. That show deserves a video essay just as good as the show, so given the quality of your videos, I believe you can pull It off. Keep the great work!!!
What’s cool about this film Is that it took all three of Nolan’s films 1:Batman begins 2: the dark knight 3:the dark knight rises And puts it all into one film Each film is one hour of the Batman That’s why the film is three hours
I think the pale eyes could work for Pattinson's Batman, if not a pure white. Like a very light grey or foggy eye contacts maybe help him see better in darkness and over distances, maybe have it be a near end upgrade. Kinda like the surveillance eyes(forgetting the real name) from the dark knight but actually more ethical and doesn't leave a moral questions
The opening for this threw me violently back to the time around seeing this movie. I'd forgotten just how intensely rainy it was in autumn this year. I've never been to a drive-in and we were planning on trying it out for The Batman to be covid safe but it was so fucking rainy that we decided to risk it in hoyts gold class. I completely agree that 100+ million dollar movies have started feeling like high school group projects sent through the CGI crunch machine to look like a blockbuster.
U said everything I wanted to say in conversation or comment about this masterpiece. As a film lover and DC fanboy especially a batman nerd, this is the batman movie I always wanted as a kid. This movie is a masterpiece.
Yeah brother, when I watch something and truly connect to it, I AM the characters... I feel like I've gone through what they did and with this masterpiece... I WAS the bat 👏
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Your channel need more attention. Love long video
A pure masterclass in creation. Much love to someone I'm so lucky to call a friend. ❤🔥
Same love your vids hitop
Dawg when I saw this movie the first time I was so excited to see your reaction to it. Which might be the nerdiest shit I’ve ever said.
You also promised us that you will make video deatiled video on the Batman
This is a comic book come to life a Batman movie that brings the character back to his roots
Bruh still waiting for your deep dive now that the Blu-ray and behind the scenes are put
Pattinson’s line delivery on “It’s a big city.” Always chills me. He sounds intimidated yet hungry at the same time. Dude is incredible and so is the film.
Does it make sense to say i like his performance but still can’t really see him as batman?
I don't think this movie gets the credit it deserves for how perfectly cast it is, obviously the visuals and writing are amazing but literally every single character is cast so incredibly perfectly that I can't even begin to understand how they pulled it off
Matt Reeves has a clear vision and knows the characters well
Pattison should have gotten a best actor nod. He was amazing and I was never even a fan
@@melclibra When he was first announced I was really skeptical and at times even hated it, but that first trailer... it hit like crack. I knew this movie was gonna be an instant classic.
Jeffrey Wright as Gordon just hit, he felt like a cynical jaded cop surrounded by corrupt scum who has to concede that his only hope and only friend is the violent lunatic dressed as a bat
I've watched The Batman a total of 8 times (5 at the cinema & 3 at home) and your video accurately explains why watching it so many times was totally worth it.
Isn't it crazy how Jurassic World Dominion made more money than this at the box office? $1B when the other couldn't even get to $800M...
@@nelisezpasce its fine, it still a profit for the movie. a good movie is a good movie no matter how low money it made
@@nelisezpasce nah it isn't crazy that's a 30 year franchise and people love mindless popcorn movies like those. A three hour Batman crime drama appeals to a select group of people
@@richborn6700 I mean, it makes sense when people point out how badly Snyder damaged the "Batman brand", since even TDKR passed the $1B mark. Let's see if The Batman 2 does what TDK did to Batman Begins.
Geez and I feel like for me once is enough
The Batman is for me personally, the greatest Batman movie ever made. And its not even close. It's the first time I TRULY felt like I was watching the Batman from the comics on screen. I've watched this movie like 25 times, and that's not exaggerating. It's by far my favorite DC film, followed by the Joker.
It feels like Matt Reeves crawled inside my head a made this film just for me, its crazy! For years I was saying I wish someone would make a Batman movie that looks and feels like Se7en, with the villain being a psychopathic serial killer version of the Riddler. And I'm sure nobody will believe me, but my dream casting for Riddler was Paul Dano. So when he was announced as Riddler, I genuinely couldn't believe it.
And then.....the first teaser trailer dropped.
Ill never forget that day, and the emotions I felt after watching it. It was shook. This movie is EVERYTHING I've ever wanted in a Batman film. The suit, the cinematography, the score, the actors, the Batmobile, the story, the atmosphere and tone of the film. There's literally nothing I would change. Robert Pattinson absolutely killed it in the role, and is easily the best Batman, for me.
I cannot wait for the sequel and all the spin-off shows and comics that are coming. Just picked up the Riddler: Year One, and its incredible! I wish I could meet Matt Reeves just to shake his hand, and say thank you.
Fantastic video my friend, truly fantastic!
You described my feelings perfectly as well. We are truly blessed to have Matt Reeves.
@@HunterShark300 couldn't agree more! Matt Reeves is literally the perfect visionary director for this universe.
I am you mate. As a batman comic book nerd I felt every word that u said. I rlly do. The other batman movies never rlly felt like batman to me like never once when I watched them my mind went yep that’s the Batman I know from the comics. But Robert Pattinson man, I knew he would kill it but he acted as batman like the batman I grew up with in the animated series, comics and animated movies. In mind I went “ that’s Batman” and I legitimately cried. Finally a batman whose a detective which the mass media of people don’t even that as they think he’s Just a crime fighter.
Totally agree!! First Batman movie that felt like Batman from comics and animation!! Literally a Batman graphic novel come to life!! The best Batman and comic book movie period that I've seen!!
MY GOODNESS, you have poor taste in movies lol
I just can’t get enough of this movie. It’s uniquely transcendent in a medium that’s forgetting how to be creative (at least when it comes to blockbusters).
Agreed, it's a rare recent film that constantly inspires me create creative or impactful work. Especially with it's position as a mainstream film, another reason I respect Matt Reeves.
True
@@DanielshakespeareDanze1 not really 2022 was a pretty mediocre year for movies all around. there were only a few that were actually really good. Most were meh.
Bailey out here sending a Warning to other FilmTubers to up their game. Mad Respect!
you're back now, baby! everyone else should be scared
I was immediately pulled in From the beginning of the film when Bruce is investigating the first murder. When he finds out the victims son was the one to find them and that amazing nirvana song kicks on as he just stares at the kid. You could immediately feel the pain and suffering of this Batman and you’re able to empathize with him the entire time. I’ve been so hyped for this video! You’re able to put these hard to describe personally feelings into words and I love your content for it! This is probably my favorite video of yours but I honestly think that same thing every time you post a new one!
Same bro I agree with every word
Agreed. The POV-approach Matt Reeves went this film me feel like it got into Bruce/Batman's headspace the most and gave us a better understanding of the depths of his trauma, in a way only some of the comics do. And I agree about the video, it's the *masterpiece* of The Batman analysis because it exemplified all my feels about why I loved the movie and how it elevated blockbusters films for me.
An as Batman is stareing at the Kid he becomes frozen because he's Bruce Wayne watching another Bruce Wayne being born that night.
And later on when Alfred gets in an argument with Bruce he sees in the eye cam footage Bruce staring at the kid realizing exactly why Bruce is doing everything he's doing.
@@MadMax22 That Alfred scene hits harder because that double context, he wasn't just seeing another Bruce but seeing him through the first Bruce.
I hoped we'd gotten more of Andy Serkis' Alfred.
You nailed it exactly. Hollywood has lost it's way and our heroes have paid the price.
“The lens feels like it’s sweating.” ❤
When a director’s vision is so compelling, collaboration becomes seamless. This was truly a passion project for all involved and I felt that seeping through as I’m being immersed in Reeves’ Gotham. How rare and memorable experience seeing this movie was in the theatre.
Thank-you, Bailey, for all your hard work in making this video. Your heartfelt analysis reignited my excitement in revisiting this movie and for that you have my gratitude.
You said everything I've been feeling about this movie and more. Loveed the hopeful message at the end and i'll leave you with another Batman film quote from my favorite one.
"The night is darkest just before the dawn... and I promise you, the dawn is coming."
"Blockbuster vision with a vengeance" is actually a perfect tagline for this film
Couldn't agree more. The whole time I watched the film I couldn't think this film was (indirectly) vengeance for the years of committee-developed, soulless blockbuster films that have considerably increased over the last decade.
@@themadtitan7603 Haha true. Also I love the comments you write under these type of vids. They're always interesting.
@@Comicbroe405 I appreciate it.
This video was ridiculously sensational...
The Batman does feel like hope again.
Best film of the year, and by the time passing will become one of the best ever.
As a motorcycle fan I also loved all the shots of motorcycle riding, are just incredible.
You are 100% right. Pattinson's Batman performance would not be nearly as effective if they covered up his eyes with white lenses.
Really love the focus on the technical stuff in this one. As much as my interest will always lie in writing, character, and narrative structure, it's wonderful to learn how something as big as the choice of when and when not to cut or as small as the choice of lens works in tandem with those things to craft a more holistic emotional experience within the medium.
I loved No Way Home despite it's blatant fan service I thought it was a good film overall. Watching it theaters it had an exited atmosphere and the crowd went crazy everytime an epic moment happened. Watching The Batman was such a different experience you could hear a pin drop almost every scene because we were all paying attention , we were all playing detective we were immersed in the story. What a beautiful movie The Batman is 9/10 strong for me
This is the Citizen Kane of The Batman video essays. Like this is all I need. Other Batman video essays will happen, obviously, but this is all I need.
Thank you.
100% agreed. There's been great The Batman reviews and analysis since its release but not one that's exemplified its themes, atmosphere and how it elevated the blockbuster experience to me as this one.
It's how I aspire to talk about this film.
I loved this film. As someone who grew up with the character and seeing him never be perfected in live-action, I'm so glad that the team and cast of The Batman managed to make this dream a reality. I knew i loved this film from the opening monologue to Batman rescuing the people after the attack of The Riddler.
I think this movie truly perfected Batman when he was reborn in the flooded grounds of the stadium and when he reaches out his hand to Bella Real, the representation of the people in Gotham and she at first declines, but the mayor's son, a representation of Bruce as a child, accepts The Batman, detailing how Bruce had to first metaphorically save himself before he could become a symbol of hope for the people of Gotham.
Anyways, this was a fantastic video and detailed everything that i think people love about this film in such elaborate detail.
Oh fuck yeah. This is a goddamn video.
That's the video on The Batman we didn't deserve. I loved it, editing, pace, humor, message - it's masterclass.
Incredibly well done. Expected nothing less. Long time watcher here, and after coming down with a sudden sickness. This was such a comforting yet enthralling watch. Keep spreading the love x
I love The Batman too but there has been a lot of great Blockbusters this past decade: The Dark Knight Rises,The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America The Winter Soldier and Civil War, The Suicide Squad, Mission Impossible Rogue Nation and Fallout, Dune, Blade Runner 2049, Logan, Wonder Woman, X-Men Days of Future Past, Baby Driver, Shazam, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, War for the Planet of the Apes, Interstellar, The Martian, Mad Max Fury Road, Skyfall, Furious 7, Ford v Ferrari, Edge of Tomorrow, Dredd, The Kingsman and apparently Top Gun Maverick. I don't know about that one, I haven't seen it yet. Also Looper and John Wick films. I don't know if you would consider those blockbusters.
Bailey, this was beautiful. I kept nodding throughout the video because I agreed with everything you said 100%, but also because you expressed your thoughts in such an evocative way. You talked about how a good film allows you to be sucked in and feel like you are part of its world, and I think your videos achieve the same thing. You certainly have vision!
This movie is amazing, it really is.
The first two hours of this movie are the best content in any comic book movie, and yes that includes The Dark Knight. It's perfectly paced, multilayered and complex, contains realistic and honest dialogue and writing, extremely well acted, and the cinematography ranges from great to fucking phenomenal.
While the 3rd act does drag a little at the end and is overall a little weaker than its first two acts, it's still extremely well done. The themes of identity and corruption, and the philosophical questions of fixing disfunctional societies are, while already done in the Nolan trilogy, done quite well here and take a different path from any past Batman content.
The movie is inspiring, it's beautiful, and it's just a really well-told story. I'm excited for future stories that go further into this world
My favorite movie of the year.. had been in a dark spot early March - this movie is near & dear to my soul. Masterpiece is an understatement 🤟🖤
The Batman properly uses the entire widescreen frame, unlike other films that choose to protect for two different aspect ratios, losing focus of the story they're telling.
Insanely tight video, just a perfectly edited video, hit the nail on the head w this one 😮💨
I'm obsessed with the batman and videos related to the batman.
This is the longest movie review I've actually watched from beginning to end. Friggin awesome!
thank you!
Absolutely brilliant. My feelings expressed perfectly here. Thank you.
your voice is so satisfying in the batman voice
The best Batman movie since Nolan's trilogy, and a much-needed movie after the disaster and failure of Snyder and Affleck's Batman.
I’d argue the best Batman movie ever, the dark knight is what I would call a better movie but The Batman is the best Batman movie
When it came out and i was saying that this is the best Batman movie at the moment ppl were laughing at me.
A year later the movie is greting past the critic, comparison stage and gets the love it deserves
One of your points perfectly encapsulates how a lot of negative reviews missed the point of some key stylistic choices. A lot of people saw the "pillow shot" inserts as random and unnecessary, but you make a really good point that one of the themes of this movie is seeing: not just seeing clues, and not just seeing darkness and the danger of the unknown, but also seeing people. like how batman goes from seeing selina kyle as just another criminal to a person abused by the system. Or how Bruce Wayne sees how his total attention to the petty criminals of the city has distracted him from the bigger picture.
Its video essays like this, ones that go beyond mere aesthetic judgement to expand our understanding and appreciation of film, that really matter. Well done
thank you!!
As a "fan" of serial killers, I loved this take on The Riddler and that thumb drive joke was hilariously in character for a killer who thinks his smarter then everyone else
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16:00 I had no idea that LED wall was a thing, that is so FRICKING COOL
It's a well made movie. I liked it for sure, but it didn't feel like a singular vision. It felt like someone doing a cover song version of David Fincher. I love Fincher so it's a look and feel I like applied to a genre like this. It felt so derivative that I couldn't stop thinking about it.
I love the Noir style vision of the film. Definitely re-watchable. Pattison was brilliant.
Love your passion Bailey, been watching you for years and this is without a doubt your best video yet. You may feel like you don't upload enough but each video shows your growth, and the time in between has been worth it. Amazing stuff, thanks for your hard work!
WOAH! What a FANTASTIC video!!! What an awesome watch, absolutely loved this! I adore this movie as well!!!
One of the best movies i have ever seen
I think it's safe to say that this is the best superhero/comic book film of 2022
This review contains an equivalent passion to that which you admire in the movie.
This was my first real viewing of a batman movie
And man… it was awesome
Genuinely great Batman voice at the beginning, you had me fooled for a second or two.
I loved the batman so much, now you made me love it even more!
Best shot movie ive ever seen, i never see a movie more then 2x, the batman 5x, just beautiful
i love how you also exported your video in the movie aspect ratio.
just literally a video before yours on the same topic gave me the same thought, woah did somebody do that?
and here i am, the next video. brava LM, brava.
A love letter to The Batman.
What a great video man!. Thank you very much
Just here to say LET'S GOOOOOOO
Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing your love of this film so passionately.
Doing my part to boost for the algorithm. A phenomenal video, that makes me want to return to The Batman and the Blockbusters that defined my childhood.
Someone commented “this is the citizen Kane of The Batman Video Essays.” I’ll do you one better. This is the Citizen Kane of ALL VIDEO ESSAYS. Man that intro was something else 🤌🏽
Can you imagine if The Batman 2 included Joaquim Phoenix's Joker?
HiTop Films bought me here. The opening monologue was hilarious.
Been waiting on this for months. The wait was extremely worth it. Amazing video for a fucking fantastic movie.
“Vision is Key” love how James Gunn emphasized those words for the new DCU
Phenomenal video , got a bit teary eyed near the end
I’m truly amazing at just the deep understanding that Reeves has of Batman! He’s not just some guy who wanted to make a Batman movie. He’s a Batman fan who GETS to make Batman movies!
I’ve seen this movie 6 time already and for me that’s a lot.
Love this movie. It was exactly what I wanted and dreamed for. I’m only a little embarrassed to say I’ve seen in 10 times in theaters. 30 hours well spent though. Great video too! The edit with “You know you’re right” by nirvana was chefs kiss
That intro and believable American accent made me give you an automatic thumbs up.
The finished footage from the opening looks incredible!
Everything you've said is what I felt after watching the movie but couldn't explain. Thank you.
Your intro was perfect..also You Know You're Right is always a win
Hi, CGI Artist working for movies and TV shows here, just wanted to bounce on your segment on CGI. Although I agree with everything you said, I'd like to nuance your passage about the 'volume'. Which is not the bread and butter of all CGI and is not quite as flawless as you make it seem. First, it doesn't always save us from separating the characters from the background, we still have to do it and sometimes replace the background anyway. Also, it is sometimes difficult to treat the transition between the set and the screens! So you have some limitations here.
However. It allows for much better lighting! Which is effing essential for integration.
This is a great tech, and it would've been impossible to do some of the reflections in Mando's head without it. However. I can count a couple of times where I detected it's presence in movies. Green screens still have their uses and Virtual Production ('the volume') isn't the 'future'. :)
It's part of our present, just like green screens and makeup!
Thanks, great video
PLEASE LISTEN TO THE LYRICS OF WELCOME TO THE BLACK PARADE AND REALIZE ITS A PERFECT SONG ABOUT BATMAN AND THEN THE BATFAMILY!!! The first half of the song works perfectly as the origins of The Batman
yeahhhh I was only half joking there, it would actually be the perfect track
Fantastic ending to the video
i will eat up any video essay about this film i love it SO SO MUCH
This video was so beautiful - I could see all the heart and soul You poured into it.
It was so beautiful…insightful.. dare I say - transformative
Mate, frankly, you’re the best video essayist on UA-cam. As a filmmaker myself, (who saw The Batman in theatres 5 times) you never fail to enlighten me to details I never noticed, and to verbalise my own thoughts concisely, passionately and with extreme passion. I. Fucking. Love. It. Cheers from glorious Australia. Keep it up Bailey.
I’m so glad someone acknowledged just how many times Gordon says “jesus” in this movie.
This is by far the best video I have seen about THE BATMAN.
I don't think the era is bygone, it just needs a renewal. Some things can return back and better than ever. But only if we build on what came before and learn from our mistakes. This movie is certainly an inspirational one to me and may very well remind of us of what we are missing.
They actually showed batman as a detective.......... best batman film since mask of the phantasm
I don't have anything against using CGI, even where it isn't needed. David Fincher is one of my favorite directors of all time, and I love nearly every movie he's made, and those movies have more visual effects than most blockbusters. The difference is that the VFX aren't there because of some inability to use practicals. It's because he wants to immerse the audience, and he does it really fucking well. So I think it's best for someone to use CGI, even if it isn't necessary, and to use it well. If it's used well, then it gets the desired result
And it's Monday October 31st the city streets are crowded for the holiday.
Happy f**ING Halloween
Awesome video man!!! Loved every second of it. It would be very interesting to hear your take on Better Call Saul. That show deserves a video essay just as good as the show, so given the quality of your videos, I believe you can pull It off. Keep the great work!!!
What’s cool about this film
Is that it took all three of Nolan’s films
1:Batman begins
2: the dark knight
3:the dark knight rises
And puts it all into one film
Each film is one hour of the Batman
That’s why the film is three hours
You've nailed my favourite things about this movie. Pure brilliance, and I can't wait for the sequel!
I think the pale eyes could work for Pattinson's Batman, if not a pure white. Like a very light grey or foggy eye contacts maybe help him see better in darkness and over distances, maybe have it be a near end upgrade. Kinda like the surveillance eyes(forgetting the real name) from the dark knight but actually more ethical and doesn't leave a moral questions
That wallpaper bit… wow, that’s so… so… perfect!
*Since* Martin Scorsese made those comments on superhero movies not being FILMS, only one was able to prove his statement wrong. The Batman.
This movie view alone made me a fan and subscriber this take is simply amazing. Thank you.Looking to see what else you make videos on
yo Bailey you kinda really good at this videos essay thing
I like how you stated that everyone else needs to step it up! Hell yeah!
The opening for this threw me violently back to the time around seeing this movie. I'd forgotten just how intensely rainy it was in autumn this year. I've never been to a drive-in and we were planning on trying it out for The Batman to be covid safe but it was so fucking rainy that we decided to risk it in hoyts gold class.
I completely agree that 100+ million dollar movies have started feeling like high school group projects sent through the CGI crunch machine to look like a blockbuster.
U said everything I wanted to say in conversation or comment about this masterpiece. As a film lover and DC fanboy especially a batman nerd, this is the batman movie I always wanted as a kid. This movie is a masterpiece.
Thank You man
The best description of this movie.
This movie brought back all of my favorite childhood memories 😊
My favorite Batman movie of all time also fav Batman on the big screw. Great vid man
Yeah brother, when I watch something and truly connect to it, I AM the characters... I feel like I've gone through what they did and with this masterpiece... I WAS the bat 👏
It's cool to see others appreciate this film. I loved it so much on first watch and every other re watch too.
Finally...A True Cinematic MasterWork of the 21rst Century. Each Cinematic stroke brings me closer to a Filmgasm🎉🌆🦇
You Know The Batman was something Amazing when even after 7 mouths Of Its release People Sti talking about it
You made the definitive Batman/Blockbuster video.
Thank you so much.
The Goat is back !!!
Its incredible how relevant the opening of this video is now a year later with Dune Part 2.