Twilight fans rejoice as they see their heartthrob from the mid 2000s star in a DC Comics movie. This dark version of Batman has gotten quite a bit of reviews. Even if you are not a huge fan of Pattinson, you cannot deny the impeccable cinematography of this film – thanks to the director of photography Greig Fraser and director Matt Reeves. Fans have almost described this as a somber and gloomy version of the beloved Batman character. It comes to say that this movie has brought some light to perhaps the traumas of this world.
We see in this movie that Bruce Wayne is almost suffocating from the level of publicity that his family name has – even after the death of his parents. We also see that from the character of Catwoman, portrayed by Zoë Kravitz, the bleakness that can exist in the real world. The themes of this movie seem to be wrapped around in darkness – as we all know, Batman hides in the dark. After watching this film, it is assured you will find a fondness for the level of mystery and darkness that surrounds it. No matter how many versions of this popular character there are, we always seem to find room for more.
Diving into the plot of this movie, we see themes that gravitate toward a grittier portrayal of Batman. We see less of a make-believe storyline like the other Batman films and see something more realistic, like organized crime drug lords, mafias, etc. Some of the brooding themes portray that of revenge, whether that be the villain of the film or Batman himself. He seeks to find out whoever is behind the organized crimes while hiding out in his lair. On another note, in the other films we see really impressive technology, but this film brings it to a whole new level. Although DC Comics is usually a child friendly genre, this film seems to be intended for a more adult audience since it has intense and mature themes. Watching the end of the film, there seems to be a hint of a sequel – no complaints, in that regard.
