Unmask the truth.|Mar. 01, 2022|United States|176 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Action;Crime;Drama;SuperHero
Description: “The Batman,” released in 2022, is an American superhero film centered on the iconic DC Comics character Batman. Directed by Matt Reeves, with a screenplay co-written by Peter Craig, the movie serves as a reboot of the Batman film franchise. It stars Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne/Batman, alongside a talented ensemble cast including Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Peter Sarsgaard, Andy Serkis, and Colin Farrell.
Set during Batman’s second year as a crime-fighter, the story follows his mission to uncover corruption in Gotham City while tracking down the Riddler, a serial killer targeting the city’s elite. The film delves deeper into Batman’s detective skills, drawing inspiration from classic 1970s films and influential comics like “Year One” (1987) and “Ego” (2000).
The project initially began with Ben Affleck attached to direct, produce, co-write, and star. However, after stepping away, Matt Reeves took over and reimagined the story, detaching it from the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). Casting began in 2019, with Pattinson landing the lead role, followed by other key additions. Filming took place in the UK and Chicago between January 2020 and March 2021, with delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The Batman” premiered in London on February 23, 2022, and was released theatrically on March 4. Despite its lengthy runtime, the film received praise for its performances, action sequences, and narrative. It is set to launch a shared Batman universe, with two sequels and two HBO Max spin-off series in development.
The plot kicks off with the murder of Gotham City’s mayor, Don Mitchell Jr., by the Riddler. Batman teams up with the Gotham City Police Department to investigate the crime, uncovering a web of corruption in the process.
Cast director: Matt Reeves
Cast actor: Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Peter Sarsgaard, Andy Serkis, Colin Farrell, Alex Ferns, Jayme Lawson
Original name: The Batman