Matt Reeves ’ The Batman offers an updated cinematic take on DC Comics’ Dark Knight. The Cloverfield helmer’s story is set during Bruce Wayne’s second year as a costumed vigilante and details his first encounters with characters like Selina Kyle (Catwoman) and Edward Nashton (The Riddler). Wayne also crosses paths with Oswald Cobblepot a.
k.a. The Penguin.
The eccentric gangster, who’s played by Colin Farrell, is a standout, and that’s why a Penguin spinoff series is on the way – with Reeves on board as an EP. I’ve been excited about the show for a while but, now, I’m even more hyped after rewatching the film that birthed it. I saw The Batman when it hit theaters over two years ago.
I enjoyed the film and, after it began streaming shortly after its release, I watched it again. Just recently, I streamed it once more with my sister for the first time in a while, which was a lot of fun. While I knew why I loved the movie upon those early viewings, I was really able to analyze those elements this time around.
And, after pondering those factors, I became more excited about the upcoming small-screen offshoot. With that, I’ll explain why the movie now has me more excited for the show. The Batman Universe’s Aesthetic Is So Unique I’m not quite sure how Matt Reeves has done it, but he’s managed to establish a vibe and feel for his Batman universe that differs from past continuities that have been showcased on the big screen.
Tim Burton ’s vision for the Cape.