But if you look closely, old rail tracks — possibly once used for trains or another type of public transit — run straight through the middle of the tunnel. With others looking on and one even recording on a cell phone, Batman blocks an attack from a pipe-wielding thug and beats the living hell out of him, declaring “I’m vengeance.” Pattinson’s Batman voice is noticeably deeper than his usual voice, but not too growly like Bale and not modulated with technology like Affleck. The Batman Begins Community Note includes chapter-by-chapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. The Batman trailer arrived at DC FanDome and it was unexpectedly set to an iconic Generation X song. It even looks like this version of Bruce spends more time working on his Batmobile than on his computer piecing mysteries together. The Batman trailer is finally here, accompanied by Nirvana’s “Something in the Way.” The two-and-a-half minutes of footage presents a nightmarish new take on Gotham City and the Dark Knight, an impressive feat considering only 25% of the movie has been shot so far, according to what director Matt Reeves said during the DC FanDome digital event. Instead, Pattinson wears more of an emo slick — very fitting for the mood of this trailer. Does the Riddler know Batman is in attendance already or does he think this latest scheme will lure him there? The entire hall lights up, with chairs and flowers still strewn across the floor. This is where we finally get our first full look at Pattinson in costume, stepping out of the dark and toward Gordon. There’s no elegant bachelor under the cowl in The Batman but a beaten down, soot-covered man who looks more troubled than any other Bruce before him. Wow. Naturally, these guys ask him “What the hell are you supposed to be?” and challenge him to a physical confrontation… which, needless to say, doesn’t go so well. Here all the secrets we found after dissecting it! Before we get started, take a look at the trailer again: The trailer kicks off the character reveals right away, giving us our first look at The Batman‘s version of the Riddler — at least I’m pretty sure this is him. An enterprising amateur sleuth has cracked the Riddler’s riddle, by the way. There have also been rumors that this film takes place during an election year in Gotham City. The latest trailer for the upcoming Batman: Arkham Knight is out, and this time Batman … A new Dark Knight rises. This muscle car definitely looks like something Bruce would have worked on himself inside the Batcave. The sheds have also been used to film sequences for “Batman Begins,” “The Dark Knight” and “Inception,” so Warner Bros. has plenty of experience with them by now. But could this be the beginning of a love-hate relationship, as we’ve seen in … And so right from the get-go, The Batman trailer feels different. Batman Teaser Trailer: Breakdown & Analysis. 51 2 minutes read. He simply looks stunning. It’s difficult to figure out where this actually might be. However, DCU is smart and they did not give up anything in the trailer. We already knew John Turturro was set to play crime boss Carmine Falcone in the movie but now we know that his comrade in crime/rival Salvatore Maroni also exists in this universe and has been busted for transporting drugs at some point before the start of the movie. While The Riddler sure looks sinister enough, it’s also his ominous, modulated voiceover that truly gives viewers the heebie-jeebies. A blink-and-you’ll-miss-it shot of a framed newspaper at the crime scene gives fans of The Dark Knight and The Long Halloween a nice easter egg to mull over. It opens with who is sure to be Paul Dano’s Edward Nashton/The Riddler sitting atop an unconscious, bleeding man. Batman: Arkham City Gameplay Trailer Analysis Last updated by No_Name on Mar 15, 2011 18:47 PM What will the premise for Arkham City be? When I found out that he was taking over directing duties on “The Batman” from Ben Affleck in February 2017, I couldn’t have been more thrilled. It suggests the Riddler knows something about the Caped Crusader that no one else does. Reeves said during DC FanDome that this version of Selina hasn’t quite morphed into Catwoman at the start of the film and is instead still being shaped into the master thief we know and love. We get an excellent point-of-view shot that puts us right into Batman’s boots as he walks into a crime scene behind Gordon. . He was named Senior Writer in January 2020 and co-hosts the Inside the Film Room podcast with Zach Goins. August 23, 2020 14:54 U.S. 3 Views. I even got the chance to express my gratitude to him on Twitter in 2018, and he expressed it right back. Since then everybody is talking about the movie. The following sequence is a quick intercut of the film’s two other antagonists: Selina Kyle/Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz) and Oswald Cobblepot/Penguin (Colin Farrell). The first teaser trailer for Robert Pattinson and Matt Reeves' 'The Batman' promises a Batman movie that isn’t positioning itself as the biggest superhero epic of the moment. A new trailer for Batman V Superman was just released; but did it reveal too much? That film and its even more impressive sequel — “War for the Planet of the Apes” — are two of the most incredible blockbusters of the century. Reeves’ Batman reboot explores the early days of the Caped Crusader’s career, about two years into it, and focuses on a younger Bruce Wayne who is haunted by his past as well as a new villain who’s leaving victims all of the city for him to find. During the panel, Reeves said that when the film begins, Selina has yet to become Catwoman, and that’s pretty evident here. Batman exhibits an extremely superlative costume. However, that might be a part of the flashback, in the trailer. The new Batmobile is front and center towards the tail end of the trailer. I have no idea who this is, but I’m going to guess it’s The Batman‘s version of Commissioner Loeb, the corrupt head of police that preceded Gordon. You can even see the tire marks from where the car came speeding in, which is another nice bit of detail. While the trailer makes quite a few things clear about this new Batman movie universe, there are a few lingering questions left in the promo’s wake. Or does this lie run much deeper than that? Batman: Arkham Knight Trailer Analysis: Robin and Nightwing Playable? But before that VO kicks in, we get to meet Jeffrey Wright’s Jim Gordon, who is not yet the commissioner of the GCPD. It appears that Bruce went back to the scene of the crime in the cathedral to investigate and maybe try to crack the code painted on the vehicle, but a trap was waiting for him. In a swift promotional move, WB has been teasing us these last three days with video after video after video for the upcoming and final entry in the Arkham series: Batman: Arkham Knight. Inside seems to be a man with a bomb and a letter for Batman strapped to his chest. Let’s play a game, just me and you…” Gordon shows the green envelope to Batman, revealing that the card was addressed to the Bat himself. It’s almost as if he’s just switched out of his Batsuit or is getting ready to put it on. Johnny is a member of the North Carolina Film Critics Association and has been with Inside the Film Room since August 2019. I know WB has said that both The Batman and Joker exist in their own universes, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the studio was suddenly anxious to tie these two movies together after the massive success of the latter. I’ve been a Matt Reeves fan since before I even knew I was. Down the street, Bruce sits on a motorcycle and looks on, with dark makeup surrounding his eyes. Does the villain know that Bruce Wayne is the masked vigilante? The latest in movie, television and pop culture news and reviews. Coming Soon has posted a link to a brand new two-minute international trailer for Batman Begins. I watched this trailer all the way through the first time and wondered who this character was. GCPD officers on both sides look at the Caped Crusader with disgust, suspicion and maybe even a little hate. Has the villain framed the Dark Knight for something? 'Batman V Superman' Comic-Con Trailer Analysis & Story Details. And if there’s anything you spot in the trailer that we missed, let us know in the comments! When Affleck dropped out of the directing role and Reeves cast Pattinson, it felt like a match made in heaven. Finally, we arrive at the trailer’s most-talked about moment. Tenet will be releasing on September 3, so fans will soon get to finally watch director Christopher Nolan’s latest thriller after several delays. We know that by the end of Joker, Arthur has a cult following rallying around him, despite the fact that he’s admitted to murdering quite a few people by that point. 137. There also looks to be another tunnel in the background. We see Jeffrey Wright’s Jim Gordon investigating the crime scene the Riddler leaves behind at the start of the trailer, while a forensics team takes photographs and gathers evidence. People have been quite excited about the movie as well. Gordon reads from a card left at the scene. Trailer Analysis: ‘The Batman’ blows the roof off the DC FanDome. 1. Next, we find out that Matt Reeves was crazy enough to drive a whole car through a packed cathedral. We also get to see Colin Farrell’s absolutely incredible transformation into the scarred Oswald Cobblepot, who, according to Reeves, is still working his way up the crime ladder in this movie. The trailer also gives us our first look at several villains, including Penguin, Catwoman, and a gang that seems to call back to a group first introduced in an animated series. Can you even call that a Batcomputer? This is one of the best transformations I’ve ever seen, and it should easily be the early frontrunner for the Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling in 2022. This scene also confirms that by year two of Batman’s career, he’s already on good terms with Gordon and the GCPD, although something tells me that relationship ain’t gonna last very long…. He’s not yet the powerful crime lord known as the Penguin, but it sure seems like he causes plenty of havoc for the Bat nonetheless. The trailer closes with a rapid montage of action moments that features Batman being shot in the chest as close range, using his grapple, and chasing enemies down with his Batmobile. 7.6 millions views, 138,000 retweets and 223,000 likes. Share Share Tweet Email. Here’s why I mentioned that Joker connection earlier. Earlier this week, Warner Bros. released the latest and final Batman Begins trailer. Reeves praised Dano’s take on the character during the panel, saying Dano “plays a version of The Riddler that no one has ever seen before. The riddle-obsessed villain isn’t really known for wearing a full facemask with glasses over it, but as you’ll see throughout the trailer, this movie seems to play like an extended fever dream full of grotesque baddies set against an almost overbearingly dark Gotham City. “Cloverfield” came out in 2008 and blew my mind, becoming the first film I ever saw more than once in theaters. Or has Batman gone too far in his search for justice? There’s a tunnel that seems to serve as a garage, with giant, stone staircases on each side and old light posts that aren’t illuminated. But could this be the start of a love-hate relationship like what we’ve seen in past takes on this duo? Wright looks perfect as the character, sporting the classic mustache and glasses combo. Reeves has said that his take on Batman is more of a detective story than an action movie, and this trailer definitely delivers on his promise. Bruce is at a funeral for someone I don’t recognize when a car comes crashing through the church. The Insightful Panda / December 3, 2015. We see in the trailer as Batman is hunted by a serial killer who is leaving him letters at every crime scene, teasing that the movie will feel more like a detective story than the usual action take. Here’s an excellent look at what the top half of the new Batsuit looks like. Judging by newspaper clippings that are shown later in the trailer, this man seems to be named Don and was some sort of political figure — seems relevant. It wouldn’t be surprising to see that Arthur has become a symbol all these years later, inspiring the next generation to go out into the streets and cause their own chaos. Wow. Thankfully, Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson had different plans. One piece of evidence is a green envelope addressed to the Batman. The fact that the Joker movie also dealt with the idea of the Wayne family’s hidden past — in that case, that Thomas Wayne may have had an illegitimate son — and that this movie could have at least one potential connection to last year’s Taxi Driver-inspired character piece makes me think the Riddler knows a secret about Bruce’s past. The Riddler. Written & Edited By John Darius. Cobblepot shrieks and yells out what we all already know: “This guy’s crazy!”, The trailer closes out with one last voiceover from Riddler, telling Bruce that he is “a part of this, too.”. The Batman director Matt Reeves and star Robert Pattinson provided fans with their first extended look at the 2021 reboot at DC FanDome.And, boy, what a hell of a trailer it was. ... Posted: 28 Apr 2015 8:26 pm. We see him drive off and through a graveyard before arriving in what looks to be Matt Reeves’ version of the Batcave. Yes the Nirvana song provides a heavy lift (it’s just. His followers, who don their own clown makeup and masks, see Arthur as a freedom fighter, someone fighting for justice in a corrupt city where the rich have it all and the poor have nothing. Share 9. So we’re going breaking down the trailer to see what’s really going on in The Batman. It definitely looks like he’s taking the character in a new direction. Pattinson’s Bruce almost looks more inspired by The Crow than Ben Affleck, Christian Bale, or Michael Keaton before him. It’s a very cool and surprisingly realistic take on the Batmobile unlike what we’ve seen in past movies. We were expecting a look at the movie but not necessarily a full teaser trailer. By Ben Kendrick Published Jul 11, 2015. The final scene insinuated the faceoff between the two titular superheroes with a phenomenal cinematography. He seems to attack an officer before Gordon manages to get him under control. At this point, she’s simply donning an all-black outfit and a ski mask that forms two little nubs on top of her head to resemble cat ears. The Batman 2021 trailer was released at FanDom the online DC event. If Pattinson ever does take on the Joker, you can bet your Batarangs that WB will try its very hardest to make it the Joaquin Phoenix version of the villain. He’s an incredibly creative actor. Reeves has spoken at length about his Batman film being a murder mystery, with speculation suggesting that The Riddler is on a killing spree. Above, we see one such victim, his face wrapped in tape with the words “No more lies” written over it. The film’s official account launched less than four hours ago and already has over 30,000 followers. Aquaman. Following the release of the full 'Batman V Superman' trailer at Comic-Con 2015, we highlight the new story details and comic book references shown in the footage. In fact, Paul Dano’s Riddler looks about as far the opposite of Jim Carrey as you can get. Rumors long circulated the film's story will draw influence from the 1996-1997 comic miniseries Batman: The Long Halloween, by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, which follows the Dark Knight's pursuit of a holiday-themed murderer.The crime scene at the beginning of the trailer may support that contention, with the Riddler filling in for Alberto Falcone and Harvey and Gilda Dent. That second shot actually seems to recreate the famous panels from Year One where the Dark Knight escapes an abandoned building surrounded by the GCPD with the help of a swarm of bats, a scene that also inspired an action sequence in Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins. The gang of face-painted goons that challenge Batman in the trailer sure look inspired by the Clown Prince of Crime. Nathan's in-depth analysis of the highly divisive film, Batman v Superman. The trailer definitely sets up the Riddler as the main villain of the piece, a killer obsessed with getting to the Batman by leaving behind corpses and messages for the Dark Knight at his crime scenes. The concluding analysis: Since the movie is getting a GCPD-centric spinoff on HBO Max about the corruption inside the police force, I’m going to assume this version of Loeb will be a bit closer to the power-hungry chief introduced in Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli’s Batman: Year One. John Saavedra is the Managing Editor of Den of Geek. Batman: Arkham Knight "All Who Follow You" Trailer Analysis. Sure most of this are things we hypothesized a while ago; but to have them confirmed is a little sad. Inside is a card with a riddle that I can’t quite make out, but it’s undoubtedly meant to lead the World’s Greatest Detective to the next clue in the Riddler’s twisted game. “If you are justice, please do not lie,” he bellows out over a curious scene of Batman standing in a cell of some kind, surrounded by police. James Whitbrook. This is the perfect version for this new take on the Riddler, who seems more like a serial killer here than the grinning megalomaniac we know from the comics, video games, and Batman Forever. After a panel full of fascinating insight on the film from co-writer/director/producer Matt Reeves, he shook the world and dropped a full, two-minute trailer. It’s pretty much a suit of armor, although the cowl and cape seem to be made of leather. Breaking Down The Batman's First Trailer: Haunting Secrets and Enigmatic Clues. Analysis of Hero’s Story "The Dark Knight Rises" Pages: 5 (1034 words) The Dark Knight Trailer Analysis Sample Pages: 5 (1023 words) The Dark Knight - the Joker Pages: 7 (1744 words) Anglo-Saxon Hero in Literature: Beowulf, Roy Hobbs and the Dark Knight Pages: 5 (1055 words) Riddler dons a dark green coat and mask with goggles, unspooling a roll of duct tape and completely encompassing the man’s head before writing the message “NO MORE LIES” in red (possibly blood) on his face. His pursuits are so intense, in fact, that even the clearly deranged Oswald Cobblepot lets out a gleeful “this guy’s crazy!” as the Dark Knight closes in. Does this dude even get wi-fi inside his underground mechanic shop? Sign up below to receive email alerts for each new post. It went off without a hitch, offering news and exclusive content for every film currently in production. so. 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Why are Batman and the GCPD suddenly at odds? We first see Bats getting into a scuffle inside an interrogation room surrounded by cops and then later escaping a building while police officers shoot at him. Bruce tackles a young boy out of the way, saving him. Matt Reeves said that Batman is only in his second year of crime-fighting, and his attempts to clean up the city don’t seem to be winning any police over at this point, apart from Gordon. This is a writer-director who, maybe more than anyone else working today, understands how to use genre films to tell deeply personal and emotional stories about real characters. One side of the card asks “What does a liar do when he’s dead?” and the other side reads “Haven’t a clue? You may have missed Colin Farrell's debut as the Penguin in this trailer. It’s a bit…much. As I write this just three hours after the fact, Batman is still the number one trending topic on Twitter. Now, this is the part where we have to address the penguin in the room: Holy shit, the makeup and prosthetics they have used to transform Colin Farrell are nothing short of sensational. This trailer is the culmination of all my expectations and hopes, and I certainly couldn’t have asked for better. We wrote a little bit more about whether Joker could (or should) show up in this movie here. This should be interesting. The DC FanDome had plenty of new trailers and footage but one of the most anticipated films of the event was Matt Reeves’s upcoming take on the infamous Caped Crusader, The Batman.We were lucky enough to get a teaser trailer for the film with plenty to dissect so let’s jump into a shot by shot analysis of The Batman.. No More Lies 9 Shares. My best guess is this is actually an old section of Gotham, maybe a subway system, that Bruce has repurposed as a base of operations within the city, considering he’s yet to fully establish himself as the well-equipped Batman most of us know. The trailer tells us that Celina showed Batman a small snippet, stating that the film will feature each other. We then get a quick glimpse of what looks to be Alex Ferns as Police Commissioner Pete Savage at some sort of press conference, possibly discussing the murder. Either way, we also get our best look at Pattinson as Bruce. Tall, with ears that are just the right length and a beautiful suit of body armor. One of the best things about the theatrical cut of Justice League is the absolutely badass … Bruce and hundreds of others are attending a funeral when the car comes crashing through the front doors and sends everyone scattering. Fun fact: this cathedral is actually a replica, constructed inside the giant airship sheds in Cardington, England. “You”ll see,” Riddler responds, as Bruce lifts his head and stares into the camera. Johnny spends his days job-hunting, watching films and obsessing over every new detail of Denis Villeneuve's "Dune.". Finally, we get a look at Batman sans mask. But, after the first look at the trailer, we have a list of which villains are going to be in the movie. It’s interesting to see a version of Bruce who doesn’t sport slicked back billionaire hair. “Breathless” is the only way to describe DC FanDome, which was nothing short of a spectacular success. Superman: Dawn of Justice New Trailer Analysis. If you did a double-take at … It wasn’t until after “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” floored me six years later that I realized it was the same filmmaker. It looks like a workbench with a dual-monitor PC setup. The Batman trailer is finally here! Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice gets an extended trailer and we picked it apart to find every DC easter egg! It is simply the best trailer released all year, and I am here to break it down. This is the kind of big-budget picture that can transcend its genre, rebuild its star’s reputation with the general audience, and firmly cement its director as one of the best of his generation. Anyway, we eventually watch as Batman beats the ever-living shit out of one of these clowns. 0. In fact, it looks more like a garage than a secret underground science lab/high-tech surveillance station. We wrote more about Colin Farrell as the Penguin here. My initial reaction was that The Batman was doing the Jokerz, the Joker-worshiping gang introduced in the Batman Beyond animated series, but what if these guys were actually inspired by Arthur Fleck’s actions in the ’70s-set movie? And as we already knew, this Batsuit has a collar, which is a pretty neat departure from the usual suits designed for the movies. The driver exits with one of Riddler’s cards taped to his chest, addressed to the Batman, leaving Bruce shocked. Maybe we’ll find out. The Batman 2021 – Trailer Analysis Posted on August 25, 2020 by Cinema Lounge Team Leave a comment With the recent DC FanDome convention held last week, we were treated to a whole range of teasers for exciting DC projects in the works. 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If it had ended without any footage for “The Batman,” it still would have been a day full of wonderful surprises and fan engagement, dominating the online conversation from start to finish. It’s going to be a long 14 months until we see this on the big screen, but I’m more than willing to wait. Tweet. He lives in New York City with his two cats. Batman V Superman Trailer Analysis & Discussion There was far more revealed in the new Batman V Superman trailer than most fans will catch - let us break down the coolest hints and details. The trailer for Matt Reeves’ The Batman blew our minds at FanDome this weekend. good.) Last Updated: January 5, 2016. She’s breaking into a crime scene and trying to steal from a safe, which proves to be a not-so-good idea when there is a masked vigilante on the prowl. Batman Trailer Breakdown and Analysis. The trailer kicks off the character reveals right away, giving us our first … Was Maroni one of Batman’s early targets? There were conjectures that the movie would showcase Batman in the city having a brawl with Zod. The car itself is covered in some sort of writing, no doubt another clue or code from Riddler. What a gift! Uncovering a lie seems to be a major aspect of the movie, as its a message the Riddler repeats to the Batman several times in the trailer. The Machines’ is a creative, hysterical new family favorite, Bonus Features: Best Picture-winner ‘Nomadland’ arrives on Blu-ray April 27, Review: ‘In the Earth’ is a moody, experimental horror delight, Bonus Features: ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ hits 4K with stunning visuals.