![]() While I certainly don’t disagree, I think that’s downplaying what’s on screen. I've seen the takes floating around that ‘The Batman’ is a phenomenal adaptation but lacks as a cohesive film. Hoodie allen no interruption gta movie#There’s a lot in the subplots that the movie like to throw at you, and a certain point you may just want to get to the action pieces (they are there and they're exhilarating), even if I still think the movie’s pacing helps a lot with that aspect. Not that it’s bad by any means, but this is a nearly three-hour noir story, and the graphic novel-style approach Reeves and co-writer Peter Craig utilize can be a bit much. My one significant qualm with Reeves’ approach is some of the writing. It also benefits from across-the-board greatness in the supporting cast, ranging from Zoe Kravitz’ focused portrayal of Catwoman, to Jeffrey Wright’s gritty morality of Jim Gordon, to Paul Dano’s increasingly unhinged (and just contemporary enough) intelligence to Riddler’s schemes. And that doesn’t even touch on Riddler, who becomes a reflection of the things Bruce perceives as weaknesses, even if more and more of Gotham demand that humanity from their leaders. It’s an approach that feels incredibly sheltered but becomes all the more fascinating as those doses of humanity peak through the mission statement that is Batman. ![]() Pattinson leans into Batman’s more obsessive and physical angles with ease, but only in his moments as Bruce Wayne does the character’s arc take shape. He’s in Dave Crossman and Glynn Dillon’s bat suit maybe more than any actor has and is salivating at the opportunities it presents. How many of us would’ve predicted Robert Pattinson’s maverick of an arthouse turn in the years since 'Twilight?' Or that he’d make his return to mainstream blockbusters with a character as populist and seemingly well-defined as Batman? Or that sure thing Ben Affleck would step aside from his vision and pass it on to Matt Reeves, who has had his own creative peak with ‘Planet of the Apes’ and suddenly redefined the character’s very place in terms of DC’s film slate?Ībout a half an hour in, I realized exactly why Robert Pattinson was attracted to the role. I suppose my point (if there is any) is to point out the often-absurd nature of expectations, fan or otherwise. But even for its flaws made apparent, the Batman legacy made it mostly immune to any questions of what next or who gets to tell that story, let alone its complete antithesis to 'Twilight's "image" amongst moviegoers. It was Christopher Nolan's bold (if imperfect) climax to a re-introduction of the character a lot of audiences simply weren't expecting. For me, 2012 was the year I started exploring comic books and their adaptations more seriously, and TDKR was no small part. The former, however, is a different story. exhausted, I need to take off my parka, three layers of shirts/sweatshirts, jeans, the leggings under my jeans, and two pairs of socks. ![]() This must be about the fact that when I get back from the library at 1:00 a.m. “Take it slow, throw your clothes on the floor.” ![]() If you know it all, I hate you, but also please tutor me. “Some people think they know it all, but I spend all my days trying to improve” “Listen when I speak, baby you could write a novel” “All I know is everything is gonna fly away eventuallyĮxams, Exams, Essays, Exams, please go away fast. I’m working hard writing my three essays, DEFINITELY NOT procrastinating! 5. Thanks Hoodie for helping me justify not going to the gym. “So, I skipped that Gym Membership only time I’m flexing it is when I’m working my penmanship” ![]()
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