Hard to even compare this to TDK since that's a sequel and this is just getting going, but there's a lot that this did better imo. TDK is still my favorite but it has more and more problems and some really questionable and borderline dumb moments and lines and editing choices on rewatch. It's great obviously and will be the most iconic Batman movie for quite some time but it's not exactly untouchable. This was CERTAINLY better than Batman Begins for me, no question. I'm really excited to see what they'll do with a sequel now
I thought this was a near perfect Batman movie really. 9 outta 10, I loved it and was pretty entranced the whole time. Felt like there was very little that could've been cut. Except for like a thirty second stretch during the car chase that I kinda couldn't believe they left in since it was starting to feel like I was watching a gif on repeat. Still a great sequence tho, loved the upside down shot so much
Love RPatz, thought he did so well. My favorite Batman I think. I'm no comic nerd but it felt the most faithful. The way he lumbered through crime scenes like a freak. I think what I liked the most about this is that it feels like the first Batman movie where Batman himself actually stole the show, not one of his villains. The opening with him possibly lurking in shadows was great. I loved anytime he slowly emerged from one. Felt Rorschach esque at the start
The score was perfect, Giacchino killed it. I keep listening on repeat. Reeved also crushed it. Cinematography was great, etc
Though all three villains were well cast and equally interesting. Turtorro might've stole the show for me but I love Dano's Riddler and the obvious Zodiac inspiration. Disagree entirely with you Cart about wanting Batman to outsmart Riddler in the end, that just feels so paint by numbers and expected at this point. I loved that this basically ended in a massive loss, more or less. Kinda nice to see the villain actually be as smart as they're supposed to be and get the W, but Batman/the city still ultimately winning by persevering etc etc. Refreshing change of pace and makes me even more excited for a sequel that picks up with Gotham in that state. Speaking of which, gr8 Gotham. Better than Nolan's Gotham
Kravitz>Hathaway by a mile. Agreed with Dyl that I would've liked to see her more grey, but she still had her moments. I didn't mind the romance, felt more like some good ole fashioned sexual tension between the two than a cheesy tacked on romance plot
Way way way above the average superhero movie and better than anything in the MCU. Second favorite superhero movie of all time maybe?? I'm not usually so high on movies after just one watch but the superhero bar is p low and the tone of this was exactly what I usually look for. Looking forward to rewatching when I can
