![]() ![]() Here we see a Batman that’s a few, precious inches away from being viewed as a villain. I’m sure you know the controversial thought that evil is the other side of good and that the line between the two is surprisingly thin. Reeves is fearless, stripping the genre of its supernatural elements and thereby introducing a much more interesting, and significantly more complex version of this “classic” hero. Remember, we’ve had decades of white, spandex-wearing heroes that have shaped our cultural landscape. The running time of “The Batman” is 176 minutes, but it flies by so quickly you can’t feel the dismantling occurring as the very nature of superheroes (from the past) is being examined. “This is a powder keg and Riddler’s the match.” Director Matt Reeves reaches for the powder keg with both hands, leaning into the elements that bring fans to their feet. ![]() The level of gravitas that’s needed for this franchise keeps raising the bar for entire creative teams. The headline promises something huge, that the new “The Batman” is even darker and therefore deeper than “The Dark Knight,” which is a big claim. Black Financial Health Open dropdown menu. ![]()
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