I can't say enough good things about how the movie portrays Batman as a character.
He's just like I always wanted him to be from the comics, specifically those by Jeph Loeb and Frank Miller.
Gotham City, the crime bosses, and the whole atmosphere, were a perfect fit for a super gritty take on Batman as an anti-hero.
The movie is not perfect- the length is LOOONG, and there were some character/directing choices I didn't like, but when it comes to mood and cinematography? Spot. On.
I can't say I rank it higher than 1989, or The Dark Knight...because as a "story," this movie is much less re-watchable IMO. Once you know how the mystery is solved, I don't think you'd get as much enjoyment re-watching it, whereas 1989 and Dark Knight are very re-watchable.
Still, when it comes to the environment, the atmosphere, the character himself- so satisfying! Highly recommended for Batman fans.
He's just like I always wanted him to be from the comics, specifically those by Jeph Loeb and Frank Miller.
Gotham City, the crime bosses, and the whole atmosphere, were a perfect fit for a super gritty take on Batman as an anti-hero.
The movie is not perfect- the length is LOOONG, and there were some character/directing choices I didn't like, but when it comes to mood and cinematography? Spot. On.
I can't say I rank it higher than 1989, or The Dark Knight...because as a "story," this movie is much less re-watchable IMO. Once you know how the mystery is solved, I don't think you'd get as much enjoyment re-watching it, whereas 1989 and Dark Knight are very re-watchable.
Still, when it comes to the environment, the atmosphere, the character himself- so satisfying! Highly recommended for Batman fans.
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