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The Batman for me too. I have to say, this may be my favorite of the recent Batman movies. I like how it was grounded in reality and they didn't spend a bunch of time explaining background. Also, my son went with me to the local XD theater. He thought it was silly but I like the sound in this theater (old man with bad hearing). After he agreed it was definitely worth it.
His car was awesome. My only complaint was I think the studios revealed too much in the marketing for the movie.
Just saw "The Batman" at a theater. Really enjoyed it overall. I generally don't watch many superhero movies (don't hate them, just not a big fan), but I've seen a few different batman movies (The 1980s one with Jack as the Joker, Batman Returns, the 2008-09 one with Heath Ledger, and I think the one after that in 2012).
Some of y'all touched on points I want to make, so I'll just add some additional thoughts to that as I go along.
The Batman for me too. I have to say, this may be my favorite of the recent Batman movies. I like how it was grounded in reality and they didn't spend a bunch of time explaining background.
Totally agree. I found the writing to be really solid. Especially by today's standards. One of my pet peeves about movies post-2010 is the amount of excessive plot exposition in the dialogue (especially with character voice-overs). So many films recently have this need to explain every single detail as if they think their audience is comprised of total morons. It was nice to see a film that allowed ambiguity to persist, and also communicated background information subtly.
I also enjoyed the gritty realism. It really felt like a noir-mystery more than a superhero/action movie for most of the movie. It also had a good balance of not being too predictable while still making sense. It did not go overboard with weird plot twists in an attempt to "outsmart the viewer".
The Riddler was, IMHO, the most fascinating character. And there were definite current social references to his psyche and way he operated. The film itself had several, but they weren't so bashed over your head that you roll your eyes.
I agree. It touched on many contemporary issues, and had a message about it, yet was not preachy or too flagrant with it imo (unlike "Don't Look Up" which just hammered its message over and over). Maybe the setting helped create a buffer that allowed me to digest it better. I'm not sure, but another one of my pet peeves is a movie that just spews its message in a banal manner rather than subtly weave it into the dialogue and activities of the characters. This film did a good job with the latter.
I thought it was also thought provoking in a universal sense. Many comic/superhero movies have done a good job with not painting the "good guys" as purely good or the "bad guys" as purely bad. This movie did that very well while also retaining a sense of "Good vs Evil".
I felt that there were definitively "good" and "bad" characters, even though the water was murky. To me, Batman and Gordon were clearly good while the Falcone and the Riddler (and his followers) were purely bad. The Riddler had a somewhat sympathetic background while Falcone was a pure sociopath. Selena was ambiguously bad and good. A bit of both.
I found it interesting how Batman prevented Selena from killing Falcone because he did not want her to sink down to Falcone's level, while the Riddler ended up firing the fatal shot, dooming him to a life of evil. Even though Selena is a criminal, she still has a chance for redemption. But the Riddler was too far gone (maybe even before then, but killing Falcone solidified it).
the soundtrack, along with the Nirvana piece, fit the movie to a T. Better than the Danny Elfman or Hans Zimmer track, and I love the latter, so that should tell you how much I gushed over the atmosphere music can provide.
I also found the music to be fitting. It sounded like a horror movie soundtrack for a good part of the film (until the action really picked up later).
But the Lighting really set the tone for me. It reminded me of a Caravaggio painting:
I also really liked the scene where Batman and Selena ride out together and all you could see was the headlights in their motorcycle. The film was mostly really well shot.
While I really enjoyed it, I had one main issue...MAJOR SPOILERS BELOW!
I thought the ending dragged on too long. While I did like the twist when the Riddler allowed himself to get caught, and Batman visited him at Arkham (Thought the Riddler knew he was Bruce Wayne), and I didn't mind the crazy action sequence at Gotham Sq Gardens, I honestly could have done without 75% of the scenes after the Riddler got caught.
Again, I didn't hate the ending, it just should've ended sooner and probably could've done without that scene where Selena compels Batman to rob rich people with her and they drive off in separate directions. Not only was it a bit too cliche, I really didn't think they built up the sexual tension between them enough for that story arch to have that much importance at the end.
If I were the producer, I would've either ended it when Batman writes in his journal after he helps the people of Gotham while talking about having to go beyond vengeance (which I thought was solid character development) or with the Riddler connecting with the Joker in Arkham.
As I mentioned earlier, I would've been content if they found a way to wrap it up promptly once the Riddler got caught and Batman threw him off by pointing out that he wasn't on the same page as him and that no one would think of the Riddler ever again. It felt like poetic justice and enough closure for me as a viewer.
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised with the movie, and as someone who isn't a big comic movie/superhero movie fan, agree with the previous posts that it could be enjoyed by those who aren't particularly huge fans of that genre.
ETA:
Forgot to mention, what was the deal with Bruce Wayne's Emo hairstyle? He looked like a Twilight character or something like that.
This is a strange movie. I enjoyed it, but I have a strange sense of humor.
I'd describe it as a mix of martial arts films, the Matrix series, and slapstick comedies with a couple doses of mescaline added into it.
While it is very bizarre, I found the plot to be pretty linear and easy-to-follow (unlike certain movies that it borrows from conceptually, like the Matrix sequels or Conception, which I needed to re-watch several times to fully grasp what was going on). Even though it deals with themes of what I call "Mind fuck" movies, it is not one itself imo.
If you are a fan of eccentric movies, I'd recommend seeing it. If you like more conventional films, I'd pass.
Top Gun: Maverick…holy crap I was not expecting it to be the best movie I’ve seen in a while, but that was so far above and beyond what I was expecting. When that anthem kicks in all those nostalgic feels hit hard, and the shots to go along with it…chills and a huge grin right off the bat. You get invested in each pilot, and it’s a solid plot and story the whole way. Fun, engaging, and thrilling. I’m listening to the soundtrack on repeat today and wondering if I can convince my wife she won’t hate it so I have an excuse to go see it in large format again this weekend.
I don't know about anyone else, but the two times I've watched "Top Gun: Maverick" (in Central Ohio and in the six days it's been released) my theater was pretty much full of veterans and the families of military veterans.
I still think it's funny a prop plane for the movie tricked/cautioned the Chinese so much that they moved a satellite to take photos of the plane.
I don't know about anyone else, but the two times I've watched "Top Gun: Maverick" (in Central Ohio and in the six days it's been released) my theater was pretty much full of veterans and the families of military veterans.
I still think it's funny a prop plane for the movie tricked/cautioned the Chinese so much that they moved a satellite to take photos of the plane.
I thought so too. Then I learned that the Skunkworks were involved in the design. Prop or not, if I’m China, I’m taking a second look at their ‘props.’
Top Gun: Maverick…holy crap I was not expecting it to be the best movie I’ve seen in a while, but that was so far above and beyond what I was expecting. When that anthem kicks in all those nostalgic feels hit hard, and the shots to go along with it…chills and a huge grin right off the bat. You get invested in each pilot, and it’s a solid plot and story the whole way. Fun, engaging, and thrilling. I’m listening to the soundtrack on repeat today and wondering if I can convince my wife she won’t hate it so I have an excuse to go see it in large format again this weekend.
Saw it for the first time last night. There were plenty of things I liked. I fear that I may have built it up too much in my mind for it to have ever lived up to expectations.
I liked it, plenty. But I was hoping for more. I can’t put my finger on what more it was… as such, I think that it was my anticipation that was let down.
The aviation scenes were great. The dialog was more mature than the original. There was not gratuitous love story. The nods to the original were, largely, tasteful. I should have loved it… and I may grow to do so… but out of the gate, I was left wanting what my mind had built it up to be.
Still, 100%, a go see in the theater.
Edit: I think the original was more of a ‘fun’ movie, aside from Goose’s death story line. Maybe, if anything, I was hoping for some more of the light hearted nature from the original. Otherwise, Mav was a superior film.
If you didn’t know Goose dies in the original, I hardly feel bad spoiling it here.
Finally saw Top Gun last night. Great movie and definitely glad I saw it on the big screen. Really like how it wasn't just a redo of the original, but more of an addition. Wish there would have been a bit more character building of Rooster, but that is my only complaint. And I now understand why Tom Cruise waited to release this in theaters and not right to homes during Covid. Finally, his intro before the movie was a nice touch.
Watched Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore last night since it finally arrive on HBO Max.
Blah. Worst Wizarding World film ever made, IMHO. Totally convoluted, stupid, and forgettable. If it had been any other movie I'd have turned it off halfway through... only completed it because of the franchise and I know I'll watch the next one whenever that gets made.
Finally saw Top Gun last night. Great movie and definitely glad I saw it on the big screen. Really like how it wasn't just a redo of the original, but more of an addition. Wish there would have been a bit more character building of Rooster, but that is my only complaint. And I now understand why Tom Cruise waited to release this in theaters and not right to homes during Covid. Finally, his intro before the movie was a nice touch.
Watched "Top Gun: Maverick" for a third time today.
I figured it's leaving IMAX screens (for Jurassic World) and wanted to watch it one last time on IMAX.
I must really like jet pornography because I watched the movie three times (theater was surprisingly packed for a Tuesday and a movie that's in its third week).
