Robert Pattinson and Zoe Kravitz's The Batman has finally released worldwide in theaters. The movie has garnered US $120 million at the global box office and US $128.5 million at the US domestic market, as of March 6. The combined earnings for the movie have currently reached almost US $250 million and is counting.
Other than attracting long time fans of the DC Universe and of Batman himself, the movie has brought in viewers also for its potrayal of Catwoman also. The movie has been directed by Matt Reeves and also stars Paul Dano as the Riddler and Colin Farrell as the Penguin.
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Here are 5 reasons why fans are loving The Batman:
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1. ZOE KRAVITZ AS CATWOMAN
Zoe Kravitz's potrayal of Selina Kyle, also known as Catwoman is being praised far and wide. Zoe's Selina held her own ground during the movie and was able to re-create the orginal Batman and Catwoman tension in the comic books, on screen.
One fan on Twitter said, "Batman better than me. Gotham city fighting its own crimes if she staring at me like this.'
Batman better than me. Gotham city fighting its own crimes if she staring at me like this. pic.twitter.com/0QQDPT54qB
— kira ? (@kirawontmiss) March 4, 2022
While another said, "if i was batman i would’ve followed her at the end".
if i was batman i would’ve followed her at the end pic.twitter.com/MPWfFNnBQA
— $???☃️ (@slvppy) March 5, 2022
2. THE POTRAYAL OF GOTHAM CITY
Fans of the DCEU were glad to see Gotham city in The Batman being potrayed exactly as it is described in the comic books, instead of being a rip-off cities like Chicago. The Wayne Tower and the diner in one of the final scenes of the movie are being widely appreciated on Twitter.
A fan perfectly summed up what the internet was feeling and wrote, "still can't believe THE BATMAN really had the best looking Gotham City, literally the exact I've envisioned it."
still can't believe THE BATMAN really had the best looking Gotham City, literally the exact I've envisioned it. pic.twitter.com/1WgG6Ej8e5
— Sunny (@saiprasadd_511) March 6, 2022
3. THE CINEMATOGRAPHY
To say viewers were in awe of the cinematography in the movie, would be an understatement. Calling it top-tier, fans of the movie have been praising the direction, visual effects and the acting. One viewer wrote on Twitter, "I watched The Batman today and I can’t get over the astonishing cinematography."
I watched The Batman today and I can’t get over the astonishing cinematography. pic.twitter.com/OYEHgQWhyQ
— Nouri Sardar (@NouriSardar) March 7, 2022
Another also added, "Saw it, loved it, can’t stop thinking about it. This is the best live action Batman film yet, every little piece, ingredient and aspect of this movie worked perfectly for me. I gotta see this again immediately."
Saw it, loved it, can’t stop thinking about it. This is the best live action batman film yet, every little piece, ingredient and aspect of this movie worked perfectly for me. I gotta see this again immediately #TheBatman pic.twitter.com/03oZhT2lHs
— Hunter (@hunter__chumley) March 5, 2022
And finally, one user wrote, "The Batman might just be one of the best CBMs of all time. The writing, acting, world building, and cinematography are TOP-TIER."
The Batman might just be one of the best CBMs of all time. The writing, acting, world building, and cinematography are TOP-TIER. pic.twitter.com/iLGUL7gu6q
— Turbo (@TCLTurbo) March 5, 2022
4. THAT ENDING SCENE
If you've watched the movie, you know what ending scene we are talking about. If you haven't, let's just say you may have a major Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice flashback. The scene was able to really highlight Batman's effect on the people of Gotham, even though he has constantly been criticised for being a masked vigilante in the movie.
One user on Twitter described the scene as, "no other batman film has had a scene this impactful."
no other batman film has had a scene this impactful. pic.twitter.com/PFqhvPWELs
— toren (@ybtoren) March 5, 2022
Meanwhile, another added, "One of the best and most inspiring moments in any #Batman film - and it’s pure, comic book Batman. It was perfect."
One of the best and most inspiring moments in any #Batman film - and it’s pure, comic book Batman. It was perfect. ❤️? #TheBatman pic.twitter.com/kedrzRUiCV
— AnthonyCaruso (@ACaruso929) March 7, 2022
5. AND LASTLY, ROBERT PATTINSON
Robert's Bruce Wayne, also known as Batman was the perfect mix of goth attitude, detective skills and danger. The internet cannot seem to find a fault in his potrayal of the iconic character. Fans are calling Robert as their favourite Batman of all time:
I can say now that without a shadow of a doubt Pattinson is my favorite Batman on screen pic.twitter.com/5OaUpyRt4y
— Beware the Batman (@Batman_Beware) March 7, 2022
Many have been praising Robert's acting skills. One fan wrote on Twitter, "God the way This Batman show so much emotion with his eyes is so menacing I love it."
God the way This Batman show so much emotion with his eyes is so menacing I love it pic.twitter.com/OZuRjMFhIo
— T.W.K (@gansta_a) March 6, 2022
And some of have said that based on how accurate Robert's potrayal was, it would be nearly impossible to reboot the franchise anytime soon.
The Batman is FINALLY the first Batman movie where it didn't feel like they missed a core aspect of the character or mythosIt's as Batman as you could possibly get, being so perfect that you can't reasonably reboot this franchise again for a VERY long time, it's all done now pic.twitter.com/tJD59oMytL
— Neb | ?️? (@NebsGoodTakes) March 4, 2022
Ultimately, this is exactly how all viewers have felt after watching Robert as Batman on screen:
Me leaving the theater after watching The Batman pic.twitter.com/Fxw66wRawH
— Loaf and Illanity the Baker (pizza accident) (@Illanity) March 7, 2022
and we don't blame them!