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Season 3 Unmasked (HD, 8 Mins.) - The cast and crew of Season 3 offer their perspectives and stories from its production, focusing on new characters and the voice work. as a high water mark. But no matter the end result, we at least want "the next one" to be great. Batman the character, or at least with a larger screen -- or who has seen the film either theatrically or in 4K beforehand, not counting its streaming counterpart on HBO Max -- it'll be uncomfortably close poster-themed cover artwork, a matching slipcover, and a Digital Copy redemption code. The extras listed below can all be dimly-lit interiors. It's also aided greatly by Dolby Vision / HDR10 enhancement, which goes a long way in preserving the intentionally harsh
character", but that observation clearly applies here... and to nearly the same degree as landmark films like Ridley Scott's Blade Runner or David Fincher's Se7en. It also takes more than a few storytelling cues from the latter: as The Riddler essentially zero compression artifacts or banding... but the latter could be spotted during a few fleeting moments, such as high-beam sporadically, but not always to a distracting degree), the film's mostly muted color palette is negatively affected as primary colors and more subtle hues The opportunity to watch and rewatch the film will likely lead to further speculation on what's next for Robert Pattinson's Dark Knight. While a sequel isn't confirmed at the moment, there are two TV shows set in the same universe already on the way: one focused on Colin Farrell's Penguin, and a Gotham PD series that tells a "haunted house" style story based in Arkham. Warner Bros. kindly provided a copy of the 4K combo set. Both the 4K and the Blu-Ray look gorgeous, so if you have a large 4K compatible TV and player, then it is worth the extra cost to get the movie in 4K. However, many will be content with the standard Blu-Ray. If you don’t have a 4K set up yet but are looking to get one eventually, the 4K edition includes a regular Blu-Ray you can watch now as well as the 4K disc you can watch in the future. There’s also a DVD edition for those who have not made the jump to High Definition yet. Special FeaturesMost of the people I know who saw The Batman also loved it, and some even said it was the best Batman movie yet. While I loved it, I had to stop and consider if it was the best or not. It might be, but I had to think it through first. I stopped and considered how I ranked the Batman movies. Ultimately, I think it just barely surpasses Batman Begins as my new favorite, but it’s very close. The Batman Junior Detective Exam: Level 2 (Quiz) – Pass The Batman test of knowledge with the level 2 exam. The Batman storms onto 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray with an often stunning albeit very dark native 4K 2160p Dolby Vision transfer. I mean, this is a Batman movie - it’s going to be dark but this film took that to a whole new level with some beautiful cinematography by Greig Fraser. The film is steeped in shadows - even when it’s daylight there are dark ominous shadows for any character to lurk in and it’s glorious. Details are pristine allowing you to fully take in facial features (lighting contingent), the Penguin’s extensive makeup effects, and costume textures. Looking closely I love the details in Batman’s skull-like cowl from the individual stitching to the scrapes and scuffs he’s taken from close-quarters combat. You can also fully appreciate the practical and CGI elements employed to create this new Gotham City with London, Chicago, Liverpool, and Glasgow locations used to create thecity. expected, with LFE that regularly digs deep during frequent music cues and certain on-screen events, such as fiery explosions and exceptionally Since it's more of a tonal and atmospheric film than a purely character-driven one, The Batman will likely register as an exciting new
actor's initial casting and the choices made for this portrayal of a well-established comic icon, as well as the unique challenges and rewards of This three-disc release (one Blu-ray movie disc, one DVD movie disc, and one Blu-ray bonus feature disc) ships in a hinged keepcase with Andy Serkis does a great job as Alfred. One thing a lot of versions of the Batman mythos overlook is that Alfred is more than Batman’s butler, he raised Bruce after the death of his parents and became a father figure to him. This is clearly shown in the interaction between Serkis’ Alfred and Pattinson’s Bruce. direction for the franchise if you're sold on its strongest points. If you're not, it'll be a long ride. But even while there's clearly The Batman's true 4K source material is preserved perfectly well on Warner Bros.' 2160p transfer, in part because the movie gets a fullI’ll allude to some of the visual similarities below, but there’s also a bit of that movie at play here. A psychopath, The Riddler (Paul Dano), is killing off high-ranking Gotham officials and in the process, exposing their corruption. His first victim is the mayor which spurs Lt. Jim Gordan (Jeffrey Wright) to call in Batman (Robert Pattinson). They put together the clues left by The Riddler which seems to lead them to the mob boss, Carmine Falcone (John Turturro). Things get more complicated when Selina Kyle (Zoe Kravitz) gets involved. New Look, New Direction, New Knight (Featurette) – Go behind the scenes to explore the development of The Batman television series. brightness of strong but sporadic light sources, from store windows and glaring street lights to the fluorescent overhead fixture during an infamous
Deleted Scenes with Director’s Commentary– Two scenes, running around 8 minutes, are shown with optional director’s commentary by Reeves. Given the running-time of the movie, these were wisely cut. Vengeance In The Making (53:41) - Easily the most substantial featurette on this disc (but curiously hiding in the The Batman film series has had plenty of ups and downs over the years. Older fans might push for Tim Burton's 1989 film or maybe its sequel as personal favorites, while the next generation usually claims Christopher That doesn’t sound like it’d encompass three hours, does it? Well…it does. The film’s running time isn’t an issue with me, I love movies that can make three hours seem like one. Christopher Nolan’s Batman films weren’t exactly short. What Reeves has done is to give Robert Pattinson a great avenue for his “signature” look. He’s not going to be one to do a romantic comedy. This role was made for him. And it also gives us a look at the darker side of the character as well as those who oppose him. It’s not a perfect movie, of course. Selina Kyle’s role was more of a distraction than a necessity. She could have easily been brought in for the sequel (this movie is part of a trilogy, of course). Still, seeing some darker and, dare I say it, more realistic villains is something of a breath of fresh air. Who’d have thought? Video: How’s it look? Vengeance Meets Justice (8:04) - Paul Dano, along with Reeves and Pattinson, draw several parallels and differences
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middle), this mid-length piece features a wealth of participants -- many listed above -- who speak in detail about the production as a whole, mostly Looking for Vengeance– We get a look at the “fighting style” of this Batman, broken down into layman’s terms by Reeves and Pattinson. Burbank, CA, April 11 – Unmask the truth behind Gotham City’s vigilante detective and his alter ego, reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne, when “The Batman” arrives for Premium Digital Ownership at home on April 18. The film is directed by Matt Reeves from a screenplay by Reeves and Peter Craig, based on characters created by DC, and stars Robert Pattinson (“Tenet,” “The Lighthouse”). The film will also be available to stream on HBO Max on April 18 and will be available on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD beginning on May 24. lean more towards unnatural, garish territory than the 4K's much smoother and nuanced presentation. But again, if you're seeing The Batman In the previous films that feature The Dark Knight, the one constant of the franchise is that nearly every character is more interesting than Batman/Bruce Wayne himself. No matter if they're villains or co-heroes, Batman is oftensurrounded by more multi-layered and intricately drawn characters. That's not the case with The Batman. The most volatile and interesting person here actually is Batman himself. And take notice there isn't "Bruce Wayne" in that sentence. Reeves and company tell a story that focuses solely on The Batman with Bruce Wayne rarely making an appearance. This allows for Batman's true emotions and psyche to air out as it does in the first sequence when he takes out some thugs singlehandedly in an ultra-violent way and reveals that his name is "Vengeance". This is a far cry from previous iterations of Batman who is only down for justice.
The Riddler stray a bit more from earlier big-screen portrayals while still feeling true to their respective characters. (Paul Dano's performance as Anatomy of The Wingsuit– Essentially that. We get a look at this particular “feature” of Batman’s suit and some of the technology behind it. Director: Matt Reeves Writers: Matt Reeves, Peter Craig Starring: Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell, Paul Dano, Andy Serkis Review by Derek McNeil for the first time here such problems may not register as strongly. While this transfer's visual shortcomings might normally warrant a slightly lower Even so, The Batman is an often captivating film that, to its considerable credit, does a fine job integrating viewers into new but familiar
The Batman was captured digitally in a variety of formats (at 4.5 and 6K) by cinematographer Greig Fraser ( Dune, Rogue One, Zero Dark Thirty) using Arri Alexa LF, Mini LF, and Sony CineAlta Venice cameras with a host of Arri, Cook, and Canon anamorphic lenses. The film was finished as a native 4K Digital Intermediate at the 2.39:1 aspect ratio. For its release on Ultra HD, that source has been graded for high dynamic range (both Dolby Vision and HDR10 options are included). The result is a highly cinematic yet moody image, definitely one that lives and breathes in the darkness. So it’s truly surprising how much detail is visible in the 4K presentation—a genuine credit to Frasier’s photography. The HDR adds pleasing subtleties to the color palette, and strongly benefits both shadows and brightly-bold highlights alike, resulting in a remarkably deep and dimensional looking image. And those with Dolby Vision capable displays will be glad to have them. Simply put, this is a gorgeous and beautifully-textured presentation, delivered in reference-quality 4K. The Batman: Genesis (6:09) - Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson return to share their personal insight about the lead
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