The Batman

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the format allows. Whether rough urban Gotham scenery, nicely appointed clothes, or expertly revealing skin textures, there's practically no end to the

A Transformation: The Penguin“ (7 minutes, 59 seconds – HD) is self-explanatory. You’ll get to see how they used an extensive amount of makeup to make Colin Farrell unrecognizable. In fact, some of his co-stars never knew they were even acting with him until told later — it’s rumored. Actor Colin Farrell also discusses his personal feelings about preparing for and playing such an iconic villain from the franchise. And, you get to hear Mike Marino (prosthetics design – The Penguin & Unseen Arkham Prisoner) discuss working on this very challenging bit of makeup as well as Mike Fontaine (prosthetics makeup artist). These two guys helped make what writer/director/producer Matt Reeves had envisioned become a reality.

Batman's final stretch, which again aims for a Se7en-like coda after a perceived early resolution to the Riddler saga before lurching recordings and scribbled journal entries -- instantly remind us of the cold and calculating John Doe. Stylistically, The Batman has its roots in the New Hollywood films of the 1960s and 70s, Taxi Driver among them, and it gives Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy a run for its money in terms of darkness and grit. (Though in fairness, Nolan’s films were about grounding Batman in the real world, while Reeves works more to capture the darkness of society’s underbelly.) The Batman borrows obvious story elements from The Long Halloween and Dark Victory graphic novels, the former of which was already referenced in Nolan’s The Dark Knight (particularly with regard to the character of Harvey Dent), though Reeves supplants the killer in that story for the Riddler while drawing heavily upon Selina Kyle’s narrative. The director’s faith in Robert Pattinson’s ability to wear the cape and cowl was likely justified by his work in The Rover, Cosmopolis, and The Lighthouse, and the actor was certainly the right choice, though his take on Bruce Wayne would have benefited from more screen time to develop the character’s relationship with Alfred (Andy Serkis).

Gunshots during the Axis Chemical shoot-out offer superior depth and quality feel for impact through the whole stage. Steam blows around the stage The Batman: Genesis– Reeves and Pattinson explore the character of both Bruce Wayne and Batman, taking another approach to the iconic superhero. The new scan is a revelation! Detail is amazing, from the monolithic designs of Gotham, to the ornate coverings in Wayne Manor, from skin texture to Batman’s gadgets, from clothing weaves to newspaper print – everything is clean and precise despite the overall soft(ish) nature of the original source. When you take into account the WCG and HDR the image really comes alive. Finally, you get 2 hours of extras here and an exclusive digital audio commentary with the director. All of these bonus materials are worth watching and actually leave you wanting to know a bit more. This is one near-perfect set of supplemental materials that will take you on a journey into seeing and hearing how this very unique Batman film came to be. “The Batman” on 4K UHD Blu-ray is a must-own release for any fan, in my honest opinion, and it comes as Very Highly Recommended. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has done an excellent job here and essentially does this film justice on home video in 4K.rendered faithfully on home video and that alone makes it worthwhile. Chances are good that if you saw The Batman in theaters, this 4K 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. Vengeance Meets Justice“ (8 minutes, 4 seconds – HD) focuses on the character of “The Riddler” and how actor Paul Dano extensively thought out his portrayal. For instance, he insisted to director Matt Reeves that he would wear cling wrap around his head to prevent leaving any DNA at the scene of any of his crimes. and chemicals spill from broken vats with superior placement and movement. A car chase in chapter 22 offers more of the same, with some

One of the absolute highlights of this mix comes with the sound of when first hearing The Batmobile fire up its engines. The amount of bass you’ll be feeling from the subwoofer is perfect for the massive amount of horsepower that the car has. There’s a chase involving the car that is definite “demo material” and is sure to get your neighbor’s attention. This film and its Dolby Atmos mix have a lot of moments that prove that it can be pure reference material but I won’t spoil it. All and all, “The Batman” on 4K UHD Blu-ray earns itself every bit of a flawless rating for audio quality. Deleted Scenes - Two scenes, "Joker / Arkham" (5:53) and "Selina Gets a 44 Below Keycard" (1:53), are presented inAnatomy of The Wing Suit Jump (6:29) - This similar featurette focuses on a rather unique gadget in Batman's arsenal 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

The story here was written by Matt Reeves and Peter Craig. Matt Reeves also would serve as the film’s director and producer. Reeves is best known for directing the films “Cloverfield” (2008), “Let Me In” (2010), “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” (2014), and “War of the Planet of the Apes” (2017). After the opening scene, you’ll get some narration from “The Batman” ( Robert Pattinson) describing his first few years of being “vengeance” in this corrupt city. That narration and all dialogue are delivered perfectly from the center channel speaker and never once will require any volume adjustments. As we see the crime running rampant across the city you’ll hear the sounds of rain filling up the rear channels and making brilliant use of the height channels to make you feel right there. Offered in Dolby Atmos/TrueHD 7.1 channel sound, The Batman features music by Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino ( Up) and Kurt Cobain’s “Something in the Way,” both of which set the overall tone for the grungy DC thriller. middle), this mid-length piece features a wealth of participants -- many listed above -- who speak in detail about the production as a whole, mostly

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cinematography, and total production workmanship. The story plays complimentary to the aesthetics, the acting is first-rate, and there's an interesting The Batman: Genesis (6:09) - Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson return to share their personal insight about the lead