The Batman's pacing doesn't touch Batman Begins, though. It has the opposite problem of The Dark Knight Rises, as that movie has poor edits where it jumps from one time and location jarringly to another, and The Batman is just far too slow and/or drawn-out in areas. Matt Reeves' style fits Batman better, but Nolan's story and writing is much tighter.Harvonsgard wrote: ↑Tue Jun 07, 2022 11:00 am For me it's the pacing, overall style and story. I agree with your take about the end and I would add that a smart person like Alfred should have smelled bomb asap, when seeing the envelope he got from the Riddler but apart from these two things I like what was offered and just prefer it over Batman Begins and The Dark Knight Rises.
I definitely have to watch the '89 Batman as well.
Did you watch the Lego Batman Movie?
If one ignores the importance of Bruce Wayne (and everything he represents) to the Batman mythos, then The Batman may be king. I can't do that, though, so by default it falls flat in important areas of coverage.
I have not seen Lego Batman. Heard good things, but I don't have any kids. It's near-impossible for me to watch anything animated unless it's geared to adults (South Park, Metalocalypse).
