The Batman

We rated The Batman a 7/10 — a bold, gritty, and atmospheric take on the Caped Crusader that brings the character back to his noir-detective roots. Robert Pattinson delivers a brooding performance, capturing the trauma and obsession that drive this early-career Bruce Wayne.

Visually stunning and drenched in rain-soaked style, the film thrives on its mood and tension. Paul Dano’s Riddler is a chilling antagonist, modernized as a serial killer with a social media twist. The chemistry between Batman and Zoë Kravitz’s Catwoman adds emotional depth and grounded intensity.

At nearly three hours, the pacing occasionally lags, and some subplots feel underdeveloped, but the film succeeds in carving a distinct identity for this new Batman era. Less superhero spectacle, more grim detective drama — it’s a compelling direction, even if not universally loved.