The Batman

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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

this one of the best UHD releases yet and a must-own disc. About the only part of this release (and the others in this series) that's awful is the boxOn May 24, “The Batman” will be available on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD. “The Batman” will also continue to be available to own in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers.

In all, the content adds up to nearly two hours worth of material and it’s all refreshing, not quite in-depth yet still interesting because each piece is focused—getting right to the heart of the film’s concepts. There are featurettes on the fight choreography and its in-universe thematic origins, as well as the casting of the lead actors (and the hiring of Giacchino). Each member of the Rogues Gallery and their unique motivations is explored in dedicated segments. Batman’s new ride and its insane/bespoke engineering is examined, as are a couple of the key action set pieces, and each character’s iconic costume and equipment. The best of the lot is Vengeance in the Making, which is a thoughtful 53-minute “making of” documentary that examines the actual production effort. It starts with the first day of filming, including camera tests of the actors in their costumes, then takes us behind the scenes. We learn about the origins of the film and Reeves’ involvement, the various sources of inspiration he drew upon, the way the director and his team have justified their choices and reenvisioned the characters, and the effort though which they’ve tried to present a new cinematic take on the material. Everyone you’d wish to hear from gets a chance to speak and share their insights. And we see the filmmakers struggling with COVID production shutdowns too, which made an already difficult task almost Herculean. The disc also includes a pair of good deleted scenes, one featuring Barry Keoghan as Joker and the other an extra bit of character-building with Penguin in the nightclub. What’s great here is that there’s no fluff, no filler, no marketing pablum. It would be nice to have galleries of concept artwork, but you do get to see lots of that art in the featurettes. Trailers and an audio commentary would have elevated these extras to the next level (Reeves does comment on the deleted scenes), but make no mistake—this is very good special feature content. And of course, you also get a Digital Copy code on a paper insert. [Editor’s Note: There IS a director’s commentary available, though irritatingly it’s only on the iTunes Digital version.]So while it doesn't have the immediate eye-popping strengths of other HDR-enhanced discs, it's a perfect example of a film's intended look being movie while maintaining the darker noir-inspired tones, even in relatively well-lit locales such as these. One of the key color highlights comes in Bonus Materials are (as mentioned) primarily included on DISC 3, the BONUS Blu-ray Disc, here and are listed below. These are all presented in 1080p HD video quality with Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo sound. history, seamlessly introducing most of its key players with skill: Batman as a fledgling detective, primary villain The Riddler (Paul Dano),

The Batman's sound design is another notch in the win column, as the default Dolby Atmos mix likewise preserves a theater-grade experience rendered faithfully on home video and that alone makes it worthwhile. Chances are good that if you saw The Batman in theaters, this 4K fierce combatant, or even just a silent observer. (His Bruce Wayne runs a slightly distant second, but then again doesn't factor into the story as 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 The Dolby Atmos format offers some immersive moments that are unforgettable in multi-channel effects. The car chase with Batman and the Penquin has got to be one of the best in the film, and maybe even in Batman movie history. Listen close for the incredible sound design incorporated in this sequence, as well as other scenes in which detailed audio effects enrich the storyline and visuals.But what an atmosphere it is. The Batman shows instant promise during an opening sequence that's among the finest in franchise it's not powered by vivid neon lights, dynamic cross-lighting, or of course candy-colored costumes. elsewhere, are less dramatic when compared to the remastered Blu-ray, though certainly there's still a textural improvement and color refinement on