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Why This Matches the "Se7en" Aesthetic

Matt Reeves explicitly cited Se7en as a primary influence. The Riddler is modeled after John Doe, utilizing elaborate traps to expose corruption.

The Batman

2022•Matt Reeves•120 min•R

The Experience

When a sadistic serial killer known as the Riddler begins murdering key political figures in Gotham, Batman is forced to investigate the city's hidden corruption and question his family's involvement. Drawing heavily from 'Se7en' and 'Zodiac', this noir-drenched detective story presents a Gotham that is perpetually raining, decaying, and hopeless. Batman isn't a superhero here; he's a detective walking through a city that wants to drown him.

Cast & Crew

Director: Matt Reeves

Starring: Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz

Production Details

Budget: 200 million

Box Office: 772 million

Age Rating:R
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SE7EN DNA SCORE

89
NOIR DARKNESS INDEX
7.8
IMDB RATING
PSYCHOLOGICAL GRIT LEVELHIGH

Sophisticated cinematic storytelling with advanced non-linear elements.

Clean Content Record

The Batman: No sexual content or graphic scenes present in this film.

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INTENSITY GRAPH

Narrative Analysis
Murder(45%)
Riddles(60%)
Chase(75%)
Flooding(90%)
Arkham(85%)
Neo-Noir: 55%Neo-Noir: 55%Neo-Noir: 55%Neo-Noir: 55%Neo-Noir: 55%Neo-Noir: 55%Neo-Noir: 55%Neo-Noir: 55%Neo-Noir: 55%Neo-Noir: 55%Neo-Noir: 55%Neo-Noir: 55%Neo-Noir: 55%Neo-Noir: 55%Neo-Noir: 55%Neo-Noir: 55%Crime: 25%Crime: 25%Crime: 25%Crime: 25%Crime: 25%Crime: 25%Crime: 25%Crime: 25%Action: 20%Action: 20%Action: 20%Action: 20%Action: 20%Action: 20%

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CINEMATIC DNA

Genre Analysis
Neo-Noir
55%
Crime
25%
Action
20%

Genre DNA Distribution

  • Neo-Noir: 55%
  • Crime: 25%
  • Action: 20%

Movie Intensity Arc

  • Minute 15: Murder (45/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 55: Riddles (60/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 100: Chase (75/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 145: Flooding (90/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 175: Arkham (85/100 Intensity)

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FAQ About The Batman

Common questions about The Batman, its ending, and its place in noir cinema history.

Is The Batman a superhero movie?

It plays more like a noir detective thriller than a traditional superhero action film, focusing on investigation and atmosphere over explosions.

Why is it on this list?

Matt Reeves explicitly cited Se7en as a major influence, seen in the incessant rain, the journals, the gruesome crime scenes, and the moral decay of the city.

Who is the Riddler based on?

This version of the Riddler is modeled after the Zodiac Killer, using ciphers, glasses, and a combat-style costume rather than a green suit.

Is the Joker in this movie?

He appears briefly in a deleted scene and the end, played by Barry Keoghan, hinting at a future conflict in this gritty universe.

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