'Amazing' film streaming on Netflix with 'creepy' villain 'taken after the Zodiac killer'
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Netflix has just added a much celebrated a film that's been hailed as 'amazing', with a 'scary and creepy' villain fans think is 'definitely taken after the Zodiac killer.'. The Batman, which first hit screens in 2022, represents the latest foray into bringing the beloved DC comic book hero to life with Robert Pattinson donning the famed cape and cowl. Fans' anticipation was sky-high as this iteration followed Christopher Nolan's critically adored Dark Knight trilogy and came after less celebrated performances by Ben Affleck.
Matt Reeves, who made waves with Cloverfield and impressed with Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and Let Me In, not only directed but also penned this new version of the Bat saga. Battling against Pattinson's dark knight were Paul Dano as The Riddler, Colin Farrell as The Penguin, and Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, while Andy Serkis took on the role of butler Alfred and John Turturro portrayed gangster Carmine Falcone, reports the Daily Record.
The movie has now been added into Netflix's vast catalogue as of today (December 17), ready for subscribers to devour. With a hefty running time of nearly three hours, the option to pause and play at will is sure to be a crowd-pleaser on the streaming service. Scoring an impressive 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has won the hearts of both critics and audiences. Opinions shared by fans include glowing tributes, with one admirer commenting: "A true work of cinema from Matt Reeves.".
Another fan declared it "the defining Batman movie." The film's plot sees Batman delving into the seedy underbelly of Gotham City as a sadistic killer leaves a trail of enigmatic clues. As the enormity of the villain's schemes unfolds, Batman is compelled to confront the rampant abuse of power and corruption that infests his city.
