Matt Reeves is taking a big risk with Batman 2

Anticipation for Batman 2 After the success of the HBO crime series, it has reached unprecedented levels. penguin. However, the public is largely kept in the dark about what will happen or who will appear Batman The sequel, director Matt Reeves, recently shared a tidbit of information that puts the film in jeopardy of unsparing criticism: Bruce Wayne would find it “too hard to be Batman.” Presumably blaming himself for the devastating flood caused by the Riddler.

have been extensively explored in The Dark Knight Rises, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, The Dark Knight Returns, And non-Batman IPs like that Spider-Man 2 and iron man 3, is full of spectators “Tired of being a superhero” trope. Feeding a loyal Bruce Wayne to a Batman wallowing in self-blame would probably be unpleasant. With Robert Pattinson's Batman still in his prime, self-doubting him at this stage would be a foolish choice, especially when the clamor for an active Batman with his rogues gallery is at an all-time high. instead, Batman 2 Batman must hone his detective and combat skills, clean up the streets of Gotham, and perfect Batman's image as the true protector of Gotham.

Batman was noticeably absent from Penguin

It was the first hint that something had happened to the Dark Knight penguin. Although the series did everything right, viewers couldn't help but notice the high-profile absence. Neither Batman nor Bruce Wayne appear in the series, even though it was called for several times.

in penguinColin Farrell's Oswald “Oz” Cobb tries to fill the void left in Gotham City's criminal underworld after the death of Carmine Falcone. After a series of murders, he successfully establishes himself as the top dog among the city's gangs. In the eight-episode run, Batman is not only absent, but his mentions are rare. The last shot of the final episode was all fans piercing the Bat Signal from the skyline. Given that Batman was hot on Oz's heels in the first film, it's doubtful that he wasn't privy to his atrocities.

While it's tempting to link this to Reeves' recent comments, the truth about Batman's absence penguin It's very simple. He and showrunner Lauren LeFranc didn't want to drag down Marvel with an act of fan service by injecting unnecessary cameos. A series of penguins lurking around the Batman screen could take the limelight from Oz. Even the slightest taste of Batman's presence will deepen fans' disappointment if they don't get more of it; It was one of those cases where no one is small.

Guilt-laden Batman is getting tiresome

Another sad Batman story risks repeating itself too much

If a Batman going through a crisis of identity and guilt sounds familiar enough to juggle only a challenging villain, because it is. From the early days Batman: The Animated SeriesA deeply introspective Batman – who either struggles to balance his nightly duties with his personal life, or ponders the damage caused by his encounters with villains – has been the locus of many Batman films. Some of them, viz The Dark Knight Rises, The Dark Knight Returns, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and also Batman: Arkham The games, still fresh in the minds of the cinematographers, how well or poorly they handled the concept. This idea is not limited to dear old Bruce. A similar – but not identical – dynamic plays out Spider-Man 2 and Iron Man 3.

Batman is more than a burdened hero

Although Batman's character is caught in a moral dilemma, pitting him against his conscience constantly risks growing tiresome. What makes Batman an interesting character is not emotional trauma, but complexity, discipline, skill, and most importantly, resilience and commitment. This is not a man who folds when faced with the pressures of living in one of the most dangerous cities on the planet and the losses that come with trying to save it. If anything, he's addicted to the cape and cowl, with Bruce Wayne becoming his real mask.

Most fans would rather see Batman in his prime, Gotham in its prime, tackling villains in their prime, than someone who spends half the film brooding over the streets of Gotham. DC's last attempt at a larger-than-life character unwilling to embrace his identity resulted in critical backlash and a spectacular box office failure, despite some subtleties.

Batman 2 should be doubling down on rage, not regret

in BatmanBruce is eager to save the city; Thus, there is less Bruce and more Batman. Being defeated by the Riddler, failing to stop the ensuing chaos, and Oswald Cobb's rise to power should fuel Batman's rage to seek justice. Getting someone trapped in a cycle of crime to switch from it without facing any significant danger or harm will be a tough sell, even for Matt Reeves. It's not hard to imagine a Batman-hungry audience penguin is coming Batman 2 And leave unsatisfied sitting through another one of the Caped Crusader's overplayed moral struggles when Gotham's stakes are at their highest. There was already displeasure among some fans upon hearing the news, and they may be joined as more details surface.

Anyway, success Batman and penguin That means fans will have little reason to doubt Reeves and his vision. The director's proven skill in writing a character right means that an even more emotional Batman than the first film can be well received. But that doesn't invalidate the fact that audiences have had their fill of cliches and deserve something refreshing. The script is given Batman 2 Still unfinished (according to James Gunn in Threads) there's time for Reeves to rethink direction and choose a more compelling storyline from the larger Batman mythos.