Batman is back and this time it's Robert Pattinson donning the mask and cape. As the movie opens, we learn that he's been working as a vigilante for two years, so we know he hasn't fully established himself as Gotham's savior yet.
Bruce is in search of justice to destroy the criminals of the city with the help of lieutenant Jim Gordon (Jeffrey Wright), whom he joins in various crime scenes of Gotham. As the plot develops, it is revealed that a serial killer is on the loose in Gotham as a series of murders are revealed.
Who is the villain ?
The film features a number of villains, including The Penguin (Colin Farrell) and powerful mob boss Carmine Falcone (John Turturro). However, the person responsible for the murders is the Riddler (Paul Dano), who leaves an enveloped clue at each crime scene for Batman to decipher.
Like Batman, The Riddler is on a personal crusade for justice, though he methodically takes down Gotham's corrupt officials, including the mayor. To complicate matters for Batman, he also has Bruce Wayne in his sights, as the Riddler believes his parents are related to Falcone.
Batman must stop The Riddler from committing more crimes, while maintaining his own identity in the process. As he tries to track down this nefarious serial killer, he enlists the help of Selina Kyle, Catwoman (Zoe Kravitz), who has her own reasons for getting involved with Batman.
How does Batman solve the case?
Batman must solve the clues left behind by The Riddler. One such cipher is 'el rata alada' (the winged rat), which led to Bruce Oswald Cobblepot (the Penguin). After a high-speed car chase, Batman captures Cobblepot, which leads him to new information about The Riddler's next move.
Unfortunately, the plans he discovers involve The Riddler's house, where he sends a bomb. Bruce Wayne, (the intended recipient), of course, isn't home to retrieve the explosive package, but Alfred is, and Batman is too late to protect his friend and mentor.
Thankfully, Alfred isn't killed, but Batman still wants revenge on The Riddler. After locating his lair, he discovers that the villain's true identity is Edward Nashton. Fortunately, the puzzling serial killer isn't far away, as a police alert pinpoints Nashton's location: a nearby diner.
The Riddler is arrested and locked up, and after meeting him, Batman discovers his grand plan: to destroy Gotham, according to The Riddler. Batman goes to the villain's apartment and rips up the carpet to look for more clues. He finds a map showing the location of several bomb sites that were placed to destroy the city's sea walls.
When these bombs explode, The Riddler's plans will come to fruition, as the city's corrupt residents (and everyone else) will be killed when the entire city is wiped out by a flood.
Does Batman save the day?
Unfortunately, Batman doesn't reach the bombs in time. As they set off, the seawall explodes and massive flooding begins. Thankfully, the police set up evacuation zones after learning of The Riddler's plans. After battling a number of fake Riddlers, Batman and Catwoman do what they can to save the citizens of Gotham. They may not be able to stop the villain's master plan, but they are able to save the lives of most of the civilians.
What's going on with the Riddler?
As the movie ends, The Riddler is still in prison. We hear him talk about his plan to end Gotham with another inmate. The identity of this other prisoner? Well, he has a very distinctive laugh, so it's obvious he's the Joker.
Although we haven't seen his full face, the director has confirmed that Barry Keough (The Eternals) is in the role. This is where we left off with both villains, but it's likely they won't be locked up for long.
Are Batman and Catwoman riding off into the sunset together?
Those who watched the film will already know that Batman and Catwoman have a thing for each other, but as the film ends, they both go their separate ways. As Batman rides his motorcycle, he looks at Catwoman in the mirror, so it's clear that he's still interested in her. Does he love her? Probably, but since she has Gotham's future to save, any long-term relationship with Catwoman should take a back seat.
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