The aesthetic for Matt Reeves’The Batmanis perfectly enshrined in its poster, and I can’t believe that a closer look has revealed an even deeper secret meaning in theDCmovie after 2 years.The Batmanis the first installment in a trilogy of DC Elseworlds movies that has been bolstered further by the release of a spin-off show:The Penguin. Little has beenrevealed aboutThe Batman - Part IIother than that it is in development and will feature severalcharacters fromThe Batmanreprising their roles.
The Batman - Part IIwill revisit a Gotham that looks markedly different from its initial depiction. Not only has the landscape of Gotham’s criminal underworld changed drastically, but so has the role ofRobert Pattinson’s Batman, who has shifted his focus regarding his vigilante role. With that in mind, if the poster forThe Batmanis anything to go by, then I would wager that any upcoming promotional poster for the project is hiding a deeper meaning.
The Batman’s Iconic Red Poster Has Way More Layers After Watching The Movie’s Ending
The Reasoning For The Design Choice Is Obvious After Watching The Batman’s Ending
The Batmandepicted a particularly reclusive version of Bruce Wayne whose self-ascribed superhero persona was “Vengeance” incarnate. Early in the movie, it was clear that he acted out of a personal vendetta against criminals more than a genuine compassion for their victims. This changes bythe ending ofTheBatmanwhen Batman’s final acts are to help Gotham’s citizens directly, a new motivation enshrined with the image of his red flare leading citizens to safety.
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This image of the red flare overtaking the entire scene duringThe Batman’s ending was one of its most iconicscenes. It also explains exactly why a red backdrop was used forThe Batman’s poster. This particularly gothic rendition of Batman showed no penchant for anything other than black, an aesthetic that carried over to Gotham in general. Using the color in the promotional poster, therefore, stands out as an intentional allusion to the scene that became the most important of the entire movie.
Why The Batman’s Red Flare Scene Is The Most Important In The Movie
Batman Turns From A Symbol Of Fear To A Symbol Of Hope
The Batmanis not an origin movie and instead picks up with Bruce Wayne as an established vigilante whose motives center purely on foiling criminals. In his earliest appearance, he expounds on his ability to induce fear in Gotham’s criminals with the mere hint of his presence - only this fear also extends to innocent civilians. This is seen as Batman subdues a throng of thugs, only for their victim to run scared of his savior.The red flare scene then arises out of a key shift in focus for Batman.
Batman ignites the red flare to lead the citizens of Gotham to safety from the floodwaters, transforming into a literal beacon of hope instead of fear.
Batman ignites the red flare to lead the citizens of Gotham to safety from the floodwaters, transforming into a literal beacon of hope instead of fear. The scene represents theculmination of Batman’s character arcas he turns into a more overtly heroic superhero, occurring mere moments after his rage nearly overcame him. This symbolic conclusion ofThe Batmansets the stage for an eponymous protagonist willing to embrace a more hope-inspiring role inThe Batman - Part II.
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The Batman follows a young Bruce Wayne as he investigates a sadistic serial killer targeting key political figures in Gotham. As he delves deeper, he is confronted by the city’s hidden corruption and questions surrounding his own family’s legacy.
