{"id":14289,"date":"2022-02-21T16:37:11","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T14:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=14289"},"modified":"2022-02-21T16:42:03","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T14:42:03","slug":"the-batman-in-cinemas-4-march-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2022\/02\/21\/the-batman-in-cinemas-4-march-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"The Batman &#8211; In Cinemas 4 March 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/TheBatman-poster.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/TheBatman-poster.jpg?resize=450%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/TheBatman-poster.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/TheBatman-poster.jpg?resize=203%2C300&amp;ssl=1 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Warner Bros. Pictures comes Matt Reeves\u2019 \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/title\/2124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Batman<\/a>,\u201d starring Robert Pattinson in the dual role of Gotham City\u2019s vigilante detective and his alter ego, reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two years of stalking the streets as the Batman (Robert Pattinson), striking fear into the hearts of criminals, has led Bruce Wayne deep into the shadows of Gotham City. With only a few trusted allies\u2014Alfred Pennyworth (Andy Serkis), Lt. James Gordon (Jeffrey Wright)\u2014amongst the city\u2019s corrupt network of officials and high-profile figures, the lone vigilante has established himself as the sole embodiment of vengeance amongst his fellow citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a killer targets Gotham\u2019s elite with a series of sadistic machinations, a trail of cryptic clues sends the World\u2019s Greatest Detective on an investigation into the underworld, where he encounters such characters as Selina Kyle\/aka Catwoman (Zo\u00eb Kravitz), Oswald Cobblepot\/aka the Penguin (Colin Farrell), Carmine Falcone (John Turturro), and Edward Nashton\/aka the Riddler (Paul Dano). As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator\u2019s plans becomes clear, Batman must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit, and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued Gotham City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/TheBatman-banner.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/TheBatman-banner.jpg?resize=550%2C230&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/TheBatman-banner.jpg?w=550&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/TheBatman-banner.jpg?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Batman &#8211; Cast<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Robert Pattinson (\u201cTenet,\u201d \u201cThe Lighthouse\u201d)<\/li><li>Zo\u00eb Kravitz (\u201cBig Little Lies,\u201d \u201cFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald\u201d)<\/li><li>Paul Dano (\u201cLove &amp; Mercy,\u201d \u201c12 Years a Slave\u201d)<\/li><li>Jeffrey Wright (\u201cNo Time to Die,\u201d \u201cWestworld\u201d)<\/li><li>John Turturro (the \u201cTransformers\u201d films, \u201cThe Plot Against America\u201d)<\/li><li>Peter Sarsgaard (\u201cThe Magnificent Seven,\u201d \u201cInterrogation\u201d)<\/li><li>Jayme Lawson (\u201cFarewell Amor\u201d)<\/li><li>Andy Serkis (the \u201cPlanet of the Apes\u201d films, \u201cBlack Panther\u201d)<\/li><li>Colin Farrell (\u201cThe Gentlemen,\u201d \u201cFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them\u201d)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Batman &#8211; <strong>Characters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Batman<\/strong> is two years into his role as Gotham\u2019s embodiment of vengeance \u2013 a nocturnal vigilante who strikes fear in the hearts of criminals. A reclusive scion of Gotham\u2019s richest family questioning his family\u2019s legacy, The World\u2019s Greatest Detective stalks the streets at night employing a lethal combination of mental mastery, physical strength and expert technology on his journey to becoming the City\u2019s symbol of hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Selina Kyle<\/strong> is a mysterious figure who is quietly infiltrating Gotham\u2019s seedy underbelly to further her own agenda. Her fierce attitude and tenacious agility are the perfect tools to excel as a cat burglar, but hidden underneath the array of identities and the motorcycle leathers is a protective soul who\u2019s more at home with the city\u2019s strays than its citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lieutenant James Gordon<\/strong> is one of Gotham City Police Department\u2019s finest. A seasoned cop with a clear sense of integrity, Jim Gordon provides the GCPD (and the city) with a muchneeded moral compass. As one of the few public figures who count The Batman as an ally, he uses his power and authority as a force for change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Riddler<\/strong> has quickly established himself as Gotham\u2019s deadliest threat yet. This enigmatic, masked killer has devised a sinister series of puzzles and tortuous devices to entrap Gotham\u2019s elite and publicly unmask the city\u2019s darkest truths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Penguin<\/strong>, aka \u201cOz,\u201d is the proprietor of Gotham\u2019s exclusive nightlife hotspot, The Iceberg Lounge, a meeting place for the city\u2019s underworld. While this shady crook is known for running his mouth as well as running operations for the city\u2019s top gangster, Carmine Falcone, he definitely has designs on even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alfred<\/strong> is Bruce Wayne\u2019s pillar of strength, inhabiting the role of both father figure and closest ally. As the only person to know The Batman\u2019s identity, Alfred wrestles with his ward\u2019s duty to protect both the Wayne family legacy and the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Carmine Falcone<\/strong> is the head of one of Gotham\u2019s most established crime families. Holed up in The Shoreline Lofts, this hermit-like kingpin manages to exert power and influence on the city without taking a single step outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bella Re\u00e1l<\/strong> is the youngest challenger for Gotham\u2019s Mayoral Election. Using grassroots tactics to rally her supporters from the ground up, Bella is prepared to rip up the rule book in order to cleanse the city of crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>District Attorney Gil Colson<\/strong> likes to look the other way when it comes to the activities of Gotham&#8217;s biggest crime bosses, while at the same time enjoying the perks of the job as one of the city\u2019s top lawmen, especially its nightlife\u2026down to the last drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2022\/02\/21\/qa-with-peter-sarsgaard-district-attorney-gil-colson-the-batman\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14288\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Q&amp;A with Peter Sarsgaard, District Attorney Gil Colson<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Batmobile<\/strong> is Batman\u2019s awe-inspiring signature vehicle. Combining brute force with highspeed ferocity, this staggering feat of engineering provides The Batman with the on-road muscle to chase down his fiercest foes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Batcycle<\/strong> is The Batman\u2019s sleekest mode of transport, and perfect for allowing the hero to race through Gotham\u2019s streets at breakneck speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Batcave<\/strong> is The Batman\u2019s base of operations. Situated in the bowels of Wayne Tower, the vigilante has transformed the old Wayne Terminus railway station into his hidden headquarters. Accessed through a series of secret tunnels, this is where The Batman is able to stealthily hone his skills and develop genius new technologies in his mission to fight crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Batsuit<\/strong> is The Batman\u2019s protective suit of armor, crafted by his own hand. Bruce Wayne combined technical fabrics and bulletproof plating to give his vigilante alter ego a formidable, tactical defense against criminals. With the Batsuit, he creates an intimidating silhouette amongst Gotham City\u2019s shadows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"THE BATMAN \u2013 The Bat and The Cat Trailer\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tJ9IGexpSBE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebatmanmovie.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.thebatmanmovie.net<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Warner Bros. Pictures comes Matt Reeves\u2019 \u201cThe Batman,\u201d starring Robert Pattinson in the dual role of Gotham City\u2019s vigilante detective and his alter ego, reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne. Two years of stalking the streets as the Batman (Robert Pattinson), striking fear into the hearts of criminals, has led Bruce Wayne deep into the shadows&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2022\/02\/21\/the-batman-in-cinemas-4-march-2022\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">The Batman &#8211; In Cinemas 4 March 2022<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14289","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-film","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14289","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14289"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14289\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14289"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14289"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14289"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}