In that regard, rumors have begun to swirl that Robert Pattinson’s Batman may be incorporated into the DCU after all. While this would certainly help to ᴀssuage the inevitable confusion of having two versions of Batman in cinemas concurrently, I’m kind of hoping this won’t be the case. This isn’t because I don’t thoroughly enjoy Pattinson’s Batman, but more to do with the fact I think the DCU has the perfect opportunity to deliver a unique yet accurate interpretation of the Caped Crusader, and one that will look decidedly different to his live-action predecessors.
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This is most likely a conscious creative decision. Batman’s relationships with his villains have developed over decades in DC Comics, whereas I can see how it might be harder to justify this trait in the space of one to three movies. Ultimately, it’s easier to streamline Batman’s heroics by drawing a more definitive line between good and evil. Thankfully, this hasn’t diminished the overall quality of Batman’s movies thus far – but I think the fact he’s about to join an all-new cinematic franchise opens up a unique opportunity.
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