The Batman, directed by Matt Reeves, was released in theaters on March 4th, 2022. Starring Robert Pattinson as the dark superhero, the film is a new take on the Batman legacy, going darker than ever before as it explores Batman’s psyche and reputation in Gotham. While the movie has achieved box office success, it has also inspired many viral TikToks surrounding Pattinson’s unique take on the character. Here are a few of our favorites!
1. The Eyeliner Aesthetic
In the film, Pattinson is often seen sporting dark eyeliner that accentuates his moody nature as a vigilante. While the makeup serves to accentuate the character, fans couldn’t help but poke fun at how often he wears it — and whether it gets in the way of the crimefighting.
@ara_george He has to do his eyeliner, Alfred. (This is very much inspired by @Matylda Hej’s hilarious Batman video) #thebatman #thebatman2022 #batmancosplay #brucewayne #brucewaynecosplay #fyp #robertpattinson ♬ Running Out Of Time - Lin-Manuel Miranda & Ynairaly Simo & Chris Jackson & Veronica Jackson & Gloria Calderón Kellett & Bri Holland & Alana Da Fonseca & Jada Banks-Mace & Gloria Estefan & Zoe Saldana & Leslie David Baker
2. The Sick Beats
The soundtrack that accompanies the superhero as he fights crime is nitty-gritty and, according to viewers, very much iconic. In fact, it is so iconic that the timing of the songs seems awfully suspicious to moviegoers, such as this TikTok user:
3. The Iceberg Lounge
No spoilers here, but in one particular scene, Pattinson is reunited with his old Twilight co-stars in the Iceberg Lounge. While the fighting scene brought back memories of Pattinson’s Twilight days, viewers were similarly mesmerized by the catchy EDM tracks.
4. The Chemistry Between Catwoman And Batman
Zoe Kravitz and Pattinson had some SERIOUS chemistry onscreen… and, some viewers argue, off-camera too. After watching the press junkets, this user had a strongly worded message for the dynamic duo:
@society.made.the.joker I will not stand to this heartbreak NO MORE #zoekravitz #robertpattison #thebatman #catwoman #selinakyle #brucewayne #batman #dcu ♬ Something In The Way (From "The Batman") - Geek Music
5. Post-Batman Energy
After the film, fans couldn’t help but channel their inner Batman as they went about their daily routines. If you haven’t watched The Batman yet, be warned — you might be transformed into a moody music aficionado and eyeliner-wearing billionaire.
@nicrutledge The put crack in that ong #thebatman #robertpattinson #dc #batman #fyp ♬ Something In The Way - Nirvana
The Batman is now playing in theatres!