Robert Pattinson’s Batman Is Wonderfully Grim
The actor’s portrayal of the superhero is moodier and more menacing than any before.
The best onscreen Batmen have always understood the value of a good frown. Over the many cinematic iterations of the comic-book hero, one thing has remained consistent in his portrayal: His menacing cowl leaves the bottom half of his face exposed. The actors who did the most with the role in years past (think Michael Keaton and Christian Bale) made full use of their mouths, pouting with all their might. But the quivering lips of Robert Pattinson, the latest star to don the mask for Matt Reeves’s , might have them beat—never have I seen the Dark Knight grimace with such fervent intensity.
