when a superhero movie is too realistic

I've always been a bit exhausted by how heavily modern superhero blockbusters rely on weightless CGI and green screens. But when I finally sat down with Matt Reeves' take on Gotham, I was blown away by the sheer physical weight of the craft on display. This isn't just a great detective thriller; it's a masterclass in grounded cinematography. From Greig Fraser's brilliant use of pitch-black shadows to literally lighting an entire climax with a single road flare, the camera work is staggering. Today, I want to talk about how this film uses practical lighting and physical constraints to create the most beautifully human comic book movie ever made. The Batman (2022)