Brevity is the soul of wit, and memes are clear proof of that. The Batman is impacting audiences worldwide, and between praise and adoring laughter, fans can't stop talking about Matt Reeves' new movie through the universal language of memes.
On Twitter, movie-goers haven't wasted their time or creativity. Since the film's release, they have been sharing their reactions to delight and entertain. From memes that show Schubert's Ave Maria will never be the same again to Seinfeld's Jerry and Kramer using a recurring line of the Caped Crusader, these memes capture and define The Batman.
The attention to aesthetics is one of the things that makes The Batman a unique piece of art, and Pattinson's rendition of a grieving Bruce Wayne has become an emo icon. @mychemquit shared a video of a desolate Jackie Chan to represent them "leaving the theatre" after the film and the consequent development of their "emo Batman personality." Thankfully, there are many gothic movies The Batman's fans can watch to feed their inner "emo Batman" personalities after coming home from the cinemas.
Catwoman has had several improvements since Batman Returns and this trend continues in Matt Reeves' project. Zoë Kravitz's portrayal of the famous Selina Kyle has been widely celebrated by fans. One of the reasons for that is the dynamic she shares with Pattinson's Batman, leaving audiences wanting more of The Bat and The Cat. @Terri_Schwartz shares a picture of the duo, calling it "the plot" that made her watch The Batman.
Before The Batman was released, one could find many depreciative memes online about Robert Pattinson being chosen for the role. Quickly afterward, the prejudice faded, as several fans glorify the actor's performance of Bruce Wayne, popularly referred to as "Battinson."
While the debate about who's the best Batman will endure, @kenzvanunu brought a meme format "back," sharing a scene from Pattinson's Good Time to state that The Batman is better than Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy.
As Screen Rant points out, the Nirvana song played in The Batman has been massively streamed by Spotify users following the movie's release. "Something In The Way" plays in two different moments of the film, and has become part of the identity of the new project. @DailyPowrRangrs made sure to include the song in his "initial meme," sharing an artwork of Batman listening to Nirvana. The meme shows that The Batman's soundtrack, along with Michael Giacchino's brilliant score, is already cemented in the film industry.
While, for the audience, there are many surprises in The Batman, one thing that writers Peter Craig and Matt Reeves didn't predict was that one of the Caped Crusader's recurring lines would become a running gag, creating an abundance of memes. Using a scene from the Twilight movies, @_MxtthewHxll_ shares a reference to the film's line "I'm vengeance." The user adds that this is "probably" their "favorite running gag in any CBM ever." Given the popularity of the joke, many seem to agree.
DC and Marvel have very separate universes. However, when it comes to memes, Spider-Man and The Penguin can coexist in the name of humor. Inspired by that, @jonesvibesonly shared an image of Tom Holland's Spiderman staring at Oswald Cobblepot, an adaptation of the original scene where he sees Tony Stark.
The user adds "it's the truth," referring to the villain's popularity, on and outside the screens. With the iconic DC character leading an upcoming spin-off on HBO, the meme will likely become more and more accurate.
While this one is not technically a meme (yet), it fits right in the category of relatable feelings that define the film. Before The Batman, many people weren't aware that the Caped Crusader is a detective. That includes people who participated in the making of previous Batman movies. The screenwriter of Batman Returns, Daniel Waters (@troubledwatersx), voiced the feeling by saying "you're telling me he's a detective?", which is a question several viewers can relate to.
The scene where The Riddler sings is one of the most exciting features of the project, adding to the scariest things that happen in The Batman. Regarding the song choice, @ditzgrayson shares a popular meme format to highlight the "variation" on Schubert's Ave Maria "that incorporated the original bass melody." Among other tweets, the Ave Maria scene has been massively mentioned, proving the excellence of The Batman's soundtrack. Thanks to The Riddler, the classical piece will never be the same again.
Although it's a popular meme format, this Seinfeld meme is clearer when accompanied by an explanation. In Seinfeld's "The Chicken Roaster," a bright sign of Kenny Rogers' Roasters makes Kramer lose sleep because of the sign's vivid red.
Connecting the visual similarities of both pieces of media, @ZingPopCulture shares the hilarious meme in celebration of being "ready to experience" The Batman. Linking Seinfeld's humor and the movie's gorgeous cinematography, this meme is relatable to every fan of both DC and the sitcom.
After watching The Batman, @loneroseshinobi was "looking for a meme" that encapsulated their reaction to the movie and found this, a version of the film's scene where instead of saying "I'm vengeance," Batman says "I'm cinema".
The meme highlights the brilliance of cinematographers, composers, actors, and the directing put together to create a work of art that entertains both DC and cinema fans. While the Caped Crusader continues to mingle with the shadows of Gotham on cinema screens, the audiences are left to have fun with the Batman memes outside the theaters.
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