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I didn't like the Riddler

posted 2 years ago by Ticketsplease (4024)
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Creepy weirdo.

Too much of a serial killer vibe and look. Torture dynamic. Not really appropriate for a Batman movie.

A comic book villain should be completely different.

[–] GoldenTemple (274) 2 years ago

I agree he wasn't appropriate for a PG-13 film. They should have gone full R. I doubt it but if they attempt a sequel featuring the Court Of Owls, they could go full on 'Eyes Wide Shut' territory. Not referring to the nudity but the themes.

[–] Tongue (472) 2 years ago

Agree. While he would have made a great villain in a serial killer flicks, he wasn’t a good fit for Batman.

This movie tried way too hard to be Se7en

[–] DavidM (875) 5 months ago

It was a shameless ripoff of Se7en.

[–] redban (6219) 9 months ago

I think that was the point - he was meant to be creepy, with a serial killer vibe and look. The whole movie aimed for realism over comic-book

[–] TM1617-2 (642) 5 months ago

Ticketsplease, I hate Riddler too, but he suits the story well. This is an unusually dark and dramatic version of Batman. The idea is to delve in to the emotional drainage and psychological torment that Bruce can experience from his anonymous position. That wouldn't match Batman fighting a clown.