Bad news just dropped for The Batman

When details of The Batman made their way to the press, the fan reaction was swift and largely negative. Batman fanboys bristled at the idea of the former Twilight star donning the helm of Bruce Wayne’s alter-ego. Unfortunately, reaction stayed mixed after director Matt Reeves shared Pattinson’s screen test in the newly built Batsuit.

“Wow. Is there a rule at WB/DC that no Batman actor can have a decent-looking costume anymore?” wrote one Twitter user. Countered another, “The new Batman suit looks incredible for what it is. Man I’m so excited for Matt Reeves’ take on the character.”

Here at Looper, we’re all aboard the hype train for Robert Pattinson’s Batman, as he’s proven to be an incredibly gifted actor with an excellent range. We know he’s particularly well-suited for a role that calls for brooding.

Haters and fans alike will all have to delay judgement on “The Battinson,” however, as the future of the movie is still uncertain. It’s definitely nerve-racking to think about the potential financial and critical consequences of delaying The Batman from its prime summer blockbuster release date to an October launch, but on the flip side, perhaps extra time to build excitement will work in the film’s favor. A few more months to think about Pattinson portraying Bruce Wayne — in what Reeves has described as a “point-of-view-driven, noir Batman tale […] that will be thrilling but also emotional” — could be exactly what fans on the fence need to go all in on The Batman.