Based solely on the feedback from the internet, the evaluations from all sides were quite good. Director Nolan received mostly positive reviews, with occasional negative ones that could be easily overlooked.
Seeing this feedback, while the film production team was pleased, they weren't blinded by the good reviews. Good reviews alone didn't mean much; what they wanted was good box office results.
The first-day box office of $29 million was good news for the production team and the director. In a regular release schedule, they could even pop champagne for this number. But no matter how much joy they felt, seeing the gap between them and "The Lord of the Rings," which had already entered its second week, filled them with a sense of insurmountable powerlessness.
Under the impact of Batman's release, on that Friday, "The Lord of the Rings" "only" garnered $38 million, still firmly holding the top spot. Judging from Batman's box office performance, it would be difficult for this week's box office champion to escape Laila's grasp.
Seeing the box office results, the production companies eagerly anticipating surpassing Batman finally came to their senses. Anyway, it was impossible to surpass them at the box office. Fortunately, the reviews from film critics and the media were good, and winning a few awards wouldn't be a loss.
Many major media outlets were actually very optimistic about this film. BBC, for example, loved the movie, considering it the best Batman film ever.
Additionally, many other media outlets praised Nolan's use of a dark and realistic style in shooting, saying it faithfully restored the original Batman, rather than the heavily cartoonized Batman. They also gave great praise for his use of IMAX film to achieve an operatic effect.
"IMAX seems to be very popular?" Roy had just showered, wearing only a towel around his waist as he lay beside Laila, flipping through the newspapers delivered to their room. The newspaper in his hand was reporting on IMAX, listing many advantages and expressing optimism about its future development, considering it an inevitable trend.
Laila found a comfortable spot on him, resting her head on his sturdy abdomen. Last night's frenzy left her feeling a bit drowsy, so even her voice sounded a bit dazed: "Indeed, it's pretty good. Having a better viewing experience means more people would be willing to go to the cinema to watch movies. For this reason, everyone will work hard to expand this technology."
People who were accustomed to watching movies on small screens like TVs and computers might not feel the need to go to the cinema to watch movies. But for some films, especially blockbuster ones, if you don't sit in front of the big screen in the cinema, you won't understand how good it can be.
That's also why some movie fans like going to the cinema. The sound effects and visual effects there are mind-blowing. Just think about being swept away by the thrilling plot of a movie, feeling the rush of adrenaline, and then experiencing the satisfaction. How could you experience that with a small screen? And that diminishes the charm of the film itself.
Film production companies have been researching better and newer equipment to deepen this difference as much as possible. Only in this way can they continue to attract people to cinemas to watch movies in the modern era when computers are becoming increasingly prevalent.
Roy casually turned on the TV, only to find a report on "Batman Begins." On the screen, it was clearly after the movie ended, with reporters interviewing the exiting audience.
"Which movie did you come to watch?"
The person being asked gave the reporter a look as if they were an idiot. "Can't you guess I'm here to watch Batman just by looking at my cape?"
The reporter looked at the homemade cape, a barely visible smile quirking at the corner of their mouth. Who knows what this piece of cloth went through before?
"What differences do you see between this new Batman series and the previous one?"
"The previous one was all about beating up bad guys, catching bad guys, and then saving the world. Now, it's probably more like a person. Compared to before, the previous Batman was more like a beacon of light, while this one is a bit like a dark apostle."
The reporter was very interested in his words. "A beacon of light and a dark apostle, that's an interesting analogy. So do you like the current one?"
The person thought for a moment. "It's hard to say right now. I always feel like I haven't fully understood what the movie is trying to say. There must be something deeper than what I understand. I think it's a good idea to go see it again."
"Okay, thank you for your time."
Roy turned down the volume of the TV a bit. "What's a dark apostle? It doesn't sound like a righteous superhero. I don't remember the script mentioning him turning into a villain."
Laila rolled over and turned her gaze to the TV. "It should be said that it refers to the earlier version of Batman. At that time, Batman was rougher, and darker, compared to the current version. Nolan's adaptation this time is a return to the original, while what came after was all mythologized by comics. A hero who can do anything always gives people a sense of pride and aloofness, making it hard to get close to."
Roy was somewhat moved by her words. "How about we sneak a peek?" Just two tickets wouldn't give their movie's box office rivals a chance to counterattack, right?
Talking about movies dispelled Laila's drowsiness: "Sure, I want to see it too." To see the changes in the world she had altered, and whether Nolan's "Batman Begins" would differ from the original version in her previous life.
There were indeed some changes, and they were quite significant. At least in Laila's eyes, who had carefully studied the original version, the changes here were astonishing.
She brought many filming techniques from future generations and produced one bestselling work after another. It can be said that to understand why her films were so popular, and why they could make so much money, many people in the film industry, including directors, producers, etc., have analyzed and studied her films extensively.
Therefore, some of the small tricks she used, like the use of lighting and the way the plot unfolds, were easily "learned." Some techniques had even become mainstream now, admired by many young directors.
Nolan was also one of them. He used some techniques with Laila's distinctive style more than once, making the visuals more enjoyable. But in terms of specific plot arrangements, his style still predominated.
Exiting the cinema, Roy had been wearing a look of "Now I'm relieved." "It's quite different from what I expected."
"Not good?" Laila adjusted her hat, which was blown askew by the wind, and smiled at him.
"I can't quite say. It's not bad, but it's not good either."
Laila understood what he meant: "You prefer the kind of impactful plot and scenes. If there were more fights, car chases, and the like, it should be more to your liking."
Roy snapped his fingers. "Exactly!"