Cinematographer Henry Braham praises Michael Keaton’s portrayal of Batman in The Flash. The upcoming DC film follows the titular protagonist Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) as he attempts to reverse the events that led to his mother’s death. However, his decision to time travel and alter the past leads to disastrous consequences. The Flash will explore the ramifications of the multiverse, including parallel realities where Michael Keaton’s Batman and Ben Affleck’s Batman remain Gotham superheroes. Prior to this production, Allen initially made cameo appearances in a series of DC movies, including Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, and Justice League. Directed by Andy Muschietti, the new standalone film is slated for release in 2022.
Originally, Keaton graced the screen as Bruce Wayne in the 1989 movie Batman. In this film, the iconic bat-like hero fights to defeat the Joker (Jack Nicholson), who cruelly plans to torture the residents of Gotham with a neurotoxin called “Smylex.” The Warner Bros. project was a commercial and critical success, launching a Batman franchise that delved deeper into the DC comics. In the 1992 sequel Batman Returns, Keaton’s character strives to dismantle the nefarious plans of the Penguin (Danny DeVito) while also falling into an uneasy alliance with Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer). During this time, Keaton received a positive reception for his nuanced interpretation of the largely stoic and taciturn Bruce Wayne.
During an interview with Collider, Braham shared some of his experiences while working on the set of The Flash. Along with celebrating the film’s storytelling, he also lauded Keaton’s contribution to the overall narrative:
“It's a pleasure working with the cast, as they're fantastic. Michael, of course, is a genius, and it's wonderful to see him recreate that role but in the present day. It’s wonderful. I think the movie has a massive scope, and I'm lucky to be able to work on movies I'd like to go and see. I'm not really interested in comic book movies. I'm interested in movies that take me on a journey, an emotional journey and a visual journey.”
Despite Keaton’s popularity as Batman in the Warner Bros. films, the following two installments of the franchise, Batman Forever and Batman & Robin, underwent multiple cast changes. Val Kilmer stepped in to play the Caped Crusader in 1995, while George Clooney famously donned the bat costume in 1997. Director Joel Schumacher also replaced Tim Burton in these films, resulting in a significantly different tone and visual narrative. Both movies suffered from significantly negative reviews, with critics disparaging the overtly campy reshaping of Batman’s arc. Despite these production shake-ups, The Flash will solely reference the events of the first two films starring Keaton.
Considering Keaton’s impact on the superhero genre, his upcoming reprisal is sure to excite DC fans. While it has been quite some time since he last fought criminals dressed like a bat, Keaton’s return will add greater vigor and anticipation to a commonly-trod time-traveling plot. The introduction of a multiverse with multiple versions of Batman is an intriguing storyline that hopefully undergirds The Flash with a perfect mix of humor, complexity, and heart.
Source: Collider
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