The piece you're referring to describes (2022), a 2-hour and 56-minute epic that fundamentally shifts the character's cinematic identity from a traditional action hero to a "World's Greatest Detective" in a gritty crime noir. Directed by Matt Reeves, this iteration is widely praised as a masterful "super-noir" that leans heavily into mystery and psychological thriller elements. Key Cinematic Elements Review: 'The Batman' - Punch Drunk Critics