The Batman (2022) Recap Before Watching The Penguin

Summary

This video recaps the key moments from 'The Batman' movie in preparation for the upcoming 'Penguin' series. It covers Gotham's corruption, The Riddler's twisted game against the city's power structure, and Batman's investigation into the criminal underworld. The story delves into Batman's confrontation with Oswald Cobblepot (the Penguin) and his connection to Carmine Falcone. Major revelations about Bruce Wayne's family, Gotham's deep-seated corruption, and the Riddler's ultimate plan to flood the city are explored. The video sets the stage for the Penguin's rise in Gotham's criminal underworld.

Takeaways

• 🦇 The Batman movie kicks off with the murder of Gotham’s Mayor Don Mitchell Jr., by a mysterious figure known as The Riddler.
• 🧩 The Riddler leaves cryptic clues for Batman, setting off a cat-and-mouse game targeting Gotham’s corrupt power structure.
• 🚔 Batman works with Lieutenant James Gordon, despite tension with the police, as this is only Batman's second year of crime-fighting.
• 🧊 The Iceberg Lounge, run by Oswald Cobblepot (The Penguin), serves as a front for Gotham’s criminal activities, with Cobblepot eager to rise in power.
• 🐱 Batman meets Selina Kyle at the Iceberg Lounge, learning that while she’s a criminal, they share a common goal in their investigation.
• 💼 The Riddler exposes Gotham’s deep corruption, targeting high-ranking officials like Commissioner Pete Savage, which causes widespread scandal.
• 🐀 Batman and Gordon discover a secret informant called 'The Rat,' whose identity becomes a central mystery as key players in Gotham get nervous.
• 🚗 After a high-speed chase, Batman confronts The Penguin, who denies being 'The Rat,' adding complexity to the investigation.
• 💔 Batman uncovers disturbing truths about his father, Thomas Wayne, and his connection to Gotham’s corruption through Carmine Falcone.
• 💣 The Riddler’s final plan is to flood Gotham using bombs, causing chaos, with his followers launching an armed uprising that Batman stops in time.

Q & A

What is the main plot of the Batman film discussed in the script?

The film follows Batman as he faces the Riddler, a mysterious villain who targets key figures in Gotham's corrupt power structure. Batman teams up with Lieutenant James Gordon to uncover the Riddler’s plans while confronting the city's criminal underworld, including figures like the Penguin and Carmine Falcone.

Who is the first victim of the Riddler in the film?

The first victim of the Riddler is Gotham’s Mayor, Don Mitchell Jr.

What is the significance of the Iceberg Lounge in the story?

The Iceberg Lounge is a nightclub run by Oswald Cobblepot, also known as the Penguin. It serves as a front for Gotham's mob activities and is where Batman confronts Penguin while searching for information about the Riddler’s plans.

How is the Penguin portrayed in the film?

The Penguin is portrayed as a mid-level mobster working under Gotham’s crime lord, Carmine Falcone. He is ambitious and eager to rise through the ranks of the city’s criminal network.

What does Batman discover about his family during the investigation?

Batman discovers that his father, Thomas Wayne, once sought help from Carmine Falcone to deal with a journalist threatening to expose a family secret. Falcone had the journalist killed, implicating the Wayne family in Gotham's corruption, which deeply affects Bruce Wayne.

What is the Riddler’s ultimate goal in the movie?

The Riddler’s ultimate goal is to expose the deep-rooted corruption in Gotham by targeting its power structure. He plants bombs around Gotham's seawall to flood the city, intending to cleanse it and force its citizens to confront their corrupt leaders.

How does the Riddler's plan culminate in Gotham’s destruction?

The Riddler's plan leads to the detonation of bombs that flood Gotham. His followers, inspired by his message, cause further chaos by attempting to assassinate the new mayor during a speech. Batman intervenes to stop them and save trapped citizens.

How does the film portray Batman's character development?

Throughout the film, Batman evolves from being a figure focused on vengeance to realizing that his role is also about offering hope and leadership to Gotham's people. By the end, he understands that he must be a symbol of protection for the city.

What is the significance of the Penguin at the end of the film?

At the end of the film, the Penguin sees an opportunity to take over Gotham’s criminal underworld after the death of Carmine Falcone and the destruction caused by the Riddler. This sets the stage for his rise as a major villain.

How does this film connect to the upcoming Penguin series?

The Penguin series will pick up immediately after the events of the Batman film. The chaos in Gotham and the power vacuum left by Falcone’s death will be crucial for the Penguin’s rise as a crime lord, setting the stage for his transformation into the notorious villain.