The Batman Inspired by Seven? Fan-made Trailer Tells a Lot
On one of the YouTube channels we can see a fan-made trailer of David Fincher's movie Seven. There are many stylistic similarities to trailer of The Batman.
When the trailer of The Batman saw the light of day on August 23, the audience reacted with great enthusiasm, complimenting the gloomy atmosphere and the good-looking Robert Pattinson. Some people also noticed a striking similarity of some scenes (in terms of colors as well as playing with light) to David Fincher's iconic crime thriller Se7en.
On a YouTube channel callled Burns Reviews, the hosts decided to highlight the common points of both productions. Its founder made a fan trailer of Se7en, which he edited in a way similar to The Batman. He then published a video, presenting both trailers simultaneously. And it has to be admitted that some of the shots presented look as if Matt Reeves drew in spades from Fincher's work.
Some parallels can also be seen on the level of story premise. Se7en is about two policemen trying to catch a serial killer. The killer murders people according to his own pattern, based on seven deadly sins, and leaves the investigators with single clues. One of the detectives is just beginning his career when the other one gets close to retirement.
To these two gentlemen, one can compare Lieutenant Jim Gordon, an experienced officer from Gotham City, and Batman, who, at least in the trailers, seems to be somewhat volatile and green. In addition, young Bruce Wayne's main opponent will be the Riddler, a specific villain, constantly teasing the law enforcement officers trying to catch him, and leaving a lot of strange clues and puzzles behind. If we still take to heart the words of co-scriptwriter Mattson Tomlin that the upcoming movie from Matt Reeves is supposed to be something original and fresh, we may get a really satisfying screening. The work will debut in cinemas on October 1, 2021.
