THE BATMAN ARRIVES
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he first tent-pole release of 2022 is Matt Reeves ’ The Batman , an origin story that is “ very much a point of view-driven , noir Batman tale ,” Reeves told The Hollywood Reporter in January 2019 , confirming the film “ will be thrilling but also emotional .” While the plot has been on lockdown , Reeves confirmed that it is more about Batman in his detective mode than we ’ ve seen in previous films . Robert Pattinson plays the new Batman as an edgy , emo , eye-liner-wearing young man
By Lori Vernon
Robert Pattinson in The Batman
taking his vengeance out physically on criminals following the death of both of his parents . The film will open in theaters only , with high hopes for big bank at the box office . Can ** The Batman save us from the pandemic ? We shall see .
The Batman
Directed by Matt Reeves Rated PG-13 • March 4 - In Theaters
It ’ s not just a call … It ’ s a warning . From
Warner Bros . Pictures comes Matt Reeves ’ The Batman , starring Robert Pattinson in the dual role of Gotham City ’ s vigilante detective and his alter ego , reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne . Starring alongside Pattinson as Gotham ’ s famous and infamous cast of characters are Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle ; Paul Dano as Edward Nashton ; Jeffrey Wright as the GCPD ’ s James Gordon ; John Turturro as Carmine Falcone ; Peter Sarsgaard Gotham D . A . Gil Colson ; Jayme Lawson as mayoral candidate Bella Reál ; with Andy Serkis as Alfred ; and Colin Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot .
The Adam Project
Directed by Shawn Levy Rated PG-13 • March 4 - Netflix
After accidentally crash-landing in 2022 , time-traveling Adam Reed ( Ryan Reynolds ) teams up with his 12-year-old-self ( Walker Scobell ) on a mission to save the future . It also stars Jennifer Garner , Mark Ruffalo , Catherine Keener , Zoe Saldana , and Alex Mallari Jr .
Operation Fortune : Ruse de guerre
Directed by Guy Ritchie Rated NYR • March 18 - In Theaters Super spy Orson Fortune ( Jason Statham ) must track down and stop the sale of a deadly new weapons technology wielded by billionaire arms broker Greg Simmonds ( Hugh Grant ). Reluctantly teamed with some of the world ’ s best operatives ( Aubrey Plaza , Cary Elwes , Bugzy Malone ), Fortune and his crew recruit Hollywood ’ s biggest movie star , Danny Francesco ( Josh Hartnett ), to help them on their globe-trotting undercover mission to save the world .
The Outfit
Directed by Graham Moore Rated R • March 18 - In Theaters
From the Academy Award-winning writer Graham Moore comes The Outfit , a gripping and masterful thriller in which an expert tailor ( Academy Award winner Mark Rylance ) must outwit a dangerous group of mobsters to survive a fateful night . The film also stars Dylan O ’ Brien , Zoey Deutch , and Johnny Flynn .
The Lost City
Directed by Adam Nee and Aaron Nee Rated PG-13 • March 25 - In Theaters
Brilliant but reclusive author Loretta Sage ( Sandra Bullock ) has spent her career writing about exotic places in her popular romanceadventure novels featuring handsome cover model Alan ( Channing Tatum ), who has dedicated his life to embodying the hero character , “ Dash .” While on tour promoting her new book with Alan , Loretta is kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire ( Daniel Radcliffe ) who hopes that she can lead him to the ancient lost city ’ s treasure from her latest story . Wanting to prove that he can be a hero in real life , Alan sets off to rescue her , and the pair are thrust into an epic jungle adventure as they work together to survive the elements and find the ancient treasure before it ’ s lost forever .
Moonshot
Directed by Christopher Winterbauer Rated PG-13 • March 31 - HBO Max
Set in a future where Mars is colonized by the best humanity has to offer , two college students join forces to sneak onboard a shuttle bound for the red planet to unite with their significant others . Cole Sprouse , Lana Condor , Mason Gooding , Emily Rudd , and Zach Braff star in this romantic , sci-fi comedy .
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