The Batman VFX supervisor Dan Lemmon breaks down the Batmobile chase scene, including explaining that much of the vehicle's jump through flames was practical - up until 'the point where the car hit the ground and stood back up on its raised suspension.'
Weta FX VFX supervisor Dan Lemmon, who worked on The Batman, breaks down the film's Batmobile chase scene and reveals how much of it was created practically. Released earlier this year to strong reviews from both audiences and critics, Matt Reeves' DC film sees Robert Pattinson take on the role of the Caped Crusader. The Batman features more of a detective take on the iconic hero as he attempts to find and stop the Riddler after a series of murders in Gotham City.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY The Batman's Penguin car chase remains a highlight of the entire film, and now, in a recent sit-down with THR, Lemmon details how the sequence was brought to life with both practical and visual effects. The VFX supervisor explains the complex vehicle rig they used to shoot the scene, including its climactic jump through a wall of flames.
“They featured push-button-switchable two-wheel to four-wheel drivetrains and Formula One-style brakes that could be adjusted and activated at each wheel. Two of the vehicles could be driven from a pod attached to the outside of the vehicle, which allowed Robert Pattinson to be in the driver’s seat while an unseen stunt driver drove the car.
It's unclear who the villain will be in The Batman 2, but, instead of altering the thrilling, realistic feel of the chase, the sequel may do well to adjust the circumstances surrounding the scene. Instead of the Caped Crusader chasing somebody, perhaps the sequel could turn the tables and feature a swarm of enemy vehicles chasing him. The scene could retain the same visceral elements from The Batman, but the stakes could be wildly different.
It remains to be seen what Reeves has in store for fans with his sequel, but arguably the biggest flaw with the car chase in the first movie is that it's over too soon. By retaining the same gritty, practical elements that made The Batman such a hit, the sequel can continue to test Pattinson's character in new ways while still maintaining the same brooding atmosphere and tactile qualities.
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