Well he is a superhero. He's gotta have muscles haha.
I would highly recommend reading Zero Year or Year Two, both of which are being drawn upon for this film. Not every iteration needs to be the brawler like Affleck. Remember, that version was 20 years into his career.
Pattinson’s version is unhinged. I cannot fault anything I’ve seen so far. Looks sensational. And I’m also old enough to remember Michael Keaton’s casting being dismissed because he was “too short”.
There’s definitely something unique about casting for Batman films and the critique it invites. Affleck, Heath Ledger etc. I never really participate in that negative stuff, I’m just grateful and excited for more content.