Here at The Underground, we love Batman movies, so we asked Bing AI to write us an original plot of a new movie set in Matt Reeves' Batman universe about an unexpected team-up between the Gotham City Police Department and an antihero version of Mr. Freeze called Gotham Gone Cold. The results were... remarkable.
Everything you're about to see and read, from the images to the casting and the entire plot of the film, was created by artificial intelligence (other than a quick little blurb by us at the end, as well as a few minor adjustments and clarifications that we put in brackets), so it's gonna get a little wild at times, but we'll be darned if we weren't on the edge of our seats while reading it.
Enjoy!
Gotham Gone Cold
Starring:
Benedict Cumberbatch as Mr. Freeze
Rosario Dawson as Detective Renee Montoya
Joe Manganiello as Deathstroke
Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman
with
Rachel McAdams as Nora Fries
Louis Gossett Jr. as Lucius Fox
Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth
In the aftermath of the Riddler's reign of terror, Gotham City is plunged into a new crisis: a mysterious virus that turns people into ice zombies. The Gotham City Police Department (GCPD) is overwhelmed by the outbreak and the rising crime rate. [Lieutenant] Jim Gordon suspects that the virus is somehow connected to Victor Fries, a former cryogenics scientist who became the notorious criminal Mr. Freeze after a tragic accident that left his wife Nora in a frozen state.
Meanwhile, Batman is missing, presumed dead or captured by the Riddler. His allies, Alfred Pennyworth, Lucius Fox and Catwoman, are trying to find him and restore order to the city. They discover that Fries has been secretly working on a cure for his wife and the virus, using his own blood as a key ingredient. However, he has also been hunted by a ruthless mercenary named Deathstroke, who wants to steal his research and weaponize it for his own agenda.
Fries manages to escape Deathstroke's attack and contacts Gordon, offering to help him stop the virus in exchange for protection and resources. Gordon reluctantly agrees, seeing Fries as the lesser of two evils. He assigns Detective Renee Montoya to work with Fries and keep an eye on him. Montoya is skeptical of Fries' motives and methods, but she also develops a sympathy for his tragic situation.
As Fries and Montoya work together to find a cure and distribute it to the infected, they face various obstacles and enemies, [including] Deathstroke's army of mercenaries[.] They also encounter Catwoman, who tries to persuade them to join her in finding Batman. Fries refuses, saying that he only cares about saving his wife and ending the virus.
However, Fries soon learns that his wife is not as frozen as he thought. She has been secretly awakened by Deathstroke, who has manipulated her into believing that Fries is the one who caused the virus and that he has abandoned her. Deathstroke plans to use Nora as a bait to lure Fries into a trap and take his blood. Nora agrees, hoping to end her suffering and get revenge on her husband.
Fries falls for the trap and confronts Deathstroke and Nora at an abandoned warehouse. He is shocked and heartbroken to see his wife alive but hostile. He tries to explain himself and convince her that he loves her and that he has been working on a cure for her. Nora doesn't believe him and attacks him with her own ice powers, which she has developed due to the virus. Fries fights back in self-defense, but he is overpowered by Deathstroke.
Montoya arrives with backup from the GCPD and Catwoman. They engage in a fierce battle with Deathstroke's forces. Montoya manages to reach Fries and free him from Deathstroke's grip. She tells him that she trusts him and that they can still save Nora and the city. Fries thanks her for her help and friendship. He then injects himself with a syringe containing his blood mixed with the cure. He hopes that this will make him immune to Nora's attacks and allow him to heal her.
Fries approaches Nora and embraces her. He tells her that he loves her more than anything and that he is sorry for everything that has happened. He asks her to forgive him and come back with him. Nora feels his warmth and sincerity. She realizes that she has been lied to by Deathstroke and that Fries is still her husband. She apologizes to him and returns his love. They kiss passionately.
However, their reunion is cut short by Deathstroke, who shoots [Victor] in the chest with a bullet coated with his own blood. He says that he has anticipated Fries' move and that he has infected himself with the virus as well. He claims that he is now stronger than ever and that he will use Fries' blood to create an army of ice zombies under his command. He says that he will destroy Gotham City and then take over the world.
Fries falls to the ground, mortally wounded. He tells Nora that he loves her one last time before dying in her arms. Nora cries out in grief and rage. She unleashes a powerful blast of ice energy that freezes Deathstroke and his men solid. She then collapses next to Fries' body.
Montoya rushes to their side and checks their pulses. She finds out that they are both still alive, but barely. She calls for an ambulance and hopes that they can be saved.
The movie ends with a scene of Gotham City being restored to normalcy after the virus is cured. Lieutenant Gordon gives a speech to the GCPD, praising their bravery and dedication. He also mentions Fries and Detective Montoya, saying that they have shown him that there is still hope and humanity in Gotham. He says that he is proud of them and that he considers them heroes.
The final scene shows [Victor] and Nora in a hospital room, both in comas. They are hooked up to machines that keep them alive and stable. Montoya visits them regularly, bringing them flowers and cards. She tells them that they have done a great thing for the city and that they deserve a second chance at happiness. She says that she will always be their friend and that she hopes that they will wake up soon.
The screen fades to black as Montoya whispers, "Gotham gone cold, but not for long."
In a shocking post-credits scene, [Batman is shown conversing with The Riddler, played by Paul Dano]. The Riddler reveals that he was a former employee of Wayne Enterprises, who worked on a secret project called "Project Frostbite," which was funded by Thomas Wayne [and resulted in] the creation of the virus that turned people into ice zombies.
The Riddler claims that Thomas Wayne was a corrupt and greedy businessman, who wanted to use the weapon to blackmail and eliminate his rivals and enemies. He also says that Thomas Wayne was responsible for the accident that turned [Victor] Fries into Mr. Freeze and put Nora in a frozen state, as he tried to sabotage Fries' research and steal his work.
Batman is shocked and enraged by this revelation, as it shatters his image of his father and his motivation for becoming a vigilante. He [returns to Wayne Manor and] confronts Alfred, who confirms that Thomas Wayne was indeed involved in Project Frostbite, but says that he was not aware of its true nature and purpose. Alfred says that he kept this secret from Bruce to protect him from the pain and guilt.
TO BE CONTINUED... in The Final Freeze!
*****
Critical reception of Gotham Gone Cold:
According to Rotten Tomatoes, the score of Gotham Gone Cold is 82% based on 123 reviews, with an average rating of 7.5/10. The critics consensus reads: "Gotham Gone Cold delivers a thrilling and satisfying [cinematic experience], with a stellar cast, a gripping plot, and a surprising twist that will leave fans breathless." The audience score is 88% based on 2,345 ratings, with an average rating of 4.4/5. The audience says: "A must-watch for Batman fans and newcomers alike, Gotham Gone Cold is a masterpiece of storytelling and action that honors the legacy of the Dark Knight and his allies."
*****
Gotham Gone Cold is Part 1 of an original Batman trilogy:
Gotham Gone Cold | The Final Freeze | Gotham: Boiling Point
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