[@Morden Man]

[hider=BVS Spoilers]Miller's Batman, BVS most obvious inspiration, was very cruel and very sadistic. Keaton's batman blew up thugs with a smile on his face, and Baleman quite smugly (I thought) let Ra's die in a train crash. I wont argue that Bat-fleck is definitely the most brutal, but cinematic Batmen being more than a little unhinged is hardly a new thing. Also it's worth taking into account that both Keaton and Bale's Bruce Waynes were new to being Batman in their portrayals, whereas Bat-fleck is older, jaded, and burnt out. Fighting the war in Gotham has taken a very obvious toll on his already troubled psyche, a toll that's led to his less than savoury methods.[/hider]

Actually ignore this, I've inadvertently re-hashed everything Wraith said a couple posts ago.