Batman negotiations with director Matt Reeves reportedly break down Well, that didn’t last long. Late last Friday, news broke that Cloverfield, Let Me In, and Planet of the Apes director Matt Reeves was in negotiations to direct Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming Batman movie. Now, The Hollywood Reporter says those Batman negotiations have broken down. According to the trade, Reeves has exited the talks, though the studio is intent on making the movie no matter what.