Batman Forever
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: June 16, 1995
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MahmusApr 29, 2022
Too much noise, too much color, too much everything. Batman Forever has its moments, but it's overall an excessive and headache inducing movie.
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crstfrFeb 1, 2011
If there is anything good to be said about this film, it is that it makes the first two Batman films seem better! The plot is easier to follow but loses a lot of the emotion that is behind the character of Batman which in retrospect, wasIf there is anything good to be said about this film, it is that it makes the first two Batman films seem better! The plot is easier to follow but loses a lot of the emotion that is behind the character of Batman which in retrospect, was covered well in the first two films. I could feel my respect for Tommy Lee Jones disappear but it has to be said that Jim Carrey was at least good at doing what he does best (which... I didn't say I liked).
More accessible to a wider audience, but ultimately it crushes the spirit and distorts the world of Batman!… Expand
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asylumspadezNov 27, 2011
This film is just so stupid. The script and overacting complete ruins the potential of this film, Not to mention that the entire film looks like you are on LCD.
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JoesJun 1, 2020
Después de Batman y Robin está es la peor lo único rescatable es la actuación de carrey
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ManveerR.iFeb 18, 2006
Absolute rubbish Two - Face Was a joke, Robin was pathetic and Batman was cluless the only meancing villian was the riddler.
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DaveB.Jun 23, 2007
Not the worst of the bunch, but I wonder what Joel Schumacher was thinking when he took over the franchise. Gotham was never to bright and lively and full of neon in the comic books. And ummmm DZ I think you are reviewing the wrong movie bud.
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heyitsmegrif4Jan 3, 2012
This Batman movie is basically mocking itself by even existing. With stupidity and awful acting and a stupid villain who was horribly miscast along with weak action you have a spoof of a great superhero. I give this movie 25%.
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waronassermanMay 3, 2015
None sense, otter nonsense. this isnt batman at all! Joel shumacher nearly ruined this franchise, but dont worry with the next fillm he will! this movie is bad
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Gamertag77Jun 1, 2020
Aburrida kimer un Batman inexpresivo y la trama junto a 2 caras un asco de pelicula
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DaveH.Jul 15, 2006
Awful, the poorest incarnation of Batman ever conceived. Kilmer and O'Donnell are risibly miscast and every scene seems to fall flat on its face. Nothing is gripping, nothing is exciting, nothing is funny, but for a couple of Awful, the poorest incarnation of Batman ever conceived. Kilmer and O'Donnell are risibly miscast and every scene seems to fall flat on its face. Nothing is gripping, nothing is exciting, nothing is funny, but for a couple of unintentional chuckles, which says a lot for film that sets out to be self-consciously camp. Those looking for a kick from reading into its homoerotic subtext would do better to watch the marginally more bearable, but all together more kinky Batman & Robin. This film is an abortion.… Expand
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TokyochuchuAug 16, 2012
Although there is some modest amusement to be had in Jim Carrey's manic performance as The Riddler, Batman Forever is a damp squib of a movie that wastes a grotesque amount of talent. Although the following Batman & Robin would take theAlthough there is some modest amusement to be had in Jim Carrey's manic performance as The Riddler, Batman Forever is a damp squib of a movie that wastes a grotesque amount of talent. Although the following Batman & Robin would take the lion's share of critical rage, Forever is as weak or maybe even weaker. Bad on every level.… Expand
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Jack97Jan 1, 2014
The transition from seriousness (of sorts) to childish has resulted badly for the caped crusader as Batman Forever's villains aren't villainy enough and Val Kilmer isn't the most persuasive Batman of all time.
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Iky009Jan 5, 2014
Uma das piores adaptações do Batman que já vi.Uma das piores adaptações do Batman que já vi. … Expand
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askewglassesAug 28, 2013
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Two-Face (Tommy Lee Jones) is reigning terror on Gotham City. Only Batman (Val Kilmer) can stop him. Bit behind the scenes a new super-villain rises, The Riddler (Jim Carrey).
I'm sorry for the short summary but I have a major bug with this movie. And here the seven main reasons i dislike this movie. First, Kilmer, he's okay as Bruce Wayne but I can't see him as Batman. Second, the score, from a musicians point of view the score by Danny Elfman from the first two films is well blatantly, music to my ears. Here its boring, forgettable, and filled with too many cartoon sound effects. Third, the Batmobile, it looks like a roller-skate. Fourth, Two-Face, boy is this performance bad. Two-Face is supposed to be a depressing tragedy of a mans life. This is just a joke. Fifth, The Riddler, one of my all time favourite Batman villains, and Jim Carrey ruins him by playing Jim Carrey which is good for some movies but not Batman. Sixth, Robin, again another character study full of tragedy, but he's too old and bland. Seventh, Gotham, it's too bright and cheery, and what's with all the giant statues around?
It hate this movie even more than the next one. It ruined the series and led to the disgrace of it. Don't watch this and save yourself 2 hours of your life.… Expand
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joao1198pedroOct 27, 2013
with two films made ​​on average by tim burton producers exchanged by another director (michael schumacher) that made this movie is stupid kids.essa must have been the biggest disappointment of the time.
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AaronWasserman2May 6, 2014
UHHHHHH horrible.....Batman is digging himself a grave..................................................................................................
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boesballAug 16, 2014
Be honest with yourselves, this movie wasn't good. A lot of people say it's better than Batman Returns, and it's not. If a movie is made by it's villains, then this is a terrible movie. I didn't like Two Face, and I didn't like theBe honest with yourselves, this movie wasn't good. A lot of people say it's better than Batman Returns, and it's not. If a movie is made by it's villains, then this is a terrible movie. I didn't like Two Face, and I didn't like the Riddler. I always like to have at least a bit of sympathy for my superhero villains. I had sympathy for Magneto, I had sympathy for Loki, I had sympathy for Catwoman, and I even had a shred of sympathy for Mr. Freeze (but only a shred). These villains annoyed me like crazy. Two Face was all out of his mind, and the newer Two Face in the Dark Knight looks so amazing because of how cheesy and fake this one was. The Riddler is what you'd expect from Jim Carrey in a superhero movie, and he was even worse. I have to admit, the storyline was a lot more interesting than Batman and Robin. The part with Robin becoming a hero was actually managed decently. Batman was depicted by Val Kilmer poorly, but he did do a good job as Bruce Wayne. Overall, this movie was garbage, but it was garbage with air freshener sprayed on it. It had consolations, but it didn't have that many consolations.… Expand
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MrMovieBuffApr 6, 2016
If you were ever looking for a movie that doesn't know what it wants to be, lighthearted, fun, adventurous, thrilling, dark...and doesn't know how to mix it together seamlessly, look no further than 'Batman Forever'.

Tim Burton is notIf you were ever looking for a movie that doesn't know what it wants to be, lighthearted, fun, adventurous, thrilling, dark...and doesn't know how to mix it together seamlessly, look no further than 'Batman Forever'.

Tim Burton is not directing this one (although, stayed on as producer), it is instead directed by Joel Schumacher after there were reports that Tim Burton's previous two "Batman" films were deemed "too dark".

Heaven help those people, god forbid that Batman, also known as "The DARK Knight" have a "dark" movie, that is just wrong in every way. He should be campy, lighthearted, colorful, fun and witty. These people who complained in the first place did not know that we were going to get a wreck of a film.

This time, Val Kilmer takes the role of the caped crusader, and I mentioned in my review for 'Batman Returns' (1992) that Michael Keaton never got a chance to shine as Batman mainly because Tim Burton's theatrical direction and constant focus on villains prevented from the great Keaton to fully flesh out in the role. Kilmer, on the other hand, is ultimately bland, one-note and one-dimensional in the role, he shows no emotion whatsoever, and when he tries to show some concern, it feels forced.

The script (written by Lee Batchler, Janet Scott Batchler and Akiva Goldsman) contains some crummy, on-to-the-point dialogue. Take the beginning sequence when Batman has to save a security guard from being trapped in some small silo filling up with acid, the hostage actually screams "Oh no, it's pouring acid!", and then later he says "Oh, my shoes are melting!", we get it, they're in trouble. Joel Schumacher clearly doesn't understand the rules of all show and no tell.

Our main villains are; Harvey Dent aka "Two-Face" (an over the top Tommy Lee Jones), and Edward Nygma aka "The Riddler" (a very comical Jim Carrey). The main problem with the casting here is; didn't anybody learn from casting comedians in superhero films? Remember when Richard Pryor was in 'Superman III' (1983)? That didn't turn out so well, I understand that Carrey is charismatic, but was casting him as the villain really a wise choice? His role in this is almost no different to the one he played in 'The Mask' (1994).

Director Schumacher clearly knows how to be theatrical, he knows how to make a movie visually exciting, but he doesn't know the true nature of the characters he is adapting. Batman is a dark and troubled character with a dark and troubled past that included his parents getting killed right in front of him when he was a little kid. I know I mentioned that Tim Burton was almost too theatrical, but at least he took the character more seriously than Schumacher does. This almost feels like a parody from time to time.

We also meet a young, circus acrobat named Dick Grayson (Chris O'Donnell) whose family gets killed by Two-Face, and he wants revenge. Bruce decides to let Grayson stay over at his mansion until he can sort himself out, but his thirst for killing Two-Face grows.

Nicole Kidman plays Dr. Chase Meridian, her character is completely bland and pointless, I fail to understand why Bruce is so in love with her, she maybe pretty (KIdman seems to be good at being pretty), but there is nothing to her character, she is almost boring in some ways.

I could go on and on about why this movie is wrong on so many levels, but having seen it through a child's eyes, and as an adult's eyes, my feelings remain the same. See it as a sequel to 'The Mask' (1994) and not as a comic book adaptation of the iconic DC Comics character...… Expand
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ZerpnosMar 4, 2017
Diğer filmin üstüne toparlamaya çalışıp, vasatın üstüne çıkmayı başaramamış bir film. Val Kilmer rolün hakkını vererek güzel bir iş çıkarmış, Jim Carrey her zaman ki gibi mükemmel fakat bir önce ki filmde olduğu gibi, yine harika isimlerDiğer filmin üstüne toparlamaya çalışıp, vasatın üstüne çıkmayı başaramamış bir film. Val Kilmer rolün hakkını vererek güzel bir iş çıkarmış, Jim Carrey her zaman ki gibi mükemmel fakat bir önce ki filmde olduğu gibi, yine harika isimler ortaya güzel işler çıkaramamış.… Expand
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FilipeNetoFeb 17, 2018
This film is a continuation of the two "Batman" movies previously made and directed by Tim Burton at the turn of the eighties to the nineties. This time, who directs the freak-show is Joel Schumacher, with the participation of Val Kilmer (inThis film is a continuation of the two "Batman" movies previously made and directed by Tim Burton at the turn of the eighties to the nineties. This time, who directs the freak-show is Joel Schumacher, with the participation of Val Kilmer (in the lead role), Tommy Lee Jones (Two-Face), Nicole Kidman (Dr. Chase) and Jim Carrey (Riddler). If Burton's movies exaggerated the inability to show reality, the films directed by Schumacher show a reality that seems drenched in ecstasy and amphetamines. But the fault is not only the director, decidedly outdated, but also the absolutely miserable script, an abominable patchwork written by different hands. In fact, the actors cannot be blamed for the waste that this movie is. They had already given (and continued to give) evidences of their great talent in other films, and I'm sure they gave the best of themselves in this one too. As used to say a Portuguese actor named Nicolau Breyner (totally unknown to those who have never seen Portuguese cinema), "is not because the work is bad that no longer deserves my total commitment." Unfortunately for the actors in this film, the work was bad. Lack of realism, scenery and costumes coming out of the imagination of a user of psychedelics, use and abuse of stereotypes are just some of the mistakes that the film will commit, frame after frame. Did it have something good? Yes. The first is that the film has an end; the second is the light social criticism made with the character Riddle, who uses television as a mass mental control, a maneuver that almost approximates with our reality, of current mass media.

So, Batman fans, beware: stay prudently far away from this film.… Expand
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Gamepro3093Jan 3, 2021
Val Kilmer= one of the worst Batman actors. Boring and doesn’t emote. Gets shot and still acts like a robot. Robin played by Chris O’Donnel sucks. Tommy Lee Jones was seriously miscast as Two-Face. He was just doing a Joker impression inVal Kilmer= one of the worst Batman actors. Boring and doesn’t emote. Gets shot and still acts like a robot. Robin played by Chris O’Donnel sucks. Tommy Lee Jones was seriously miscast as Two-Face. He was just doing a Joker impression in stupid looking rubber prosthetics on his left side. Only worth watching for Jim Carrey’s electric Riddler. He instantly boosted every scene he was in. Oh and who’s idea was it to do an overly neon and 90s rave style Gotham?! It didn’t work! Tim Burton, you were sorely needed for this and Batman And Robin!… Expand
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DarkwingSchmuckMar 3, 2022
Joel Schumacher's first time in the directors chair turns the Batman franchise into a complete farce. Val Kilmer -- taking over for Michael Keaton in the lead role -- does his best to add any sense of dignity to this film, while Jim CarreyJoel Schumacher's first time in the directors chair turns the Batman franchise into a complete farce. Val Kilmer -- taking over for Michael Keaton in the lead role -- does his best to add any sense of dignity to this film, while Jim Carrey and the otherwise brilliant Tommy Lee Jones ham it up to 11. At least the set designs are still good, despite the overuse of neon lighting and dutch angles.… Expand
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