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TRANSFORMERSFANMar 12, 2021

this movie is one of the best movies from 1992 in my opinion! i rate this movie a 10/10

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CrunchzillaMay 10, 2022

"Batman Returns" is the best Tim Burton take on the character and the most like a Tim Burton film. His first "Batman" had great moments (and Jack Nicholson) but also many compromises -- no doubt forced by studio directives. Michelle Pfeiffer"Batman Returns" is the best Tim Burton take on the character and the most like a Tim Burton film. His first "Batman" had great moments (and Jack Nicholson) but also many compromises -- no doubt forced by studio directives. Michelle Pfeiffer was a fantastic Catwoman, and Danny DeVito was a hilarious and disturbing Penguin. I realize that various characters differ at times from the comic, but so do the stories in DC Comics, depending on who was writing and drawing the pages. This film stands on its own and is one of the very best Batman films -- right up there "The Batman" and "The Dark Knight."… Expand

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Onlyclassicvg1Jan 15, 2021

Summary: In the second of the blockbuster Batman films, the legendary hero does battle against the mysterious Cat Woman and the diabolical Penguin. Gotham City faces two monstrous criminal menaces: the bizarre, sinister Penguin (Danny DeVito)Summary: In the second of the blockbuster Batman films, the legendary hero does battle against the mysterious Cat Woman and the diabolical Penguin. Gotham City faces two monstrous criminal menaces: the bizarre, sinister Penguin (Danny DeVito) and the slinky, mysterious Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer). Can Batman (Michael Keaton) battle two formidable… Expand

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JPKMay 19, 2018

Very Gritty
This Is A Very Satisfying Sequel With The Cast and Action Stealing The Show Again

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KuggzDec 22, 2020

A great sequel and a great Christmas themed movie. Scrooge and evil Santa battle the unlikely duo of the cat and the bat. Tim burton caps off his caped crusader run with near perfect execution.

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gameguardian21Mar 24, 2016

While it still doesn't remain as good as the first one or the dark knight, this is still a great sequal to the first batman movie. While it does feel like it focuses on its villians, batman still gets enough credit to still be one ourWhile it still doesn't remain as good as the first one or the dark knight, this is still a great sequal to the first batman movie. While it does feel like it focuses on its villians, batman still gets enough credit to still be one our favourite super heros.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerMar 25, 2018

Tim Burton turns Gotham into a madcap circus of the deranged and silly. Returns has a irreverent sense of humor and a seemingly endless stream of innuendos at it's disposal. It's like a giant cartoon where literally anything can happen.Tim Burton turns Gotham into a madcap circus of the deranged and silly. Returns has a irreverent sense of humor and a seemingly endless stream of innuendos at it's disposal. It's like a giant cartoon where literally anything can happen. People love to hate on the two Schumacher films for being "tacky" and "over the top," among other things. To those people I ask, have you even seen this movie? The only thing setting it apart is Burton's twisted vision. Where later Batman films aimed for a more family-friendly tone, this movie isn't afraid to linger in it's own darkness.

I've always found Burton and Keaton's take on Batman to be incredibly bland. Where this and the 1989 film succeed are in their villains and visuals. The latter giving the film an appearance similar to that of the beloved animated series. Danny DeVito's Penguin is fantastic and Michelle Pfeiffer, while underutilized, is an empowering Catwoman. Christopher Walken is also worthy of our attention as the manipulative Max Shreck. They're all tragic characters in their own ways. The film really shows how damaged they are, adding to the sense of unabashed madness that is so delightfully entertaining.

I enjoyed Batman Returns because I never knew what was around the next corner. It's unpredictability is refreshing. I do feel the final act suffers from Burton getting a little too out of control. All that stuff with the actual penguins was a little too dumb. But for the most part I enjoyed the insanity. I can't say I like it as a Batman movie though. There's just so much it gets wrong about the character. One of the complaints people had with Batman v Superman is that the dark knight had no problem taking lives. Bruce Wayne spills plenty of blood here, so I don't see why it gets a pass. Despite being very adult and quite dark in content, Returns is pretty lighthearted when it comes to it's depiction of the caped crusader himself. Leading to an overall unsatisfactory comic book adaptation. Yet, I still like the film.

Returns is both a bad Batman movie and a strong watch in it's own right. Burton's penchant for creating bizarro experiences works out here in a myriad of ways despite it's bloated, packed running time and mishandling of the title character. The director let the craziness really flow out of him and it's often brilliant because of that. It's a mix of Gothicism and feminism where the hero is just as a big a sociopath as the foes threatening the city are. Everyone is broken and split down the middle, having multiple personalities. So in a sense it does get something right about Batman. Makes me wonder what Burton could do if he decided to create his own masked "hero" character. I suppose he kind of did. This is a very original take on Batman. Not a particularly likable one, but the vision for the rest of the film is exciting in a very unhinged sort of way. After watching this I'm just as split between two personalities as the protagonists/antagonists are. I have two conflicting views on the movie. I'm siding with the more positive one for now.

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DanBurritoMar 24, 2016

Although it puts a little too much focus on the villains, Batman Returns is a satisfying sequel to Tim Burton's Batman. Michael Keaton gives another fantastic performance as the iconic hero, while Danny Devito makes for a worthy centralAlthough it puts a little too much focus on the villains, Batman Returns is a satisfying sequel to Tim Burton's Batman. Michael Keaton gives another fantastic performance as the iconic hero, while Danny Devito makes for a worthy central villain. Michelle Pfeiffer and Christopher Walken also do some impressive work as Catwoman and Max Shreck. The makeup and costume design was great. As I mentioned, the film's main flaw was how it focused too much on the villains, and not quite enough on the title character. Nevertheless, Tim Burton successfully captures the atmosphere of Batman, and Michael Keaton fits the role perfectly. Overall, Batman Returns isn't perfect, but it's a well-directed and atmospheric film with great performances that should satisfy fans of Batman.… Expand

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Tez555Jul 4, 2020

As someone who doesn't like the first movie that much, this is a big improvement. It's just better. For starters it doesn't feel like a film from the 60's. I think Michelle Pfiffer helps a great deal. As equally beautiful as she is to KimAs someone who doesn't like the first movie that much, this is a big improvement. It's just better. For starters it doesn't feel like a film from the 60's. I think Michelle Pfiffer helps a great deal. As equally beautiful as she is to Kim Basinger, she obviously has alot more to do than Kim did to be fare, but she is a great Catwoman. It's hard to put my finger on, but Returns is just a better film in everyway.… Expand

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Ascended333Oct 26, 2021

Burton is a first-rate stylist, but this time he’s actually better at suggesting the

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imthenoobFeb 8, 2020

Aside from a strong cast, This movie doesn't really have much going for it. The plot is a bit generic, the ending an absolutely mess and there really isn't enough Batman in this movie to justify calling it a Batman movie.

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marcmyworksMay 14, 2016

Probably one of my favourite Christmas movies as well a great Tim Burton film. The darkness, humour and characters shine. The only weakness? Batman is reduced to a secondary character while the villains become the main attraction.

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Kai82Aug 18, 2021

This is a strange case for me. It is actually a good movie but it could not win me truly over or get that immersive. Even more Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer and Christopher Walken are fantastic in their roles. I rewatched it a few timesThis is a strange case for me. It is actually a good movie but it could not win me truly over or get that immersive. Even more Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer and Christopher Walken are fantastic in their roles. I rewatched it a few times over the years and always expected that it would work better. Sadly it did not happen and even more I cant name a serious mistake here. Some say it is too dark and violent. I disagree except they mean dark in a sense that some scene should be lighted better. Maybe a bit too violent for its time period and it is definitely more than the prequel. If I had to make an explanation why it did not work I would say it creates not the emotions and immersion it should. It is excellently made but is like something that does everything it should but with some strangeness and quirks that don't help atop of a bit of generic story. Lets start with the actual review. After the huge success of the prequel it was only a matter of time before a sequel was made. Michael Keaton returns as Batman and Tim Burton as director because of this. Story: After a flashback which explains the backstory of the Penguin we go to millionaire Max Shreck (Yes that is really his name) who is abducted and confronted with his past actions by the villain. This is the start of an interesting relationship. Meanwhile Max secretary Selina Kyle discover a really dirty secret of her boss which changes her live too. This is the set up of the story and I tried to avoid spoilers. After many rewatches I say the story is actually a bit generic but hides it in a smart way that I only discovered after some rewatches. I liked the characters, their interactions and development far more than the story. Lets say it works but is nothing to write home about. The characters however are excellent. Michael Keaton works well as Batman aka Bruce Wayne but the others steal the show. Danny DeVito as Penguin aka Oswald Cobblepot is amazing. A brilliant performance and he is great in every scene. Of cause Christoper Walken is an experience too and he works really well as Max Shrek. Michelle Pfeiffer is a great actress and fully delivers her role as Selina Kyle. She also is great in each scene. The rest of the cast is good too and for the genre standards we got a really good overall performance. Visually the movie has a unique style. It is dark, matured and delivers a good atmosphere. A really well done representation of Gotham in (not too extreme) Tim Burton style. The costumes are good but I dislike the style of some. Like for example Catwoman’s costume which I find good and awful at the same time. The soundtrack is really good and Danny Elfman repeats his good performance from the prequel. There are some negatives: Like I said the story is not that great, some scenes do not work and the finale faith of the Penguin is a waste. The rest is history as the movie was financially successful but not enough to be a smash hit or convince the bosses of the studio. Also the reception was mixed. So changes will be made for the next movie which will be quite hated by many but this is another story. Overall this enters the list of movies I like but also find not that much appealing at the same time. I think a 6/10 is fair here.… Expand

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MrMovieBuffMar 30, 2016

'Batman Returns' is a movie I like a little bit better than 'Batman' (1989), only by a small amount.

The movie, once again directed by Tim Burton is all Tim Burton, before, his style really showed in the 1989 movie where it tried its best'Batman Returns' is a movie I like a little bit better than 'Batman' (1989), only by a small amount.

The movie, once again directed by Tim Burton is all Tim Burton, before, his style really showed in the 1989 movie where it tried its best (and mostly succeeded) to avoid that cringe, campy style everyone knows from the Adam West "Batman" we saw in the 1960s. Here, the tone seems to be darker, but almost too theatrical, everything from the set pieces of Gotham city, right down to Danny Elfman's over-the-top score to make everything seem more dramatic than what it already is.

There are two main villains in this movie, although, one of them may not be that much of a villain. They are the Penguin (Danny DeVito), and Selina Kyle aka "Catwoman" (Michelle Pfeiffer). We get a glimpse of Penguin's backstory of how he was left abandoned as a child and had to grow up in the sewers, his almost deformed look will frighten the faint of heart and make them cringe.

Pfeiffer is absolutely terrific as Catwoman however, she has the right amount of seductive charisma, her voice, and overall appearance make her born for this role. Although, the constant licking of herself can get real old really fast.

Michael Keaton never shines as Batman/Bruce Wayne and the reasons for this is due to the fact that in the previous movie, he was upstaged by Jack Nicholson's The Joker, and here, it seems like the biggest star is director Tim Burton and his visual, Gothic style. We don't even hear Keaton, as Bruce Wayne say his first line until just roughly half-an-hour into the movie. Considering he is the title character and gets top billing in the cast list, we sometimes forget he's supposed to be there.

That's the main issue with Burton, I presume, not only does his visual style overcome the lead actor's work, but he focuses way too much on the villain's and their evil plans. We get so much insight of how the Penguin is about to rule Gotham city with the help of Max Shreck (Christopher Walken), and we get an extended origin story of how Selina Kyle became Catwoman.

Batman is pretty much Batman, he comes, he saves, he goes on with his daily life as Bruce Wayne. There are some interesting elements as to how the Penguin decides to frame Batman and turn the entire Gotham city against him, this showed that there was some real struggle for the character.

I liked the darker, and more bloodier tone of this movie, I admired the plot, I even give huge credit to Pfeiffer who did an excellent job of portraying Catwoman. This is a marginal step-up from the previous movie which I liked as well. But, the pacing is troubling from time to time, it's only 126 minutes long, and the sort-of overstuffed plots almost intrudes on the movie's narrative focus. But you come for the visual ride, 'Batman Returns' is a worthy sequel.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeApr 7, 2016

Tim Burton returns to make another Batman film. It decreased from an 8 to a 7. They seriously made Catwoman look too cruel in this film even though the entire Batman franchise is supposed to be dark and evil, but they took her way too cruel.Tim Burton returns to make another Batman film. It decreased from an 8 to a 7. They seriously made Catwoman look too cruel in this film even though the entire Batman franchise is supposed to be dark and evil, but they took her way too cruel. I still think you can survive a movie like this though from Batman which is the only reason why it's a positive score and not a negative.… Expand

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FilipeNetoFeb 17, 2018

This film is a sequel to the movie "Batman" by Tim Burton. And as the first film, falls into the same sins: lack of realism (not even try it) and excessive attachment to the comic strip that gives rise to the central character. Blame it againThis film is a sequel to the movie "Batman" by Tim Burton. And as the first film, falls into the same sins: lack of realism (not even try it) and excessive attachment to the comic strip that gives rise to the central character. Blame it again Tim Burton, which shows little understanding of the comic-book universe and how capable he is of direct cinematic masterpieces or disasters. The film has the participation of Michael Keaton (as Batman), Danny DeVito (as Penguin) and Michelle Pfeiffer (as Catwoman), and only DeVito could shine, incorporating a spiteful and callous Penguin, still unrivaled in cinema.

Moreover, the notes I've made for the first film applies perfectly to this also: the cinematography is so black that looks like it's always night in Gotham City, a city that, thanks to the unrealistic scenario, seems a depressed and bloodthirsty version of Orwell's Metropolis. The costumes seem's Carnival masks: Batman exaggerate in plastic polymers and Catwoman would be absolutely perfect in a hardcore and decadent version of "Fifty Shades of Grey"... Again, Burton lost an opportunity to understand that the film audience expects more realism concerning comic-book adaptations.… Expand

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NolanLundgaardJul 8, 2018

Bigger doesn’t necessarily mean better, and this is the case for this movie. Batman Returns was a little bit of a disappointment, although I still liked it. The action was on par with the first, and so were the origin stories of the villains.Bigger doesn’t necessarily mean better, and this is the case for this movie. Batman Returns was a little bit of a disappointment, although I still liked it. The action was on par with the first, and so were the origin stories of the villains. The film was also a lot darker than the first, which I kind of liked also. The story, however, was a mess. There was no plot, just “Get Batman!”. The first was so much better, but at the very least, Batman Returns was entertaining.… Expand

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humunguschungusJun 6, 2019

Michael Keaton manages to make an unnecessary and rather forgettable sequel into something far more entertaining than it has any right to be. It's a shame that his fellow costars didn't do the same.

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Steven1981Mar 20, 2020

"Could be worse, my nose could be gushing blood!!!" (Penguin)..... Tim Burton has made some classic films in recent years such as Batman, Edward Scissorhands and the not so classic Beetlejuice which I consider one of the most stupidest, ugly,"Could be worse, my nose could be gushing blood!!!" (Penguin)..... Tim Burton has made some classic films in recent years such as Batman, Edward Scissorhands and the not so classic Beetlejuice which I consider one of the most stupidest, ugly, horrible and pathetic and worst films ever made..... Director Tim Burton now brings us BATMAN RETURNS made in 1992 and is the sequel to the original Batman but there's no joker because he died in the original so we are introduced to new villains. Joker played by Jack Nicholson in 1989's original was one of the best if not the best movie villain in film history and he didn't make it easy for Batman and he was rather amusing.... 1992's BATMAN RETURNS brings us newer villains in the form of the penguin (Danny DeVito) and Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer) and of course Max Shreck. Michael Keaton returns as the caped crusader and Bruce Wayne from the original and some of the action scenes in the movie were actually okay. Christopher Walken's character "Max Shreck" looked like he didn't want to be there at all or looked like he walked into the wrong movie set because he looked totally out of place so his character was unnecessary and as for Catwoman played by Michelle Pfeiffer she was likeable to be honest until she fell off a building. Pushed out of a window or something and had a high fall from a building yet still alive and no fractured skull or broken bones, blood oozing out or anything and she was only human which is ridiculously unbelievable then gets bitten by cats and gets up with nothing wrong with her. Completely stupid and unrealistic but I've to admit I found Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman a turn on and very sexy especially with that whip however her scenes fighting Batman are cringeworthy and laughable because it's like Batman couldn't be bothered or let her win because she's female and her villain character was rubbish. Michael Keaton's performance was okay but not as good as his performance in the original movie and Danny DeVito was terrible because he was about as intimidating as Bugs Bunny and believable as a girl with fake tears, even Danny DeVito's death as the penguin near the end was cringeworthy and the green blood oozing from his mouth. The army of penguins in the movie was nonsense and silly and them firebreathing villains and random villains on the street were laughable and looked like they just escaped from the circus. The film for the most part feels depressing, a mess and horrible however some of the action scenes were good I must admit but besides this the film was to me a failure and one of the worst Batman films in the series. Only good part in the movie is the penguin (Danny DeVito) biting some dude's nose and blood gushing out. That's my review of Batman Returns but why did he return to make this rubbish?… Expand

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noob328Dec 8, 2020

Batman Returns is way better than the first Batman film and has the best live action Catwoman

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HeroicAge616Nov 1, 2021

Batman Returns less than Tim Burton's weird excesses, which overshadow some fresh ideas.

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DunkaccinoDec 17, 2022

We got here yet another style-over-substance situation, where Batman Returns has excellent technical credits, but a rather weak narrative. The tone was all over the place, which embraces the movie's weirdness, but diminishes its enjoyability.

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gzayas91Jul 21, 2018

This not good as first one, the first one was perfect, but it was very entertaining. This is one just a mess, with the choices that Burton choose, is this one of his weaker ones.