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Skullgirlsfan13May 15, 2013

Probably one of my most nostalgic movie franchise was the batman series, from Tim Burton's original to even Batman and Robin. With that said, this one was one I never watched as much compared to the sequal. I just didn't get into it. WatchingProbably one of my most nostalgic movie franchise was the batman series, from Tim Burton's original to even Batman and Robin. With that said, this one was one I never watched as much compared to the sequal. I just didn't get into it. Watching it now I realize it's probably one of the best ones, in my opinion I like Batman returns more. I got this movie along with the next three in what's probably now called a box set, I watched all of them multiple times; I didn't know how bad the last one was, and enjoyed watching most of them. I guess I should start talking abut the movie now instead of how I got it, the best things in this movie are shown right in the opening. The score to this is now iconic, I think it's better than Nolan's score. It sets the mood, it gets exciting, and just feels so triumphant. The actors are a good choice as well. Michael Keaton is now famous for his role as Batman, giving a settle Bruce Wayne character and the bruting Batman. Jack Nicolson; I'm a big fan of his now, he gives a sorta hoakey performance. I mean, he's not at all scary, more funny in fact, but he does what he wants and we love him for it. The supporting cast from Bruce's butler Alfred are good, and the reporter is...okay. Okay so she isn't anything great, if anything she's annoying. I think the plot is interesting; being Tim Burton he gives a shot at 60's culture, satire of how people fancy themselves with make-up and other products, and decide to use it against the populous. The sleek and dark look of gotham is forever remembered in the eyes of filmmakers, having essence of Chicago and other crime driven cities. Also this film was I believe criticised for its dark tone; when that would come full bloom in the next installment, and in all honesty it's not that dark, it's darkly shot if that's what they meant. Now my final verdict for this film is what it is because it holds good nostalgia; even if it's not my favorite in the series, some good performances, and it's just to see the caped crusader on the big screen done right.… Expand

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NecromusDec 29, 2012

This movie was alright and had some great actors in it but I think it is overrated. People say they like this movie because Tim Burton put a very dark spin on it, but personally I did not find it to be that dark. Maybe it is because it had aThis movie was alright and had some great actors in it but I think it is overrated. People say they like this movie because Tim Burton put a very dark spin on it, but personally I did not find it to be that dark. Maybe it is because it had a top-40 Artist (formerly known as? currently known as?) Prince doing the soundtrack along with a cheesy medley song with samples from the movie playing regularly on top 40 radio. Maybe it was because it was being promoted by fast-food franchises like McDonalds/Burger King (don't remember which). In any case it seemed really mainstream in many ways that a Tim Burton film usually isn't. It was, at least, definitely better than the 3rd and 4th sequels to come when the torch was passed to Joel Schumacher. Jack Nicholson has an interesting interpretation of The Joker. It is worth watching but overrated.… Expand

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Compi24Nov 28, 2012

An excellently written and technically superb action film, featuring one of the greatest turns of the titular character by way of Michael Keaton.

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asthobaskoroNov 3, 2012

Batman is both silly and thrilling at the same time. Fun adaptation on franchise entry, gothic, Tim Burton's style. There were nothing best Bruce Wayne and Batman, and there were no best Batman movie. Everyone has a style. Michael Keaton wasBatman is both silly and thrilling at the same time. Fun adaptation on franchise entry, gothic, Tim Burton's style. There were nothing best Bruce Wayne and Batman, and there were no best Batman movie. Everyone has a style. Michael Keaton was terrific.… Expand

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dharmaAug 29, 2012

The blockbuster that started it all. It may not be the first superhero film, but it sure was the first that was a genuine phenomenon. So much so that it eclipsed the movie itself. The T Shirt with the BAT symbol...the PrinceThe blockbuster that started it all. It may not be the first superhero film, but it sure was the first that was a genuine phenomenon. So much so that it eclipsed the movie itself. The T Shirt with the BAT symbol...the Prince soundtrack...the endless merchandise. How about the movie itself? It always was an unconventional film, from its choice of male cast (comedian Michael Keaton) to its Blade Runner influenced Art Design.Yes.. the narrative took strange turns, the fighting scene looked really stiff. But the spectacle is still present, two decades after its release. While the Nolan trilogy brought the Dark Knight to the 21st century, Tim Burton's version was the first super hero film that showed the true potential of the genre. Not the best, but still pretty great stuff.… Expand

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btzneb92Aug 12, 2012

A film I adored as a kid, I was surprised to rewatch it now as a grown 20-year old, and coming out of it as not as great as I remembered it to be. The chess match between Batman and Joker is good, Jack Nicholson is great as the Joker, MichaelA film I adored as a kid, I was surprised to rewatch it now as a grown 20-year old, and coming out of it as not as great as I remembered it to be. The chess match between Batman and Joker is good, Jack Nicholson is great as the Joker, Michael Keaton actually made Batman a little scarier and more menacing than any other who played the character in the series, with some good production values, and damn the Prince songs were awesome. But other than that, this is a silly movie with an annoying damsel-in-distress, so many plotholes, and just a hot mess. It's still a good movie, but not as good as I remembered it to be, and definitely not as good as the Nolan films.… Expand

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TokyochuchuAug 5, 2012

Tim Burton's Batman might not pack the epic punch of the later Nolan incarnation of the dark knight, but it still stands as a thoroughly enjoyable Bat-romp. Silly and gothic in equal measure, the movie is buoyed by a charismatic performanceTim Burton's Batman might not pack the epic punch of the later Nolan incarnation of the dark knight, but it still stands as a thoroughly enjoyable Bat-romp. Silly and gothic in equal measure, the movie is buoyed by a charismatic performance from jack Nicholson, a rousing classic theme tune and the coolest batmobile to ever grace the screen.… Expand

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Edmundo6190Jul 17, 2012

By no means is this is a

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scorpius952Jun 5, 2012

I was 15 when I heard they were making a Batman movie. I couldn't wait. I went out and bought all of these Batman comics to prepare myself for this monumental occasion. Then the news starting pouring in. Tim Burton was directing.I was 15 when I heard they were making a Batman movie. I couldn't wait. I went out and bought all of these Batman comics to prepare myself for this monumental occasion. Then the news starting pouring in. Tim Burton was directing. REALLY??? The director of Beetlejuice was directing??? Then came the announcement of Michael (Mr. Mom) Keaton as Batman. WHAT??? Are you **** kidding me? It just got worse from there, but as a kid, I still had to see this for myself. I was there at the first showing with the rest of the poor suckers hoping to see a good superhero movie. Boy were we wrong. Wrong in the worst way. There is no way that someone can do this much stupid by accident! The acting was atrocious, no story, the worst Joker of all time, a rubber Batman costume, a city painted black, and a director that didn't seem to give even one **** about what he was doing and how many people he was hurting. The only way anyone could possibly like this movie is if they are legally retarded, or this is the fist movie that anyone has ever seen!… Expand

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HalfwelshmanFeb 27, 2012

Batman is a truly fine superhero film. It's not just that, though - most of the film more closely resembles an action-orientated film noir, and it has a finale that appears to have been taken straight out of a Gothic horror movie. MichaelBatman is a truly fine superhero film. It's not just that, though - most of the film more closely resembles an action-orientated film noir, and it has a finale that appears to have been taken straight out of a Gothic horror movie. Michael Keaton is the best film Batman, no question. While I can understand his casting raised a few eyebrows, but his portrayal of Bruce Wayne is very human and sincere, and very likeable, and his portrayal of the Dark Knight is unexpectedly effective, and highly influential (Christian Bale wasn't the first to adopt a different voice for the bat and the man). His successors never reach the heights Keaton does, with Val Kilmer being too camp and George Clooney being completely lifeless. Jack Nicholson's Joker makes for an extremely entertaining, scary villain. While he will now always be compared to Heath Ledger's Oscar-winning performance, you can't avoid the fact that they're very different roles. Ledger's Joker is uncontrollable and without any clear aim - he's a rabid dog. Nicholson's Joker is a sociopathic gangster with fame on his mind, is far more calculated and aware of what he is doing, and I personally find that far more scary. Like I say, they're different interpretations of the character, and impossible to rank one above the other. Kim Basinger's Vicki Vale makes a good damsel in distress, Michael Gough makes the perfect Alfred, and Jack Palance growls through his lines as another despicable villain, crime boss Carl Grissom. It's such a shame that Billy Dee Williams never got to play Two-Face (as he really wanted to) with his version of Harvey Dent being such an intriguing, ambiguous, image-obsessed character - he would have made a really memorable villain. Like all of Tim Burton's films, Batman is a visual feast, with Gotham city presented as a murky, industrial, crime-ridden dystopian metropolis, but with a striking ahistorical mix of architecture by designer Anton Furst. Appropriately enough for a film which is so influenced by Brazil in its design, the cinematographer is regular Terry Gilliam collaborator Roger Pratt, and his steady, measured filming style marries very well with Burton's dark, focused vision. As well as being a very engaging and well constructed superhero film and crime thriller, Batman has a surprising amount of comedy in it. This isn't the campy, pun-laden humour of the Schumacher Batman films - these are clever, self-aware jokes about social convention (the scene where Bruce Wayne is having a meal with Vicky Vale across a ridiculously long dining table before Wayne admits that he doesn't think he's ever been in this particular room of his vast mansion before is incredibly funny, helped no small measure by Keaton's impeccable comic timing) and the affectionate mockery of the ridiculousness of the source material (two thugs looking over an apparently unconscious Batman wonder who he is, but rather than immediately thinking to remove his mask, one suggests that they should "check his wallet"). The addition of humour adds a lot to the film, but never at the expense of story or character. Schumacher took this too far in his films, but Burton gets the balance between humour and seriousness just right. Finally, Danny Elfman's score is among the best of his career, providing a consistent moody and mysterious tone to the film, and creating a memorable hero theme to rival even John Williams' iconic theme for Superman. Batman is a truly great superhero film. So visually striking, it looks like it was torn straight out of the comic books it was based on, and the two most recognisable characters from those pages are brought wonderfully to life by Keaton and Nicholson. The film retains the tragedy and darkness of Batman as a character and the world he inhabits, but never gets carried away with it to the extent that the film becomes depressing. The addition of a liberal dose of humour is a welcome one, and it's nice to see a decent big budget superhero film confident enough to incorporate comedy into its story (something we have seen more of recently, with Iron Man and Thor). A great superhero film, a nice call-back to film noir and Gothic horror of classic Hollywood, and one of Mr Burton's very best - Batman really is rather fantastic.… Expand

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papa_miguelJan 22, 2012

What do people see in this movie? I saw it when it came out when I was a little kid and hated it. Now that I'm an adult, I thought that perhaps I didn't have the ability to appreciate whatever it was that people loved about this movie, so IWhat do people see in this movie? I saw it when it came out when I was a little kid and hated it. Now that I'm an adult, I thought that perhaps I didn't have the ability to appreciate whatever it was that people loved about this movie, so I watched it again. And I still hate it, LOL. I don't know where to begin, frankly, because every aspect of this movie, from the completely unfaithful representation of the comic book characters to the cringingly awkward dialogue and perplexing moment to moment decisions to the stiff and contrived flow of action, made this one of the biggest wastes of time I've spent in a while. I just finished watching the scene where Bruce Wayne confronts the joker in Vicki Vale's apartment. Oh yeah, you fanboys know what I'm talking about and every one of you knows when you saw that scene even your reaction was, "And Bruce Wayne did that because....?". That reaction pretty much sums up my sentiments for almost every character in every scene in the entire movie. Don't waste your time with this movie. The new Chris Nolan ones are at least compelling and rational, even if they aren't completely adherent to the comic book themes. Stick with them and may this movie be buried for eternity at the bottom of the $5 DVD bin at your local Walmart!… Expand

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grandpajoe6191Sep 18, 2011

What makes "Batman" impressive is the unpredictable creativity and live art director Tim Burton mixes in with the original idea. Very impressive and well made.

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SlasherVoorheesAug 30, 2011

Batman is a Dark Film with great action sequences and good all around acting performances from Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson its a Classic Movie that will be marked in history as one of the most memorable Super Hero movies of All time

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Spielberg00Aug 28, 2011

We can express how clear it is that Christopher Nolan's take on Batman (a trilogy consisting of BATMAN BEGINS, THE DARK KNIGHT, and the upcoming THE DARK KNIGHT RISES) is much better than this. This 1989 edition of Batman is often cheesyWe can express how clear it is that Christopher Nolan's take on Batman (a trilogy consisting of BATMAN BEGINS, THE DARK KNIGHT, and the upcoming THE DARK KNIGHT RISES) is much better than this. This 1989 edition of Batman is often cheesy (though definitely not as much as BATMAN: THE MOVIE from 1966 or the 1960s television series it was based on), but otherwise thrilling, intriguing, and irresistibly intense. It is some of Tim Burton's very best work, though not his best collaboration with Michael Keaton (that would be BEETLEJUICE).… Expand

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TheNewSpielbergApr 1, 2011

The most successful outing of the Caped Crusader before the 2007 smash hit Dark Knight, the 1989 Tim Burton version offers a straight up comic book movie with a crap load of action, explosions and overall mayhem. Michael Keaton stars as BruceThe most successful outing of the Caped Crusader before the 2007 smash hit Dark Knight, the 1989 Tim Burton version offers a straight up comic book movie with a crap load of action, explosions and overall mayhem. Michael Keaton stars as Bruce Wayne, a sly and unassuming businessman who by day deals with documents and contracts and who by night is a one man army, stopping crimes all over Gotham City. He forms a relationship with photojournalist Vicki Vale, played sexily by Kim Basinger, who wants to write a story about the Batman legend and crack the truth once and for all. Meanwhile, a citywide spree of madness and murder is being perpetrated by The Joker, played excellently by Jack Nicholson who is perfect for the role. Quite simply, when it comes to portraying crazy people, he is THE best. As mentioned before, the movie was in the hands of extraordinary artist Tim Burton, four years after his big screen debut with the 1985 comedy Pee-Wee's Big Adventure. The movie looks great, and the DVD quality is top-notch for a movie that is nearly 25 years old. I have to say, this movie in particular is the best looking action movie I have ever had the pleasure of seeing. However, the film does have some flaws, my biggest complaint being a sometimes cheesy soundtrack (Prince). In sum, a truly great film experience that all fans of the genre should check it out.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerFeb 14, 2011

The only flaw I can find with this movie is Micheal Keaton, his interpretation of Batman is poorly done, but Jack Nicholson's performance as The Joker easily makes up for this, he really shows the Joker for who he is, a psychotic prankster,The only flaw I can find with this movie is Micheal Keaton, his interpretation of Batman is poorly done, but Jack Nicholson's performance as The Joker easily makes up for this, he really shows the Joker for who he is, a psychotic prankster, all in all if you can put up with Keaton than you have yourself a great movie.… Expand

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GUe1Feb 6, 2011

I watched this movie a couple of days ago after so many years and while Batman's stiffness in his movements kind of gets in the way, the movie is still as spectacular as ever, specially the musical score.

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crstfrFeb 1, 2011

Perhaps it is because I saw the Nolan films first but I was unimpressed with the lack of plot and the mix and match thing they've got going on with the set. Keaton was decent and Nicholson a redeemer, but I maintain there was a negligiblePerhaps it is because I saw the Nolan films first but I was unimpressed with the lack of plot and the mix and match thing they've got going on with the set. Keaton was decent and Nicholson a redeemer, but I maintain there was a negligible storyline and the poor pacing results in a film that is not engaging.… Expand

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MovieLonely94Oct 30, 2010

best Michael Keaton movie ever!

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DeVr33zAug 11, 2010

Not as good as Batman Begins, but a pretty great movie nonetheless. However, if Nicholson weren't there to steal the show from Keaton's dull Bruce Wayne, I would probably have given it a lower score.

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RickFAug 4, 2008

The only film to still capture every essence of my imagination.

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MichaelJul 16, 2008

The best (numero uno) superhero movie of all time. Mops the floor with Batman Begins a thousand times over. Will never be topped.

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ShockJul 8, 2008

This film and Batman Returns are the only films to actually explore the psychology of Batman. It doesn't rely on cliche characterization of the title character or heavy handed moralizing either - just a dark and brooding Batman.

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HenryT.Dec 30, 2007

I love this film best batman film ever the joker's great and batman's great I don't like the new Dark knight film the joker looks terrible.

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JaredB.Sep 25, 2007

I saw this movie when it first came out in 1989. To me, this is how action films are supposed to be done. Michael Keaton was a better Batman than even Adam West, and certainly better than Val Kilmer or George Clooney. Jack Nicholson was I saw this movie when it first came out in 1989. To me, this is how action films are supposed to be done. Michael Keaton was a better Batman than even Adam West, and certainly better than Val Kilmer or George Clooney. Jack Nicholson was perfect as the Joker. He was mean, menacing, and very, very funny. Kim Basinger made an absolutely beautiful Vicki Vale. Tim Burton's visual style is astounding. If you want an action-packed film with an uncomplicated plot, "Batman" is just what you are looking for. On a scale of 1-10, this movie rates a ten, only because the scale doesn't go to 11.… Expand

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[Anonymous]Sep 22, 2007

First Batman doesn't have the personal moral resonance and depth of Batman begins. However, this films got another card to play...the brilliant Jack Nicholson cranks out the ultimate joker.

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LukeTJul 18, 2007

Having seen this on AMC and just bought it on DVD, i can say with some certainty that this is one of the best superhero movies I've ever seen. Jack as the Joker is deliciously evil (could have done without the Prince music though) and Having seen this on AMC and just bought it on DVD, i can say with some certainty that this is one of the best superhero movies I've ever seen. Jack as the Joker is deliciously evil (could have done without the Prince music though) and Keaton captures the psychological pain of Bruce/Batman. I gave this the same rating I gave to Batman Begins because both EXCEL with strong performances and the serious atmosphere of Gotham. However, it looks increasingly that The Dark Knight will surpass both with an even better cast and a truly menacing-looking Joker (played by Heath Ledger). May Nolan continue to build on the seriousness and quality of, not only Batman Begins, but also Burton's (while maintaining his own style).… Expand

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H.IdentityApr 23, 2007

This movie was probably the best superhero movie I've seen. Michael Keaton made the character of Batman a dark and menacing figure of the night which made him my favorite Batman of all time. And Jack Nicolson's portrayal of the This movie was probably the best superhero movie I've seen. Michael Keaton made the character of Batman a dark and menacing figure of the night which made him my favorite Batman of all time. And Jack Nicolson's portrayal of the Joker was creepy yet genius. I loved the movie all around.… Expand

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DeepakG.Apr 5, 2007

Definitely one of the best looking action films of ALL time. Tim burton is god.

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RirenJan 30, 2007

Good for children and little more, Tim Burton's vision of Gotham is underwhelming. Every set is either boring or art designed to death. The score is legendary, but can't save the wooden acting of all but one cast member - Jack Good for children and little more, Tim Burton's vision of Gotham is underwhelming. Every set is either boring or art designed to death. The score is legendary, but can't save the wooden acting of all but one cast member - Jack Nicholson, who turns in an all-time great performance as the villain, the Joker. He gleefully steals every scene he's in, and thank goodness for him. The action is overwrought and cloying. Worse, several of its plot decisions (no spoilers here) became cliches that ruined several other franchises, including this one.… Expand

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DavidHJan 24, 2007

Decent, but it never quite comes together. Kim Basinger has no screen chemistry with Keaton, while the character arc is oversimplified by turning the Joker into a psychopath and while the visuals are impressive, they're not Decent, but it never quite comes together. Kim Basinger has no screen chemistry with Keaton, while the character arc is oversimplified by turning the Joker into a psychopath and while the visuals are impressive, they're not groundbreaking. Both of these points would be improved upon in Batman Returns.… Expand

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FredB.Oct 21, 2006

This movie, for being so old, is nicely done. The cast of Keaton, Nicholson, and Basinger really bring the movie to life.

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Myles#13Sep 6, 2006

This is the superhero movie of our day and defined the genre. Burton delivered the Batman that Bob Kane envisioned when he first developed the character. Don't listen to the doubters... Michael Keaton IS Batman and Jack Nicholson IS the This is the superhero movie of our day and defined the genre. Burton delivered the Batman that Bob Kane envisioned when he first developed the character. Don't listen to the doubters... Michael Keaton IS Batman and Jack Nicholson IS the Joker- both actors are at the top of their game in this film.… Expand

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SamS.Oct 20, 2005

A masterpiece. It makes every other bat film that has come since then (with the exception of Burton's HIGHLY under rated Batman Returns) look sub-standered.

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SamOct 7, 2005

A fantastic film, with an interesting plot, and the joker has some laughs, but the sad part is, it's only third best in terms of the top (and only) 5 Batman movies. Here, I'll give you the Batman movies in order of the best to the A fantastic film, with an interesting plot, and the joker has some laughs, but the sad part is, it's only third best in terms of the top (and only) 5 Batman movies. Here, I'll give you the Batman movies in order of the best to the worst with the score I give them. 1. Batman Begins (10) 2. Batman Returns (10) 3. Batman (10) 4. Batman Forever (8) 5. Batman and Robin (3). However, I must agree on the fact that this movie does have a memorable line, "He stole my Baloons!" And, of course, who could forget the Joker's question that was answered in the other classic, Batman Begins? "Where does he get all those wonderful toys?"… Expand

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