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Batman (1989 film)

88 Ratings: 3.4
The 1989 superhero film based on the DC Comics character and directed by Tim Burton.

Thanks to the ambitious vision of director Tim Burton, the blockbuster hit of 1989 delivers the goods despite an occasionally spotty script, giving the caped crusader a thorough overhaul in keeping with the crime fighter's evolution in DC Comics. … see full wiki

Director: Tim Burton
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Release Date: June 23, 1989
MPAA Rating: PG-13
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review by . December 12, 2010
Stephanie's Favourite Films: Batman      While some people may not agree with me, I think that this is the best Batman film. Granted, I love the Nolan films, and they are definitely their own creations, but this film just seems like the more traditional film, and sometimes, the traditional way is the best way to go. The joker overshadows batman a lot, and in some ways I don't like that, because in most of these cases, less is more. The casting is great, the story is …
review by . October 12, 2011
posted in Speech Bubbles: Comics & Graphic Novels
Taking place in the crime laden Gotham City, the criminal element runs rampant terrorizing the citizens of the city. They have very little respect for the police force, and there's even cops on the take. The mayor is doing what he can to restore order for the sake of the citizens, and also hopes to control the crime in time for the city's festival. Batman (Michael Keaton), a costumed vigilante does his part in combating the criminals. Unbeknownest to him, one of his crusades leads to the …
review by . July 04, 2011
Since this is my first review of anything Batman-related, I should share my history with this superhero since he's such a huge part of American culture. From the early 90's up until around 2000 or so, I was actually a pretty big Batman fan. I loved this Batman and Batman Returns, along with the Batman Animated Series during my years of fandom. However, after the turn of the century, my interest in Batman steadily declined as I moved on to other interests (like anime and death metal), but …
review by . September 26, 2010
posted in Love of Comics & Graphic Novels!
I was at the perfect age when Batman came out, 12, which was not so young that the movie was over my head and not quite old enough to start being jaded about adaptations.  More personally, I was also a year into collecting comics pretty heavily so I felt like I was at the forefront of the entire comic industry boom that literally blew up overnight after the release of this flick.  This film also marked another turning point in my life as it was what was bouncing around my head right before …
Quick Tip by . July 21, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
For as much accolades that this still gets, without Jack Nicholson as the Joker, this movie strings together a few too many undeveloped stories. The wonderful toys and other production save it in other places.
Quick Tip by . August 11, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
When I see this on the Tim Burton poll, I want to sing "One of these things is not like the others...." It just seems out of place compared to the usual Tim Burton fare.
Quick Tip by . August 11, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
my second favorite batman movie next to the Dark Night. i liked the costumes a lot in this one.
Quick Tip by . May 10, 2010
A medicore Batman movie is made into a great one with Jack Nicholson as the crazed Joker. Fun to look at otherwise.
review by . September 30, 2009
Jack is the Joker
The first major Batman movie was like a nuclear bomb's fallout in 89.  It didn't matter where you hid, it didn't matter where you go, Batman was going to get to you.      A dark direction, controversy in casting and a unique look add up to what becomes a real experience but one that isn't quite as great once you peel it's main appeal away, in one Jack Nicholson.      Jack Nicholson who walked away reportedly $70 million richer from ticket sales, …
Quick Tip by . September 29, 2009
Awesome blockbuster that 's a little too dingy and could have used had better story telling. Jack's Joker makes up for plenty shortcomings.
review by . May 15, 2009
When Tim Burton put out Batman in 1989, comic book fans and movie fans alike were pleased with this movie about the caped crusader. Coming in at 2 hours in length, this was the first "modern" comic book movie. Starkly different from the optimistic Superman movies of Christopher Reeves with its bright colors and undercurrents of patriotism and American greatness, Burton's Batman was more of a drama than a comic book come to life. Good and evil often fought it out at night, in hidden places, away …
review by . October 27, 2005
posted in Movie Hype
Havingly recently seen Christopher Nolan's spectacular "Batman Begins", I thought it was time to go back and re-visit Tim Burton's "Batman".     Tim Burton has long been one of my very favorite directors. With his taste for dark, humorous, wacky and often weird films, he was the perfect choice to direct "Batman".     Michael Keaton plays Bruce Wayne, who - shhh - is actually Batman. Keaton was an interesting choice for Wayne/Batman, and he gives a great performance. …
review by . April 07, 2004
posted in Movie Hype
"Batman" set the standard for all comic-to-screen heroes that came after it. It's a good movie that shows you just how twisted and complex "Batman" really is. He's not played out as some good guy without a care in the world, he's portrayed as a vengeful, scared and somewhat chemically-imbalanced human being who just happens to be loaded and has a collection of "wonderful toys." In other words, Keaton plays the "Dark Knight" as human as a guy in a batsuit can be. Although everyone talks about Nicholson, …
review by . May 19, 2000
posted in Movie Hype
Pros: Lovin Keaton & Nicholson     Cons: .........     Since I have touted this epic in a couple of my reviews, I decided I probably better give it its' equal time. Remade and remade over the years, TV shows, comic books, cartoons - action figures, costumes, videos - and so on and so forth Batman definitely rules! There has been Superman, Incredible Hulk, Saint, Shadow, Catwoman, etc. but honey, there has only been one Batman - the remarkable Michael Keaton.   …
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