Batman - Return to the Batcave (2003)

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The stars of a classic television series look back on old adventures while facing new intrigue in this made-for-TV comedy drama. Adam West and Burt Ward, best remembered for playing Batman and Robin on the hit show Batman in the 1960s, learn that someone intends to steal the original Batmobile from… More The stars of a classic television series look back on old adventures while facing new intrigue in this made-for-TV comedy drama. Adam West and Burt Ward, best remembered for playing Batman and Robin on the hit show Batman in the 1960s, learn that someone intends to steal the original Batmobile from a charity event where they've agreed to appear. West and Ward set out to capture the ne'er-do-wells before the crime can occur, and as they investigate likely suspects, they recall the heyday of the Batman series and the massive impact it had on their lives. While Adam West and Burt Ward play themselves in the present-day sequences of Return to the Bat Cave, they're respectively played by Jack Brewer and Jason Marsden in the 1960s flashbacks. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By: Paul A. Kaufman
Genres: Documentary, Action & Adventure, Television, Comedy

In Theaters: May 1, 2005 Wide
On DVD: May 1, 2005
Studio: Anchor Bay Entertainment

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Peter Canavese, Groucho Reviews
Fans of the series will be hooked, if not thoroughly delighted, and others may prove unable to resist the train-wreck spectacle...unabashedly cheesy but 100% mesmerizing.

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Luke B

Absolutely wonderful. Return to the Batcave brings West and Ward together again. Luckily, this is far from some egotistical, reliving the glory days trip. It's a heartfelt reconstruction of the making of the show, and a comedy caper about a stolen bat-mobile that perfectly… More
Absolutely wonderful. Return to the Batcave brings West and Ward together again. Luckily, this is far from some egotistical, reliving the glory days trip. It's a heartfelt reconstruction of the making of the show, and a comedy caper about a stolen bat-mobile that perfectly captures the spirit of the original. West and Ward also don't pull any punches, allowing themselves to be shown in, often, less than glamorous lights. It's great to see some of these strange but true moments come to life, and how this show changed the lives of two relative unknowns. It is carried by it's charm, honesty, and refusal to conform to modern day biopics/docu-dramas.
vieras e

A strange, strange film...
Kalel J

Absolute brilliance and the epitome of how a Television movie of this type should be constructed. Return to the Batcave, essentially, is a film that is difficult to fault as the film rolls with constant laughs, a natural progression, and likability that will put smiles on all faces.… More
Absolute brilliance and the epitome of how a Television movie of this type should be constructed. Return to the Batcave, essentially, is a film that is difficult to fault as the film rolls with constant laughs, a natural progression, and likability that will put smiles on all faces. But where Return to the Batcave truly makes it's mark is through the fact that while the film has charm - it also back itself up with nicely implemented film elements. We are given a script that alludes to giving insight into the history of this often humoured show, while also giving plenty of due time for our two current heroes. Watching Adam West play Adam West is one of the most enjoyable viewing experiences that a television movie has to offer.