Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger
Adventures of the caped crusader, stressing the relationship between Batman and his adversary The Joker.
DVD Release Date: March 25, 1997
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Flixster Reviews (35,259)
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September 9, 2009A great superhero film! Burton really captured the Batman style perfectly with his use of quirky colour against dark gothic tones. Overall it hasn't aged well but its become a fond favourite among fans and there is no denying that Jack Nicholson's portrayal of the Joker is an abs...( read more)
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July 16, 2009Re-watched this after The Dark Knight. Good movie, but for the first modern movie adaptation it doesn't really explore much of Bruce Wayne's personality. He's nothing more than the strong silent type. This Joker's extracurricular activities include chemistry and art, bu...( read more)
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May 30, 2009Tim Burtons 1989 take on the Dark Knight is an amazing gothic comic brought to life. His visual flair is truly gob-smacking, as his sets drip feed the menace of the later additions to the comic book. Keaton also is a great caped crusdaer, bringing a perfect balance of damaged goo...( read more)
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May 14, 2009although i grew up with this film being one of my absolute favorites, as ive gotten older and the film has gotten older it clearly hasnt aged that well but is still a whole lot of fun to watch. ill always like keaton and jack is one of my favorites of all time, but the film now ...( read more)
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November 19, 2009Batman... Batman... Can somebody tell me what kind of a world we live in, where a man dressed up as a *bat* gets all of my press? This town needs an enema!-The Joker
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November 18, 2009A truly great movie. Michael Keaton really conveys Batman and Bruce Wayne in a very unique way that is really similar to The Dark Knight Returns where he comes off as a creep to people at times and has a hard time fitting in socially. As Batman he does a great job too, playing in...( read more)
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November 16, 2009Best Supporting actor 1989 - Best Art Direction 1989 - Best Makeup 1989 - Best Costume Design 1989
The first and up until The Dark Knight the best of the batman films. Great cast, great visuals and direction, push a more comic image of the c...( read more) -
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November 15, 2009Brilliant. Really a great film with great performances, particularly on the part of Nicholson and Keaton. Really a good watch.
Critic Reviews
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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May 27, 2008Favorite Moment I WISH had happened in this movie:
D.A. Dent walks up to the podium at the banquet being held in his honor.
DENT: Thank you... Thank you... Thank you, Mayor Borg!
(turns to face audience)
DENT: People of Gotham City! I'm a man of few words.
(Pause)
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January 6, 2008"Batman" was the first movie I saw on the big screen when I was 5yrs old. It was a brilliant film then and one of the best films of the series now, alongside Nolan's new batman.
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May 3, 2007don't u ever say an unkind word about tim burtons batman. it may not be todays batman but it WILL stand the test of time, its doing ok so far.
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December 2, 2006what what what! this film is the cornor stone of batman! a simply stunning film! everything is superbe, the joker was done 100%, u realy did believe bruce wayne was fighting a war, and that batmobile is the most amazing ever. i like begins tumbler but this car it truer to the comics. stunning film.
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August 20, 2006I remember watching this movie over and over again when I was 6-7 years old.
After rewatching it, I say it has aged a bit, but is still an acceptable and entertaining movie.
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