Movies

(94%) My favourite Batman movie, and indeed my favourite superhero movie ever made. The studios took a big chance and allowed a young Tim Burton to take on their biggest asset and he made a movie like no other directer could. Along with Christopher Reeve as Superman, Michael Keaton will always be my top choice for the role as he plays the haunted and lost Bruce Wayne so fantastically well that I doubt it will ever be bettered. Jack Nicholson was born to play the joker, the score is epic, the set design is wonderful. And although not everything runs smoothly, as far as I'm concerned this will always be the superhero movie to beat.

Director Tim Burton is one of those responsible for the domination of the comic book superheroes. He is able to give his great style to Gotham City. Jack Nicholson is basically born to play the Joker. Michael Keaton may not be dark or strong enough. He's merely adequate. Kim Basinger is great to look at, and screams a lot. It's also great to see Jack Palance again.This is a darker vision than the other 60's silly ridiculousness. More than Donner's Superman, this one has a more modern sensibility. It is uglier, grittier, and meaner. The style is an industrial Gothic look. It signals a departure from the upbeat Superman. And it lays the foundation for others who will come later.