"Batman" is an action/adventure movie based on the legendary DC Comics character created by Bob Kane.
As a child, Bruce Wayne witnessed the brutal murder of his parents. Now a grown and tortured man, he stalks the night as a fearsome figure of justice...the Batman. Gotham City is his hunting grounds...and now, he has a new foe - The Joker, a homicidal prankster who resembles a terrifying clown. Throw in a love interest and everyone viewing Batman as a vigilante...can he stop the Joker's evil plot?
The Batman always made for an interesting character, in that he wasn't your regular superhero. He has no powers...he can be hurt...and can be killed, just like a regular man. It is his training, his "wonderful toys", and most importantly...his dedication, that makes him what he is.
I will be the first to admit...when I first heard Michael Keaton was going to play Batman, my immediate reaction was, "You have got to be kidding me." To this day, I still believe there had to be someone better...but for the sake of giving the devil his due...Keaton did a good job. Tim Burton lent his usual quirky style to this movie. But it is Jack Nicholson's Joker who grabs this movie by the throat and doesn't let go. He steals every single scene he is in...and has to easily be the best portrayal ever of the Clown Prince of Crime.
Granted, this movie does drag in a few parts...and the supposed love interest between Bruce Wayne and Vicki Vale seems more forced than genuine. But, overall...an outstanding movie with spectacular performances.
"Batman"...always brings a smile to my face...
Starring - Michael Keaton, Kim Basinger, Jack Palance, Robert Wuhl, Billy Dee Williams, and Jack Nicholson. Directed by Tim Burton.
Time - 2 hours, 6 minutes. Rated - PG-13 (Violence, language, adult situations)
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