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Production Year: 1989 - Action/Adventure - Director: Tim Burton - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring:Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Jack Palance, Jerry Hall, Billy Dee Williams, Pat Hingle, Michael Gough, Robert Wuhl, Tracey Walter more

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Tim Burton's BATMAN, inspired by Frank Miller's graphic novel THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, is a Gothic, Wagnerian treatment of the Batman mythos that explains the origins of Batman...
more...(Michael Keaton) and his nemesis, the maniacal Joker (a ripe Jack Nicholson).
Gotham City is a sunless, ominous haven for criminals, held in the corrupt grip of crime boss Carl Grissom (the ever-magnetic Jack Palance), and terrorized by a sadistic vandal and murderer known as The Joker. But it isn't long before a dark, mysterious caped crusader, who goes by the name of BATMAN, is on their trail and trying to thwart their evil doings. In this darkly entertaining retelling of the Marvel comic classic, ace photojournalist Vicki Vale (warmly and sympathetically played by Kim Basinger) is also on the trail--she wants to find out who Batman really is. Based on the popular comic book character created by Bob Kane for DC Comics; the story and tone have nothing in common with the popular TV series of the 1960s. Imaginative special effects and imposing, Gothic architectural sets dominate this visually graphic, stylish film. Keaton gives a brooding performance as the Caped Crusader and his interestingly understated alter-ego Bruce Wane. But is it Nicholson's Joker that steals the show, with his unnerving, brilliantly maniacal portrayal, especially in the context of his twisted relationship with Grissom's gal Alicia (a lanky, disquieting Jerry Hall).





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The Dark Knight Triumphs
A review by Kozinski on Batman DVD
December 24th, 2000


Author's product rating:   Batman DVD - rated by Kozinski

Did you enjoy it? Liked it 
Story Good 
Characters / Performances Good 
Special Effects Good 
Soundtrack Outstanding 

Advantages: Looks good, sexy and is very entertaining
Disadvantages: A touch by it's sell by date now, but only a touch

Recommend to potential buyers: yes 

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"Batman" was created by Bob Kane in the 1930's and has been a success ever since, being made into movies, television shows and various animations. But I think that the Dark Knight is best portrayed in this movie.

"Beetlejuice" director Tim Burton re-employs Michael Keaton to take the lead role, and neither lets the side down. Kim Basinger does her job and looks attractive but is never challenged. The supporting cast are enjoyable with people such as Michael Gough, Robert Wuhl, Billy Dee Williams and Jack Palance. But it is the dark comic portrayal of The Joker by Jack Nicholson that steals the show.

With a very dark a gothic look and feel to the new-look caped crusader, "Batman" triumphs in every way. Perhaps a little dated now, but by no means bad, this is by far the best edition to the series. 
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