View Full Version : `89 Batman Has the Best Dialogue in the Genre!
Catman
10-31-2009, 04:16 PM
What movie in the genre tops this?
"I'm Batman."
"Decent people shouldn't live here. They'd be happier someplace else."
"I say... you're full of [censored], Knox. Oh, uh, you can quote me on that."
"I'm in charge here, not Carl Grissom!"
"Gotham City. Always brings a smile to my face."
"Winged freak terrorizes? Wait'll they get a load of ME!"
"Antoine got a little hot under the collar."
"Haven't you ever heard of the healing power of laughter?"
"The pen, is truly mightier than the sword!"
"Batman... 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!"
"I have given a name to my pain, and it is Batman."
"Where does he get those wonderful toys?"
"You wanna get nuts? Come on! Let's get nuts!"
"Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?"
"Never rub another man's rhubarb."
"I'm only laughing on the outside / My smile is just skin deep / If you could see inside I'm really crying / You might join me for a weep."
"And now, folks, it's time for "Who do you trust!" Hubba, hubba, hubba! Money, money, money! Who do you trust? Me? I'm giving away free money. And where is the Batman? HE'S AT HOME WASHING HIS TIGHTS!"
"Now comes the part where I relieve you, the little people, of the burden of your failed and useless lives. But, as my plastic surgeon always said: if you gotta go, go with a smile."
Wonder what site did you copy/paste this from..
Catman
10-31-2009, 04:56 PM
;17670154']Wonder what site did you copy/paste this from..
How dare you?!
ChickenScratch
10-31-2009, 05:15 PM
"I'm in charge here, not Carl Grissom!" - What's so special about that line?
El Payaso
10-31-2009, 05:18 PM
"I'm in charge here, not Carl Grissom!" - What's so special about that line?
The mere line's structure and syntax are fabulous.
Red Mask
10-31-2009, 08:33 PM
I agree that the '89 Batman film has more engaging dialogue amongst the other Batflicks. Batman Returns is also good but the story wasn't as fun.
But I like the dialogue in Hellboy and Road to Perdition. The former had distinct flavors for each of its characters. The latter delivered succint - but expressive - dialogue that set a great tone.
Catman
11-01-2009, 04:14 PM
"I'm in charge here, not Carl Grissom!" - What's so special about that line?
It gave Commissioner Gordon something badass to say.
Excelsior.
11-01-2009, 06:16 PM
Ironman.
Octoberist
11-01-2009, 11:02 PM
there's some good lines in Burton's Batman, but I wouldn't say it has the best dialogue of comic book moviedom.
Octoberist
11-01-2009, 11:03 PM
and for God's sakes, you didn't even include Alexander Knox's "He must be the king of the wicker people" line.
Mace Dolex
11-01-2009, 11:54 PM
-"It's Japanese"
-"How do you know?"
-"Because I got it in Japan"
-"they say he drinks blood, they say he can't be killed"
-"I say you're full of s**t, Knox"
Red Mask
11-02-2009, 12:35 AM
Ironman.
That film had some great character dynamics. It wasn't just what they said but how they approached each other. The camaraderie is so different between how Stane would put his arm around Tony's shoulder and how Rhodey helped him get off the plane. Even the way Stark behaves towards Potts is clearly different from how intimate he is to other women like the reporter.
Red Mask
11-02-2009, 12:54 AM
-"It's Japanese"
-"How do you know?"
-"Because I got it in Japan"
-"they say he drinks blood, they say he can't be killed"
-"I say you're full of s**t, Knox"
"Think about the future"
"You can call me... Joker. And as you can see, I'm a lot happier"
{How can that line not beat 'here's my card'?)
returntovoid
11-02-2009, 03:20 AM
;17670154']Wonder what site did you copy/paste this from..
Did the quotation tags confuse you??? :lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:
El Payaso
11-02-2009, 04:30 AM
Ironman.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyMur5s2cXg
It's definitely one of the most quotable comic films out there, IMO. And I think it did a very good job of straddling the line between "Comic Book Movie" and a "Film Based On A Comic Book". The whole exchange of dialogue with Knox and Vicki, leading into their introduction to Bruce is still nothing short of brilliant.
"They must love him for his big charity balls."
"Don't forget his very large bankroll".
You don't get to appreciate subtle innuendo like that until you're much older.
I'm 29, and I JUST got Selina Kyle's comment to Bruce in Batman Returns when they're dancing at Max's masquerade ball.
"No hard feelings?"
"Hmm, semi-hard, I'd say."
Sweet Christmas!
Mace Dolex
11-02-2009, 02:50 PM
-"Selina! Selina Kyle...and Bruce Wayne, but why are you dressed up like Batman?"
-"He is Batman you moron"
-"was" *BANG!*
-"anybody want to go on record? Mr. Mayor great tie"
-"no comment"
Catman
11-02-2009, 07:50 PM
"What's with the grin?"
"Life's been good to me."
Another good one I forgot.
The Joker
11-02-2009, 07:51 PM
-"Selina! Selina Kyle...and Bruce Wayne, but why are you dressed up like Batman?"
-"He is Batman you moron"
-"was" *BANG!*
That was Batman Returns, not Batman '89 :cwink:
Mace Dolex
11-03-2009, 12:04 AM
That was Batman Returns, not Batman '89 :cwink:
Well they both starred Michael Keaton so it's the same thing.
SuperFerret
11-03-2009, 12:13 AM
Sorry, but Batman '66 beats it cold.
Commissioner Gordon: Penguin, Joker, Riddler... and Catwoman, too! The sum of the angles of that rectangle is too monstrous to contemplate!
Riddler: We shall spring them from The Joker's Jack-In-The-Box, through that window, out over the sea, and into the waiting arms of The Penguin's Exploding Octopus!
Batman: They may be drinkers, Robin, but they're still human beings.
Batman: Some days, you just can't git rid of a bomb.
Batman: Who knows, Robin? This strange mixing of minds may be the greatest single service ever performed for humanity! Let's go, but, inconspicuously, through the window. We'll use our Batropes. Our job is finished.
Batman: Bon Voyage, Pussy.
Batman: [reading a riddle] What has yellow skin and writes?
Robin: A ball-point banana!
Batman: [reads the second riddle] What people are always in a hurry?
Robin: Rushing people... Russians!
Batman: So this means...
Robin: Someone Russian is going to slip on a banana and break their neck!
Batman: Precisely, Robin!
The Joker
11-03-2009, 02:19 AM
Well they both starred Michael Keaton so it's the same thing.
Mister Mom also starred Michael Keaton. Is that the same thing, too? :o
BigSams50
11-03-2009, 05:02 AM
Sorry, but Batman '66 beats it cold.
Hhahahahahahahahahahahahaha
ford_jj
11-03-2009, 05:51 AM
How dare you?!
Do the things what you think is right.:yay:http://www.photosnag.com/img/4713/n09x0302vnsn/clear.gif
Bruce Banner
11-03-2009, 06:21 AM
For me I always enjoyed Returns alot more than 89. And I don't even like anything with the Penguin really.
But I love these lines.
Penguin: Your mad just because I'm a geniune freak. And you have to put on a mask!
Batman: Your probably right
Red Mask
11-03-2009, 08:21 AM
Penguin: You don't really think you're gonna win, do you?
Batman: Things change.
Selina: Honey, I'm home. Oh yeah. I'm not married.
Red Mask
11-03-2009, 08:23 AM
Sorry, but Batman '66 beats it cold.
But it's like all those other 60's films. You have to be there to believe it. :woot:
BrollySupersj
11-03-2009, 08:28 AM
My favorite will always be "There ain't no bat! Now shut up, SHUT....UP".
Rick Random
11-03-2009, 11:48 AM
There is a genius line in Batman Returns by the Penguin...
"I was their number one son, and they treated me like number two"
Mace Dolex
11-03-2009, 01:38 PM
Mister Mom also starred Michael Keaton. Is that the same thing, too? :o
He wasn't Batman in Mr. Mom, HA! GOTCHA!! :woot:
Mace Dolex
11-03-2009, 01:55 PM
-"they buried your story on the Batman"
-"that's what they do to garbage"
-"this is pullitzer prize stuff guys"
El Payaso
11-03-2009, 02:03 PM
"He-llo legs!"
The Joker
11-03-2009, 08:36 PM
He wasn't Batman in Mr. Mom, HA! GOTCHA!! :woot:
Afraid not. You said they both have Michael Keaton in them. You never mentioned anything about Batman: http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=17679694&postcount=22
Not that him playing the same character in two different movies makes it the same thing. Batman '89 and Batman Returns are very different from eachother.
So it is I who got you :awesome:
Sorry, but Batman '66 beats it cold.
Nothing beats Batman conveniently spotting a pile of crude foam rubber out of the corner of his eye...WHILE CRASHING!
:up:
El Payaso
11-03-2009, 09:01 PM
Batman 89 had rubber in the suit.
Batman 66 had it in a shark!!!
gwynplaine
11-09-2009, 07:43 PM
Batman Returns had much better dialogue imo.
Penguin : "I believe the word you're looking for is ahhhh!" Classic:woot:.
gwynplaine
11-09-2009, 08:02 PM
Batman Returns had much better dialogue imo.
Penguin : "I believe the word you're looking for is ahhhh!" Classic:woot:.
And so did TDK of course, once again imo.
Red Mask
11-09-2009, 08:31 PM
Before the year is over I'll try to watch some of these films again on DVD. But I know I'm going to enjoy the dialogue in Burton's Batman flicks, the Hellboy films, and the Road to Perdition. The actors put so much character into their lines. Maybe the reason why they're so convincing is because the director's knew how to capture that periodic feel in their films.
The crooks in Burton's films really do look like those noiresque villains played by guys like Edward G. Robinson. Christopher Walken was a snake dressed like Andy Warhol. They said stuff like 'sugar bumps', 'man in charge', 'better fish to fry', 'big ball of string' while I can't recall anything distinctly rich from Nolan's crooks. And I watched TDK on IMAX.
SuperFerret
11-09-2009, 08:36 PM
Does IMAX help the memory?
Red Mask
11-09-2009, 10:48 PM
Does IMAX help the memory?
It sure does when you're paying attention. I watched a poor fitting of Spider-Man 3 on IMAX. I saw things I never noticed from a normal theater. Slight facial changes were noticeable. I even realized the M.J. photo at Peter's apartment was the one he took of her in Spider-Man 1. The confession scene between Bernard and Harry Osborn was somewhat improved.
IMAX is great. But it sure helps to hear good dialogue. Mohammed Ali only had to shout "what's my name?" after one fight. What did we get after Burton's work?
Val Kilmer/Bruce Wayne: Harvey! I am Batman!
Jim Carey/Riddler: I'M BATMAN!
Gang member: that ain't the Bat.
Christian Bale/Batman: I'm Batman.
Scarecrow: He's here. The Bat Man...
Harvey Dent: I'm Batman.
And let's NOT forget ASB&R: What are you retarded? I'm the GODDAMN BATMAN!
So it seems like they were just a series of one liners and set ups for one liners. That's not good dialogue. That's just one liners. Good for kewl quotes. Not good dialogue.
Octoberist
11-13-2009, 04:49 PM
i don't recall the Burton crooks to be any 'richer' than the crooks/thugs in Nolan's films.
Red Mask
11-13-2009, 07:32 PM
So it seems like they were just a series of one liners and set ups for one liners. That's not good dialogue. That's just one liners. Good for kewl quotes. Not good dialogue.
Yeah, films after Burton wasted so much time trying to rework the flavor when the should have just worked on plot. Batman Begins succeeded in re-establishing the character. That's about it. There doesn't seem to be much of anything else other than introducing new characters.
Red Mask
11-13-2009, 07:36 PM
i don't recall the Burton crooks to be any 'richer' than the crooks/thugs in Nolan's films.
They were more impressionable - except for big Tommy Lister. He stole the scene at the ship. After tossing the device he just sits down with his mates in resolute silence.
Yeah, films after Burton wasted so much time trying to rework the flavor when the should have just worked on plot. Batman Begins succeeded in re-establishing the character. That's about it. There doesn't seem to be much of anything else other than introducing new characters.
I didn't care much for the dialogue in the first Batman. Most of the lines were throwaway lines meant to be spoken within the context of the scene being shot, but had no resonance or meaning afterwards. There was no real dialogue or flow. It was a just a series of setups from one scene to another. I liked the story. The script wasn't that great.
Red Mask
11-14-2009, 04:10 AM
I'd recommend Hitchcock, Peckinpah, and classic mystery films like Charade and Mirage. They're much better in establishing characters but still have great scenes that are only momentary.
El Payaso
11-14-2009, 10:42 AM
Are some of you taking this thread too seriously?
Gunga Diner
11-15-2009, 02:51 PM
Iron Man by a million miles.
bullets
11-15-2009, 08:39 PM
Iron Man by a million miles.
Had some good lines but Burton's Gotham is quote city.
dude love
11-15-2009, 08:52 PM
Yeah, I love the lines in Burton's flicks.
Also, Iron Man, Blade 1 and 2, the Hellboy flicks and Superman 1. Otherwise, they range from acceptable to downright terrible.
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