Is Batman the most cinematic superhero/comicbook character?

Yes.

 

One thing I really enjoyed about Tim Burton's Batman was the subtle, yet suggestive nature in which Burton presented Batman. He didn't necessarily paint Batman as the hero, or the villain. He didn't show us Batman's origin, he only hinted at Bruce Wayne's inner pain and turmoil. Little provocative things that help flesh out Batman, but keep an aura of mystery about him.

Batman is a very sexy character, who can be used in many different fashions and still keep his appeal. I would have to say yes, just because of his longevity in different mediums as well as what we have seen out of the films. Batman can be presented using german expressionism and film noir elements (Returns) and work quite well and he can presented in a more "typical" style ala Begins.

 

Everything is "inspired" by something else, really.

 

I have to say, this is a really nice point, not just about Batman being the most cinematic, but about character influences in general.

Yes, but while - let's say - Superman is "inspired" by religious stories and beliefs, Batman is based highly on a style of film. They're all based on something different, which makes them all quite interesting in a way.

 

Exactly.

 

hmmmm.....

nah, i dont think so...

 

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WTF????!!!!!!!

 

Sorry but I find to funny! hahaha!!

*Schumacher is back*

 

Main Entry: sexy
Pronunciation: 'sek-sE
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): sex·i·er; -est
1 : sexually suggestive or stimulating : EROTIC
2 : generally attractive or interesting : APPEALING

Sorry about that, I guess I'll leave the Batman banter to the professionals

 

Great pic, this is totally 40's Joker.

 

Oh come on. I think we'd all **** Batman.

Or at least give him an HJ.

 

Oh noes. . . I'd buy him a prostitute to spoon w/, but Bats is on his own for the other stuff.

 

the answer is "yes".

 

I'm risking to be VERY unpopular round here, but... I think that he is not... first of all 'cause first guy (and one of the greatest comic based movie hero) was Superman - i guess he should be number one (and only then - our favorite Bat guy)

 

You are definitely giving a back-handed statement to Batman Begins, and while I would like to fully counter your post, I think we've all beaten this Burton VS Nolan debate to death. Needless to say, I disagree with all of your post.

 

yes.

 

Of course he is. Thats part of what makes Batman Begins so great, is that it feels like so much more than just some comic book movie. It's got this great epic feel, and it appeals to a much wider audience. My older sister actually enjoyed this film, and she rarely likes anything that's not ******ed. I saw it with my folks in theaters once, and my mother was actually able to stay awake for the whole film. If you knew my mother, you would know what a feat that was.

And even a lot of the graphic novels feel like movies. Long Halloween would make an awesome movie, or perhaps an HBO miniseries.

 

I think it's been said before, but it's somewhat ironic that some elements of Batman were inspired by The Shadow and The Phantom pulps of the time, yet as far as cinema is concerned, the Batman films are of a much higher quality than the Shadow and Phantom films.

Too bad because a series of Shadow films with Alec Baldwin would be fine by me.