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The Official Batman (1989) Thread - Part 4

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Watched this last night for the first time in a long time. Man does it still hold up, the film has such a charm to it which I believe comes from not only the performances but also the fact that Gotham itself us a character in the movie.

Keaton still owns it as Batman in live action for me.

Watching it again reminded me how much I loved it. Probably still my favourite live action Batman movie.
 
Yeah I always loved Burton's Gotham, it was its own character. The artistic design of it was so good. You believe it's a city where Batman would be.
 
BrollySupersj said:
Yeah I always loved Burton's Gotham, it was its own character. The artistic design of it was so good. You believe it's a city where Batman would be.
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Yes definitely, they built a world to fit the character. Worked superbly in this one, sonething I don't think the sequels got right in the original film series.
 
If it wasn't for the infusion of Prince music (which screams late 80's)... this movie would be truly timeless.
 
I love the Prince soundtrack, "all hail the new king in to-o-own!"

Haha yeah Bruce sure does love his turtle necks.

I heard somewhere that Lt Eckhardt was dubbed is that true? Admittedly his voice does sound weird and I know the actor has an English accent (or he did in Superman IV).
 
BH/HHH said:
Watched this last night for the first time in a long time. Man does it still hold up, the film has such a charm to it which I believe comes from not only the performances but also the fact that Gotham itself us a character in the movie.

Keaton still owns it as Batman in live action for me.

Watching it again reminded me how much I loved it. Probably still my favourite live action Batman movie.
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Hiya, BH/HHH. :)

I agree on everything you said.

Yes, Gotham was another character. Maybe the true main role here.

Cheers.
 
schereZada said:
Hiya, BH/HHH. :)

I agree on everything you said.

Yes, Gotham was another character. Maybe the true main role here.

Cheers.
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Yo!

Yeah could be true that, I seeit as the glue that held th film together. Truly a work of art. Amazing.
 
BH/HHH said:
Yo!

Yeah could be true that, I seeit as the glue that held th film together. Truly a work of art. Amazing.
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The only comic book movie to win an oscar for production design/art direction. :up:

Anton Furst brought so much to this film.
 
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I heard somewhere that Lt Eckhardt was dubbed is that true? Admittedly his voice does sound weird and I know the actor has an English accent (or he did in Superman IV).
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Hope not, that voice is awesome.
 
Yes, he was dubbed, and it's beyond obvious. Always bugged me.
 
I actually never noticed. Maybe im too busy looking at those cheeks!
 
The late William Hootkins (Lt.Eckhardt) was in two other blockbusters SW:ANH and

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I don't remember Harry Howler (the character Hootkins plays in Superman IV) having an english accent. And I've seen that movie A LOT. I've NEVER noticed or even had the idea in my head that Eckhardt was dubbed, none at all. Why was he?
 
I want to know why aswell, I think it's is pretty noticeable in the scene with Nicholson but the Chemical plant scene I don't think it seems dubbed plus the voice sounds different here than in that earlier scene.
 
Even though he was only 5’10, and about 150 pounds, there was something about Michael Keaton that made him seem really intimidating and scary. IMHO He is the best Bruce Wayne / Batman ever.
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^ Yeah I remember all the complaints when Keaton was first cast at how short he was, they made it seem as if he were Danny DeVito's height.
 
Keaton was awesome in the suit. He did really look scary with his quiet attitude.
 
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