The Official Batman Returns Thread

[Spider-Bat]

BR is such an amazing movie, at least Burton got Batman, his movies had that Batman feel to it, they have the Bat-spirit in them. Nolan's have nothing.

 

[GoogleMe94]

yeah, begins i would put on par with any other action movie today. it just didnt have that batman feel to it, and so far it looks like TDK wont have that "feel" to it, but i guess everyone has a right to there own interpretation, but nolans movies just dont have that batman mood to it. storywise, sure, begins is pretty faithful, and sure, wayne might be a bulked up football player like all the fanboys want, but does that alone give it the batman feel? not really. i think even worse then batman, the villians were extremly unentertaining and not like the comics at all, especially scarecrow. at least burton knew how to make his villians fun and scary at the same time, nolans version of the villians was underwhelming, to say the least. i really hope he doesnt screw up the joker.

 

[Kevin Roegele]

BR is such an amazing movie, at least Burton got Batman, his movies had that Batman feel to it, they have the Bat-spirit in them. Nolan's have nothing.

I wouldn't say Nolan's has nothing.

 

[mystory64]

BR is such an amazing movie, at least Burton got Batman, his movies had that Batman feel to it, they have the Bat-spirit in them. Nolan's have nothing.

Nothing? Hmmm have to disagree there, sorry but uh, as much as I like Burtons films theres plenty more material to cover beyond the uber creepy gothic version of the Batman mythos.

 

[Kevin Roegele]

Nothing? Hmmm have to disagree there, sorry but uh, as much as I like Burtons films theres plenty more material to cover beyond the uber creepy gothic version of the Batman mythos.

Exactly. If Batman could only be done in one tone, it would never have lasted.

Once Nolan has done his films, there will be a different version of Batman (and some will say that is the definitive Batman) and so on. It will always be like that, and thank goodness.

 

[GoogleMe94]

yeah, there will always be ppl saying "this is the definitive batman" "no, THIS is the definitive batman" "your BOTH wrong! "THIS is the definitive batman" and so on and so forth. IMO, noone is really wrong or right now. both nolan and burton have gotten and understood the character to a certain extent, but neither of them have gotten batman perfectly. there are still things that are missing or shouldnt be there, but does that really matter? no, not really. all that matters is, did you enjoy THIS film version of batman or not? did this film effect you in a good way or bad way?

 

[Victarion]

What's dark about that? Darkness is aboutr consequences more than actions, setting a guy on fire is dark if we see that the incident has an emotional effect on that character, but, as in the case of Batman Begins, three days later he is OK again then that's not dark, that's just a guy on fire.

Dark is having Pee Wee Herman for a daddy.

"Ah ****! Picked the cute one."

I actually felt just a little sorry for pengy when the crowd turned on him and he started pacing back and forth like a caged animal. Perhaps it was the wonderful score during this scene. After it passed, I went back to hating his guts.

If setting a guy on fire is dark, then Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a dark movie, by your standards.

 

[Jack O Lantern]

Did you just stop reading my post after I said "What's dark about that? Darkness is aboutr consequences more than actions, setting a guy on fire is dark?"

 

[Spider-Bat]

I'm watching Returns right now and, my God, Keaton is so incredible as Bruce Wayne/Batman. His eyes are so haunting, his voice is that perfect gravelly, dark tone, everything is perfect. I don't care that he's not as big as Bale, he just nailed it!

 

[Superwoman Prime]

I'm watching Returns right now and, my God, Keaton is so incredible as Bruce Wayne/Batman. His eyes are so haunting, his voice is that perfect gravelly, dark tone, everything is perfect. I don't care that he's not as big as Bale, he just nailed it!

Indeed he did!

 

[El Payaso]

I'm watching Returns right now and, my God, Keaton is so incredible as Bruce Wayne/Batman. His eyes are so haunting, his voice is that perfect gravelly, dark tone, everything is perfect. I don't care that he's not as big as Bale, he just nailed it!

In fact he doesn't neeed to be that tall. In fact not even Bale needs to be that tall.

 

[Superwoman Prime]

Any actor that requires extreme height can always be fixed with film magic (CGI technology).

 

[Rockbottom]

In fact he doesn't neeed to be that tall. In fact not even Bale needs to be that tall.

I agree, It never has bothered me that Keaton was short. Like Burton says, he chose Keaton because he looks like he would need to put on a Bat suit.

 

[Kevin Roegele]

Does Batman or Bruce Wayne ever look short in the movie?

It doesn't matter how tall Keaton is in real life, all that matters is how tall Batman looks in the movie. And he looks of average height.

 

[Mr. Socko]

Batman was just a badass in this film, he took no prisoners, definitely had a DKR feel to it mixed with AA.

I love when Batman sets the man on fire and when he straps dynamite to the fat man then punches his ass down the hole and he blows up. No remorse, didn't even think twice. Keaton must have been having a bad day on that day of shooting lol

 

[Superwoman Prime]

I agree, It never has bothered me that Keaton was short. Like Burton says, he chose Keaton because he looks like he would need to put on a Bat suit.

Yeah. The logic was that a tall body builder putting on the batsuit would be impractical. I understand where Burton was coming from, but I can imagine quite vividly a large muscular man putting on the batsuit and really needing it.

Whatever the reason behind it, I'm thankful that they settled on Keaton.

 

[Bat Attack]

yeah, there will always be ppl saying "this is the definitive batman" "no, THIS is the definitive batman" "your BOTH wrong! "THIS is the definitive batman" and so on and so forth. IMO, noone is really wrong or right now. both nolan and burton have gotten and understood the character to a certain extent, but neither of them have gotten batman perfectly. there are still things that are missing or shouldnt be there, but does that really matter? no, not really. all that matters is, did you enjoy THIS film version of batman or not? did this film effect you in a good way or bad way?

Calm down, Batwing6655.

 

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[Damiean Dark]

BR Wwill always rule for me Keaton wore the suit like a perfect fitting glove i said it once and ill say it again Bales (who is 2nd in the best bat pantheon) only plus above Keaton is in his looks such is the strength of Keatons performance is that you completely forget about his looks during the movie.

 

[Damiean Dark]

Keaton displayed in his eyes more then any of the other batman interpretations did in pages of spoken script.

 

[SelinaAndBruce]

Batman Returns is my favorite out the series. Favorite Batsuit and favorite Batgirlfriend too if my name does not say so

 

[WorthyStevens]

I can't decide if this or Begins is my favorite Batman movie. I just love the gothic look of Returns. And the music. And the acting/actors. And the SNES videogame, which I used to play religiously as a kid.

 

[JB14]

I remeber in the lead up to Returns being released these pictures gave me a knot in my stomach I was so excited I just stared at them on my bedroom wall in anticipation for a film that is burned into my conciousness and is just the best film film of all time. Just brilliant. Actually, looking at these I may have to go and watch it again.

 

[JB14]

Here's an awesome video for all you Returns lovers out there:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-L3X2cnjo0

Watch it right up to the end it's great.

 

[JP]

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=278499