Which is the better "I'm Batman"

[Bat Attack]

I actually find it offensive that Batman Begins would try to copy that scene from Batman. And I love the shot of the animated batman it adds to the noglestia (which Batman Begins lacks big time), and the batarang is awesome too. The slow descent was awesome, I really don't know how you think that looks silly. It looks like it's right out of a 1930's/40's Batman comic.

 

[Agentsands77]

I actually find it offensive that Batman Begins would try to copy that scene from Batman.

Well, it didn't really copy the scene so much as it copied the line. But fair enough.

And I love the shot of the animated batman it adds to the noglestia (which Batman Begins lacks big time)

Why should it be a goal of a film to evoke nostalgia?

 

[Bat Attack]

I don't think that was goal when they were making it, but it feels nostalgic to me (because I grew up watching both Burton films). I just don't think I'll ever have the same feeling when watching Batman Begins.

 

[Kevin Roegele]

Well, it didn't really copy the scene so much as it copied the line.

Of course it copied the scene. A scared bad guy asks, "What/who are you?" and Batman lifts him up by his collar and tells him, "I'm Batman" before exiting the scene. It's a direct homage o the scene, not just a repeated line.

 

[El Payaso]

Only in the sense that it's full of little moments that don't quite work. For example, the animated Bat shadow looks very silly, the batarang moment looks very silly, and that slow descent in the background with the very structured cape also looks very silly. Just my opinion. ::::braces himself for the onslaught of the BATMAN '89 protectors:::

Your post sounds very silly. A bunch of moments (where Batman is not saying I'm Batman) next to the words 'looks silly.' You didn't put much effort trying to bash this one. I'll try: Batman Begins cowl looks silly, Carmine Falcone in the car looks silly, Ra's beard looks silly. Silly, silly silly. So easy and void of any actual point it's painful.

Why should it be a goal of a film to evoke nostalgia?

There must be something about it. I mean, Nolan tried to evoke it with that scene after all.

 

[DocLathropBrown]

Only in the sense that it's full of little moments that don't quite work. For example, the animated Bat shadow looks very silly, the batarang moment looks very silly, and that slow descent in the background with the very structured cape also looks very silly. Just my opinion. ::::braces himself for the onslaught of the BATMAN '89 protectors:::

I find it interesting how well BATMAN RETURNS holds up, though.

I admire your fairness and actual reasons for disliking the B89 scene. I don't agree, but since most of the people who dislike something about B89 are annoying jerks who bash just for the sake of bashing, you're awesome!

 

[Bruce_Wayne29]

Michael Keaton's.

 

[Bat Attack]

Your post sounds very silly. A bunch of moments (where Batman is not saying I'm Batman) next to the words 'looks silly.' You didn't put much effort trying to bash this one. I'll try: Batman Begins cowl looks silly, Carmine Falcone in the car looks silly, Ra's beard looks silly. Silly, silly silly. So easy and void of any actual point it's painful.



There must be something about it. I mean, Nolan tried to evoke it with that scene after all.

Tried and failed.

 

[Agentsands77]

Your post sounds very silly. A bunch of moments (where Batman is not saying I'm Batman) next to the words 'looks silly.'

Hey, pointing out where something looks awkward or jarring is legitimate, no?

You didn't put much effort trying to bash this one.

I'm not trying to bash anything. I'm just stating my thoughts (which you asked for), which I think is more than fair.

I admire your fairness and actual reasons for disliking the B89 scene. I don't agree, but since most of the people who dislike something about B89 are annoying jerks who bash just for the sake of bashing, you're awesome!

Thanks, Doc.

 

[El Payaso]

I'm not trying to bash anything. I'm just stating my thoughts (which was asked for), which I think is more than fair.

Is the articulation what I'm talking about.

 

[Redwoods Wolf]

I liked the supernatural atmosphere Keaton created, but I like the inflection in Bale's voice better. He sounds so pissed.
But B89's opening scene really worked for me. Just an awesome intro to the main character.

 

[Rockbottom]

89 without a doubt, thats one of my favourite Batman moments, along with Mask of the Phantasm were he puts the mask on for the first time, Keaton was amazing in that scene, but elfman makes the scene with the score. Not to say i didnt like Bales, i just thought Keatons was much better.

 

[Superwoman Prime]

Michael Keaton.

Bale showed and told.

Keaton showed. Somehow, even when speaking, he managed just to show.

 

[Crooklyn]

Keaton showed. Somehow, even when speaking, he managed just to show.

Yeah that's not perplexing.

 

[Superwoman Prime]

Neither are you.

 

[Damiean Dark]

Put it this way would you prefer keatons batman quitely whispered menace while he is talking to the joker in TDK or would you have Bale shouting angrily and talking in that silly muffeled way he does in BB. Which would honestly look better?.

 

[El Payaso]

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[El Payaso]

I get Batman shouting as a madman just as an intimidation game, a way to scare some thug (as in BB.)

But in a serious way, the only people who need to shout for real are the one in despair. People who's under control and know exactly what they want and what they're doing - and what is going to happen - move and talk as less as possible.

 

[Nepenthes]

damn right ^

I don't see why it's so hard for people see it. Bale should NOT be growling and making tough guy faces.

 

[Crooklyn]

It's not a necessity, but it's ridiculous to say that it should NEVER occur. There are 2 ways of intimidating someone, Keaton went one way, Bale went another. They're both effective. It comes down to preference on that front.

As for the "tough-guy faces"....I'm curious to know what face Batman is mostly drawn, as you see it.

 

[Texas Ranger]

christan bales im batman was the best one out of all the people who played batman

 

[Bat Attack]

Bale sounded like he's been smoking for 20 years.

 

[mjbull23]

Definitely the 89 version.

 

[Bnightwing]

1989 baby cause he was hanging him off the bulding and the guy was more scared and well better movie haha!

 

[Van Petrol]

Michael Keaton