Batman - Special Edition (DVD) Reviews

Before I start, let me say I am torn apart with this film. Ok, not literally, but still. I really like Batman, and all the nuances of the character. I really love films, and the art of making them. But no, I can't take it. This film just isn't what everyone makes it out to be. It is an accomplished piece of film-making yes. ...  Read the complete review

In 1989 the world witnessed the beginning of a new era in the life of The Batman. To a general public whose major exposure to the character was the camp 1960s television show starring Adam West, Tim Burton's version seemed very different. Of course, to those who knew more about the character's comic background, this was really ...  Read the complete review

The greatest comic book superhero has to be Batman, if you can call him a superhero as he does not have any superpowers like Superman or the X-men, but to me thst is why Batman is so appealing he is human, he has flaws both emotional and physical. And there would be no better director to bring him to screen than Tim Burton, as he has his ...  Read the complete review

This, the first of the revamped BATMAN movies, is excellent. Tim Burton was an excellent choice for director as he brings his own warped vision to the superhero. Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman was a controversial choice, and apparently the TV show's Adam West felt that he should still play the role. Can you imagine, and aging, ...  Read the complete review

Batman was probably one of the most built up films of the 90's. It was one of the first films that had a 12 rating in the cinema. This was because the film company really knew that it was a 15 rating but didnt want to loose the a lot of its audience. Micheal Keaton stars as the first Batman in the film series. Jack Nicholson stars as ...  Read the complete review

The first of many big screen superhero adaptations is actually one of the best, and restored the myth of the gothic fantasy. Burton directs with obvious style and panache and he clearly relishes the dark and gloomy ambiance he creates. Michael Keaton is an excellent and inspired choice for Batman, and someone you wouldn't expect to be. Jack ...  Read the complete review

This the first film in the series of the batman films and i think batman is well played by Michael keaton. His enemy in this film is the joker who is played by Jack nicholson who portrays his part very well. He was formally Jack napier in the bebinning as you see in the movie but has a accident and accidently falls into some chemical stuff trying ...  Read the complete review

After years of campy 60s TV show reruns 'Batman' made a welcome return as a more brooding and brutal superhero. Michael Keaton stars as the angst-ridden superhero who strikes fear into the hearts of both allies and enemies. Mostly he prowls Gotham City at night wreaking revenge on petty criminals. But he meets his match in ...  Read the complete review

I probably fall into the hardest to please category of viewers when it comes to films based on comic book heroes. Having been a fan of a wide range of comics for many years and having enjoyed Batman comics amongst those, there are certain thngs I want to see when one of my comic book heroes makes it to the screen. Fortunately Burton was the ...  Read the complete review

I’m sceptical of all films made from a comic book idea like Batman and Superman. This is probably the least recognised of the Batman films because future films like Batman forever were more budgeted for and seemed to have a little extra publicity, however Batman is probably the best of the lot. Batman had been the main character in ...  Read the complete review

It's not that Micheal Keaton's laid back representation of the hero is bad, it's just that Jack Nicholson is so outrageous and hammyas the joker that Batman himself is overshadowed. Kim Basinger provides some love interest for the Caped Crusader in a dark, menacing Gotham City. Indeed it's the impressive Gothic sets - plus Tim ...  Read the complete review

When I was a kid I don't know how many times I wanted to be Batman, but even more so I don't know how many times I have actually split my head open trying to do his stunts, maybe there should have been a "Don't try this at home..." warning before and after each show! Then I grew up and Batman was gone, but just for a ...  Read the complete review

Gotham City, a dark and surreal place and Tim Burton paints just that picture. Michael Keaton stars at Bruce Wayne and Batman, delving into his troubled past of his parents murder and having a very dark and sombre atmosphere around him. Jack Nicholson however plays the gangster Jack Napier who, after Batman throws him into some acid becomes The ...  Read the complete review

Although it suffers badly from Tim Burton's habitual disdain for stories, 'Batman' remains one of the most audacious and satisfying comicbook adaptations. For one thing, Anton Furst's staggering gothic sets, and Burton's weird, surreal direction combine to create a vision of Gotham City that is quite unlike any other film you ...  Read the complete review