Difference in Opinion

Batman

Released: 1989

Rated PG-13 for violence and disturbing images.

Cast: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Michael Gough, Jack Palance, Tracey Walter, Pat Hingle

Rating: 9 out of 10

Runtime: 2 Hrs. 6 Mins.

Favorite Quotes: “Haven’t you ever heard of the healing power of laughter?” “I’ve recently had a tragedy in my life. Alicia…threw herself out of the window. But, you can’t make an omelette without breaking some eggs.” “Where does he get those wonderful toys?” “Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?” “You IDIOT! You made me. Remember? You dropped me into that vat of chemicals. That wasn’t easy to get over, and don’t think that I didn’t try.”

Summary (from IMDB): After a young boy witnesses his parents’ murder on the streets of Gotham City, he grows up to become the Batman - a mysterious figure in the eyes of Gotham’s citizens - who takes crime-fighting into his own hands. He first emerges out of the shadows when the Joker appears - a horribly disfigured individual who is out for revenge on his former employer and generally likes to have a good time.

The Bad Stuff:

- Kim Basinger isn’t very good. She looks pretty and screams. That is pretty much it.

The Good Stuff:

- This movie is awesome. It set the bar very high for all Batman movies to live up to.
- Michael Keaton makes a great Batman and Bruce Wayne. In some of the later movies, the actors are either a good Wayne or a good Batman. I will talk about those movies when I get to them.
- The combination of Danny Elfman’s music and Prince’s is great.
- Jack Nicholson is a fantastic Joker.

This is a great introduction to the Batman franchise. Tim Burton’s vision fit perfectly. The acting, art design, direction, casting, and music all worked together very well. It has a great blend of comedy, action, and drama. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes Batman or a good action flick.