There’s a universe somewhere where Christopher Reeves did not get an injury and a Batman vs. Superman movie with Michael Keaton as Batman was made in the mid-90s and was a blockbuster hit.
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Michael Keaton looked and felt so intimidating as Batman. I especially liked the Bat glare he made whenever he wore the cape and cowl. Definitely looked the role. Hell, he was even the one Batman who could smile and still look intimidating.
Especially in Batman Returns when he sucker punched the strong guy from the Pequins circus gang and stuck some dynamite in his pants, that scene alone was priceless
The way Keaton speaks here is incredibly eloquent. You could tell that his Batman was the smartest person in the room. (Although how he *just now* discovered that Napier was his parents' killer is beyond me)
Yeah.... like telling the girl to be careful because he never installed railings on that platform or whatever it's called. What if he said it too late? I don't think any bat gadgetry will save her if she falls.
A Batman who hardly ever speaks is far more scary than a guy who talks like he has a sore throat. Michael Keaton's Batman voice is very quiet and intimidating at the same time, a man of few words but when he speaks, it strikes fear into everyone.
Can we acknowledge Keaton’s awesome Batman voice and persona? It’s deep, soothing, mysterious, and badass all at the same time. Certain shots really amplify it even more in shadows.
You have to appreciate the cinematography and lighting in the Batcave. The moment he gets up and walks to the side and throws down the file and only his eyes are in light while he is standing, is just fantastic👌 You can see how Batman: The Animated Series was inspired by this movie and of course is legendary in it's own right.
I've watched this film hundreds of times, but I have never noticed when Viki looks at him closely in the car (0:58), Batman turns on a mini light in her eyes to make her look away. He pre installed that! Bro really is prepared for anything.
EXACTLY!!! I had no idea who Batman was when I saw this as a kid at the theaters. We were at the mall and my mom offered to take me to see it and I accepted. I felt I made a bad choice when Joker fell into the acid and that grotesque hand popped out. lmao
Out of all the Bat Caves I've seen, from the tv show from the 1960's to Christopher Nolan's Batman Trilogy and even Ben Affeck's Batman, this one is the best one. The minimalist lighting and the the dark nature of this film really shows how strong this Batman was.
@Brandon Spain Wrong!! The 4k display of this is brilliant. The HDR color spectrum is amazing. The 2160p resolution is a boon to the film. Grain is well manicured and consistent in density. Not sure what crappy display you're watching it on to make it look like that.
Micheal has that glare when he’s in the bat suit and his silence is actually intriguing other batmen speak a lot but something about a silent batman is pretty cool
I agree. Even though Kevin Conroy is the iconic Batman voice, all of his Batmen talk quite a bit. I do love versions that don't waste words, they just get straight to it. They are hyper focused on their objectives and only talk when necessary
I love how she's constantly looking at his face trying to figure out who he is. I feel like, getting up close to him, she's already put the pieces together.
What I really love about this scene is that not only does it capture Batman and his relationship with Vicki, perfectly but it also highlights the real issues with press and mainstream media. They are only interested in facts if it suits their own agenda. Batman is a hero to some, but a villain to others in the same way some politicians are. The Joker is a hero to some (remember he gave out free money) but a villain to others. It's about that question in life: Who to believe? Who to trust?
You have a valid point. I agree and you’re right about joker and Batman. I considered your statement into today’s society of what people can be to others as world leaders: a friend to some, and a foe to others.
@tinwoods Yes it is comical, but not done overtly. Neither of the characters even mention their motives in that regard which is why I like it. She is trying to be sneaky, but he is always keeping any eye on her from the corner of his eyes.
1:02 After all these years I've realised there's a small torch that Batman flashes at her to stop her from staring at him. He even planned this in advanced!
After all these years? How could you have not noticed it before? Everyone else saw it in 1989 …. It’s also in the original novelisation and audiobook with Roddy MacDowall.
This is the best scene of the movie IMO. Burton's Batman was actually a detective. And Keaton is superb, first as shy and defensive and then suddenly aggressive and controlling. And he's mysterious througout. And then the Batman whips his cape up and bats fly, my single favorite moment in ANY Batman movie.
This scene right here is why this is my all time favorite batman movie! No dialogue no overdramatic speeches just haunting music and amazing visuals that pretty much explains everything thats going on in this scene! As the old saying goes a picture can be worth a thousand words! Alot of movies sadly lack scenes like this nowadays
I like Nolan's movies, but some people seem to think a character speechifying about the themes of a movie is depth. Movies generally were not like that in the 80s, and Batman 89 really wasn't all that different from its contemporaries yet it's accused of being shallow.
One can clearly see how beautifully shadows, Light and Camera is used to show emotion and to build the drama. Those who don't understand the Art of Film making could only say that this is shallow.
I love this scene, all the drive to the Batcave is amazingly shooted and the score, my good lord, the score is brilliant! And the best entrance into the Batcave I ever saw in any media.
Batman: There is something else you have that I want. Vicki: What!? Batman: It's been a while since the bat's been in the cave, if you know what I mean.
I always wondered what happened there. They never said, but from the next scene, it seems he drugged her somehow and brought her home and took the film from her camera.
I love how they kept the exact same car and suit for Batman Returns. I hate it when the production crew feel the need to keep upgrading stuff in superhero movies.
And this is still the best Batmobile. I appreciate what Nolan tried to do with his by keeping the Tumbler grounded a bit with reality, but Burton's Batmobile is still my favorite.
1:45 Hands down, one of the best matte paintings I've ever seen (in fact, all the matte paintings in this film are of pure excellency!) Just the right amount of detail to blend perfectly with the live action set and not call attention to itself. Really gives the Batcave that enormous scale found in the comics
I agree. Same as Jack as the joker. I did not realize how scary creepy & nuts Jack's joker was. He truly has no plan. He just does whatever is in his crazy head which changes on a dime. Look at him with viki he loves her yet he sprays acid at her. Keaton is intimidating w/I that distracting gravel voice bale had. Plus u gotta love the first guys in. Keaton is the gold standard. Not saying bale isnt great but a different era different style. Their have been 3 excellent top notch jokers it's like choosing ur favorite kid u love them all differently. Christopher Reeve as superman is the gold standard & cavill is fine but I cant see anyone topping reeve. Or even competing. He was everything & more of superman. Kind but not corny. That's not easy to pull off. Margot kidder is the best lois lane. In the first film her hair makeup & wardrobe was on point. When dinner left & u see his shots vs Lester's u see the difference esp in lois. They did not make her look good at all. I'll never understand why they fired donner who had shot 75% of superman 2 as the salkans were strange at first they were very generous with brando who still holds the record for highest paid for the shortest amt of days shooting. He got that dream back end of the gross. Plus 4 million up front. Donner got a million for both films. Then the movie makes 220 million in 1978 bucks. They were sly in doing 2 films at once. Then they got cheap. They could use Brando's footage bc they paid him for both films but they tried to screw him out of the backend of the 2nd films gross so he was about to sue them so they dropped his awesome footage that surfaced on the Donner cut & had superman talking to his mother ?? Hackman did not come back he was so pissed what they did to donner so they used a voice actor & body double for behind scenes. The salkans were pissed off that donner went over time but he was making 2 films at once for godsakes & he made extra footage that they could sell to tv that was not in the film. Theirs like an hour of extra footage . That's a lot if shooting. The donner cut is great. It's sad they pulled the plug & used the turning back time in the 1st film which he wanted to use in the 2nd but had no time. So his plan was to come up with a new ending. When u watch the donner cut its depressing what might have been. Like how lois finds out is so much better with her shooting him & it's a blank & she says gotcha. They never shot it so used a screen test. Also when he changes he talks to brando & brando gives lois the death stare lol. The 3rd movie is only worth it for Clark vs superman the 4th is horrible.
Note how Burton kept him in the shadows ...and he avoided her attempts to see his face ...then confronted her ...and the cape reveal and bats flying .. Burton was able to keep the mystery and near supernatural aspects of the Batman in tact in this scene. Keaton voice was so effortless and quiet .... definitely desplayed that less is more.
0:24 - that little side glance he gives is super spooky...........this whole drive does a good job of showing Batman is actually an unhinged person , he just happens to fight for "good" but he's just as insane as his rogue gallery
I remember watching this gem with my cousins just being in a mood like wow.. no Batman movie has ever made me feel that way again I’m glad Michael Keaton is coming back
The atmosphere and tension the entire time they're riding in the car is nothing short of insane. I'm not always the biggest fan of Burton's direction and stylistic choices (case in point I don't like a lot of Batman Returns) but there are moments where his brilliance and grasp of a scene and the characters in it are nothing short of amazing. He really is a mad genius, and I don't mean that as an insult.
OMG. Goosebumps. The amount of times I rewinded this scene as a child on VHS just to admire the Batmobile which I loved (best car ever) the theme music and change of tempo as he enters the cave so much adrenaline and feeling. Oh and my HUGE CRUSH on Kim Basinger 😍 Respect to Keaton as a child Respect to Bale as an adult Thank you both 👏
"What people?" There's something haunting about the way Batman asks that. We see his eyes searching and reflecting upon what Vicki is saying. But we as an audience still don't have any damn clue what he's thinking about. It makes him scarier and more unpredictable.
hkr006 Oh my gosh this makes me feel so much less of a freak thinking that, I thought I was the only one! Kind of my favorite thing about this scene, too. Thanks for the comment.
Yeah, i always caught and liked that too, its even a little humorous to me, Like he wants to know so he can ruin em or pay em a little visit and scare the shit out of em, lol
I love how they made use of the lighting and shadows when Vicki and Batman are in the Batcave. Batman's 'face' is never entirely visible. When he is sitting down at the computer and explaining how Joker's poison works, his mouth is visible, but his eyes are blacked out. And then when he sits up and is standing off the side, his eyes are visible, but his mouth is blacked out. That is such a cool detail.
Never noticed before how the set at the beginning of this scene was an obvious homage to The Wizard of Oz. Granted when this movie came out I was 8 so I suppose I deserve a little slack. From that perspective Burton is making an analogy about Batman. We are going down this dark dream like road to meet a powerful and mysterious man but in the end he is just a man hiding behind a curtain. Burton is a genius.
Man, a whole fucking scene dedicated to Batman driving to the bat cave. Purely just here to build atmosphere, and dive into deeper aspects of how Batman operates. Just in the way films are made now, especially big franchises, I doubt there will ever be another scene like this in a Batman film. This scene is pure perfection.
Michael and Tim knew how to make Batman so mysterious :) He doesn't speak much, has a low but still a natural voice... And the score during the drive :)
It looked cool, but was basically a rolling prop that was slow. They used edits and sped the film up to make it look faster. The tumbler from Batman Begins was scratch built, and could go 100 mph. They used a miniature for scenes like driving on the rooftops, but the chases on the streets were real time.
Tremendous style to this film that still resonates with millions of fans, due to the talents and specific eccentricities of Tim, Danny, Michael, and Jack. Dream team!
vicky" some people say you're as dangerous as the joker " batman " scoffs" "he's psychotic " vicky ". some people say the same thing about you " batman "perks up" "what people?" idk that just always made me LOL like he wanted names 😂
This will always be my favorite Batman scene out of any movie ever involving Batman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not only was this back when Danny Elfman was on his game as a musical director/creator, but this was also back when the Batmobiles engines spewed Fire. Each Batman has their own pivotal top tier moments, and for that I love them all for their own dichotomy of reasons.
0:32 I know BTAS was inspired by this movie, and Danny Elfman did the score for both, so the two main themes always sounded similar but not exactly the same. I JUST noticed he uses the exact motif that's all over the cartoon in the movie!! This is the part you hear at the end of the cartoon intro, against the image of Batman atop the roof illuminated by lightning. Gives me chills seeing the live action batmobile cruise past!!
The way he quickly reacts to Vicky creeping to peep his identity is not only genius but, hilarious. Almost like he creates his on private simulations alone, to avoid detection in every possible scenario.
How many times has Burton given us a dead forest covered in leaves with Elfman's music. Never gets old. Batman, The nightmare before christmas, Sleepy Hollow, corpse bride.
He was phenomenal, but I guess when you grow up with him as Batman you may be a bit biased, haha. However I don't think any other actor has been able to capture the pure darkness of Batman/Bruce Wayne as Keaton did. He was able to capture that pure tortured soul mentality somehow, even if it was just a look at times. Sure Christian Bale physically embodied the character, but Keaton was him!
This was my favorite film from age 7 to 12 and it still holds a personal spot in my heart and imagination. I feel the same way about Batman Returns. This sequence alone is masterful.
Still the best Batman movie so far and the best scene too, Tim Burton's gothic concept of the Dark Knight, combined with those supreme scores by Danny Elfman, make this movie above from all other Batman adaptations... Yeah Nolan fans, even you don't agree with it.
Let's be honest as much as i love Burton's Batman i grew up with this Batman, this movies have a lot of flaws with the story and the motivations of the characters. Nolan did a better job in that case, just watch Batman Begins and it is a philosophical and psychological story about Batman.
Very good your point of view and it's absolutely respectable, and like you I love the Nolan's work indeed, in fact for me is the best Batman saga so far, of course I mean an entire saga, cause in the other hand, as I said individually this movie is still better than any other one, yeah I liked a lot Batman Returns too and I agree that Nolan's films are gorgeus and I admire the way he could to adapt the Batman world as realistic as possible with all the deep plot those movies have that is not something easy to achieve, but as you say, "Let's be honest", this movie only this one, has all the elements to make it better, first of all, this one reivented the character, of course taking most of what was done by Alan Moore, taking the character to the Dark and frightening world as we know it today, putting it also as a base for the following versions, as an example most of the Batman suits are black among other things. The cast, well I can say that with both Nolan and Burton there are excellent actors, but although Christian Bale is an excellent one and I liked a lot his interpretation of Batman/Bruce Wayne, but I prefer Michael Keaton's, cause I feel less forced than with Christian, as for the Joker, is very harder to decide, cause Heath Ledger made a superb performance and even in a new way and Nicholson, c'mon, we're talking about Jack Nicholson, a living legend at the height of others like Robert De Niro, Al Pacino or Dustin Hoffman and simply his Joker performance is perfect as the clown prince of crime, but actually I think that talking about the Joker performance is matter of another discussion, as for the soundtrack, I recognize that Hans Zimmer is a genius and The Dark Knight trilogy themes are superb too, highlighting the Molossus theme, but c'mon again, Danny Elfman's Batman's theme, is simply one of those melodies that defines one character and all his world, in this case Batman, as well John Williams with Star Wars, Superman, Jurassic Park or Jaws themes; yeah I agree the fact that in Nolan's have more complex arguments and the plot in this one is simpler but enough necessary for it to work, so all that mixed results in this great work and for example is this video that contains all mentioned previously: excellent performances without much dialogue, an enveloping atmosphere, great designs like the forest, the Batmobile, the Batman costume and the Batcave, the sound effects and a masterly soundtrack that captivates you that causes the flaws that you mention are really minimals, becomes forgettables, like that scene where the Joker electrocutes a guy, resulting in the end entertaining and humoristic, but in the end of all, everything is a matter of taste, greetings.
No dude, i also love this movie as it was the first Batman movie i watched as a kid, but Mask of the Phantasm, Begins and TDK just nailed the chracter so much better.
Factually, not true. It is silly and campy (and brilliantly acted in that appropriate style) Adam West as Bruce Wayne has a phone conversation with Batman. The voices have different tones, intensity and pitches. Watch carefully, and remember it had to be done in one take. The writing, the directing, the art direction styles are completely different. Therefore the acting had to be different. Keaton, West, Kevin Conroy and Bale were all different but brilliant! 2:05
@@sirvillar007 and im pretty sure thats how he figured out the combination of chemicals that would be deadly when mixed together, but the press when the make the announcement say the wrong combinations, but it could also be that there were other combinations in that packet
Yea, if you paid attention to the scene he's analyzing which products Joker contaminated, and what combinations of the products activates the toxin. It's not like he's chilling with mouthwash and lotion in front of the Bat-computer as his regular setup, as funny as that would be, lmao.
2:25 I like this Batman point of view, because he is described as a more mysterious figure. You can't see his eyes, you can't see his mouth because of the shadows he uses to cover his identity.
The glare he carries the entire ride in the batmobile was my favorite part of this entire film. He wore it well man. So cold how he said no words but communicated only with his eyes. The score . The way she mentions what "people" say the way he looks off searching for an answer when he says what people. This is truly the best batman movie ever made. He left looks like a figure you see in nightmares. The lighting upon his cowl the entire movie is a1 as well. Only batman movie where the lighting makes it seem like hes eyes are lit
While Kim Basinger has blonde hair, Vicki Vale was a redhead in the comics. According to Batman creator Bob Kane, Vale was supposed to be blonde in the comics, and her hair came out red due to a coloring error in her first appearance. Ironically, Kim Basinger would later sport red hair in Even Money (2006).
This isn’t only the best Batman movie and in my opinion the Batman movie, this is one of the best movies of that time. Which had a plethora of amazing movies. This movie stands up amongst the greats of action adventure movies
I watched this movie 13 times in the theater as a kid. The score here evokes everything that Vicki is feeling and by-golly its still amazing. Tim Burton was way ahead of his time.
13 times? :D I love so many things about this movie... like you said, music design, the score... batsuit, Michael Keaton as Batman, Jack Nicholson as Joker (and soooo many of his funny lines), the atmosphere
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There’s a universe somewhere where Christopher Reeves did not get an injury and a Batman vs. Superman movie with Michael Keaton as Batman was made in the mid-90s and was a blockbuster hit.
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Sounds like a pretty awesome universe
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Batman vs superman is a modern geek fetish. This movie would never exist or if it did, they would team up against a powerful villain.
And there is another universe where flash fucked up the timeline and Michael Keaton becomes the batman again.
Still the best Batmobile ever designed and the best score. Such a great movie.
johnm188 0:13 that’s why I liked about this batmobile in this 🎥.
Still the best!!!
And think to Pepsi give that to a fan in that year, who will be the lucky?
johnm188 YES!!! 💜💜
It was weird to hear fragments of it in _Justice League._ It made me wish I was watching Burton’s movie instead.
Batman's style of not saying a single word during the ride to the cave and using just his eyes to communicate with Vicki is so Keatonesque.
I love it too.
No. It's so Batman's definition of machoism. Strong, silent, & deadly.
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Man ! Best part of the whole film imo . Tim burton was so ahead of his time and keaton was the best choice
Danny Elfman nailed this Batman score, the music is on point and perfectly themed.
It is atmospheric
Will M he should have done a James Bond theme
Nolan films good
It’s used in LEGO Batman so it’s pretty much cemented in my head as *the* “batman” music
@@stefan_4508 Yes, same for me
Michael Keaton looked and felt so intimidating as Batman. I especially liked the Bat glare he made whenever he wore the cape and cowl. Definitely looked the role. Hell, he was even the one Batman who could smile and still look intimidating.
Especially in Batman Returns when he sucker punched the strong guy from the Pequins circus gang and stuck some dynamite in his pants, that scene alone was priceless
bale was a wanna be
Kinda funny how he cant turn his head though
@@graciemaemarie11jones16 I love keaton....but bale was awesome too in his own way and fit Nolans vision
@Igor Bosnjak calm down
When people say Keaton's Batman wasn't a detective, I point out this scene.
The way Keaton speaks here is incredibly eloquent. You could tell that his Batman was the smartest person in the room.
(Although how he *just now* discovered that Napier was his parents' killer is beyond me)
Keaton did way more detective work than Bale.
DARK KNIGHT it wasn't loud enough, though.
the only version of this character that i have any respect for. what he should be.
hkr006 bale throws punch with very cliche way of fighting
I’ll always love how Batman only talks when he needs to
And Michael Keaton does Batman's voice so efforetlessly :)
Yeah.... like telling the girl to be careful because he never installed railings on that platform or whatever it's called. What if he said it too late? I don't think any bat gadgetry will save her if she falls.
Something SORELY missed from EVERY OTHER INCARNATION of the character. One of the reasons Keaton will ALWAYS be BATMAN.
@@cashewnuttel9054 I agree with you, he shouldve lecture her for 30 minutes in Bales voice. That wouldve been "cool".
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Vicki Vale:
You’re not exactly normal are you. 🤨
A Batman who hardly ever speaks is far more scary than a guy who talks like he has a sore throat. Michael Keaton's Batman voice is very quiet and intimidating at the same time, a man of few words but when he speaks, it strikes fear into everyone.
Yeah that's a problem with Bale , he makes too many speeches and his voice sounds like he's straining to take a huge dump .
@@Shadowman820 LMAO!
@@Shadowman820 but bale looks way more batman like than this guy
@@cinebitsofficial Maybe but it's the acting that's most important .
@@Shadowman820 in my books bales acting right on point. You youve got sense of humor ill give you that.
Michael Keaton had the best bat glare whenever he wore the cowl. He looked so intimidating.
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@@Hawlem Fuck yes.
Keaton still has the best Bat-voice of them all.
I had no problem understanding bale honestly
Nah Kilmer has the best live action Batman voice by far
Keaton still has the best Bat-voice I strongly agree with that.
He patented the unaided voice change for Batman. I didn’t care for Affleck doing it electronically.
Keaton is the best. Bale has a lisp. Batman is not supposed to have a lisp.
Can we acknowledge Keaton’s awesome Batman voice and persona? It’s deep, soothing, mysterious, and badass all at the same time. Certain shots really amplify it even more in shadows.
YES!
exactly. Unlike, Bale's, throat cancer stupid-sounding voice.
One cool thing to me is that this batsuit has a very shadowy look. You never get a clear glimpse of it unless you look at publicity photos.
So agree. As much as I liked Bale's version, that grovely throat was irritating.
Keaton's was smoothe and authoritive.
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Can we just give respect to the first one minute and twenty seconds of musical emotion and pure movement given by Danny Elfman.
You have to appreciate the cinematography and lighting in the Batcave. The moment he gets up and walks to the side and throws down the file and only his eyes are in light while he is standing, is just fantastic👌
You can see how Batman: The Animated Series was inspired by this movie and of course is legendary in it's own right.
Agreed. And this movie has stood the test of time!
I've watched this film hundreds of times, but I have never noticed when Viki looks at him closely in the car (0:58), Batman turns on a mini light in her eyes to make her look away. He pre installed that! Bro really is prepared for anything.
It's a reading light, most luxury cars have them...
@@jbol2454 all Cars 😂😂
preinstalled hahahahahahaha yes
LMAO hit her with that "stop looking at me" light. greatness
BRO WTF I DONT REMEMBER SEEING THIS IN THE MOVIE
Gives the woman a ride to his place while taking the scenic route..
What a boss.
In a 200mph supercar rigged out like a light tank. Because he's the goddamn Batman.
Credit to Keaton's acting that he was able to convey such range/emotions despite being in such an awkward and uncomfortable batsuit.
Keaton owned the role. Just with his eyes, you feel the presence of Batman. Best Batman ever..
Batman 1989 starts in 30 years ago. June 23, 1989!!! Happy 30th Anniversary!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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It was it's anniversary recently too...in June 23rd.
I remember watching this as a kid. And being completely scared and excited at the same time.
Me too. Am from Brazil and here everybody like Bataman.
EXACTLY!!! I had no idea who Batman was when I saw this as a kid at the theaters. We were at the mall and my mom offered to take me to see it and I accepted. I felt I made a bad choice when Joker fell into the acid and that grotesque hand popped out. lmao
@@aboogie4899 batman made in bob kane im so sad bob is dead
One of my first memories is watching this scene on tv
Me too...in the theaters of 1989...i was 11 yrs old..
Out of all the Bat Caves I've seen, from the tv show from the 1960's to Christopher Nolan's Batman Trilogy and even Ben Affeck's Batman, this one is the best one. The minimalist lighting and the the dark nature of this film really shows how strong this Batman was.
I agree! 🙂
love how they used lighting in this movie, its amazing.
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Wrong!! The 4k display of this is brilliant. The HDR color spectrum is amazing. The 2160p resolution is a boon to the film. Grain is well manicured and consistent in density. Not sure what crappy display you're watching it on to make it look like that.
Agreed. This film is a masterclass in cinematography.
@Brandon Spain Agree with Jonny, the 4K looks amazing and the color timing is the correct one, the old blu-ray comes from an ancient master.
Especially with his eyes. He truly looked like a figure only in nightmares
@@jorgeiramain Oh. No difference to Jurassic Park's 2010 blu ray and 2013 3D ugly colorland. Ancient master my ass.
This movie is an eternal work of art.
Micheal has that glare when he’s in the bat suit and his silence is actually intriguing other batmen speak a lot but something about a silent batman is pretty cool
I agree. Even though Kevin Conroy is the iconic Batman voice, all of his Batmen talk quite a bit. I do love versions that don't waste words, they just get straight to it. They are hyper focused on their objectives and only talk when necessary
She's trying so hard to look at his face lol
Then she screams when The cave Door opens
Because I think she recognize the expression, which Bruce made when she was following him.
Cos her panties were getting wet
I love how she's constantly looking at his face trying to figure out who he is. I feel like, getting up close to him, she's already put the pieces together.
Michael Keaton's a great actor. BATMAN 89 Is a master piece. Classic.
What I really love about this scene is that not only does it capture Batman and his relationship with Vicki, perfectly but it also highlights the real issues with press and mainstream media. They are only interested in facts if it suits their own agenda. Batman is a hero to some, but a villain to others in the same way some politicians are. The Joker is a hero to some (remember he gave out free money) but a villain to others. It's about that question in life: Who to believe? Who to trust?
You have a valid point. I agree and you’re right about joker and Batman. I considered your statement into today’s society of what people can be to others as world leaders: a friend to some, and a foe to others.
The subtle actions of batman trying to conceal his identity from Vale are what makes this scene to me.
@tinwoods Yes it is comical, but not done overtly. Neither of the characters even mention their motives in that regard which is why I like it. She is trying to be sneaky, but he is always keeping any eye on her from the corner of his eyes.
Agreed . Best part of the movie imo. He says nothing but his eyes say it all.
It’s soo goofy 😂 even Keaton himself looks like he’s bout to crack a smile
When he turns the light onto her face makes me laugh as well
1:02 After all these years I've realised there's a small torch that Batman flashes
at her to stop her from staring at him. He even planned this in advanced!
mind blown!
I think it's not the first time somebody sat in that seat and looked at him like that... Just guessing.
After all these years? How could you have not noticed it before? Everyone else saw it in 1989 …. It’s also in the original novelisation and audiobook with Roddy MacDowall.
NO ONE fills out a cowl better than Keaton. That quick eye glace he gives Vicki in the car when she asks him where they're going says it all.
I think we are all in agreeance that Keaton is the GOAT, but also this score is flawless.. up their with the classical greats
What was this score called?
@@banderas2000 It's called Descent into Mystery by Danny Elfman
Loved how the light hits his eyes... great details.
This is the best scene of the movie IMO. Burton's Batman was actually a detective. And Keaton is superb, first as shy and defensive and then suddenly aggressive and controlling. And he's mysterious througout. And then the Batman whips his cape up and bats fly, my single favorite moment in ANY Batman movie.
1:04 The music that hits when they enter the Batcave always gives me goosebumps
Love how Keaton's eyes stand out when the dark covers his face. Almost like the comics where Batman's eyes have no pupils.
This is Batman. the way he uses the shadows, he almost doesnt speak and he uses smoke to dissapear.
This scene right here is why this is my all time favorite batman movie! No dialogue no overdramatic speeches just haunting music and amazing visuals that pretty much explains everything thats going on in this scene! As the old saying goes a picture can be worth a thousand words! Alot of movies sadly lack scenes like this nowadays
I like Nolan's movies, but some people seem to think a character speechifying about the themes of a movie is depth. Movies generally were not like that in the 80s, and Batman 89 really wasn't all that different from its contemporaries yet it's accused of being shallow.
People who made this film knew the Art of Film Making much better than the best directors today.
One can clearly see how beautifully shadows, Light and Camera is used to show emotion and to build the drama.
Those who don't understand the Art of Film making could only say that this is shallow.
I love this scene, all the drive to the Batcave is amazingly shooted and the score, my good lord, the score is brilliant!
And the best entrance into the Batcave I ever saw in any media.
Batman: There is something else you have that I want.
Vicki: What!?
Batman: It's been a while since the bat's been in the cave, if you know what I mean.
I always wondered what happened there. They never said, but from the next scene, it seems he drugged her somehow and brought her home and took the film from her camera.
Well, technically he hit already as Bruce Wayne didn't u actually watch the movie
In the screenplay it says he says he opens a capsule of knockout gas in her face or something.
@@randypeppercorn1865 Actually that happened in the comic book adaptation of this movie! After all he dragued her
@@62202ify She had already hidden it in her bra.
2:57-3:26 brilliant to have the light shining on Batman’s eyes so that the white of the eye shines only inside of black of the mask like the comics
I love how he turns on the light when shes looking closer at his face
I just noticed that this afternoon
the Batmobile really had its time to shine in this scene
Ryan Jackson 0:44
Sounds like a jet doing a low fly-by. 😎
But they had to shoot at a low frame rate to make it appear faster than it actually was
I love how they kept the exact same car and suit for Batman Returns. I hate it when the production crew feel the need to keep upgrading stuff in superhero movies.
And this is still the best Batmobile. I appreciate what Nolan tried to do with his by keeping the Tumbler grounded a bit with reality, but Burton's Batmobile is still my favorite.
1:45 Hands down, one of the best matte paintings I've ever seen (in fact, all the matte paintings in this film are of pure excellency!) Just the right amount of detail to blend perfectly with the live action set and not call attention to itself. Really gives the Batcave that enormous scale found in the comics
I don’t even recognize it as a matte painting.
Is that painted by the same artist who painted the Gotham cityscape at the beginning of the film?
This movie is 30 years old this year. It still is the best Batman movie ever.
Now THIS is a man I could believe even Superman is afraid of.
Bale was great but there's no Batman like Keaton's. The gold standard.
Absolutely. Michael Keaton is Batman. And that will never change.
Exactly. And if you dont know who the best joker is then you don't know Jack.
didn't need a cancer throat voice either
Robert Pattinson’s gonna be the best version, Keaton’s batman barley even resembled the character
I agree. Same as Jack as the joker. I did not realize how scary creepy & nuts Jack's joker was. He truly has no plan. He just does whatever is in his crazy head which changes on a dime. Look at him with viki he loves her yet he sprays acid at her. Keaton is intimidating w/I that distracting gravel voice bale had. Plus u gotta love the first guys in. Keaton is the gold standard. Not saying bale isnt great but a different era different style. Their have been 3 excellent top notch jokers it's like choosing ur favorite kid u love them all differently. Christopher Reeve as superman is the gold standard & cavill is fine but I cant see anyone topping reeve. Or even competing. He was everything & more of superman. Kind but not corny. That's not easy to pull off. Margot kidder is the best lois lane. In the first film her hair makeup & wardrobe was on point. When dinner left & u see his shots vs Lester's u see the difference esp in lois. They did not make her look good at all. I'll never understand why they fired donner who had shot 75% of superman 2 as the salkans were strange at first they were very generous with brando who still holds the record for highest paid for the shortest amt of days shooting. He got that dream back end of the gross. Plus 4 million up front. Donner got a million for both films. Then the movie makes 220 million in 1978 bucks. They were sly in doing 2 films at once. Then they got cheap. They could use Brando's footage bc they paid him for both films but they tried to screw him out of the backend of the 2nd films gross so he was about to sue them so they dropped his awesome footage that surfaced on the Donner cut & had superman talking to his mother ?? Hackman did not come back he was so pissed what they did to donner so they used a voice actor & body double for behind scenes. The salkans were pissed off that donner went over time but he was making 2 films at once for godsakes & he made extra footage that they could sell to tv that was not in the film. Theirs like an hour of extra footage . That's a lot if shooting. The donner cut is great. It's sad they pulled the plug & used the turning back time in the 1st film which he wanted to use in the 2nd but had no time. So his plan was to come up with a new ending. When u watch the donner cut its depressing what might have been. Like how lois finds out is so much better with her shooting him & it's a blank & she says gotcha. They never shot it so used a screen test. Also when he changes he talks to brando & brando gives lois the death stare lol. The 3rd movie is only worth it for Clark vs superman the 4th is horrible.
Love the sets in this movie, like the drive through the woods. It looked magical!
Was it just a set or was it filmed on a location?
@@BurkeSchneider that's on location in Britain
@@TheGingerburger Any idea exactly where?
@@BurkeSchneider only that it was on the outskirts of London,it think it might of been Black Park, Slough
Yeahhhh
00:00 - 01:23 is one of the best Batman scenes ever!
Great that Burton knew when to just trust the visusls and music, not needing lots of dialogue in the car scene.
This is truly one of the most bad ass Batman scene ever the music and the darkness is so amazing.
Note how Burton kept him in the shadows ...and he avoided her attempts to see his face ...then confronted her ...and the cape reveal and bats flying .. Burton was able to keep the mystery and near supernatural aspects of the Batman in tact in this scene. Keaton voice was so effortless and quiet .... definitely desplayed that less is more.
0:24 - that little side glance he gives is super spooky...........this whole drive does a good job of showing Batman is actually an unhinged person , he just happens to fight for "good"
but he's just as insane as his rogue gallery
I remember watching this gem with my cousins just being in a mood like wow.. no Batman movie has ever made me feel that way again I’m glad Michael Keaton is coming back
The atmosphere and tension the entire time they're riding in the car is nothing short of insane. I'm not always the biggest fan of Burton's direction and stylistic choices (case in point I don't like a lot of Batman Returns) but there are moments where his brilliance and grasp of a scene and the characters in it are nothing short of amazing. He really is a mad genius, and I don't mean that as an insult.
OMG. Goosebumps. The amount of times I rewinded this scene as a child on VHS just to admire the Batmobile which I loved (best car ever) the theme music and change of tempo as he enters the cave so much adrenaline and feeling.
Oh and my HUGE CRUSH on Kim Basinger 😍
Respect to Keaton as a child
Respect to Bale as an adult
Thank you both 👏
"What people?" There's something haunting about the way Batman asks that. We see his eyes searching and reflecting upon what Vicki is saying.
But we as an audience still don't have any damn clue what he's thinking about. It makes him scarier and more unpredictable.
hkr006 Oh my gosh this makes me feel so much less of a freak thinking that, I thought I was the only one! Kind of my favorite thing about this scene, too. Thanks for the comment.
Yeah, i always caught and liked that too, its even a little humorous to me, Like he wants to know so he can ruin em or pay em a little visit and scare the shit out of em, lol
Cause he's neurotic and paranoid. 100% in line with Batman's personality
He's thinking where she stuck that film.
2:56 Batman is so Dark... I really love this shooting. We never see Batman fully.. just a part of him... It's so awsome.
for me, this is the best movie based in comic book, Keaton was great, NIcholson amazing, even Basinger, everyone....Burton did it. Awesome!
I feel like this was the studio letting Tim burton do his own thing with the film but it’s done in a fantastic way
This scene is the reason Michael Keaton’s was the best portrayal.
I love how they made use of the lighting and shadows when Vicki and Batman are in the Batcave. Batman's 'face' is never entirely visible. When he is sitting down at the computer and explaining how Joker's poison works, his mouth is visible, but his eyes are blacked out. And then when he sits up and is standing off the side, his eyes are visible, but his mouth is blacked out. That is such a cool detail.
Never noticed before how the set at the beginning of this scene was an obvious homage to The Wizard of Oz. Granted when this movie came out I was 8 so I suppose I deserve a little slack. From that perspective Burton is making an analogy about Batman. We are going down this dark dream like road to meet a powerful and mysterious man but in the end he is just a man hiding behind a curtain. Burton is a genius.
Dayam. All these years, I knew there was something familiar about that scene. But I never could figure it out. THANKS!
holy cow, its a great observation!
That's an awesome observation!
Any idea where this was filmed? Or was it a set they made with trees and leaves?
Also when Joker says he’s melting was a homage to the wicked witch of the west saying the same thing.
Danny Elfman's Batman score is criminally underrated.
No it's not. It's actually universaly loved.
Not among the connoisseurs. Maybe among the braindead overexcited Marvel man-children who don't know that the world existed before 2000.
Keaton still made the best Batman character in its most realistic form
Man, a whole fucking scene dedicated to Batman driving to the bat cave. Purely just here to build atmosphere, and dive into deeper aspects of how Batman operates.
Just in the way films are made now, especially big franchises, I doubt there will ever be another scene like this in a Batman film.
This scene is pure perfection.
Michael and Tim knew how to make Batman so mysterious :)
He doesn't speak much, has a low but still a natural voice...
And the score during the drive :)
How I bring girls to my crib
DYNAMIC LIVING PERSON oof
You drug them and dump them at home afterwards as well?
Horse Renoir only if she’s bothering me for my identity
Bill Cosby is that you?
Mister J maybe
0:33 DAMN! Great moment
Hands down, This is the best Batmobile ever.
100%
It looked cool, but was basically a rolling prop that was slow. They used edits and sped the film up to make it look faster. The tumbler from Batman Begins was scratch built, and could go 100 mph. They used a miniature for scenes like driving on the rooftops, but the chases on the streets were real time.
@@sapphire163 they said in the Batmobile documentary that the other Batmobiles could go really fast, they just never had enough set space to show it
@@sapphire163 who cares it looks better than that piece of crap
@@JacenSolo0 dude calm tf down
Tremendous style to this film that still resonates with millions of fans, due to the talents and specific eccentricities of Tim, Danny, Michael, and Jack. Dream team!
vicky" some people say you're as dangerous as the joker " batman " scoffs" "he's psychotic " vicky ". some people say the same thing about you " batman "perks up" "what people?" idk that just always made me LOL like he wanted names 😂
This will always be my favorite Batman scene out of any movie ever involving Batman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not only was this back when Danny Elfman was on his game as a musical director/creator, but this was also back when the Batmobiles engines spewed Fire. Each Batman has their own pivotal top tier moments, and for that I love them all for their own dichotomy of reasons.
0:32 I know BTAS was inspired by this movie, and Danny Elfman did the score for both, so the two main themes always sounded similar but not exactly the same. I JUST noticed he uses the exact motif that's all over the cartoon in the movie!! This is the part you hear at the end of the cartoon intro, against the image of Batman atop the roof illuminated by lightning. Gives me chills seeing the live action batmobile cruise past!!
My favorite Batman
The way he quickly reacts to Vicky creeping to peep his identity is not only genius but, hilarious. Almost like he creates his on private simulations alone, to avoid detection in every possible scenario.
His identity almost got compromised she was trying to take his mask off
3:21 - Vicki Vale: “You’re not exactly normal, are you?”
1:21 I like how the audio staff of this anniversary edition added a jet engine sfx as the batmobile comes to a stop. Nice touch!
Right. The older versions, did not have that. They had some kind of a Jet engine sound, but it was different kind of sound and mixed too low.
Agree, but there's a little part of me that misses the V8 rumble from the Chevy Impala engine.
31 years from it's release and still holds up beautifully.. awesome movie!! And it has the best batmobile ever!!!
How many times has Burton given us a dead forest covered in leaves with Elfman's music. Never gets old. Batman, The nightmare before christmas, Sleepy Hollow, corpse bride.
This is the most Batman scene ever!!!
Love it.
Only Tim Burton could think of this!
Ty sir.
i never get tired of saying this keaton is the best batman ever ever
He was phenomenal, but I guess when you grow up with him as Batman you may be a bit biased, haha. However I don't think any other actor has been able to capture the pure darkness of Batman/Bruce Wayne as Keaton did. He was able to capture that pure tortured soul mentality somehow, even if it was just a look at times. Sure Christian Bale physically embodied the character, but Keaton was him!
Keaton created the template whereas other actors try to replicate his performance.
*3:28** "Why did you bring me here?".....batman wants some booty*
(Unzips rubber suit fly)
😂
LOL 😂
This was my favorite film from age 7 to 12 and it still holds a personal spot in my heart and imagination. I feel the same way about Batman Returns. This sequence alone is masterful.
Keatons Batman is a supernatural presence.
Still the best Batman movie so far and the best scene too, Tim Burton's gothic concept of the Dark Knight, combined with those supreme scores by Danny Elfman, make this movie above from all other Batman adaptations... Yeah Nolan fans, even you don't agree with it.
Let's be honest as much as i love Burton's Batman i grew up with this Batman, this movies have a lot of flaws with the story and the motivations of the characters. Nolan did a better job in that case, just watch Batman Begins and it is a philosophical and psychological story about Batman.
Very good your point of view and it's absolutely respectable, and like you I love the Nolan's work indeed, in fact for me is the best Batman saga so far, of course I mean an entire saga, cause in the other hand, as I said individually this movie is still better than any other one, yeah I liked a lot Batman Returns too and I agree that Nolan's films are gorgeus and I admire the way he could to adapt the Batman world as realistic as possible with all the deep plot those movies have that is not something easy to achieve, but as you say, "Let's be honest", this movie only this one, has all the elements to make it better, first of all, this one reivented the character, of course taking most of what was done by Alan Moore, taking the character to the Dark and frightening world as we know it today, putting it also as a base for the following versions, as an example most of the Batman suits are black among other things. The cast, well I can say that with both Nolan and Burton there are excellent actors, but although Christian Bale is an excellent one and I liked a lot his interpretation of Batman/Bruce Wayne, but I prefer Michael Keaton's, cause I feel less forced than with Christian, as for the Joker, is very harder to decide, cause Heath Ledger made a superb performance and even in a new way and Nicholson, c'mon, we're talking about Jack Nicholson, a living legend at the height of others like Robert De Niro, Al Pacino or Dustin Hoffman and simply his Joker performance is perfect as the clown prince of crime, but actually I think that talking about the Joker performance is matter of another discussion, as for the soundtrack, I recognize that Hans Zimmer is a genius and The Dark Knight trilogy themes are superb too, highlighting the Molossus theme, but c'mon again, Danny Elfman's Batman's theme, is simply one of those melodies that defines one character and all his world, in this case Batman, as well John Williams with Star Wars, Superman, Jurassic Park or Jaws themes; yeah I agree the fact that in Nolan's have more complex arguments and the plot in this one is simpler but enough necessary for it to work, so all that mixed results in this great work and for example is this video that contains all mentioned previously: excellent performances without much dialogue, an enveloping atmosphere, great designs like the forest, the Batmobile, the Batman costume and the Batcave, the sound effects and a masterly soundtrack that captivates you that causes the flaws that you mention are really minimals, becomes forgettables, like that scene where the Joker electrocutes a guy, resulting in the end entertaining and humoristic, but in the end of all, everything is a matter of taste, greetings.
i agree with you! best batman ever!
Nolan batman just has better visuals
No dude, i also love this movie as it was the first Batman movie i watched as a kid, but Mask of the Phantasm, Begins and TDK just nailed the chracter so much better.
The first movie I saw when I was 6 years old, still the BEST.
YES
Vicki Vale: "What is all this?"
Batman: "My extreme gaming setup."
Why is Michael Keaton the best Batman? Because he used two different voices for Batman and Bruce Wayne and he was the first person ever to do it.
Also, his Batman voice didn’t sound stupid.
@@henith7850 Like Bale's voice
Same in the DCAU.
Factually, not true. It is silly and campy (and brilliantly acted in that appropriate style) Adam West as Bruce Wayne has a phone conversation with Batman. The voices have different tones, intensity and pitches. Watch carefully, and remember it had to be done in one take. The writing, the directing, the art direction styles are completely different. Therefore the acting had to be different. Keaton, West, Kevin Conroy and Bale were all different but brilliant! 2:05
There will never be another movie made that is this perfect.
I love the fact that he has a bottle of mouthwash and some care products infront of the bat computer LOL. 2:18
Those are the joker products
@@sirvillar007 and im pretty sure thats how he figured out the combination of chemicals that would be deadly when mixed together, but the press when the make the announcement say the wrong combinations, but it could also be that there were other combinations in that packet
Yea, if you paid attention to the scene he's analyzing which products Joker contaminated, and what combinations of the products activates the toxin. It's not like he's chilling with mouthwash and lotion in front of the Bat-computer as his regular setup, as funny as that would be, lmao.
2:25 I like this Batman point of view, because he is described as a more mysterious figure. You can't see his eyes, you can't see his mouth because of the shadows he uses to cover his identity.
Who's here after the flash trailer 2 so ready to see Keaton's batman on screen Again 🦇
Anyone else notice the mouthwash and toiletries on batmans desk at 2:17?
Keaton with the best Batman voice hands down
It sounded different to Bruce, but wasn't forced. Perfectly natural
@@owens.studios exactly. No silliness like Bale's
@@jpenir Agreed. I can't sit through his performance :/
Keaton's voice was awesome but Kilmer's bat voice was the closest to Kevin Conroy's Batman.
This scene, the way he spoke and the way the music rose.... just wow.
The glare he carries the entire ride in the batmobile was my favorite part of this entire film. He wore it well man. So cold how he said no words but communicated only with his eyes. The score . The way she mentions what "people" say the way he looks off searching for an answer when he says what people. This is truly the best batman movie ever made. He left looks like a figure you see in nightmares. The lighting upon his cowl the entire movie is a1 as well. Only batman movie where the lighting makes it seem like hes eyes are lit
My favourite Batman, too :)
The cowl and the whole suit...
Michael Keaton was awesome in both movies
This scene. That Batmobile! The MUSIC!!! EVERYTHING!!!
While Kim Basinger has blonde hair, Vicki Vale was a redhead in the comics. According to Batman creator Bob Kane, Vale was supposed to be blonde in the comics, and her hair came out red due to a coloring error in her first appearance. Ironically, Kim Basinger would later sport red hair in Even Money (2006).
That's so awesome! Thanks for sharing that
This isn’t only the best Batman movie and in my opinion the Batman movie, this is one of the best movies of that time. Which had a plethora of amazing movies. This movie stands up amongst the greats of action adventure movies
Batman 3 staring Michael Keaton.
What could’ve been.
Yep if Michael keaton did another batman movie it would be a big hit no matter how old he is. Couldn't be worse than last thor movie. 😁
THIS is The Bat-Man. As he should be.
Batman doesn't kill people, so no.... this is not Batman :3
@@OfficialRaveBlitz actually Bruce Wayne Batman does kill,read some more comics
@@TheGingerburger He doesn't. The Batman that has been redone by Bill Finger, which has been the main Batman for years, does not kill.
When you turn Batman into a killer, you take away what makes him Batman in the first place.
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Greatest Batman of all time. Love Michael Keaton's performance, followed closely by Batfleck.
Lmao
Man, that's some weird tastes you have
I watched this movie 13 times in the theater as a kid. The score here evokes everything that Vicki is feeling and by-golly its still amazing.
Tim Burton was way ahead of his time.
13 times? :D
I love so many things about this movie... like you said, music design, the score...
batsuit, Michael Keaton as Batman, Jack Nicholson as Joker (and soooo many of his funny lines), the atmosphere
@@jakebman9071 haven’t watched it in a long time. Its due a rewatch.
@@vagabon5130 Try the 4K version if you can... it's lovely :)
Best Batman movie to date hands down. Very closer to the source material and film making wise leaves a lot to the imagination of Batman.