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I think Burton has the best batmobile easily and the best vision of Gotham but writing wise Burtons films are more based around fun. The 2 Burton flicks are more based around the villians then Batman himself Burton chose to treat Batman as a gothic reclusive figure and lean the plot to the villians. For the time I think it works but watching them now you can feel how Batman doesn't totally get enough to do plot wise. With that said Keaton is great the visuals are good to great and the acting is good to great the Burton flicks are obviously products of there time but that adds to the charm for me.
It's weird because I was born in the Christopher Nolan era, but I really like Keaton's Batman the most (so far). I just think the world and characters are very focused and compelling. Great vid by the way
For me I enjoyed Kilmer’s Batman. It felt like BTAS Batman on the big screen (idk if BTAS came before or after Batman forever) not to mention Val felt the most Batman like. Idk how to explain it but even with the psychological things his Batman deals with were just so interesting
Jack Nicholson was hilarious yet terrifying. He’s still the closest to the comics especially for the time. He always wanted to come back too but they never took the opportunity.
@@disclaimer.imjokin Nicholson, DeVito, Pfeiffer, Lee Jones, Carrey, Schwarzenegger and Thurman were all slated to appear in the cancelled 5th movie in the series, Batman Unchained. They would have appeared in an extended dream sequence where Batman encounters all of his past villains. This would have been brought on by Scarecrows fear toxin, who along with Harley Quinn, would have been the main villain of the film
I remember begging my Dad to take me to see this when it came out. I still love this film! Yes, some of it is dated, but us who were their when this came out remember the phenomenon that Batman 89' was!
It was absolutely crazy. I worked in a store back then and the amount of merch we had was INSANE. Warner Brothers couldn't keep up with the demand. There is an interesting mini documentary about a small company called Toy Biz that made the original 89 action figures instead of Kenner. They couldn't handle the demand; they couldn't get Michael Keaton's face right on the figure; and were just overwhelmed leading to the retail shortage. They went out of business and Kenner came crawling back and they did the much better figures starting in 1990, I believe.
To quote Jack Nicholson. "You need the dark comedy, Some of him needs to be outrageous or preposterous because if that isn't there and you try to humanize a character like that, it'll fuck you up mentally. It was probably my worst audition as I'm not acting for some of it I'm just having a good time because I love the character so much. My goal was to freak people out. I think they liked it, I'm still making money off it!"
Fun fact: when it comes to Batman's introduction in this film, originally Batman was supposed to say "I am the night". But while filming Michael Keaton changed it to "I'm Batman" and they kept it.
@@raddpluto ya it’s an awesome line. I reviewed all the classic Batman movies on my channel too if you would like to check those out my friend. I can tell your a big Batman fan so I trust your opinion.
This movie has a special place in my heart. Keaton and Nicholson will always be my favorite Batman and Joker. Is this the best interpretation of Batman? Well no, that comes later in the Nolan films, and no it is also not The Dark Knight as many will say. My favorite Batman movie will be the 89 film but I believe the best one is actually Batman Begins.
I used to watch this movie on repeat at my grandmas house, I remember laying in a cot she had for me next to her bed and I would always lay there and watch it, this movie has a very special place in my heart
I saw this movie when I was just 8! And then the love of batman continue I saw every one without hesitation and loved it I think every actor did a fantastic job with the role and I hope to see that continue with Robert Pattinsons role on the batman
Michael Keaton is wonderful as Batman back then and I love the music of Danny Elfman bringing to this movie so this 1989 movie of Batman is still really cool!👍😁🦇🤩🖤
In the novelization of the book the money he was throwing during the parade was also laced with the chemicals that the balloons were going to release. He had them either way
@@Solwid100 those are great choices. I like rises and dark knight best. I’ve been reviewing on the classic Batman movies on my channel, have you had the chance to check those out? I think you would enjoy them. I would appreciate you letting me know how I did in my reviews friend.
You're a true top tier youtuber loved all your videos and can't believe the amount of passion you put into all of them you are a true inspiration keep it up
@@bluedragon1418 that’s awesome. I remember enjoying them since I was little. I’m reviewing all of the Batman movies on my channel too, if you would like to check them out my friend? I think you will enjoy them.
I was 9 when this came out, and it was the first movie I ever saw in theaters more than once. This movie, and the Animated Series are primarily the reasons that I am a huge Batman fan today. That being said I feel like your criticisms were spot-on. I feel like Batman was always the supporting character in the films all the way up until Batman Begins. The movies prior to that were always about the villains.
Actually, I ALWAYS saw this as the joker's movie. From first watch. I always felt he had FAAAAAR more screen time than batman. And we're talking about Tim Burton here. Ofcourse Joker would be his fascination.
I’m starting my Batman marathon watch before The Batman comes out. I definitely love Burton’s Batman for what it is. I do, however, see it’s flaws and as an avid reader of mainly Batman books, it’s absolutely nothing like what I’d consider Batman to be, and that’s not a bad thing actually. And that score…my lord that score. That part of the film is just perfect.
I'm good with it. Batman's been campy and serious and this is just another take. And it's a good one; we're still talking about it more than 30 years later. It resonated.
Michael Keaton’s Batman is the definitive of pure revolutionary. A revolutionary newest reboot that introduces a Batman that is much more serious and dark.
3:09 Anton Furst the film's production designer described his version of Gotham as hell breaking through the sidewalk and continuing up into the sky which is even referenced in Ra's Al Ghul's Wonder City narration in Arkham City.
I really enjoy you doing these franchise summary review videos they are amazing never stop making these you should make a name for them cuz they are awesome and unique. Also one thing I’d like is action scenes have a behind the scene descriptions stuff like that would be a good add to make them super awesome but they are already amazing and very entertaining!!!
I really haven’t seen any of the older Batman films but your review has inspired me to start watching all of them, especially since this is going to be a huge year for Batman
Watching Batman 89 ending right now watching your review. Love the movie and it was essentially the first major Batman movie. It still holds up to this day.
I was born in 83. As kids, when we talked about our favorite super-heros, it was Batman with Keaton or Superman with Reeves. Imagine a world where the multi-verse included a white haired, white suited, Reeves. Keaton and Reeves on the screen together either then or now would have been epic. RIP Reeves, still the best, and Superman is better.
I'm glad u brought that up. I think it's very interesting how the casting for Batman has always been very controversial until we see a trailer or the actual movie and then our critiques on the casting changes. Michael Keaton, Ben Affleck, Rob Pattinson, even Christian Bale I believe had criticism for his casting.
Batman 1989 will always be my favorite Batman movie. Jack Nicholson crushed it as the Joker. “As My Plastic Surgeon Always Said - 'If You Gotta' Go, Go With A Smile!” is my favorite line that Joker says! Love the review Chris and I like the toys in the background. As Joker says, “where does he get those wonderful toy?”
@@isaacjuarezjr.2416 he was great. I reviewed all these classic Batman movies too if you would like to check them out on my channel friend. I trust your option since your a Nicholson Joker fan.
i think burton did it on purpose to cast michael keaton who is short and not so muscular to be batman who would expect someone that looks like that to be batman.
I always thought the scene of Batman sleeping upsidedown was a dream Vicki was having. There's a ticking in the background that you don't hear when she wakes up and it sets up how she doesn't know if the night at the museum really happened.
Yeah this was my first introduction into Batman as well. Superfriends had been off the air for years, there was no Batman Animated Series, etc. Although my favorite Batman on film is Bale, Keaton's Batman will always hold a special place in my heart. Also I liked how you included actual footage of people not liking Keaton being picked as Batman. I always heard about it but I was too young at the time to even know the initial backlash with Keaton's selection was negative. It just goes to show that WB knows what the hell they're doing when casting Batman in these movies, excluding George Clooney.
Everything. It has my favorite version of Gotham City. My favorite Batmobile. My favorite comicbook movie score. My favorite versions of Batman and the Joker. I know it's not a perfect movie, but to me it captures the spirit of the characters and the world, perfectly.
@@orlandoruizjr3834 I think all those are great points, really awesome movie. I reviewed the movie on my channel too, could you let me know how I did in my review of it? I trust your opinion friend as I know your a true fan of the movie.
I used to watch Batman 89 all the time when I was a kid, and a few weeks ago I rewatched it for the first time in years. And I loved it. Especially Nicholson. I think Heath Ledger is definitely the best, but Jack Nicholson has become very underrated in recent years. He was absolutely phenomenal as the Joker. He is also by FAR the most accurate portrayal of the character ever put to film. He had so many iconic lines and he was genuinely funny and terrifying at the same time. Phenomenal performance
Personally, not every movie or show needs a character arc. This movie was more so introducing the first true adaption of the Dark Knight. The character alone was fascinating by itself and it was mainly exploring why Batman does the things he do in the movie. He doesn't need to change, besides its the characters around him that change over the course of the film. There are different types of character arc structures in stories. In Batman 1989, Bruce/Batman is a character who doesn't go through growth but rather the character that revolve around him grow or change because of him. Overall though Batman 1989 puts Bruce's character arc in the past rather than the present. As I said before as well, for the time this was the first true dark telling of Batman. It really didn't need a hero's journey for it to entertain audiences since it was all new and fresh. Over the years the newer Batman films add more realism and more complex stories to entertain us since with Batman a lot has already been done with the character. It goes without saying without this first simple but dark movie we would never of had more mature super hero films.
Awwww Shit Chris is doing the Batman movies! I’m excited now I love your review series. You always bring in a new take and make them enjoyable. I can’t wait 😵💫
Maybe the resolution is all a part of his growing character. This is probably him still trying to understand who he is and what is actually right or wrong. He still doesn't understand the problems with being Batman such as how his actions may have consequences (including killing the Joker). He still didn't learn in Batman Returns, but he might after witnessing both the Penguin's sad(ish) death along with never seeing Selina Kyle again (until they meet up in the '89 comic). After this, he probably is trying to learn more about his consequences and tries to mend his wrong doings.
Awesome job! That was a very on point breakdown of the things which make this film groundbreaking, yet flawed in some very important areas. The whole critique of the lack of a character arc for Bruce/Batman was totally accurate IMO, & you managed to highlight exactly why so many hardcore Batman fans had serious issues w/certain aspects of this story. Many fans came out of this film feeling cheated in a way, because making Joker the killer of Bruce's parents came off as sort of lazy writing to an extent. It provides an avenue for a rather simplistic revenge story to play out, all the while casually defying many of the rules previously established for the character over many decades of mythology.
I love that he keeps doing these, the Halloween ones were Sooooo good, and the Spiderman ones were awesome, I can't wait for the Batman and Robin review
@@borbgorbon I agree, my review will be posted in a couple days. I reviewing all the classic Batman movies too. Let m know how I’ve done with my 89, returns and forever reviews my friend?
You know the one real thing that gets me about this movie…How in the hell does Knox not know who Bruce Wayne is?! I mean, I can understand Vicki not knowing because she’s new in town but Alex is a friggin reporter in Gotham! Sure Vicki runs into him during the party and actually asks him “do you know which one of these guys is Bruce Wayne?” and Bruce shoots her a no idea. Heck, I would too if some random hot woman would be asking for me too! Lol. But again, Alex saying “who are you?” when they run into him while looking for Commissioner Gordon is kinda odd for me. Sure he may be a bit of a recluse int the first two movies but c’mon everyone in Gotham has seen at least a picture if the man once. Again, Alex works for the newspaper! How do they not have at least one image of him from some kind if something somewhere?! Best way to put it…Batman! Batman! Can somebody tell me what kind of a world we live in where a man dressed up as a BAT, gets more press than Gotham’s golden boy?! Lol. Looking forward to next Friday thats for sure! And I cant wait for the “Returns” upload as well.
Thanks again as always! I love your reviews man, and respect your opinion a lot. For me personally i like Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne, i have nothing with Ben Affleck, but he nailed that part of the role. I always felt Keeton was a bad Wayne
Sean Young, Daryl Hannah, Kelly McGillis, Julia Roberts, Linda Hamilton, Bridget Fonda, Joan Cusack, and Sigourney Weaver were considered for Vicki Vale.
Sean Young had the role but during rehearsals in England she broke her arm horseback riding in preparation for a scene. Kim Basinger was cast literally two days before filming began. She deserves credit for stepping in flawlessly.. Was her role the greatest? No, but she was savvy enough to know this would be a game changer in her career.
By the way it was meant to end with Christopher Reeves Superman and Lynda Carter’s Wonder Woman meaning that we’re going to have a real cinematic universe before they were eventually scrapped
Can’t even comment without a bot automatically sending ridiculous stuff🤦🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️ but can’t wait to see these great reviews from past generations of Batman 🔥 gotta get my tickets soon for march 5 ‼️
Hands down the best live action Batman movie ever made. Michael Keaton is only topped by Kevin Conroy, Jack Nicholson is only topped by Mark Hamill, and the best Gotham City ever made. It's very interesting that Bruce Wayne isn't that well known by the public, instead being a recluse. I'm also genuinely shocked that Bob, Eckhardt, and especially Alexander Knox (who is the best character in the movie) haven't been brought back in the comics or cartoons...
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bill Murray, Tom Cruise, Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, Charlie Sheen, Emilio Estevez, Pierce Brosnan, Nick Nolte, Kevin Spacey, Tom Selleck, Jeff Bridges, Mel Gibson, Kurt Russell, Sylvester Stallone, Tom Hanks, Matthew Broderick, Sean Penn, Kevin Costner, Michael Douglas, Robert Downey Jr, Harrison Ford, Kiefer Sutherland, Alec Baldwin, Ray Liotta, and Kevin Kline were considered for Batman.
12:21 Actually during production, Tim Burton and Michael Keaton had to read not only Dark Knight and Killing Joke while the other had to read the Silver Age comic, but the two also had to read the original early 30s comics when he (at the time) killed his criminals, and Bob Kane suggested Burton to make Batman kill a few of his criminals in order to reflect that vintage version he and (mostly) Bill Finger originally intended the character and stray FAR as they could to Adam West's version. Also, it was Michael Keaton's idea to hang upside down. Not Burton. So, you would die if you do that Mr. Keaton. 🤣
Actually Bill Finger hated the idea of Bruce/Batman killing, when DC editorial suggested Batman stop killing criminals he jumped on the idea & encouraged it. Also he really loved the Adam west show, mostly because of the fact it was the first time he was publicly credited with a Batman property. Also had it not been for the series Bill would have lost the official writing Job he had for Batman comics at the time. Bob kane used all of his powers & connections to stop Finger to be credited. Finger didn't want royalties or any compensation for Batman he just wanted to be credited.
I find Burtons Batman 1989 to be most influenced by the early 1939-1940 era of Batman, where Batman very much used lethality in dispatching his adversaries. The film is essentially reflective of the Finger/Kane/Robinson days, with a some Sprang influence (especially with the Joker having a permanent smile) all rolled into one cinematic experience.
I watched this Batman first when I was younger, and when I watched the dark knight when I was like 11 I was disappointed that they didn’t kill the joker like they did in this movie. Now I’m so happy they didn’t kill him because that would’ve contradicted the whole point of the movie
In case for those interested on who’s my first Batman, it’s the animated series version. I watched the show on Fox Kids and I watched the badass Mask of the Phantasm on video and I watched it every single damn time, so who was my first live action Batman? Val Kilmer’s take on the Caped Crusader in Batman Forever, I still love the film years later and I love that it kept some of the dark tones from the previous entries while at the same time being goofy and campy like the Silver Age Batman with hints of the 1966 Batman series.
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Haven’t seen it but will now and also will you cover the joker movie?
Where Batman 66
Mark Hameli is the best joker
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This Batman is definitely the most iconic, His outfit, theme, batmobile,
I think the dark knight is now the most iconic batman movie
@@HILAL19564 I think it just depends on your generation
@@Camen_Sandie I'm from 1980 so that isn't necessarily true
I think Burton has the best batmobile easily and the best vision of Gotham but writing wise Burtons films are more based around fun. The 2 Burton flicks are more based around the villians then Batman himself Burton chose to treat Batman as a gothic reclusive figure and lean the plot to the villians. For the time I think it works but watching them now you can feel how Batman doesn't totally get enough to do plot wise. With that said Keaton is great the visuals are good to great and the acting is good to great the Burton flicks are obviously products of there time but that adds to the charm for me.
Keaton: "I want you to do me in a favor. I want you to tell all your friends about me"
Thug: "What are you?"
Keaton: "I'm Batman"
It's weird because I was born in the Christopher Nolan era, but I really like Keaton's Batman the most (so far). I just think the world and characters are very focused and compelling. Great vid by the way
Wow!!! That's pretty dope to hear someone say💯
Keaton was a great Batman. What is your favorite part of the movie?
@@megamikethemovieman the part where keaton lays a brick right on his desk ... or maybe that's a different film
@@caelenm1 lays a brick??
For me I enjoyed Kilmer’s Batman. It felt like BTAS Batman on the big screen (idk if BTAS came before or after Batman forever) not to mention Val felt the most Batman like. Idk how to explain it but even with the psychological things his Batman deals with were just so interesting
Jack Nicholson was hilarious yet terrifying. He’s still the closest to the comics especially for the time. He always wanted to come back too but they never took the opportunity.
He was a great character wasn’t he? Do you think he was the best villain from the classic Batman movies?
Nope. He was very dead. You made that up
@@disclaimer.imjokin Lmao what
@@disclaimer.imjokin Nicholson, DeVito, Pfeiffer, Lee Jones, Carrey, Schwarzenegger and Thurman were all slated to appear in the cancelled 5th movie in the series, Batman Unchained. They would have appeared in an extended dream sequence where Batman encounters all of his past villains. This would have been brought on by Scarecrows fear toxin, who along with Harley Quinn, would have been the main villain of the film
@@icemav5740 Harley Quinn was also supposed to be Joker's (Nicholson) daughter in the movie.
Thank you for giving Bill Finger credit. Bob Kane was not the sole creator of Batman for those who wonder.
Bill Finger not only created Batman, he stayed with the character for decades, which is far more effort than what Bob Kane added...
Bob Kane just had the initial concept, everything we know and love about Batman today was all the creation of Bill Finger
It was great he finally got acknowledged on films in 2015, he was very modest and his Granddaughter fought for his rightful recognition.
Kane should have gone by Rob
1. It's the correct nickname for Robert
2. It's accurate to what he did
Bro needa create some bitches in ur life
I remember begging my Dad to take me to see this when it came out. I still love this film! Yes, some of it is dated, but us who were their when this came out remember the phenomenon that Batman 89' was!
It was absolutely crazy. I worked in a store back then and the amount of merch we had was INSANE. Warner Brothers couldn't keep up with the demand. There is an interesting mini documentary about a small company called Toy Biz that made the original 89 action figures instead of Kenner. They couldn't handle the demand; they couldn't get Michael Keaton's face right on the figure; and were just overwhelmed leading to the retail shortage. They went out of business and Kenner came crawling back and they did the much better figures starting in 1990, I believe.
@@Yikes702 As a spider-man fan hearing toy biz called as a small company sounds weird to me :Dd
@@Yikes702 that’s crazy how old were you back then?
Did you get your Warner Brothers ball cap?
@@iwritechecksatthegrocerystore No, but I had the black and yellow Batman shirts everyone was wearing.
Jack Nicholson: "Jack? Jack is dead, my friend. You may call me... Joker! And as you can see, I'm lot a happier"
Ooooooooo0o0o0o0ooohhh
*What a Day.*
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I actually like how diverse Batman fans they could find to interview, and how each one had a different specific detail on how Batman should be.
To quote Jack Nicholson. "You need the dark comedy, Some of him needs to be outrageous or preposterous because if that isn't there and you try to humanize a character like that, it'll fuck you up mentally. It was probably my worst audition as I'm not acting for some of it I'm just having a good time because I love the character so much. My goal was to freak people out. I think they liked it, I'm still making money off it!"
You know Chris likes a franchise when he does these types of videos for the upcoming installment
Lmao no shit
Fun fact: when it comes to Batman's introduction in this film, originally Batman was supposed to say "I am the night". But while filming Michael Keaton changed it to "I'm Batman" and they kept it.
Would you consider that the most quotable line now?
@@megamikethemovieman yea , most Batmen say it or said it
@@raddpluto ya it’s an awesome line. I reviewed all the classic Batman movies on my channel too if you would like to check those out my friend. I can tell your a big Batman fan so I trust your opinion.
"I am the night" sounds like something straight from the comics
@@alcarbo8613 “I am megamikethemovieman”
This movie has a special place in my heart. Keaton and Nicholson will always be my favorite Batman and Joker. Is this the best interpretation of Batman? Well no, that comes later in the Nolan films, and no it is also not The Dark Knight as many will say. My favorite Batman movie will be the 89 film but I believe the best one is actually Batman Begins.
To me I always think the best movie to you is what your favorite movie is, what more could you ask for?
Michael Keaton will always be my favorite Batman
What did you enjoy about his Batman the most?
Nicholson: "You ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?"
I used to watch this movie on repeat at my grandmas house, I remember laying in a cot she had for me next to her bed and I would always lay there and watch it, this movie has a very special place in my heart
What’s your favorite parts of the movie?
“You ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight.” Sometimes I say that on Call of Duty when I’m about to kill someone 😂😂
That lean back (around 10:42) was hilarious, I never noticed that - only the awkward turns 😂
I saw this movie when I was just 8! And then the love of batman continue I saw every one without hesitation and loved it I think every actor did a fantastic job with the role and I hope to see that continue with Robert Pattinsons role on the batman
I can't jibe with Clooney though. 😀
1:53 thank you so much for this
Whenever I see some old Batman stuff it always bothers me to see only Bob Kane’s names credited as Batman’s creator
The best time of year is when Cris does a franchise review leading up to a new release
Is the Batman your most anticipated release of the year?
Michael Keaton is wonderful as Batman back then and I love the music of Danny Elfman bringing to this movie so this 1989 movie of Batman is still really cool!👍😁🦇🤩🖤
Do you think it’s the most iconic superhero score?
89 Batman will always be my favorite.
Keaton as well. The ending to 89 Batman with Danny Elfman’s Finale is spectacular.
Man this movie is just a true classic!!! Really hit the mark when it was released!!
In the novelization of the book the money he was throwing during the parade was also laced with the chemicals that the balloons were going to release. He had them either way
I had no idea their was a novel.
Batman will be one of the best movies this year, I can’t wait to hear your review
No doubt it is
When do you think he will make his review of the movie
@@montalvo3586 when it comes out
@@mccrayrogerson8 nah man these TH-camrs always see the movie early before the actual release
@big men sorry but multiverse of madness is just a made hyped up film ,marvel stans just pretending to he existed about it
My first live action Batman movie, has a very special place in my heart, thnx for the video Chris!!😁🥰😁😁👍
What is your favorite Batman movie of all time?
@@megamikethemovieman my all time fav. The dark knight, my 2nd is tim Burton Batman
@@Solwid100 those are great choices. I like rises and dark knight best. I’ve been reviewing on the classic Batman movies on my channel, have you had the chance to check those out? I think you would enjoy them. I would appreciate you letting me know how I did in my reviews friend.
Crazy how you managed to break down a film from the late 80’s/early 90’s and you nailed it Chris, keep up the good work buddy love your content
You're a true top tier youtuber loved all your videos and can't believe the amount of passion you put into all of them you are a true inspiration keep it up
This was my Batman. I was 5 years old when I went to see this movie. Been a fan ever since
Love the reviews and love Batman, can’t wait for this series
How long have you been a fan of the Batman movies?
@@megamikethemovieman 6 years sir
@@bluedragon1418 that’s awesome. I remember enjoying them since I was little. I’m reviewing all of the Batman movies on my channel too, if you would like to check them out my friend? I think you will enjoy them.
@@megamikethemovieman alright I’ll check it out when I have the try time
@@bluedragon1418 thanks, much appreciated.
I was 9 when this came out, and it was the first movie I ever saw in theaters more than once. This movie, and the Animated Series are primarily the reasons that I am a huge Batman fan today. That being said I feel like your criticisms were spot-on. I feel like Batman was always the supporting character in the films all the way up until Batman Begins. The movies prior to that were always about the villains.
Actually, I ALWAYS saw this as the joker's movie. From first watch. I always felt he had FAAAAAR more screen time than batman. And we're talking about Tim Burton here. Ofcourse Joker would be his fascination.
Is Nicholson your favorite Joker?
The pearls gag!!! You are too clever!
I’m starting my Batman marathon watch before The Batman comes out. I definitely love Burton’s Batman for what it is. I do, however, see it’s flaws and as an avid reader of mainly Batman books, it’s absolutely nothing like what I’d consider Batman to be, and that’s not a bad thing actually. And that score…my lord that score. That part of the film is just perfect.
I'm good with it. Batman's been campy and serious and this is just another take. And it's a good one; we're still talking about it more than 30 years later. It resonated.
Batman forever is such a fun and good film. Probably my favorite live action Batman movie
Michael Keaton’s Batman is the definitive of pure revolutionary. A revolutionary newest reboot that introduces a Batman that is much more serious and dark.
"Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?" One of the best quotes ever!!
Looking forward to the rest of the reviews! Love your vids!!
YES! Your covering the Batman franchise now let’s go!
3:09 Anton Furst the film's production designer described his version of Gotham as hell breaking through the sidewalk and continuing up into the sky which is even referenced in Ra's Al Ghul's Wonder City narration in Arkham City.
I really enjoy you doing these franchise summary review videos they are amazing never stop making these you should make a name for them cuz they are awesome and unique. Also one thing I’d like is action scenes have a behind the scene descriptions stuff like that would be a good add to make them super awesome but they are already amazing and very entertaining!!!
How long have you been a fan of the Batman franchise ?
I really haven’t seen any of the older Batman films but your review has inspired me to start watching all of them, especially since this is going to be a huge year for Batman
Watching Batman 89 ending right now watching your review. Love the movie and it was essentially the first major Batman movie. It still holds up to this day.
I was born in 83. As kids, when we talked about our favorite super-heros, it was Batman with Keaton or Superman with Reeves.
Imagine a world where the multi-verse included a white haired, white suited, Reeves. Keaton and Reeves on the screen together either then or now would have been epic.
RIP Reeves, still the best, and Superman is better.
That original Superman movie is absolutely amazing right?
I was born in 87, so i was too young to see this when it first came out but looking at it now, it’s the best Batman movie ever
A review of all the Batman movies before Robbie’s The Batman ?! It’s a good time to be a 3C fan 🥳
I'm glad u brought that up. I think it's very interesting how the casting for Batman has always been very controversial until we see a trailer or the actual movie and then our critiques on the casting changes. Michael Keaton, Ben Affleck, Rob Pattinson, even Christian Bale I believe had criticism for his casting.
Batman 1989 will always be my favorite Batman movie. Jack Nicholson crushed it as the Joker. “As My Plastic Surgeon Always Said - 'If You Gotta' Go, Go With A Smile!” is my favorite line that Joker says! Love the review Chris and I like the toys in the background. As Joker says, “where does he get those wonderful toy?”
Was Nicholson your favorite Joker?
@@megamikethemovieman yes Jack Nicholson was my favorite Joker 🃏
@@isaacjuarezjr.2416 he was great. I reviewed all these classic Batman movies too if you would like to check them out on my channel friend. I trust your option since your a Nicholson Joker fan.
i think burton did it on purpose to cast michael keaton who is short and not so muscular to be batman who would expect someone that looks like that to be batman.
Very excited for your review of The Batman Robert Pattinson's been my favorite actor for years, great review as always Chris,
I always thought the scene of Batman sleeping upsidedown was a dream Vicki was having. There's a ticking in the background that you don't hear when she wakes up and it sets up how she doesn't know if the night at the museum really happened.
Yeah this was my first introduction into Batman as well. Superfriends had been off the air for years, there was no Batman Animated Series, etc. Although my favorite Batman on film is Bale, Keaton's Batman will always hold a special place in my heart.
Also I liked how you included actual footage of people not liking Keaton being picked as Batman. I always heard about it but I was too young at the time to even know the initial backlash with Keaton's selection was negative. It just goes to show that WB knows what the hell they're doing when casting Batman in these movies, excluding George Clooney.
Nicholson's joker is one of my favourites and the soundtrack is brilliant
Your in the news Chris from when you went to the store in your Batman outfit.Congrats bro you made alot of people smile that day😁🤘
Hands down my favorite BATMAN film.
What makes it your favorite ?
Everything. It has my favorite version of Gotham City. My favorite Batmobile. My favorite comicbook movie score. My favorite versions of Batman and the Joker. I know it's not a perfect movie, but to me it captures the spirit of the characters and the world, perfectly.
@@orlandoruizjr3834 I think all those are great points, really awesome movie. I reviewed the movie on my channel too, could you let me know how I did in my review of it? I trust your opinion friend as I know your a true fan of the movie.
Hell yeah
@@orlandoruizjr3834 thank you.
I used to watch Batman 89 all the time when I was a kid, and a few weeks ago I rewatched it for the first time in years. And I loved it. Especially Nicholson. I think Heath Ledger is definitely the best, but Jack Nicholson has become very underrated in recent years. He was absolutely phenomenal as the Joker. He is also by FAR the most accurate portrayal of the character ever put to film. He had so many iconic lines and he was genuinely funny and terrifying at the same time. Phenomenal performance
I WAS WAITING FOR THIS!!
Yesterday I was wondering if Chris was going to do this video "Saga", AND MY BOY DID IT! THANK YOU, CHRIS
Personally, not every movie or show needs a character arc. This movie was more so introducing the first true adaption of the Dark Knight. The character alone was fascinating by itself and it was mainly exploring why Batman does the things he do in the movie. He doesn't need to change, besides its the characters around him that change over the course of the film. There are different types of character arc structures in stories. In Batman 1989, Bruce/Batman is a character who doesn't go through growth but rather the character that revolve around him grow or change because of him.
Overall though Batman 1989 puts Bruce's character arc in the past rather than the present. As I said before as well, for the time this was the first true dark telling of Batman. It really didn't need a hero's journey for it to entertain audiences since it was all new and fresh. Over the years the newer Batman films add more realism and more complex stories to entertain us since with Batman a lot has already been done with the character.
It goes without saying without this first simple but dark movie we would never of had more mature super hero films.
"One cigarette away from sounding like a Transformer" floored me
Yes! You’re doing the reviews! I was really about to comment on all your vids to do these! Thank you 🙏
Yay i was so excited to see this notification pop up i can't wait to watch all these reviews
“you weigh more than 108” is crazy 💀💀💀
I've been wanting him to do these videos for ages
That’s not how he looks like ?!! … THAT IS HOW HE LOOKS LIKE ?!!! 😂😂
Awwww Shit Chris is doing the Batman movies! I’m excited now I love your review series. You always bring in a new take and make them enjoyable. I can’t wait 😵💫
It’s my birthday today (24) and I’m so happy to start it out with a new review of a Batman movie! 🎉🍿
Happy birthday!
Maybe the resolution is all a part of his growing character.
This is probably him still trying to understand who he is and what is actually right or wrong. He still doesn't understand the problems with being Batman such as how his actions may have consequences (including killing the Joker).
He still didn't learn in Batman Returns, but he might after witnessing both the Penguin's sad(ish) death along with never seeing Selina Kyle again (until they meet up in the '89 comic). After this, he probably is trying to learn more about his consequences and tries to mend his wrong doings.
Awesome job! That was a very on point breakdown of the things which make this film groundbreaking, yet flawed in some very important areas. The whole critique of the lack of a character arc for Bruce/Batman was totally accurate IMO, & you managed to highlight exactly why so many hardcore Batman fans had serious issues w/certain aspects of this story. Many fans came out of this film feeling cheated in a way, because making Joker the killer of Bruce's parents came off as sort of lazy writing to an extent. It provides an avenue for a rather simplistic revenge story to play out, all the while casually defying many of the rules previously established for the character over many decades of mythology.
What character arc did the later Batman movies have?
I love that he keeps doing these, the Halloween ones were Sooooo good, and the Spiderman ones were awesome, I can't wait for the Batman and Robin review
What do you think of Batman and Robin?
@@megamikethemovieman it's silly
@@borbgorbon I agree, my review will be posted in a couple days. I reviewing all the classic Batman movies too. Let m know how I’ve done with my 89, returns and forever reviews my friend?
Just reviewed this movie yesterday! 4/5 stars.
Omg I had dying of laughter at 10:44 the way he just breaks his back 😭🤣😂
The Joker not having any specific end goal just going with whatever he feels like is such a Joker thing to do
Great Video! This Movie is Great and Michael Keaton is so Great As Batman and I'm SO Excited to see Him Again in The Flash!!!
Gets me pumped when you review all the movies before a new one come out. So ready for March 4th!!
You know the one real thing that gets me about this movie…How in the hell does Knox not know who Bruce Wayne is?! I mean, I can understand Vicki not knowing because she’s new in town but Alex is a friggin reporter in Gotham! Sure Vicki runs into him during the party and actually asks him “do you know which one of these guys is Bruce Wayne?” and Bruce shoots her a no idea. Heck, I would too if some random hot woman would be asking for me too! Lol. But again, Alex saying “who are you?” when they run into him while looking for Commissioner Gordon is kinda odd for me. Sure he may be a bit of a recluse int the first two movies but c’mon everyone in Gotham has seen at least a picture if the man once. Again, Alex works for the newspaper! How do they not have at least one image of him from some kind if something somewhere?! Best way to put it…Batman! Batman! Can somebody tell me what kind of a world we live in where a man dressed up as a BAT, gets more press than Gotham’s golden boy?! Lol. Looking forward to next Friday thats for sure! And I cant wait for the “Returns” upload as well.
Thanks again as always! I love your reviews man, and respect your opinion a lot. For me personally i like Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne, i have nothing with Ben Affleck, but he nailed that part of the role. I always felt Keeton was a bad Wayne
9:21 The Batman The Animated Series Batmobile is my favourite one.
Can't talk about the look of the film, without mentioning the name Anton Furst (RIP)
Most iconic Batman ever, Batmobile, the suit, the theme, Gotham, everything is amazing!
Hello. Im William and i love your work. keep doing what your doing. Im so excited for your Batman vs Superman review/video. Bye!
Sean Young, Daryl Hannah, Kelly McGillis, Julia Roberts, Linda Hamilton, Bridget Fonda, Joan Cusack, and Sigourney Weaver were considered for Vicki Vale.
Sean Young had the role but during rehearsals in England she broke her arm horseback riding in preparation for a scene. Kim Basinger was cast literally two days before filming began. She deserves credit for stepping in flawlessly.. Was her role the greatest? No, but she was savvy enough to know this would be a game changer in her career.
By the way it was meant to end with Christopher Reeves Superman and Lynda Carter’s Wonder Woman meaning that we’re going to have a real cinematic universe before they were eventually scrapped
man The Batman is definitely gonna bring those old good batman movies time's back. This 1 week is gonna feel forever...
Can’t even comment without a bot automatically sending ridiculous stuff🤦🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️ but can’t wait to see these great reviews from past generations of Batman 🔥 gotta get my tickets soon for march 5 ‼️
Love batman since i was a kid but you made me love the character more thanks cris 🙏
Excellent video!! such great childhood memories with Keatons Batman.
Excited for the rest of ur series!
This is something I was hoping you would do so I'm happy you are doing this Chris thank you
Hands down the best live action Batman movie ever made. Michael Keaton is only topped by Kevin Conroy, Jack Nicholson is only topped by Mark Hamill, and the best Gotham City ever made. It's very interesting that Bruce Wayne isn't that well known by the public, instead being a recluse. I'm also genuinely shocked that Bob, Eckhardt, and especially Alexander Knox (who is the best character in the movie) haven't been brought back in the comics or cartoons...
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bill Murray, Tom Cruise, Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, Charlie Sheen, Emilio Estevez, Pierce Brosnan, Nick Nolte, Kevin Spacey, Tom Selleck, Jeff Bridges, Mel Gibson, Kurt Russell, Sylvester Stallone, Tom Hanks, Matthew Broderick, Sean Penn, Kevin Costner, Michael Douglas, Robert Downey Jr, Harrison Ford, Kiefer Sutherland, Alec Baldwin, Ray Liotta, and Kevin Kline were considered for Batman.
This was my first Batman as well, iconic.
Michael Keaton's BATMAN is my favorite batman and I hope Tim Burton comes back to make a BATMAN BEYOND series
12:21 Actually during production, Tim Burton and Michael Keaton had to read not only Dark Knight and Killing Joke while the other had to read the Silver Age comic, but the two also had to read the original early 30s comics when he (at the time) killed his criminals, and Bob Kane suggested Burton to make Batman kill a few of his criminals in order to reflect that vintage version he and (mostly) Bill Finger originally intended the character and stray FAR as they could to Adam West's version.
Also, it was Michael Keaton's idea to hang upside down. Not Burton. So, you would die if you do that Mr. Keaton. 🤣
Actually Bill Finger hated the idea of Bruce/Batman killing, when DC editorial suggested Batman stop killing criminals he jumped on the idea & encouraged it. Also he really loved the Adam west show, mostly because of the fact it was the first time he was publicly credited with a Batman property. Also had it not been for the series Bill would have lost the official writing Job he had for Batman comics at the time. Bob kane used all of his powers & connections to stop Finger to be credited. Finger didn't want royalties or any compensation for Batman he just wanted to be credited.
I still have a huge admiration for this film, and I can’t wait to see Michael Keaton return in The Flash movie.
Is the Flash your most anticipated movie?
I think we'll see Batman fully suited up get more screen time in "The Batman" than Bruce Wayne.
I find Burtons Batman 1989 to be most influenced by the early 1939-1940 era of Batman, where Batman very much used lethality in dispatching his adversaries.
The film is essentially reflective of the Finger/Kane/Robinson days, with a some Sprang influence (especially with the Joker having a permanent smile) all rolled into one cinematic experience.
I watched this Batman first when I was younger, and when I watched the dark knight when I was like 11 I was disappointed that they didn’t kill the joker like they did in this movie.
Now I’m so happy they didn’t kill him because that would’ve contradicted the whole point of the movie
In case for those interested on who’s my first Batman, it’s the animated series version. I watched the show on Fox Kids and I watched the badass Mask of the Phantasm on video and I watched it every single damn time, so who was my first live action Batman? Val Kilmer’s take on the Caped Crusader in Batman Forever, I still love the film years later and I love that it kept some of the dark tones from the previous entries while at the same time being goofy and campy like the Silver Age Batman with hints of the 1966 Batman series.
12:46 YES!! I couldn’t agree more.
Batman 89 is a fun time its aged quick a bit, but Jack Nicholson's performance is gold.
“Aged a bit quick?” No it hasn’t. Maybe a little, but not that much. It’s a classic and the best Batman movie ever
Love the addition of Bill Finger's name on the credits, thanks for doing that.