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Thanks to the ambitious vision of director Tim Burton, the blockbuster hit of 1989 delivers the goods despite an occasionally spotty script, giving the caped crusader a thorough overhaul in keeping with the crime fighter's evolution in DC Comics. Michael Keaton strikes just the right mood as the brooding "Dark Knight" of Gotham City; Kim Basingerplays Gotham's intrepid reporter Vicki Vale; and Jack Nicholson goes wild as the maniacal and scene-stealing Joker, who plots a take over of the city with his lethal Smilex gas. Triumphant Oscar-winning production design by the late Anton Furst turns Batman into a visual feast, and Burton brilliantly establishes a darkly mythic approach to Batman's legacy. Danny Elfman's now-classic score propels the action with bold, muscular verve. --Jeff Shannon
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Michael Keaton, Tracey Walter, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Jack PalanceDirector: Tim Burton
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By K. O'Leary
Format:Blu-ray
I was looking forward to Batman coming to Blu-Ray, I like the Nolan films just as much but find Jack Nicholson's Joker far more enjoyable than Heath Ledger's.
Warner Brothers have chosen to let the film start almost immediately, without the chance to select options from the menu; rather annoying. This also means that if you wish to watch any of the extras (there is an exhaustive library of documentaries and interviews) you have to select them from the pop-up menu while the film is running, and when you finish it returns to the film - I find that a little weird.
Image quality is very good and a huge improvement over the DVD, I'm pretty familiar with this film but found I was able to detect more emotional nuances than usual in the faces of the actors, the quality certainly seems to add something to the performances. It should be spectacular if it is ever re-mastered, but for now, it's still pretty good. I wouldn't go so far to say this is as good as Blade Runner though, which is exceptional.
I haven't heard the HD soundtracks, but the standard Dolby Digital 5.1 is a little disappointing, it's too quiet and occasionally seems to drop into mono, or at least partly, with dialoque suddenly spreading to the front left and right speakers. This may be of interest to others like me who haven't upgraded yet from their original surround set-ups for DVD.
Warner Brothers have chosen to let the film start almost immediately, without the chance to select options from the menu; rather annoying. This also means that if you wish to watch any of the extras (there is an exhaustive library of documentaries and interviews) you have to select them from the pop-up menu while the film is running, and when you finish it returns to the film - I find that a little weird.
Image quality is very good and a huge improvement over the DVD, I'm pretty familiar with this film but found I was able to detect more emotional nuances than usual in the faces of the actors, the quality certainly seems to add something to the performances. It should be spectacular if it is ever re-mastered, but for now, it's still pretty good. I wouldn't go so far to say this is as good as Blade Runner though, which is exceptional.
I haven't heard the HD soundtracks, but the standard Dolby Digital 5.1 is a little disappointing, it's too quiet and occasionally seems to drop into mono, or at least partly, with dialoque suddenly spreading to the front left and right speakers. This may be of interest to others like me who haven't upgraded yet from their original surround set-ups for DVD.
29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
One really can't overstate this film's lasting impact on contemporary Hollywood cinema. While Richard Donner's Superman laid the foundations Tim Burton's gothic masterpiece established what we know today as the comic book adaptation as huge summer event flick. The commendable successes of the recent X Men and Spider-Man franchise owe their success (and indeed production) to the 1989 Batman.
There's nothing I can say about the film itself that hasn't already been said. But just in case you spent the 80s and 90s on the moon;
It looked amazing in 1989 and it still looks amazing today!
Michael Keaton silenced any critics with his deft portrayal of a tormented, psychologically plausible Dark Knight and remains my favourite big screen Batman (with Christian Bale a close second).
Jack Nicholson's Joker provided us with one of the most iconic screen villains of all time.
But I'm assuming you know all about the film.
You want to hear about the DVD don't you?
You know when I bought my first DVD player back in '01 I was shocked and appalled that I couldn't find a Special Edition of one of my favourite films Batman. So I stuck with my VHS copy until I my girlfriend bought me the vanilla DVD one Christmas. Still I yearned and cursed Warner Brothers for not giving Bat-fans and cinema enthusiasts the 2 disc treatment that had been awarded to so many lesser films.
While it was a wait of nearly 5 years WB really pulled out the stops to create a Special Edition worthy of the Dark Knight's legacy.
The film itself has been completely remastered.... Read more ›
There's nothing I can say about the film itself that hasn't already been said. But just in case you spent the 80s and 90s on the moon;
It looked amazing in 1989 and it still looks amazing today!
Michael Keaton silenced any critics with his deft portrayal of a tormented, psychologically plausible Dark Knight and remains my favourite big screen Batman (with Christian Bale a close second).
Jack Nicholson's Joker provided us with one of the most iconic screen villains of all time.
But I'm assuming you know all about the film.
You want to hear about the DVD don't you?
You know when I bought my first DVD player back in '01 I was shocked and appalled that I couldn't find a Special Edition of one of my favourite films Batman. So I stuck with my VHS copy until I my girlfriend bought me the vanilla DVD one Christmas. Still I yearned and cursed Warner Brothers for not giving Bat-fans and cinema enthusiasts the 2 disc treatment that had been awarded to so many lesser films.
While it was a wait of nearly 5 years WB really pulled out the stops to create a Special Edition worthy of the Dark Knight's legacy.
The film itself has been completely remastered.... Read more ›
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By A. Dalby
Format:Blu-ray
This was the first film i got on blue-ray. Why? Becuase it is my favourite movie of all time.
Jack Nicholson steals the show as the joker, you can clearly see that he was having fun and Michael Keaton is a suprisingly good Batman, everyone slated the casting choice before the film's release but once they saw the movie everyone admitted to being wrong.
Hardcore Batman fans will say that this movie is not as true to the comics as they would like but that to me is why it was a film and not a comic. It is a completely different media so enjoy this movie for being the movie that it is.
If you do enjoy this film please also read the comics that inspired it such as the beloved Batman: The Killing Joke (Deluxe Edition) and Batman: Dark Knight Returns
Jack Nicholson steals the show as the joker, you can clearly see that he was having fun and Michael Keaton is a suprisingly good Batman, everyone slated the casting choice before the film's release but once they saw the movie everyone admitted to being wrong.
Hardcore Batman fans will say that this movie is not as true to the comics as they would like but that to me is why it was a film and not a comic. It is a completely different media so enjoy this movie for being the movie that it is.
If you do enjoy this film please also read the comics that inspired it such as the beloved Batman: The Killing Joke (Deluxe Edition) and Batman: Dark Knight Returns
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By DVD Fan
Format:DVD
This is one of the best comic book films. Quite old now made in 1989 I originally had the plain DVD of this. As soon as I saw that a 2 disc version was coming out I had to upgrade to get an insight to all the behind the scenes footage. The film itself is great, the best Batman film by far including the more recent Batman begins. It has plenty of action, stunts, gadgets, the best Batman Michael Keaton and the wonderful inspired casting of Jack Nicholson as the sarcastic, sadistic Joker. Kim Basinger plays the love interest and it has the best Batmobile of any of the films! "I gotta get me one of those!" Tim Burton is the perfect director for the overall dark vision of the film. It also has a great sound track with Princes top tracks or the overall score of the film blending in great with the story. The whole film is class from the industrial gloomy dark Gotham City set, the costumes, vehicles, gadgets, music and the great cast. Everyone should see this.
There are tons of extras on this version. The history of Batman is a 40min look at the invention of the character by Bob Kane from comic book creation right up to this movie version mainly focused on the various comic book versions Batman has seen over the years. A quick look at the set at Pinewood studios. A feature on the heroes and villains of the film with interviews of the actors. A short storyboard for a Robin scene that was dropped from the film. Music videos of Prince's Batdance, Partyman and Scandalous.
The Shadows of the Bat is a feature about the journey of the films continued over the other Batman films. This starts with the ideas behind making a Batman film, the vision of the film they wanted.... Read more ›
There are tons of extras on this version. The history of Batman is a 40min look at the invention of the character by Bob Kane from comic book creation right up to this movie version mainly focused on the various comic book versions Batman has seen over the years. A quick look at the set at Pinewood studios. A feature on the heroes and villains of the film with interviews of the actors. A short storyboard for a Robin scene that was dropped from the film. Music videos of Prince's Batdance, Partyman and Scandalous.
The Shadows of the Bat is a feature about the journey of the films continued over the other Batman films. This starts with the ideas behind making a Batman film, the vision of the film they wanted.... Read more ›
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BATMAN
GREAT MOVIE AT A BARGAIN PRICE JACK NICOLSON GREAT AS THE JOKER THIS BATMAN MOVIE IS ONE OF THE BEST
Published 20 days ago by CARL
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Batman film to date
A beautiful film to behold, with great acting, music and practical effects to match Tim Burton's iconic vision of the Dark Knight.
Published 27 days ago by Shard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Forgot how good this movie was and its even better on blu!
I'm a fan of Burtons stuff and this has Burton stamped all over it! I Had not seen this movie in a while and I had watched it many times in the past recorded on VHS. Read more
Published 1 month ago by DG
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Most Original Batman movie for its time.
Hi, I have to say that this Batman film in the late 80's/ early 90's is the definitive super hero flick for me as a true comic geek ! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Amateur Guitarist
4.0 out of 5 stars
Vision not fully realised, but still a template of sorts.
It could never have lived up to its hype back in 1989, it was hailed as the film to rival the impact of Jaws & Star Wars as regards historical cinema conventions, it was we were... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Spike Owen
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's good but......
Jack Nicholson steals the show, it's a decent film but that's about it. Compared to the other bale films this is ok. When jt first came out it was good. Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. Davies
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Film, One of the best Batman films to date
With the newer batman films released, it's easy to forget about this 1989 classic. However it is indeed one of the best superhero films out there, and is a highly recommended film. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Demoshrimp
5.0 out of 5 stars
A classic
I had missed this on cinema release, but watched it with my 15yr old who came to it via Arkham city video game. Read more
Published 3 months ago by starsailor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Burton's Gothic Classic
The fact that 'Batman' still stands strong to this day is some achievement. Tim Burton's dark, neo-noir style spin on Batman remains arguably the best. Read more
Published 5 months ago by C22man
5.0 out of 5 stars
great action sequences!!!
Batman 1989 is outstanding.Jack Nicholson is the joker and he stole the show! Michael Keaton is a brilliant Batman.I think he is the best Batman. Read more
Published 6 months ago by John M. Osullivan
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