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The first Batman sequel takes a wicked turn with the villainous exploits of the freakish and mean-spirited Penguin (Danny DeVito), whose criminal collaboration with evil tycoon Max Shreck (Christopher Walken) threatens to drain Gotham City of its energy supply. As if that wasn't enough, Batman (Michael Keaton) has his hands full with the vengeful Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer), who turns out to be a lot more dangerous than a kitten with a whip. As with the first Batman feature, director Tim Burton brings his distinct visual style to the frantic action but this time there's a darker malevolence lurking beneath all that extraordinary production design. --Jeff Shannon
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
No way is the transfer on this film anywhere near as good as the Dark Knight. It is obvious that the film has simply been transfered to Blu Ray without any touching up or remaster job being done. That said it is still a good transfer and very crisp and clear for an older film but their is some noticeable grain at times. Sound is dolby true hd which sounds great on a good set up.
The biggest selling point for me with this film is that not only does it contain all the bonus features from the 2 disc dvd edition it also contains the Tim Burton commentary track. many of you may remember that this was missing from the 2 disc dvd. The reason for this was that at the last minute the BBFC decided to cut one scene from the film where catwoman puts some areosol cans in the microwave in the department store and this blows up. Apparantly the BBFC thought this might be copied by impressionable kids, Doh!! by taking out this scene it also meant the commentary had to be taken out although the dvd box still stated it was on the disc.
This version of the film is fully uncut and does include the described catwoman scene and the commentary so get this quick in case the BBFC realise this and cut future releases.
The biggest selling point for me with this film is that not only does it contain all the bonus features from the 2 disc dvd edition it also contains the Tim Burton commentary track. many of you may remember that this was missing from the 2 disc dvd. The reason for this was that at the last minute the BBFC decided to cut one scene from the film where catwoman puts some areosol cans in the microwave in the department store and this blows up. Apparantly the BBFC thought this might be copied by impressionable kids, Doh!! by taking out this scene it also meant the commentary had to be taken out although the dvd box still stated it was on the disc.
This version of the film is fully uncut and does include the described catwoman scene and the commentary so get this quick in case the BBFC realise this and cut future releases.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Watched this on saturday and i gotta be honest it looks stunning and dare i say a better blu ray transfer than the Dark Knight. The detail is incredible for a 16 year old film and it sounds fantastic too! The blacks are very deep and the white of the snow really makes it pop. Highly recommended. Another great WB disc.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
In 1989 Tim Burton started something; Batman was a film that set the standard for all comic book adaptations to follow. His visually stunning Gotham city with its claustrophobic art-nouveau architecture, perfectly complimented some sickly twisted acting. Burton had established himself as one of cinemas slickest directors and Warner Brothers had little hesitation in giving him full creative control of 1992's Batman Returns.
He hired Michael Keaton once again to play the lead role (even though Keaton had originally been an unpopular choice with fans). In the first film he proved his acting ability by playing the socio-phobic megalomaniac so darkly yet subtly that it left you craving more and he duplicates this for the sequel - soaring like a majestic vampire bat (whilst later Batmen just sucked). But in Batman Returns Keaton's character was again overshadowed by two other larger than life characters straight out of the comics.
Burton continued his casting form by hiring Danny DeVito to play The Penguin; the characters villainous tendencies to bite the noses off anyone he dislikes, strap rockets onto penguins and drive a giant yellow duck may seem abnormal, but in a world where the hero thinks he's a bat, anything goes! And of course the film would not have been complete without a love interest. Indeed Batman spent most of the second film chasing Michelle Pfeiffer (Catwoman), who dropped out of nowhere to steal the show.
Batman Returns is a dark and wonderfully inventive modern fairytale.
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