Review of Batman (1989) by Lilliey — 27 May 2017

This is my favorite Batman movie ever. The perfect blend of comic book movie and modern film making. Michael Keaton is excellent as both Bruce Wayne and the caped crusader.

This review of Batman (1989) was written by Lilliey on 27 May 2017.

Batman has generally received very positive reviews.

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