Review of Batman (1989) by Dharma — 28 Aug 2012
The blockbuster that started it all. It may not be the first superhero film, but it sure was the first that was a genuine phenomenon. So much so that it eclipsed the movie itself. The T Shirt with the BAT symbol.
..the Prince soundtrack...the endless merchandise. How about the movie itself? It always was an unconventional film, from its choice of male cast (comedian Michael Keaton) to its Blade Runner influenced Art Design.
Yes.. the narrative took strange turns, the fighting scene looked really stiff. But the spectacle is still present, two decades after its release. While the Nolan trilogy brought the Dark Knight to the 21st century, Tim Burton's version was the first super hero film that showed the true potential of the genre.
Not the best, but still pretty great stuff.
This review of Batman (1989) was written by Dharma on 28 Aug 2012.
Batman has generally received very positive reviews.
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