Review of Batman Forever (1995) by Ben C — 17 Jul 2012

Val Kilmer is the worst Batman to date. But, Jim Carrey and Tommy Lee Jones are amazing, as always.

This review of Batman Forever (1995) was written by Ben C on 17 Jul 2012.

Batman Forever has generally received mixed reviews.

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Yes. it is a disappointment to many as it refers to the original tone from the sixties. I have to say it is a hilarious film in my opinion…

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I absolutely hate Val Kilmer as Batman. Out of everybody that's played batman, he's the worse I've ever seen…

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