Movie Details
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Crime/Gangster and Adaptation
Running Time: 2 hrs. 6 min.
Release Date: June 23, 1989 Nationwide
MPAA Rating: PG-13
U.S. Box Office: $250,713,403
Cast and Crew
Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Jack Palance, Pat Hingle
Directed by: Tim Burton, Peter MacDonald
Produced by: Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan, Jon Peters

Batman

Movie Title: Batman

Description: Tim Burton's BATMAN, inspired by Frank Miller's graphic novel "The Dark Knight Returns," is a Gothic, Wagnerian treatment of the Batman mythos that explains the origins of Batman (Michael Keaton) and his nemesis, the maniacal Joker (a ripe Jack Nicholson).Gotham City is a sunless, ominous haven for criminals, held in the corrupt grip of crime boss Carl Grissom (the ever-magnetic Jack Palance), and terrorized by a sadistic vandal and murderer known as The Joker. But it isn't long before a dark, mysterious caped crusader, who goes by the name of BATMAN, is on their trail and trying to thwart their evil doings. In this darkly entertaining retelling of the DC comic classic, ace photojournalist Vicki Vale (warmly and sympathetically played by Kim Basinger) is also on the trail--she wants to find out who Batman really is. Based on the popular comic book character created by Bob Kane for DC Comics the story and tone have nothing in common with the popular TV series of the 1960s. Imaginative special effects and imposing, Gothic architectural sets dominate this visually graphic, stylish film. Keaton gives a brooding performance as the Caped Crusader and his interestingly understated alter-ego Bruce Wane. But is it Nicholson's Joker that steals the show, with his unnerving, brilliantly maniacal portrayal, especially in the context of his twisted relationship with Grissom's gal Alicia (a lanky, disquieting Jerry Hall).

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Rated: 5.0 Avg. with 3 votes
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Critics Reviews

Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"...a triumph of design over story..." more...
C+
Desert News, Chris Hicks
"...there's enough excitement, thrills and laughs to please fans of the genre..." more...
B
ReelViews, James Berardinelli
"...a moderately diverting motion picture that should have been shorter and better paced." more...
B-
Steve Rhodes' Internet Reviews, Steve Rhodes
"...a celebration of form over story." more...
C+


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