Genre: Action, Crime, Fantasy, Thriller, Superhero, Fantasy, Comic Book, Revenge, Betrayal, Psychos, Police, Tragedy, Satire, Black Comedy, Gangsters, Martial Arts, Murder, Cult Classic
Plot: 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 Marvel 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,
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 Though the movie doesn't have the most complicated plot, the characters and the film's issues of duality--always implied, never pushed upon us--are outstanding.  --Jack Witzig (ColdSpot)
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| Directed by |
Tim Burton
Sleepy Hollow, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Big Fish |
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Bob Kane
Batman Begins, Batman & Robin, Batman Forever | Sam Hamm
Monkeybone, M.A.N.T.I.S., Haunted Lighthouse |
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 | Jack Nicholson
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Shining, As Good as It Gets |
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 | Pat Hingle
Batman & Robin, Batman Forever, Batman Returns |
 | Billy Dee Williams
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, Undercover Brother |
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