Batman

I was 5 when this came out. I remember watching Returns in theaters....I didn't see this until I owned the VHS. Which. Was. Amazing. There are 3 VHS tapes I wish I still had: Christmas Vacation, Top Gun, and Batman. Just for sentimental sake. Love this movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Total Nostalgia for me, I was 16 years old when Batman came out, I wish I could go back to my 16 year old self now and show him how many superhero movies would be coming out now

This was a film that set me on course for my love of movies, sitting in the theatre, and Danny Elfman's booming soundtrack, as the camera span round what would be a bat symbol....... the hairs on the back of my neck was standing on end!

Tim Burton created our image of Gotham, the character of this city, the production design is awesome, and then there is Jack Nicholson's performance, lets not get into that debate, who is better, just lets say Jack Nicholson is absolutely awesome. Micheal Keaton delivers, in an understated performance, and adding his comic touches to Bruce Wayne.

Yes the effects dont hold up that much now, but as I said at the start this is pure nostalgia for me, I absolutely love this version of Batman, and I believe it played an important part in superhero films, and also my own personal journey of loving films.

Wonderful movie from start to finish, a true classic!

This movie felt like one of the greatest superhero movies of all time to me back when I was a kid. I mean, seriously it is pretty great, and by just 15 years ago or so, I'd say it was the best. When I watch it, I think of Six Flags. Just think about how big of a deal this movie was for the superhero genre. We had Superman, which had been great, but then it progressed into terrible after four films (Batman will get there too). Then this pumped it up, then Spiderman kicked off... and well you know where we are now.

Part of me really likes how classic comic booky it feels. I mean the Dark Knight franchise is better with being so realistic, but there's something kind of nice about it being over the top. Anyway, the acting is great both with Keaton and Nicholson. And Tim Burton cools his style down to work really well without being over the top. Yea, pretty good time.

Best Batman, 2nd best Joker, definitely the best Batmobile...2nd only to the Dark Knight

With this film, Burton took superheroes to a new level. These are no longer B-class stories. By adding a great cast, we get modern motion picture, which deserves its place among other breakthrough productions.

Tim Burton’s ‘89 Batman is an exceptional film that perfectly captures the spirit and look of the comic genre. A gangster named Jack Napier rises up and becomes the super-villain Joker after a chemical accident and terrorizes Gotham City, and it’s up to the crime-fighting vigilante Batman to stop him. Both Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson (especially Nicholson) give brilliant performances that elevate the material. And, accompanying the film is a Danny Elfman score (which may be his finest work), and a Prince soundtrack that perfectly complement the scenes; enhancing the mood and the tone. Batman rejuvenated the comic genre and quickly became the standard-bearer for all others to live up to.

Good:
-Gotham is amazing. The set design is perfect and portrays the captivating gothic city in a cartoony but plausible way. Same for cinematography and direction. (I recommend to buy the remastered bluray, it is a pleasure for the eye)
-Joker and Nicholson's performance. So good and in the second part so exuberant that it overshadow Batman and every other aspect of the film
-Iconic costumes and vehicles
-Great music score

Bad:
-This is a film more about Joker than Batman.
Batman is a poorly developed character in this film. He's always between being a caricature (like Joker) or a serious character but he doesn't shine in any aspect.
-Vicky Vale\Kim Basinger could have been an interesting character (like a dark lady for example, since this film has a noir vibe) instead it is simply a damsel in distress used only to provide a (weak) love story and a means to explore Batman psychology, failing to do so.

Bluray quote:
"You wouldn't hit a guy with glasses, would you?" - Joker

Somewhat overshadowed by Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy, It is hard to remember what a huge blockbuster this was in 89. Watching it nearly 30 years later, the film is a triumph of production design and iconography with a musical score that has stood the test of time almost as much as Williams' Superman theme. It's easy to forget how controversial Keaton's casting was, but he is great as both Batman and Bruce Wayne. The pre digital effects may have aged a little and the action sequences were always fairly tame, but Burton utilises the sets, costumes and props to great effect, drenching the film in smoke and shadows and producing some iconic moments, from Batman's first and final appearance in the film, to the Batmobile racing through a forest and the Batplane soaring in silhouette across the moon all set to one of Elfman's best scores (Forget Prince, Danny Elfman is the true musical hero of this and the sequel). Still great fun!