masterbrain_27
Joined Jan 2004
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Over the years Batman has been a demigod, comedian, and psycho in a funky costume.
Rather than bicker about which movie, TV series or individual comic book run is the definitive Batman (and for the record, I thought Batman Begins was a bit weak), I'll say this is a very good Batman.
Burton's version of Batman is definitely more demigod than comedian, leaving the snarky(and highly quotable) lines to the Joker, as portrayed by Jack Nicholson.
From Batman's first appearance, terrorizing criminals more like Dracula than a bellowing blowhard on a zipline, to his final confrontation with the Joker, something suitably more Gothic than a runaway rail train, he's presented as something almost supernatural.
The real fun in this movie lies within the supporting cast, which adds a lot of charm to what would be a movie full of rehashed stereoty-excuse me-archetypes. Robert Whul lights up the screen as Alexander Knox. Billy Dee Williams has commanding screen presence as Harvey Dent(a role "Forever" scared by Tommy Lee Jones and J. Schumacher). William Hootkins' gravelry delivery as Lt. Eckhart steals (well, borrows) the show. Even Tracey Walter, no more than Nicholson's shadow and foil as Bob the Goon, show's some bitch'n acting chops.
Free from on-screen sound effects, and hopping tanks, Batman is an overblown action film that packs sizable thrills, a few laughs(within context), and a fair amount of Tim Burton's recognizable touches, all of which keep the overall film, dark, moody and ultimately entertaining.
Rather than bicker about which movie, TV series or individual comic book run is the definitive Batman (and for the record, I thought Batman Begins was a bit weak), I'll say this is a very good Batman.
Burton's version of Batman is definitely more demigod than comedian, leaving the snarky(and highly quotable) lines to the Joker, as portrayed by Jack Nicholson.
From Batman's first appearance, terrorizing criminals more like Dracula than a bellowing blowhard on a zipline, to his final confrontation with the Joker, something suitably more Gothic than a runaway rail train, he's presented as something almost supernatural.
The real fun in this movie lies within the supporting cast, which adds a lot of charm to what would be a movie full of rehashed stereoty-excuse me-archetypes. Robert Whul lights up the screen as Alexander Knox. Billy Dee Williams has commanding screen presence as Harvey Dent(a role "Forever" scared by Tommy Lee Jones and J. Schumacher). William Hootkins' gravelry delivery as Lt. Eckhart steals (well, borrows) the show. Even Tracey Walter, no more than Nicholson's shadow and foil as Bob the Goon, show's some bitch'n acting chops.
Free from on-screen sound effects, and hopping tanks, Batman is an overblown action film that packs sizable thrills, a few laughs(within context), and a fair amount of Tim Burton's recognizable touches, all of which keep the overall film, dark, moody and ultimately entertaining.
There is nothing horribly wrong with this picture, if not compared to it's source material.
If you're after stock action fare and a gimmick, then this movie's for you.
A mysterious madman threatens to start the first world war a little early through weapons sales and terrorist acts. The 19th century British Secret Service call upon Alan Quartermain(King Solemon's Mines) to assemble a team of extraordinary gentlemen, all of which are literary characters.
The movie has explosions, a few cool effects, and quite a bit of plot left in the typewriter.
I would, however, recommend reading the Graphic Novel first. While the Novel was enriched with detail and was a stunning read, the movie picked up on the premise, altered the characters, screwed with the plot and put it on the screen. I assure you, the book was wonderful, this is merely average at best.
If you're after stock action fare and a gimmick, then this movie's for you.
A mysterious madman threatens to start the first world war a little early through weapons sales and terrorist acts. The 19th century British Secret Service call upon Alan Quartermain(King Solemon's Mines) to assemble a team of extraordinary gentlemen, all of which are literary characters.
The movie has explosions, a few cool effects, and quite a bit of plot left in the typewriter.
I would, however, recommend reading the Graphic Novel first. While the Novel was enriched with detail and was a stunning read, the movie picked up on the premise, altered the characters, screwed with the plot and put it on the screen. I assure you, the book was wonderful, this is merely average at best.