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Fun fact: Jack Nicholson really wanted "Bob" to be his henchman in the movie otherwise he wouldn't do it. So we have to thank Bob for being his henchman otherwise we wouldn't have gotten Jack Nicholson as the Joker.
I love that The Joker tells Bob to spare the one painting, which I looked up just now and see it’s Figure with Meat by Francis Bacon. The man’s face is stark white and clothing shaded purple, Joker obviously sees a bit of himself in it and kindly tells Bob to leave it. Very nice touch.
Now THAT was a happy coincidence! I've always noticed that white faces are a recurring visual motif in this movie. Not just the Joker himself, the henchmen painted as mimes, some of the Smylex victims, and the gigantic clown balloon, but the photos of pale-skinned models seen on the wall when Jack Napier is introduced, as well as Alicia's porcelain death mask and the painting you pointed out. Very Tim Burton-ish, without being too on the nose.
Check out the Nolan interview on youtube titled *"How Christopher Nolan Was Inspired by Francis Bacon"* In it, Nolan explains how this painting inspired Ledger's Joker face paint.
Interesting trivia: Tim Curry gets residuals from this movie. Originally they asked Jack to play Joker and he didn’t seem like he was going to say yes so they asked Tim and basically said “hey if he says no, can you be our Joker?” and to sweeten the pot they offered him residuals even if he didn’t get cast. Meaning not once but TWICE we almost got Tim Curry as the Joker
No, everyone knows Robin Williams was the one who was asked to do Joker after Nickelson turned it down. He was offered the role, accepted, and then learned he was only being used as a lure to get Jack into the role. He didn’t work with WB for a while because of it, even turning down the Riddler in Batman Forever.
No he wouldn't. I'm a big fan of Tim Curry but he wouldn't have worked as The Joker. Sure he's got the maniacal grin and everything but his voice is too deep, he doesn't have the right look and although he's great at playing villains he can only do "creepy camp crazy" not burst out unpredictable crazy like Jack did.@@Jackie-McCann
I remember the controversy surrounding Michael Keaton and people saying he wouldn't pull it off as Batman and today he's considered one of the best Batman of all time
I disagree. Until Robert Pattinson came along I thought Val Kilmer pulled off Batman pretty well despite the shitty writing. Now though Robert Pattinson is easily the best Batman actor in costume
@@neurohack9038 He was decent. And the backlash had less to do with fans thinking he was miscast, and more to do with it just being Ben Affleck. I think the only truly bad live-action Batman to date was George Clooney, and it wasn't really his fault, more the script and direction.
@@Willverinerage I like him. Joker is the kind of villain who can have several types of personalities and is not really set in stone. Every Joker we have is unique and has their own style and motive (well, if you can spot the motive).
11:40-11:44 YES! The Joker is supposed to be fun AND terrifying at the same time! Not just plain creepy. But also funny, smile, make a joke or two while electrocuting someone to death with a joy buzzer. And Jack Nicholson does this PERFECTLY!
Jack was great, Mark Hamill is better imo. You’re absolutely right that the joker is supposed to be fun and terrifying. But I think Hamill did it just a bit better.
It is also true that Heath Ledger took his Joker ideas from the 1989 version played by Jack Nicklesson, who was the founder of all of the Jokers we now know, except suicide squad.
@@WarHoundLACN he actually took elements of all the on screen jokers including Cesar Romero. But yes specifically his speaking patterns were based on the Nicholson Joker
@@jessedellross3245 God people go on and on about this but, really? I'm not trying to shit all over him, I love Mark Hammill, and he IS an amazing voice actor. Just listen to him do Harrison Ford, holy shit. Still, I just don't get the hype around his Joker. It kinda feels like a trend to say he was the best, likely just out of childhood nostalgia. The voice fits the character in the cartoon well, but is it the best representation of The Joker? Hell no!
I heard the Joker’s henchman, “Bob”, was a friend of Jack Nicholson’s. And that Nicholson refused to do the role unless a role was also created for his friend, thus the one henchman in the film who is named.
A similar thing happened with Batman Returns. Danny DeVito, who played the Penguin, was close friends with Vincent Schiavelli, who played the Penguin’s henchman, the Organ Grinder.
I always found Joker's reaction to Batman knocking down the pews hilarious like he just goes "really?" actually all of Nicholson's reactions in this film are gold!
Fun fact, my Dad knows one of the background Joker minions, and he said Jack Nicholson was the nicest dude ever. He just told him "have fun, OK" before any scene he was in.
@@erlendvageskar3356 I usually don't correct people on this stuff, but that typo has made that word into a completely different one you definitely don't intend
I was hoping that someone would talk about Elfmam's score. I still prefer the one he did for Spider-Man, but this is pretty close and it's technically "the OG" so.
If I'm not mistaken he also did the original Flash tv show theme. Danny Elfman is a national treasure for many reasons aside from just superhero themes though.
Ex-fucking-scuse me!? Have you not heard Dead Man's Party? Oingo Boingo's most commercially successful song has far more depth than any movie score *awkwardly pushes glasses up nose with a snort and continues in a nasally voice* If you can even challenge yourself to dive deeper into their discography you'll find that they have songs of such subtle grace that it takes several re-hearing's to fully understand. They capture the everyday grind with the song "Another Day" with a pure understanding of those beaten down by corporate existence and a gentle dignity for those who must endure this rat race. Oh no, I'm starting to sound like Patrick Bateman. Anyway, American Psycho is the only movie with the balls to have Batman kill The Joker, and Bateman-Batman? C'mon, the casting is obvious. 'Til next time friends!
11:23 I think it's clever to have Bruce doing _inversion therapy_ - hanging upside down stretches out the spine - it's a form of physical therapy that helps with back pain
@@dredskl I mean, if we count batman and Robin he did fight him, I'm not sure batman forever and batman and Robin are supposed to be in the same universe though so I might be wrong.
The funniest part about Keaton and Nicholson tryna out crazy each other is… modern day Michael Keaton looks like he’s slowly turning into 1980’s Jack Nicholson and I love it
I love the scene where Joker kills Bob. Up until that moment, Joker has been acting over-the-top crazy and random, but in that single action he shows how completely devoid of any actual emotions he really is. Bob is nothing to him. It doesn't matter that Bob is Joker's most loyal henchman, who does exactly everything he's told. When Joker feels like killing him, he kills him; instantly. Zero hesitation. It's both a pretty funny scene and an intensely creepy one, once you take the time to process what happened.
@@megamikethemovieman Definitely. It's just that the way it's set up, it's clearly meant to be funny at first, because of the shock; and it is. Once that shock wears off, you feel bad for Bob and get that chilling realization about Joker.
Another thing I wanted to mention is that Michael Keaton played Bruce Wayne as being childlike essentially and I what I mean by that is he exudes so much disarming innocence and friendliness (Of course he has his moments) even in a way that it further superbly underpins the suspension of disbelief to Batman's mystique in not suspecting he'd be Batman while at the same time he's always in his head, very awkward and one can tell there's something going on with him secretly which it works so perfectly with the final product. Then, when he's in the bat suit there's quiet, but unmatched intensity and discontent. Michael Keaton's so very synonymously the closest thing to being perfect in the role in the context of live action that I don't suspect anyone could really gravitate toward any other version. He is the greatest Batman.
agreed, people can say what they want about Robert Pattionson, i'll keep my thoughts to myself, but i think Michael Keaton is so far the best live-action version
@@professorbaxtercarelessdre1075 Oh, it's okay. You shouldn't have to be quiet about anything. You ought to be honest about varying interpretations of creative mediums in art. One of the greatest things we can do as I understand it is to have dissident exchanges. Discourse in other words. Never feel badly for expressing opinions. I do feel Pattinson was extremely good in the role with the context of the overall tone for the new proposed trilogy in the series of Batman lore (Came a long way since Twilight, lol. To be fair though, that wasn't necessarily his fault given both the scripts and direction of the film series. I don't think it's the worst thing ever as it's often cliche to lump in that vein, but of course I'm not really a fan either. To me it's just another movie franchise that is by design supposed to appeal to teenage youths and a premise more or less), even loads better than Christian Bale, but nothing compares to the master himself. I phrase that in gist, 'course it's anything but it. As far as I'm concerned, the Tim Burtons (Even Tim Burton's movies aren't as otherworldly and or personal as they used to be saying it lightly. Some of 'em have gotten better recently, but still. Far cry from the golden auteur days and I still love Tim Burton, but to be objective things can't stay monotonous. As with Don Bluth in the eighties relative to the nineties infamously speaking and George Lucas in the both the seventies and eighties until now. As bad as most of the Star Wars prequels are until the second half of Episode III or so, they do really bridge the gap between the Prequel and Original Trilogies. It does tie into the central plot of George's vision for the mythology being, "The Tragedy of Darth Vader." The focus is always on Anakin/Vader more so or less so, but still there. And as good as certain things are with the sequels with Rey being the lead and such it still feels so disconnected from the narrative created by George. The greatest subtitle for the piece would be, "Fathers and Sons." I know that Disney's fixed a lot of structural problems with both the Mandalorian and the Obi-Wan miniseries, but still feels like a void too often in many spots. The prequels have kind of been represented as being underrated in hindsight now) forever, Chris Nolans (Nolan's movies are honestly crap now since he's really divulged into a watered-down version of the Wachowskis and the films have somehow became pretentious as with Ridley Scott's. Scott's been essentially trying to remake Gladiator since its release on the epic scale. Somewhere in between, Inception and The Dark Knight Rises it started and then Interstellar bookended it for me. Pretty much his own Jupiter Ascending which is where I'm going with the Wachowski comparison. The recent ones such as Dunkirk and Tenet are far better, but still. Don't get me wrong though, 'cause I love the earlier projects such as Memento, Insomnia and of course Batman Begins as with The Dark Knight, but yeah), Joel Shumachers (Schumacher's' earlier movies were fairly serviceable actually. Still love The Lost Boys and Falling Down. While he did enhance the campiness of Batman, I believe that was honestly more of the studio's input as with the blank check since they were so concerned with it being marketable to children at their own intellectual expense as with their own respect period. I hate it when things are too dumbed down for child audiences because nothing could be more disrespectfully patronizing to them with condescension and that's what Batman and Robin was reduced to being sadly on a superficial basis. And it's not even an honorary callback to the Adam West era. 'Cause one sees in the documentaries that Schumacher himself was surprised when the proviso literally said, "More Toyatic.") and the Matt Reeves of the world a hundred years from now we'll probably still be studying Keaton's iteration as the benchmarking source for the character in filmmaking in the future since it's so almost perfect.
@@Chrisx005x i can't read all that lol, i'll just say in a rational and tolerant society, one could share their opinions, but try sharing your thoughts on my youtube videos, especially video game related content, you'll quickly see how quickly anger boils
@@professorbaxtercarelessdre1075 Oh, I understand too. It shouldn't be problematic in modern society if we really say we're actually developed. Only when one really says something and even then, it's not really a big deal unless it's threatening or something.
@@Chrisx005x that's how it should be, i wish i could just comment my opinion sometimes without people jumping down my throat, sometimes months or even years later, i barely even remember what i said they're commenting back on sometimes
The point you made about how we're not getting lectured about what the characters are about, instead showing us is an incredibly good point. We don't need huge speeches all the time. Characters can just...talk.
You really cruised over the Joker's introduction there. Both the scene with the mirror, and him walking up to the crime boss through the shadows. So well done.
Batman revolutionized the home video industry - it was the first financially successful film to be released for the home market the same year as its theatrical release and for only $19.99. It became a stocking stuffer in many homes that Christmas and went on to earn $150 million on home video alone. Now, even blockbuster hits are released in home video as soon as their theatrical runs are over (sometimes even before they end).
I was 10 when Batman came out, but didn't see it in the theater. I definitely got it on VHS for Christmas though, and I wore that shit out! I must have watched it dozens of times over the next 1-2 years. Revolutionary, indeed.
Yeah it was one of those movies where you couldn't wait for it to get on VHS and especially after you went to see it in the theater and maybe you'd go back to catch it again but when you knew it was coming on VHS it was a thing. It was one of the things that really put movie night on the map.
"He just went full Beetlejuice! NEVER go full Beetlejuice!" *NAH MATE ALWAYS GO FULL BEETLEJUICE* On a side note, Joker's face at 26:05 in response to Batman tripping and knocking all the chairs down is freaking priceless
@@GigaTechWolf Well, now I just wanna see a movie where Joker fights Beetlejuice...I know Joker doesn't really stand a chance against a ghost, but it would still be cool to see how the two would react to each other.
I saw an interview with Keaton where he explained that when he turned his head in the suit, the mask would deform heavily and show gaps between the mask and the face, which is why he keeps his head still, it wasn't necessarily rigid, just deformed poorly.
Batman '89 will always be my favorite Batman film. As a young child in the late '80's, I was hooked on the Batman '66 series, and when this came out, it totally blew me away. The 180 shift in tone can't be overstated. There's been other good, even (arguably) great Batman films, but when I'm in the mood to watch a Batman movie, I choose Batman '89 virtually every time.
I find it hilarious that he went from Batman & Robin back in the first season of the Nostalgia Critic, then did Batman Forever in 2018, then Batman Returns in 2020, and now here we are! The first four Batman movies are now complete!
17:25 after the countless times I've watched this movie, it's only just now that I realise those grins must mean they're literally showing photos of those model's corpses on the evening news. Also fun fact, as an art lover, Jack Nicholson always said that trashing the museum was the only thing his character did in this movie that legitimately disturbed him.
Honestly I do believe that Jack Nicholson was good as the Joker here. I still prefer Ledger but for a Tim Burton Joker, I think Jack gave the 80s fans exactly what they wanted. His face on the 1 dollar bill would be cool too.
26:59 Oh I am so happy you referenced that line from Batman Beyond. It applies to so many moments in the entire franchise and that show just needs more and more attention.
Even after 33 years later Tim Burton's Batman is and always be a cinematic comic book masterpiece. Thank you to Tim Burton, Michael Keaton, Danny Elfman's great iconic bat music, and Prince's music.
THIS MOVIE WILL NEVER AGE! The story, characters, score, the dark atmosphere, the visuals, EVERYTHING is AMAZING! I love this movie SO GODDAMN MUCH! And Michael Keaton is still the BEST Batman! To me, NO ONE will EVER top him! Long live Batman (1989)!
I get what you mean. This movie dripped with style. It wasn't concerned with how realistic it could be. These were characters that were mythic and spectacular! They didn't have to be super realistic. Michael Keaton made me BELIEVE that he was Batman! Nicholson did an amazing job as an over the top, funny, psychotic, unhinged Joker. I know it's not a perfect movie but it was made by a director with a true vision and style that made it timeless.
I have to disagree on just one thing, here... The special effects are borderline "Ugly Bad" by today's standards. At the time, I'm sure they were great, but they do not hold up to today's movies by a long shot. I'm sorry.
This is such a weird comment No one. Literally no one thought Heath was going to outdo Jack's performance. That was all anyone talked about, who would ever do Joker after Jack crushed it so hard? Heath put in an amazing performance, I truly love it, and I even love it more than Jack's, but only people who weren't alive for Jack's performance would ever call it underrated It was considered the greatest villain in a comic book movie performance for basically decades.
Come to think of it, this is one of my favorite Batman movies as well, Tim Burton was the right man to direct this, Michael Gough is an amazing Alfred and Michael and Jack rock!🦇
I love this Bruce Wayne. He is allowed to show emotions other than "my parents are dead." Just telling the joker to bring it while smashing a random object is just great.
Honestly I really liked Pattinson's consumed focus portrayal of a younger Bruce Wayne. I didn't think I would but he does feel very real as a broken man putting himself together through his experiences as Batman, learning what Batman is and needs to be and realizing that he as Bruce Wayne needs to save Gotham as both his personas not just as Batman. Hopefully if they make more with him they'll explore his attempts to be Bruce Wayne more because admittedly Pattinson was almost entirely portraying a Batman consumed by his vigilantism.
This movie also has my favorite "I'm too cool" scene ever: When Alicia (Grissom 's girlfriend) tells Jack Napier he looks good. The way he turns and looks at her before saying "I didn't ask" to me is like the ultimate "I'm confident cool" bit of acting ever.
Even better is just afterward, when he glares at Alicia's hand on his shoulder and she sheepishly pulls it away. I admire the way this movie (somewhat) tried to make the Joker less of a cartoon character, despite the fact that he literally IS a cartoon character. The Jack Napier incarnation seems all the more terrifying for being less of an "evil clown" stereotype and more of a normal guy who happens to look like a clown. That's a wonderfully understated bit of realism. Real-life psychopaths are usually "normal guys," or at least can pass for being normal; they are often handsome and charming, too. So, in a way, a Joker who comes off less like a clown and more like an evil Han Solo makes a lot of sense to me.
When I was a sophomore in high school, I was in the high school marching band and we did Batman that year. It was a mixture of the original score and Batman Returns. The band was dressed like the Joker, our Colorguard was Catwoman, and our drum majors was Batman. It was a very tough show, but a lot of fun to do.
I listened to that soundtrack virtually every day for at least three years after getting the tape on Christmas of 89. Most nights I would go to bed with the tape playing. Think I moved onto Jurassic Park.
I absolutely love this movie. It was the first Batman movie I saw in theaters with my parents when it first premiered. I was only 6 years old when this movie was released. And still to this day, this movie holds a special place in my heart. For me, one of the best Batman movies EVER made.
It's wild I feel like everyone who loves this movie... can tell you exactly what they were doing, where they were... when they knew they were going to see it. I can remember my grandmother telling me to get dressed, and it's honestly the earliest memory I have of just being out of my mind to experience ANYTHING.
19:25 I don't wanna brag...but I will. I legit got to sit inside this EXACT model of the Batmobile while my dad and I were visiting a car museum. They even let me close the cockpit!
Jack Nicholson is still my favorite live-action Joker. He's a perfect blend of comedic and intimidating. Plus, his laughter never sounds forced and always feels natural.
Him and Williem Dafoe's Green Goblin are my two favorite comic book movie villians. Those two did both Batman's Spider-Man's Greatest Archnemesis justice and faithful.
Man I remember being 12 watching your videos now I’m 24 and still watching you critic , love you and hope you are well ! Prayers for you and your family!
@@ChannelAwesomecan you please tell me the name of the song you use at the beginning and at the end? (I don’t mean the intro I mean the part where you’re talking about the origin of this movie)
A timeless masterpiece. For the note, the first ever Batman I watched when I was a kid was Returns, and it was like "emmmm, this is disturbing and not what I expected from a movie about this awesome hero I heard so much". And then I caught this on TV and everything in the universe became right. This was THE thing.
@@megamikethemovieman predominantly negative, to be honest. It's like Burton's egomania inflamed and instead of making a Batman movie he decided to create his own personal fetish buffet leaving Batman just as a sauce-and-topping. Personally I can take or leave his sorta-revenant Catwoman since I am really not into this character in any incarnation (it's still better than the Dark Knight Rises one though, and don't even start me on Holly Berry's abomination...) but Penguin is just urgh, why??? It's not Penguin, it's a recolored, creepified Ratcatcher. With penguins. WHY?
@@alexmelik4030 fairs personally its my favourite cause you can see that he was bleeding creativity give him that at least. Michelle Pfiffer is the best catwoman in my opinion and I really think that the dynamic between Bat and Cat in and out of the costume is really good
One thing I really love about the 89 Batman movie is the theme music. It’s really nostalgic and it really reminds me of the animated series. Micheal Keaton is clearly my second favourite Batman close to Christian Bale.
Keaton's 2 outings definitely have the highest Batman killing count: Joker (Hell, do we count Napier since it sure looks like he deliberately let go), Penguin, so many goons in Ace Chemicals...he attached a bomb to a strong man and kicked him into a sewer prior to detonation...oh and set a fire eater aflame with the Batmobile.
I remember liking this film, and most of the characters mainlyJoker,Batman and Alfred. Honestly had Tim Burton not done this film then Sam Raimi would be 2nd best pick plus I feel like Sam Raimi can eventually do a Batman film and have Scarecrow or Clayface as the villain
You a big Clayface fan? Me too. I did a video on my channel pitching Clayface and the Joker for The Batman 2! Feel free to stop by my friend to check that out and to talk more Batman.
@@Gojirawars03 I covered the movie news where Reeves said he’s considered Freeze before but nothing confirmed. Your welcome to stop by my channel to watch some movie news round up episodes, also I did some villain pitch episodes of what villains I would like to see in The Batman 2. I look forward to having more super conversations with u over there my friend.
@@yeldarb141983 I think he could be a great Joker. I reviewed Batman 89 as well on my channel and have tons of other Batman content you will enjoy, feel free to stop by my friend so we can talk more Joker.
To be honest I was reminded of this film a lot while watching Birds of Prey because of Ewan McGregor as Black Mask. His performance in that movie reminded me a lot of Jack Nicholson, but focusing more on the Jack Napier aspect rather than the Joker.
A straight up classic! I was 6 years old when I saw this film at a drive thru theater. Batman (1989) is THE MOVIE that made me fall in love with movies in general. And I've never looked back.
I still love movies, even though Hollywood has recently lost its way. My favorite Batman is Christian Bale. Michael Keaton is a very strong 2nd favorite.
6:04 There actually are comic books that continue the Burton-verse including Billy Dee Williams becoming Two-Face. So if anyone wants to see that continuation, they can read the comics.
Just occurred to me out of all the Jokers we've seen on film, Jack is the only one to have his mouth altered. Ledger had the scars yes, but Jack's the only one with an actual Joker Smile...must have hurt like hell by the end of the day.
Holdup, I thought that Keoghan's has that too. Could be wrong, but seemed like he did and from what I gathered Reeves said he actually has a physical condition
@@samf.s.7731 I can't count him because we have not seen him officially, just a quick teaser silhouette..and I mean technically the guy who was Joker on Gotham the TV show on Fox should count, but that's a tv show, not a movie.
Never realized this until now, but in the comics Batman doesn’t have to change his voice because he doesn’t have one. It’s strange. I really never thought about that until it was brought up that Micheal Keaton came up with disguising his voice.
I love the fact that the chemical plant is the exact same set from Aliens. If you pause at 9:10 you get a real good look at the stairs the Marines take to get down to the hive.
This movie is, and will forever be my favorite movie of all time. It’s so much fun to watch, the performances are perfect, and every time I hear that music I can’t help but smile.
7:45 I believe that Jack Palance was actually deaf in one of his ears. Apparently when filming the scene when he swivels in the chair, he kept missing his mark because he couldn’t hear the go. He and Tim Burton got into it since Burton was getting irritated until Palance explained his deaf ear.
Here some fun facts 1. Movie was released the year of the characters 50th anniversary 2. Nicholson loved his performance in this film so much that at one point he was watching film once a week at his house. Nicholson admitted in an interview that he was enormous comic book fan in the era Batman first appearance and that the joker was his favorite character from the comics. 3. Nicholson revealed in interview strange dance joker does when he exists Vales apartment (when he raises his arms pretends to fart and runs off) was something called the bird dance which he improvised during the take he took it from a friend of his Clegg Hoyt 4. For it's first video release the film was graded slightly lighter as cinema audiences had complained that it was filmed so dark that they could hardly see what was going on 5. Nicholson convinced filmmakers to cash his close friend Tracey Walter as Bob 6. The first Batman movie to win an academy award for best art direction set decoration (later dark knight would win two Oscar wins) 7. As an art lover Nicholson admitted that the scene in which joker destroys priceless works of art was the only scene that made him uneasy which is why joker prevents Bob destroying Francis Barons figures with meat painting 8. Burton opted not to use tights, spandex, or underpants as seen the comic book feeling it was not intimidating 9. Only live action Batman film to feature only one supervillain from the comics (No the Batman 2022 doesn't count it had Riddler, Falcone, and Penguin) 10. Richard Donner was considered to direct after success with Superman 1978 which he wanted Mel Gibson to play Batman 11. Basinger screams total of twenty three times when in danger or when she thinks she's in danger and gasps six times 12. Crisis On Infinite Earths made Batman 1989 canon but it's not the same one since Joker is alive In that alternate Batman 1989 13. Police file on Jack Napier lists his date birth as April 22, 1937 which is Nicholson actual date of birth 14. Michael J Fox and Eddie Murphy were considered for the role Robin when Ivan Reitman was going to direct a comedy Batman 15. Portrayal of Bruce Wayne as an idle recluse who doesn't seem to care what's going on in the world is very much in line with how he was characterized in early comics before Dick Grayson or Alfred were introduced 16. Keaton made a cameo in Prince Batdance dressed as Batman he appears at 6:35 in front of Princes character Gemini shaking his head 17. Bell tower pulled forms the shape of a bat 18. During art museum scene Bob is keeping track of what they destroy and how much it was worth 19. Film includes three Oscar wins Nicholson (e times), Basinger, and Palance. Keaton would eventually nominated in 2015 20. Joker has the highest kill count of any joker incarnation 21. Gough and Hingle are the only two actors who appear in all four Batman movies 22. Keaton almost never said the iconic line I Am Batman. As written in shooting script dark knight dangles mugger the exchange was a little more verbose and ended with Batman declaring "I am the night" this scene made its way to print as originally written in DC comics adaptation of the movie based on Sam Hamm's screenplay
@C K true those are animated movie and game when it comes to live action different story but still Injustice joker is one that doesn't get brought up alot only known for causing Lois lane death and Superman killing him to casual audiences
I was 9 or 10 when this came out and I remember it being pretty scary. But in a good way, like exactly the right level of scary for my age to make it feel kind of dangerous. Great movie
Still my favorite, too. Not only is it a fantastic film, it opened the way for better superhero media to come, particularly Batman The Animated Series. Before that we'd mostly gotten stuff like The Super Friends, goofy, super kid friendly schlock. After this one was such a big hit, though, the floodgates were opened to a world of excellent animated comic book fare.
@@philippkainmueller734 True. I had few different ideas for different villain combos I pitched for The Batman 2 on my channel if u want to stop by to watch those videos my friend. Lots of great Batman content over there.
I really liked this movie; I'm a Jack Nicholson fan and I feel like his Joker gets overlooked because of the (frankly) fantastic later performances from others.
Nicholson's Joker will always be superior to at least one guy (that thankfully got killed off in an unrelated superhero film). But for the most part, Nicholson has been outdone several times over, including by an animated version of himself.
@@randallflagg3700 Jared Leto's Joker got killed off in "Suicide Squad." And sure, you could theorize that he survived. But until he reappears in a future movie, he really didn't. Not in my book.
@@jacob4920 - I think you forgot about the last scene of the movie, where he breaks Harley out of _Belle Rêve_ ^^ Plus; he was also confirmed to be alive in *Birds of Prey* , where he breaks up with Harley and kicks her out of his house (it's a stunt double who plays him, but it's still the same character) And, as a side note, there was also the JL Snyder Cut, where he's alive in the *Knightmare* future... it's not as compelling as the other 2 examples, but I figured I would also list it...
@@randallflagg3700 I didn't watch "Birds of Prey," because literally everyone told me it was utter crap, so I passed. I guess that's evidence enough, but considering how much I don't like that particular Joker, I suppose I was just happier thinking he was gone, and never coming back.
21:42 I remember as a kid my mom telling me that the same actor who played Batman played Beetlejuice. I didn't believe her but after watching this scene it became very obvious.
Throw It In: -When exploring Wayne Manor with Vicki, Knox (Robert Wuhl) ad-libbed the jokes aimed at Bruce's decorative collection of odd-looking armour. -After the Board to Death meeting when the Joker tells Bob to tail Knox, Jack Nicholson ad-libbed his Grissom impression (complete with Jack Palance's breathy voice). -Jack Nicholson revealed in an interview that the strange dance the Joker does when he exits Vicki Vale's apartment (when he raises his arms, blows a raspberry, and runs off) was something called the "bird dance" which he improvised during the take. He took it from a friend of his, the late actor Clegg Hoyt. -Michael Keaton came up with the famous "I'm Batman" line - in the script it was "I am the (K)night". -Keaton was also the one who decided that Batman didn't turn his head. This was because the cowl wasn't fitted to his head quite right and bowed outwards when he turned his head.
Some of things I remember from this film: 1) Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck promoting the WB Catalog before the movie. (on VHS) 2) The music (Danny Elfman and Prince) 3) The Best Batmobile EVER!!!
I feel this Batman movie has the best plot and the reason superhero movies became so popular. It’s right up there with The Dark Knight as my favorite Batman movie.
Nah it is the best looking movies with its atmosphere and Gothic nature with a plot isn't really anything that Grand in fact the plot kind of loses the point of Batman in the final acts where final objective is just Batman wanting to kill the Joker
@@kanohihorder1228 it’s debatable what people say is their favorite Batman movie. I just like Dark Knight a bit better because of Heath Ledger and Christopher Nolan. Michael Keaton and especially Jack Nicholson are amazing actors.
It being the reason superhero movies became so popular is kind of debatable, cause I think it was actually the first Spider-Man that actually did that cause of just how huge it was, but this definitely got the interest going Spider-Man just solidified how successful these movies could be and kicked it into high gear, and of course you can’t forget blade which basically saved superhero movies from total obscurity.
@@Claudiurogojan1234 Spider-Man kind of brought back the superhero movie trend in the 2000s, but I think Batman in 1989 really popularized the genre that it could be both profitable and critically acclaimed. We got Batman the animated series because of that movie!
@@Markimark151 yeah but it was only Batman movies that were getting made, unless you count that shitty straight to video captain America movie, so it was really just Batman, and no I don’t count the phantom lol. So I think Spider-Man showed you could do stuff other than Batman and have it be successful, blade definitely helped more than anything cause it gave Sony the confidence to actually make the movie and gave us the superhero movies as we know them today.
After all the other live action movie versions, this is still my favourite Batman score, favourite Batman interpreter, this Joker still terrifies me, this Batmobile I adore, etc - this is my favourite Batman movie. I agree also that I'm one of those who is waiting for the REAL Batman "return" performance - Michael Keaton in the upcoming superhero performance.
This is why I love this movie. It's dark, but it feels more like a comic book. Nowadays, all superhero movies and even comic books (mostly from DC) are horribly obsessed with being dark, edgy, and soulless just for the sake of it. Hell, Marvel comics look more cinematic than... well, comics because of their overexploitation with the MCU.
I completely agree. Even in the darker and more serious Batman comics, it’s still a COMIC book, emphasizing a quirky, off balance, caricature of reality. After all, DC is a world of magic, AI, robots, aliens, ghosts, immortals, etc.
Very true. You got DC on one side, leaning heavy on the dark, and Marvel on the other, leaning heavy on the comic. This is the perfect blend that we have only ever seen once. I hope we'll get to see it again someday.
Comics nowadays are trash. Ten/Twenty years ago, you would have a great point. But seeing the crap that Marvel and DC Comics are both guilty of shoveling into our unwanting faces in the past 4-5 years actually made me HAPPY that comics are no longer a thing, and are finally being put to rest, as a medium. I only wish it had happened when comics were still GOOD, so that I could have a positive memory of their passing.
(mostly from DC) literally the only non-Batman property that tried to be dark was Man of Steel. Everything else has not been that. Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Shazam, Birds of Prey, The Suicide Squad, WW84 are many things but dark and edgy they are not.
25:40 -- Definitely saw that reference coming. _EXCELLENT EXECUTION!_ And for the record -- the audience totally LOST IT in the theaters when that happened!
Oh man my childhood! I watched this movie so many times as a child. Still my all time favorite Batman movie, by far. I love it. The feel of it. The music, the weirdness, the darkness, ..it's just SOOOO GOOOOD. I loved Keaton as Batman, and loved Nicholson as the joker. Keaton is an amazing actor. He played Beetlejuice, and people thought he couldn't pull off Batman? The man is a legend. Same with Nicholson. I can't say enough about those 2. Keaton was highly underrated. Last thing... Tim Burton brought his weird, magical wonder to this movie, and it came to life, in the best possible way. LOVE it.
27:48 What, no Goofy scream???? (You know what, I would half expect Joker to actually use a Goofy scream in a situation like this or the one you actually did in TDK. It's probably because Batman is owned by Warner Bros and they don't want to use it.)
I loved the thumbnail for this NC episode. Doug's face is superimposed over Jack Nicholson's photoshoot stills that tied into the promos for the film's debut, lol. It was probably a surreal time to be alive as a Batman fan. I was born three years later myself in '92. It pretty much was the blockbuster equivalency to the original Star Wars trilogy's premiere. Nothing of the sort had ever been done cinematically on Batman up to that point. I think honestly the most transitional scene in the original movie (All of it is subjectively almost perfect to me in many ways) is when Vicki follows Bruce to where his parents were murdered, there's no dialogue and with the haunting but very interesting Danny Elfman music underscoring the running gamut of emotions is just so golden and says everything. And my own theory is that Bruce more-than-likely knew that she'd follow him there and eventually figure everything out anyway. He knew it was only borrowed time before someone he met couldn't understandably deal with him leading a double life. He even has that same conversation with Selina in front of the fireplace in Batman Returns. The first movie is so powerful in very personal ways.
Yes, I still think this film is at least as deep as any of Nolan's films. But there's one...well, inaccuracy that still bothers me. It's the highly symbolic line "Did you ever dance with the devil by the pale moonlight?" Great line, sure - but I don't think it fits the Joker. The Joker is a murderer, and Satan doesn't kill people, but corrupts them. This discrepancy becomes even worse when you factor in Prince's "Dance With the Devil" (a wonderful song that was unfortunately cut from the movie's soundtrack). Prince sings about a SOUL dying. The song is clearly about going to Hell - not being physically killed.
@@jaycue7641 It encapsulates both the source material and how interiorized the "film noir" if you will with Tim Burton's established motifs came to be with that era. Tim said himself from what I've seen in documentaries on preproduction for the project that Gotham's aesthetic is so personal anyway.
@@SeasideDetective2 I concur too. I love both Jokers incidentally. When has The Joker been miscast other than Jared Leto which I'd place the blame on the script and the confusing direction from the studio input more than him? Suicide Squad had too many ambitious ideas jumbled together and it wasn't a payoff more or less. And Jared Leto is a terrific actor too, but of course even method-like thespians get handed bad material here and there. Another problem with Suicide Squad is it's a multiverse visual medium like the Synder Justice League movies. I don't believe that Batman would ever coalesce with Superman considering they're both literally so diametrically opposed with their motives. I don't mind those crossovers now and then, but it just seems Superman uses everything good about himself for even greater purposes whereas from what we're told Batman channels all of his negativity for essentially better causes while walking the tightrope of almost going over to the underfed himself, but still retaining his goodness and that's so much more interesting to me that Batman's deeply flawed as both heroes and heroines would be. I enjoy most of the characters, but they should exist independently of each other or I think the focus should be on their stories rather than just randomly juxtaposing them all simultaneously. Heath Ledger's Joker seemed more clearly defined and even structurally consistent than Nicholson's which I still adore Jack's though. Don't get me wrong. Jack's the classic Joker and I'd say Heath is the fully actualized one. Almost like Alex DeLarge in A Clockwork Orange. Heath was sporadically compared to that performance actually. It's meticulously chilling nonetheless. Lots of the overarching tropes not just in Batman's lore, but a fair number of the mythologies in Tim Burton's work over the years have (At least earlier on in his filmmaking career. I know his stock is rising again, but I am partial to some of the predecessors admittedly. I know he's respectfully adapting and borrowing from narratives to distill everything to the singular vision he sought. I still consider Tim to be one of the most artistically influential directors of the last thirty years and to be my personal favorite. I like weird things anyway, lol) nailed the visceral symbolism in dichotomies very well without too much constraining exposition. I didn't mean to necessarily word vomit on you, but I particularly like discussing interpretations of cinema myself included. I'm an INTJ on the MBTI scale, lol.
I love the casting of this film. I was surprised, though, because Beetlejuice alumns Keaton and Baldwin were obvious casting for Joker and Batman. Keaton's Beetlejuice makeup is quite close to Ledger's Joker. And Baldwin would actually go on to play The Shadow (the pulp that inspired Batman).
Couldn't agree more the Burton Batman was the only superhero movie I ever liked. It was aesthetic and visual. It took artistic risks. It basically made a genre I would later grow to hate but I still love it. Well acted and ingenious production design and soundtrack.
I friggen love Nicholson's Joker. He gives off a very "Old fashioned 1950's gangster" vibe at times. His performance is right up there Ledger and Hamill
@@cannibalbunnygirl He’s a good animated voice no doubt. I ranked all the live action Batman actors on my channel if you want to stop by to watch that video.
I absolutely love your videos! Been a fan for years and have watched all of your videos so many times. Your videos are always so much fun to watch! Thank you for the laughs!
I've always thought the reason he stumbles in the cathedral is because he's still reeling from having just BEEN IN A FRIGGING PLANE CRASH. not to mention the explosion. that would probably ring anybody's bells. "He's human after all." yeah, he is. but all the same, he gets up and keeps going.
I think ur spot on about Michael Keaton as Batman. One of the reasons I think he also works so well is because he's so soft and subtle as both Bruce Wayne and Batman. He never overcompensates with one to make the other less conspicuous. He's just always blurring that line
Batman (1989) is 35 years old!!! Made $251 domestically and $400 million worldwide on a $48 million budget The novelization even made The NY Times best sellers list Lots of merchandise sales plus it was one of the highest selling vhs tapes A very solid comic book adaptation that's dark, gothic, and that sticks to the classic noir aesthetic of the original source material Burton's direction makes this comic book character come alive from the costumes to the set designs to the art direction to the score by Danny Elfman to the performances to the visuals to the props as well as the vehicles It was an interesting feat cause many actually were upset about Michael Keaton's casting but after the film opened and time went on fans and critics were on board calling him one of the best Batmans on film He's given a lot of layers as both being Bruce and the masked detective, no doubt because the costume makes his moment very limited but it gives him an otherworldly feel Much of this works due to the drama and lots of subtle facial expressions without too much dialogue spoken giving a sense of vulnerability no doubt Not to mention a story revelation comes later tying it all together making it operatic Jack Nicholson practically steals the show as The Joker, it's fascinating how in this version we know everything about him and very little about Batman yet in later films the focus would shift drastically but that is part of the appeal (the more mystery is to somebody the more fascinating they are) His plan is being that he is both anarchy and chaos Kim Basinger as Vicki Vale makes for a interesting love interest; her relationship with Bruce Wayne and Batman gets 'overshadowed' in many ways yet they both want to find a semblance of potential happiness, although if only her lines didn't constantly consist of screams Still her dilemma with Bruce adds an anchor of believability making Vicki feel like a real person The movie also has a lot of commentary these days saying a corrupt world can be forgiven if you corrupt it even further This interpretation was more dark and brooding as opposed to the Adam West 1960s version, truth be told it was a less dignified portrayal but they had to start somewhere, Batman has been through worse adaptations over the years some so serious some just miss the mark entirely Following the success of 1978's 'Superman' this set the trend for future comic book films plus as far as origin stories are concerned using its same formula it holds up Burton does wonders here taking inspiration from the 1980s series of comics plus so many movies owe their popularity to its success as well as bringing Batman into the mainstream paving the way for sequels, an animated series, his return in The Flash (2023) as well as many more interpretations from other directors and actors So much of this still works from having great actors to iconic lines to memorable images on the screen Whatever the future holds as far as this character goes in the pop cultural landscape there's no shortage to tackle much more darker angles with many other stories to tell from the rich history of the comics
This is the BEGINS of my love for Batman. after all these years I still look at it with interest and admiration. I really like Nolan's and Reeves' films, but this one will always have a special place in my heart. Then Elfman's music is so catchy and andrenaline-charged that it doesn't surprise me that they used it for the 90's animated series and still for me it's "THE" soundtrack that Batman must have.
This film also got me into batman too also growing up in the 80s watching reruns of adam west's batman helped too in the 80s (born in 83) also loved beetlejuice and micheal keaton could have made a good joker too cus of beetlejuice
Executive Meddling: Does the entire last act in the cathedral feel like it was tacked on at the last minute to you? It was. Executive Producer Jon Peters worked it into the movie all behind Tim Burton's back.
12:14 “He’s like a walking homicidal dad joker. You just laugh at how hard he’s laughing” I now long for the moment in my life I can paraphrase this description
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Can you do Was That Real: Dave the Barbarian? Paul Rugg as an evil pig named Chuckles, Tress MacNeille as a feisty little warrior girl, and a magical horse named Twinkle voiced by Jeff Bennett doing a Christopher Walken impression.
Fun fact, some theistic Satanists refer to The Devil as "The Batman" because of his appearance.
Last is Batman: Mask of the phantasm
After almost 15 years, the all the original Burton-Schumacher Batman films have been reviewed.
Fun fact: Jack Nicholson really wanted "Bob" to be his henchman in the movie otherwise he wouldn't do it. So we have to thank Bob for being his henchman otherwise we wouldn't have gotten Jack Nicholson as the Joker.
That's awesome, and he is the best henchman anyone could ever ask for
As the old saying goes: You always need a Bob in the group.
@@robertparker6280 I’m using this…never heard this before but it’s an awesome quote
@𝕯𝖆𝖒𝖔𝖓 𝕮𝖆𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖊𝖑 How dare Joker kill his most devoted follower. RIP Bob
Harley quinn who? Bob is The OG
I love that The Joker tells Bob to spare the one painting, which I looked up just now and see it’s Figure with Meat by Francis Bacon. The man’s face is stark white and clothing shaded purple, Joker obviously sees a bit of himself in it and kindly tells Bob to leave it. Very nice touch.
Meat by Bacon, love it. 😅
Also that same painting appears in the joker film in his living room.
Now THAT was a happy coincidence!
I've always noticed that white faces are a recurring visual motif in this movie. Not just the Joker himself, the henchmen painted as mimes, some of the Smylex victims, and the gigantic clown balloon, but the photos of pale-skinned models seen on the wall when Jack Napier is introduced, as well as Alicia's porcelain death mask and the painting you pointed out. Very Tim Burton-ish, without being too on the nose.
Fact is that scene is from the 60s tv series were joker Distroy the art museam
Check out the Nolan interview on youtube titled *"How Christopher Nolan Was Inspired by Francis Bacon"*
In it, Nolan explains how this painting inspired Ledger's Joker face paint.
Interesting trivia: Tim Curry gets residuals from this movie.
Originally they asked Jack to play Joker and he didn’t seem like he was going to say yes so they asked Tim and basically said “hey if he says no, can you be our Joker?” and to sweeten the pot they offered him residuals even if he didn’t get cast.
Meaning not once but TWICE we almost got Tim Curry as the Joker
Tim would’ve been AMAZING as a live-action Joker. Not only would he have DEVOURED the scenery, he would’ve used whatever was left as a toothpick! 😂
No, everyone knows Robin Williams was the one who was asked to do Joker after Nickelson turned it down.
He was offered the role, accepted, and then learned he was only being used as a lure to get Jack into the role.
He didn’t work with WB for a while because of it, even turning down the Riddler in Batman Forever.
@@LestatandBerial I’m just saying what Secret Galaxy reported on
@@Jackie-McCann Fun Fact: James Woods was also considered for live action Joker.
No he wouldn't. I'm a big fan of Tim Curry but he wouldn't have worked as The Joker. Sure he's got the maniacal grin and everything but his voice is too deep, he doesn't have the right look and although he's great at playing villains he can only do "creepy camp crazy" not burst out unpredictable crazy like Jack did.@@Jackie-McCann
I remember the controversy surrounding Michael Keaton and people saying he wouldn't pull it off as Batman and today he's considered one of the best Batman of all time
I disagree. Until Robert Pattinson came along I thought Val Kilmer pulled off Batman pretty well despite the shitty writing. Now though Robert Pattinson is easily the best Batman actor in costume
The very best.
I swear there is a pattern to that...
@@neurohack9038 Becuase of him or because of the story around him?
@@neurohack9038 He was decent. And the backlash had less to do with fans thinking he was miscast, and more to do with it just being Ben Affleck.
I think the only truly bad live-action Batman to date was George Clooney, and it wasn't really his fault, more the script and direction.
“I like how each joker took inspiration from the previous..” *Jared Leto shows up* “GET OUT OF HERE!” Kills my every time 😂
NOBODY likes Leto's Joker!!!! lol
@@Willverinerage Speak for yourself.
Jared Leto was okay but he has nothing on Jack Nicholson.
@@HereJune you must be very proud......
@@Willverinerage I like him. Joker is the kind of villain who can have several types of personalities and is not really set in stone. Every Joker we have is unique and has their own style and motive (well, if you can spot the motive).
11:55 Brilliant!!!! 👏
11:40-11:44 YES! The Joker is supposed to be fun AND terrifying at the same time! Not just plain creepy. But also funny, smile, make a joke or two while electrocuting someone to death with a joy buzzer. And Jack Nicholson does this PERFECTLY!
Jack was great, Mark Hamill is better imo.
You’re absolutely right that the joker is supposed to be fun and terrifying. But I think Hamill did it just a bit better.
It is also true that Heath Ledger took his Joker ideas from the 1989 version played by Jack Nicklesson, who was the founder of all of the Jokers we now know, except suicide squad.
@@jessedellross3245 That goes without saying. Hamill is my favorite animated joker
@@WarHoundLACN he actually took elements of all the on screen jokers including Cesar Romero. But yes specifically his speaking patterns were based on the Nicholson Joker
@@jessedellross3245 God people go on and on about this but, really? I'm not trying to shit all over him, I love Mark Hammill, and he IS an amazing voice actor. Just listen to him do Harrison Ford, holy shit. Still, I just don't get the hype around his Joker. It kinda feels like a trend to say he was the best, likely just out of childhood nostalgia. The voice fits the character in the cartoon well, but is it the best representation of The Joker? Hell no!
I heard the Joker’s henchman, “Bob”, was a friend of Jack Nicholson’s. And that Nicholson refused to do the role unless a role was also created for his friend, thus the one henchman in the film who is named.
Fitting that Joker is the one who kills Bob, in the movie, then. lol
True Tracey Walter him and Jack have done nine films together.
I could be wrong, but I sure hope the joker Shooting Bob: the character, was the actual Bob's idea. That would be hilarious.
I heard that too...
A similar thing happened with Batman Returns. Danny DeVito, who played the Penguin, was close friends with Vincent Schiavelli, who played the Penguin’s henchman, the Organ Grinder.
I love how Batman actually defeats the Joker by literally "pulling his leg." Seems like the way Joker would want to go out.
Is the Joker ur fav Batman villain?
I've watched this movie several times and that never clicked omg
@@megamikethemovieman Joker is my favorite villain, when he's NOT trying to kill me
@@brandoncornwell1926 Joker is my fav too. I reviewed Batman 89 on my channel too, if u want to see that? I think Nicholson was an awesome Joker.
@@megamikethemovieman I'll check it out later, thanks
I always found Joker's reaction to Batman knocking down the pews hilarious like he just goes "really?" actually all of Nicholson's reactions in this film are gold!
i hear that all of jack nicholson's lines are adlibbed. don't know if that's true or not.
Fun fact, my Dad knows one of the background Joker minions, and he said Jack Nicholson was the nicest dude ever. He just told him "have fun, OK" before any scene he was in.
That’s noce to hear
@@erlendvageskar3356 I usually don't correct people on this stuff, but that typo has made that word into a completely different one you definitely don't intend
Was he the Boombox Goon?
@@LightWolf_91 Lawrence!
Awesome story
Danny Elfman's Batman Theme is excellent. I think that theme, and the one he did for the Sam Raimi Spider-Man movies are some of his best works.
I was hoping that someone would talk about Elfmam's score.
I still prefer the one he did for Spider-Man, but this is pretty close and it's technically "the OG" so.
Yup, it's pretty much become The Batman theme. Even the latest movie obviously took inspiration from this movie's theme music. It's that iconic.
@Edward Lee Miller I was just about to say
If I'm not mistaken he also did the original Flash tv show theme. Danny Elfman is a national treasure for many reasons aside from just superhero themes though.
Ex-fucking-scuse me!? Have you not heard Dead Man's Party? Oingo Boingo's most commercially successful song has far more depth than any movie score *awkwardly pushes glasses up nose with a snort and continues in a nasally voice* If you can even challenge yourself to dive deeper into their discography you'll find that they have songs of such subtle grace that it takes several re-hearing's to fully understand. They capture the everyday grind with the song "Another Day" with a pure understanding of those beaten down by corporate existence and a gentle dignity for those who must endure this rat race. Oh no, I'm starting to sound like Patrick Bateman. Anyway, American Psycho is the only movie with the balls to have Batman kill The Joker, and Bateman-Batman? C'mon, the casting is obvious.
'Til next time friends!
11:23 I think it's clever to have Bruce doing _inversion therapy_ - hanging upside down stretches out the spine - it's a form of physical therapy that helps with back pain
He would’ve needed it if he ever met bane
its also cool because bats sleep like that and she wakes up to him doing that
Let's hope he doesn't fall asleep like that. He'd probably have an aneurysm in ten years.
@@dredskl I mean, if we count batman and Robin he did fight him, I'm not sure batman forever and batman and Robin are supposed to be in the same universe though so I might be wrong.
@TempleofSolomon I think that was his point. Unless he thought it was interesting that Bruce Wayne has back pain...
The funniest part about Keaton and Nicholson tryna out crazy each other is… modern day Michael Keaton looks like he’s slowly turning into 1980’s Jack Nicholson and I love it
Interesting also remember Keaton also played Beetlejuice so he can also do a Joker role as well.
I love the scene where Joker kills Bob.
Up until that moment, Joker has been acting over-the-top crazy and random, but in that single action he shows how completely devoid of any actual emotions he really is. Bob is nothing to him. It doesn't matter that Bob is Joker's most loyal henchman, who does exactly everything he's told. When Joker feels like killing him, he kills him; instantly. Zero hesitation.
It's both a pretty funny scene and an intensely creepy one, once you take the time to process what happened.
Didn’t you feel bad for Bob though ?
@@megamikethemovieman Definitely.
It's just that the way it's set up, it's clearly meant to be funny at first, because of the shock; and it is. Once that shock wears off, you feel bad for Bob and get that chilling realization about Joker.
Also Bob saved Jack in Axis when he had Gordon at gunpoint and urged Napier to flee.
@@heavycritic9554 Good point. I reviewed Batman 89 on my channel too if u would like to stop by to check that out my friend.
Agree; but to Joker someone had to pay for letting Batman take the balloons.
Another thing I wanted to mention is that Michael Keaton played Bruce Wayne as being childlike essentially and I what I mean by that is he exudes so much disarming innocence and friendliness (Of course he has his moments) even in a way that it further superbly underpins the suspension of disbelief to Batman's mystique in not suspecting he'd be Batman while at the same time he's always in his head, very awkward and one can tell there's something going on with him secretly which it works so perfectly with the final product. Then, when he's in the bat suit there's quiet, but unmatched intensity and discontent. Michael Keaton's so very synonymously the closest thing to being perfect in the role in the context of live action that I don't suspect anyone could really gravitate toward any other version. He is the greatest Batman.
agreed, people can say what they want about Robert Pattionson, i'll keep my thoughts to myself, but i think Michael Keaton is so far the best live-action version
@@professorbaxtercarelessdre1075 Oh, it's okay. You shouldn't have to be quiet about anything. You ought to be honest about varying interpretations of creative mediums in art. One of the greatest things we can do as I understand it is to have dissident exchanges. Discourse in other words. Never feel badly for expressing opinions. I do feel Pattinson was extremely good in the role with the context of the overall tone for the new proposed trilogy in the series of Batman lore (Came a long way since Twilight, lol. To be fair though, that wasn't necessarily his fault given both the scripts and direction of the film series. I don't think it's the worst thing ever as it's often cliche to lump in that vein, but of course I'm not really a fan either. To me it's just another movie franchise that is by design supposed to appeal to teenage youths and a premise more or less), even loads better than Christian Bale, but nothing compares to the master himself. I phrase that in gist, 'course it's anything but it. As far as I'm concerned, the Tim Burtons (Even Tim Burton's movies aren't as otherworldly and or personal as they used to be saying it lightly. Some of 'em have gotten better recently, but still. Far cry from the golden auteur days and I still love Tim Burton, but to be objective things can't stay monotonous. As with Don Bluth in the eighties relative to the nineties infamously speaking and George Lucas in the both the seventies and eighties until now. As bad as most of the Star Wars prequels are until the second half of Episode III or so, they do really bridge the gap between the Prequel and Original Trilogies. It does tie into the central plot of George's vision for the mythology being, "The Tragedy of Darth Vader." The focus is always on Anakin/Vader more so or less so, but still there. And as good as certain things are with the sequels with Rey being the lead and such it still feels so disconnected from the narrative created by George. The greatest subtitle for the piece would be, "Fathers and Sons." I know that Disney's fixed a lot of structural problems with both the Mandalorian and the Obi-Wan miniseries, but still feels like a void too often in many spots. The prequels have kind of been represented as being underrated in hindsight now) forever, Chris Nolans (Nolan's movies are honestly crap now since he's really divulged into a watered-down version of the Wachowskis and the films have somehow became pretentious as with Ridley Scott's. Scott's been essentially trying to remake Gladiator since its release on the epic scale. Somewhere in between, Inception and The Dark Knight Rises it started and then Interstellar bookended it for me. Pretty much his own Jupiter Ascending which is where I'm going with the Wachowski comparison. The recent ones such as Dunkirk and Tenet are far better, but still. Don't get me wrong though, 'cause I love the earlier projects such as Memento, Insomnia and of course Batman Begins as with The Dark Knight, but yeah), Joel Shumachers (Schumacher's' earlier movies were fairly serviceable actually. Still love The Lost Boys and Falling Down. While he did enhance the campiness of Batman, I believe that was honestly more of the studio's input as with the blank check since they were so concerned with it being marketable to children at their own intellectual expense as with their own respect period. I hate it when things are too dumbed down for child audiences because nothing could be more disrespectfully patronizing to them with condescension and that's what Batman and Robin was reduced to being sadly on a superficial basis. And it's not even an honorary callback to the Adam West era. 'Cause one sees in the documentaries that Schumacher himself was surprised when the proviso literally said, "More Toyatic.") and the Matt Reeves of the world a hundred years from now we'll probably still be studying Keaton's iteration as the benchmarking source for the character in filmmaking in the future since it's so almost perfect.
@@Chrisx005x i can't read all that lol, i'll just say in a rational and tolerant society, one could share their opinions, but try sharing your thoughts on my youtube videos, especially video game related content, you'll quickly see how quickly anger boils
@@professorbaxtercarelessdre1075 Oh, I understand too. It shouldn't be problematic in modern society if we really say we're actually developed. Only when one really says something and even then, it's not really a big deal unless it's threatening or something.
@@Chrisx005x that's how it should be, i wish i could just comment my opinion sometimes without people jumping down my throat, sometimes months or even years later, i barely even remember what i said they're commenting back on sometimes
"A walking homicidal dad joke" may just be the best description of the Joker I've ever heard. 👏😂
The point you made about how we're not getting lectured about what the characters are about, instead showing us is an incredibly good point. We don't need huge speeches all the time. Characters can just...talk.
Yea I like shows/movies like the opening of Dr. No when you have no idea what's going on and you have to figure it out using clues and observation
You really cruised over the Joker's introduction there. Both the scene with the mirror, and him walking up to the crime boss through the shadows. So well done.
FRIED???!
Over a woman...A WOMAN!
@@devinthierault made him insane hehehe
What channel do you think you're watching?.. an "explained" channel where they just tell you the entire movie scene for scene?...
“You can call me….Joker. And as you can see, I’m a lot happier”
Batman revolutionized the home video industry - it was the first financially successful film to be released for the home market the same year as its theatrical release and for only $19.99. It became a stocking stuffer in many homes that Christmas and went on to earn $150 million on home video alone. Now, even blockbuster hits are released in home video as soon as their theatrical runs are over (sometimes even before they end).
Jurassic Park still took 16 months to be released on video.
I was 10 when Batman came out, but didn't see it in the theater. I definitely got it on VHS for Christmas though, and I wore that shit out! I must have watched it dozens of times over the next 1-2 years.
Revolutionary, indeed.
And gosh darnit it was THE BEST VHS, just a plain black box with the golden Bat logo
cool
Yeah it was one of those movies where you couldn't wait for it to get on VHS and especially after you went to see it in the theater and maybe you'd go back to catch it again but when you knew it was coming on VHS it was a thing.
It was one of the things that really put movie night on the map.
"He just went full Beetlejuice! NEVER go full Beetlejuice!"
*NAH MATE ALWAYS GO FULL BEETLEJUICE*
On a side note, Joker's face at 26:05 in response to Batman tripping and knocking all the chairs down is freaking priceless
Until i read this Comment id NEVER Realized how much he Sounded like Beetlejuice
Didn’t pay that much attention until it got pointed out and that reaction’s hysterical XD
@@GigaTechWolf Well, now I just wanna see a movie where Joker fights Beetlejuice...I know Joker doesn't really stand a chance against a ghost, but it would still be cool to see how the two would react to each other.
3:11 Tricks are for.. kids??
You fool, you just said his named 3 times!!!
I feel like you've been building up a lot of these jokes for decades. "Why is he dating a sidewalk?" and "Mimes don't talk!" are what I needed today.
the commentary in these videos is really good sometimes
@@professorbaxtercarelessdre1075 Fun Fact: this film was a big inspiration for F-zero.
@@orangeslash1667 no idea what that is and never seen it lol
@@professorbaxtercarelessdre1075 Nintendo racing franchise
I saw an interview with Keaton where he explained that when he turned his head in the suit, the mask would deform heavily and show gaps between the mask and the face, which is why he keeps his head still, it wasn't necessarily rigid, just deformed poorly.
This movie will always be remembered for the impact it left on not just Batman, but for superhero movies in general!
Batman '89 will always be my favorite Batman film. As a young child in the late '80's, I was hooked on the Batman '66 series, and when this came out, it totally blew me away. The 180 shift in tone can't be overstated. There's been other good, even (arguably) great Batman films, but when I'm in the mood to watch a Batman movie, I choose Batman '89 virtually every time.
I was 5 years old when this came out, and I remember asking my mom where Robin was.
@@tbirddddd I was 4! I still remember going to the theater to see it and being so excited. I also was a fan of the 60s series.
I was nine when this movie came out and my brother (14) got to see it in the theaters. And I’m the one who really got into Batman.
@@PeachWookiee Fun Fact: this film was a big inspiration for F-zero.
I find it hilarious that he went from Batman & Robin back in the first season of the Nostalgia Critic, then did Batman Forever in 2018, then Batman Returns in 2020, and now here we are! The first four Batman movies are now complete!
He did batman returns in December 2020
@@m.c.ufan1019 thanks, I didn't see that I mistyped that at first.
Don’t forget BVS and Justice League.
So next year he'll review Batman 1966?
@@nolandavis1129 I mean the original four from 1989 to 1997
17:25 after the countless times I've watched this movie, it's only just now that I realise those grins must mean they're literally showing photos of those model's corpses on the evening news. Also fun fact, as an art lover, Jack Nicholson always said that trashing the museum was the only thing his character did in this movie that legitimately disturbed him.
That closing Mark Hamill laugh, oh baby it's gold every time
Honestly I do believe that Jack Nicholson was good as the Joker here. I still prefer Ledger but for a Tim Burton Joker, I think Jack gave the 80s fans exactly what they wanted. His face on the 1 dollar bill would be cool too.
He was a good Joker and I’m tired of pretending he’s not. God I love that meme 😂😂😂
@@questworldiangreenknight7455 The Joker Dollar meme?
Nicholson was a wimp in the 60s a bit crazy in the 70s but after he did the shining in 1980 he preferred to play in bad guy murder roles
@@claytonrios1 Jack Nicholson was A better Joker than Ledger Boi
@@jamespiskorz8641 Well he does them very well so I can see why.
26:59
Oh I am so happy you referenced that line from Batman Beyond.
It applies to so many moments in the entire franchise and that show just needs more and more attention.
It's definitely one of the best villain quotes of all time. XD
The show has gotten and still gets plenty of attention.
Even after 33 years later Tim Burton's Batman is and always be a cinematic comic book masterpiece. Thank you to Tim Burton, Michael Keaton, Danny Elfman's great iconic bat music, and Prince's music.
Fun Fact: this film was a big inspiration for F-zero.
@@orangeslash1667😂
@@pungisotu indeed.
@@orangeslash1667 I guess the Batmobile does put me to mind of the blue falcon and the chase outside the museum isn’t unlike an F-Zero course.
@@pungisotu yeah
THIS MOVIE WILL NEVER AGE!
The story, characters, score, the dark atmosphere, the visuals, EVERYTHING is AMAZING! I love this movie SO GODDAMN MUCH! And Michael Keaton is still the BEST Batman! To me, NO ONE will EVER top him! Long live Batman (1989)!
Uh…
No, it’s definitely aged.
@@Gojirawars03 "Not for me" and never will.
I feel you man
I get what you mean. This movie dripped with style. It wasn't concerned with how realistic it could be. These were characters that were mythic and spectacular! They didn't have to be super realistic. Michael Keaton made me BELIEVE that he was Batman! Nicholson did an amazing job as an over the top, funny, psychotic, unhinged Joker. I know it's not a perfect movie but it was made by a director with a true vision and style that made it timeless.
I have to disagree on just one thing, here... The special effects are borderline "Ugly Bad" by today's standards. At the time, I'm sure they were great, but they do not hold up to today's movies by a long shot. I'm sorry.
Jack Nicolson doesn’t nearly get enough credit for his role as the Joker. He’s so good.
You don't think 90 Million $ in salary and profit cuts is enough credit? 😁
What do you mean? hes one of the most revered jokers there is
This is such a weird comment
No one. Literally no one thought Heath was going to outdo Jack's performance.
That was all anyone talked about, who would ever do Joker after Jack crushed it so hard?
Heath put in an amazing performance, I truly love it, and I even love it more than Jack's, but only people who weren't alive for Jack's performance would ever call it underrated
It was considered the greatest villain in a comic book movie performance for basically decades.
@@celeboria I didn't know that's what he got so yeah I guess that works
@@MazeDaGr8 yeah cause of the performance definitely not the writing
Come to think of it, this is one of my favorite Batman movies as well, Tim Burton was the right man to direct this, Michael Gough is an amazing Alfred and Michael and Jack rock!🦇
I love this Bruce Wayne. He is allowed to show emotions other than "my parents are dead." Just telling the joker to bring it while smashing a random object is just great.
Honestly I really liked Pattinson's consumed focus portrayal of a younger Bruce Wayne. I didn't think I would but he does feel very real as a broken man putting himself together through his experiences as Batman, learning what Batman is and needs to be and realizing that he as Bruce Wayne needs to save Gotham as both his personas not just as Batman. Hopefully if they make more with him they'll explore his attempts to be Bruce Wayne more because admittedly Pattinson was almost entirely portraying a Batman consumed by his vigilantism.
This movie also has my favorite "I'm too cool" scene ever: When Alicia (Grissom 's girlfriend) tells Jack Napier he looks good. The way he turns and looks at her before saying "I didn't ask" to me is like the ultimate "I'm confident cool" bit of acting ever.
Even better is just afterward, when he glares at Alicia's hand on his shoulder and she sheepishly pulls it away.
I admire the way this movie (somewhat) tried to make the Joker less of a cartoon character, despite the fact that he literally IS a cartoon character. The Jack Napier incarnation seems all the more terrifying for being less of an "evil clown" stereotype and more of a normal guy who happens to look like a clown. That's a wonderfully understated bit of realism. Real-life psychopaths are usually "normal guys," or at least can pass for being normal; they are often handsome and charming, too. So, in a way, a Joker who comes off less like a clown and more like an evil Han Solo makes a lot of sense to me.
When I was a sophomore in high school, I was in the high school marching band and we did Batman that year. It was a mixture of the original score and Batman Returns. The band was dressed like the Joker, our Colorguard was Catwoman, and our drum majors was Batman. It was a very tough show, but a lot of fun to do.
10:28 even for Nostalgia Critic’s standards, the MJ meme was unexpected. Never change, Critic! 😎
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Best soundtrack ever ☺️
Unless you’re trying to hold off zombies.
So good the animated series used it.
I listened to that soundtrack virtually every day for at least three years after getting the tape on Christmas of 89. Most nights I would go to bed with the tape playing. Think I moved onto Jurassic Park.
I have it on my iPod
A shame Elfman thinks so too.
A little _too_ much.
I absolutely love this movie. It was the first Batman movie I saw in theaters with my parents when it first premiered. I was only 6 years old when this movie was released. And still to this day, this movie holds a special place in my heart. For me, one of the best Batman movies EVER made.
It's wild I feel like everyone who loves this movie... can tell you exactly what they were doing, where they were... when they knew they were going to see it. I can remember my grandmother telling me to get dressed, and it's honestly the earliest memory I have of just being out of my mind to experience ANYTHING.
19:25 I don't wanna brag...but I will. I legit got to sit inside this EXACT model of the Batmobile while my dad and I were visiting a car museum. They even let me close the cockpit!
Lucky you!
@@Bekrox Hells yeah!! X3
That's freaking awesome!!I woulda creamed in my pants if I did that lol
@@ericseitzler81 Mood fam hehe :)
Canopy* A cockpit is something entirely different.
Jack Nicholson is still my favorite live-action Joker. He's a perfect blend of comedic and intimidating. Plus, his laughter never sounds forced and always feels natural.
Him and Williem Dafoe's Green Goblin are my two favorite comic book movie villians.
Those two did both Batman's Spider-Man's Greatest Archnemesis justice and faithful.
@@jeuryrabassa4724 yes! That has alot to do with why Spider-Man 2002 was the best Spider-Man movie! Willem Dafoe as Green Goblin
Nicholson is just perfect for the role during the time as he is great at playing very psychotic characters.
@@FOXZILLA5734 who do you like better, Jack Nicholson or Robert De Niro
@@nsasupporter7557 both are fantastic actors can't really choose between them.
Man I remember being 12 watching your videos now I’m 24 and still watching you critic , love you and hope you are well ! Prayers for you and your family!
Thanks for watching all these years John!
@@ChannelAwesomecan you please tell me the name of the song you use at the beginning and at the end? (I don’t mean the intro I mean the part where you’re talking about the origin of this movie)
@@Rusty-2010use a song identifying app..
Most memorable line for me: a frustrated joker says, “Where does he get all those wonderful toys?” 😁
its a good line :D
A timeless masterpiece. For the note, the first ever Batman I watched when I was a kid was Returns, and it was like "emmmm, this is disturbing and not what I expected from a movie about this awesome hero I heard so much". And then I caught this on TV and everything in the universe became right. This was THE thing.
How do you think Batman Returns is now watching it when your older?
I thought Batman Returns had the best love story. They were both conflicted with their respective identities; Pfeiffer was crazy/vulnerable so sexy
@@QuartuvLarry That Catwoman is one of the better villains we had. I reviewed Batman Returns if you want to go by my channel to see that video.
@@megamikethemovieman predominantly negative, to be honest. It's like Burton's egomania inflamed and instead of making a Batman movie he decided to create his own personal fetish buffet leaving Batman just as a sauce-and-topping. Personally I can take or leave his sorta-revenant Catwoman since I am really not into this character in any incarnation (it's still better than the Dark Knight Rises one though, and don't even start me on Holly Berry's abomination...) but Penguin is just urgh, why??? It's not Penguin, it's a recolored, creepified Ratcatcher. With penguins. WHY?
@@alexmelik4030 fairs personally its my favourite cause you can see that he was bleeding creativity give him that at least. Michelle Pfiffer is the best catwoman in my opinion and I really think that the dynamic between Bat and Cat in and out of the costume is really good
One thing I really love about the 89 Batman movie is the theme music. It’s really nostalgic and it really reminds me of the animated series. Micheal Keaton is clearly my second favourite Batman close to Christian Bale.
Batman: “No killing.”
89 Batman: “That rule is overrated.”
Batman: “I’m warning you.”
BvS: Step aside, please
Dark Knight 2008 Batman: WHERE ARE THEY!?
The Burton films are based on the Golden Age comics where Batman had no qualms about killing criminals if he had to.
@@jlev1028 Batman killing the comics didn't as long as people thought but Batman 89 did it in such a child friendly way it's fine
Keaton's 2 outings definitely have the highest Batman killing count: Joker (Hell, do we count Napier since it sure looks like he deliberately let go), Penguin, so many goons in Ace Chemicals...he attached a bomb to a strong man and kicked him into a sewer prior to detonation...oh and set a fire eater aflame with the Batmobile.
I remember liking this film, and most of the characters mainlyJoker,Batman and Alfred. Honestly had Tim Burton not done this film then Sam Raimi would be 2nd best pick plus I feel like Sam Raimi can eventually do a Batman film and have Scarecrow or Clayface as the villain
You a big Clayface fan? Me too. I did a video on my channel pitching Clayface and the Joker for The Batman 2! Feel free to stop by my friend to check that out and to talk more Batman.
@@megamikethemovieman Mr Freeze is the baddie rumored for the sequel, apparently.
@@Gojirawars03 I covered the movie news where Reeves said he’s considered Freeze before but nothing confirmed. Your welcome to stop by my channel to watch some movie news round up episodes, also I did some villain pitch episodes of what villains I would like to see in The Batman 2. I look forward to having more super conversations with u over there my friend.
Do you one better for the villian: Keaton as the Joker.
If you think he can't play the Joker, I refer you to Beetlejuice.
@@yeldarb141983 I think he could be a great Joker. I reviewed Batman 89 as well on my channel and have tons of other Batman content you will enjoy, feel free to stop by my friend so we can talk more Joker.
To be honest I was reminded of this film a lot while watching Birds of Prey because of Ewan McGregor as Black Mask. His performance in that movie reminded me a lot of Jack Nicholson, but focusing more on the Jack Napier aspect rather than the Joker.
Is it any good?
Yea same, Birds Of Prey is so much fun and Ewan McGregor steals the show
Absolutely loved Ewan McGregor's Roman Sionis. The energy and Charisma he brought to the character makes it so fun and enjoyable to watch
@🎃Dämon Castiel The Ringmaster Of The Underworld💀 birds of prey was bad at some parts but also fun
A straight up classic! I was 6 years old when I saw this film at a drive thru theater. Batman (1989) is THE MOVIE that made me fall in love with movies in general. And I've never looked back.
I still love movies, even though Hollywood has recently lost its way. My favorite Batman is Christian Bale. Michael Keaton is a very strong 2nd favorite.
Lucky, I'm the same ages as this movie
6:04 There actually are comic books that continue the Burton-verse including Billy Dee Williams becoming Two-Face. So if anyone wants to see that continuation, they can read the comics.
What’s the name of the comic
@@KumaoftheForest Search Batman '89 comics
26:04 in all fairness, the guy just crashed his plane so he is definitely gonna stumble like that
Just occurred to me out of all the Jokers we've seen on film, Jack is the only one to have his mouth altered. Ledger had the scars yes, but Jack's the only one with an actual Joker Smile...must have hurt like hell by the end of the day.
Holdup, I thought that Keoghan's has that too. Could be wrong, but seemed like he did and from what I gathered Reeves said he actually has a physical condition
@@samf.s.7731 you’re right but tbf we’ve never properly seen keoghans joker yet so i don’t think he would’ve counted him
@@abdultariq3457OH yeah. His mouth did look weirdly elongated.
@@samf.s.7731 I can't count him because we have not seen him officially, just a quick teaser silhouette..and I mean technically the guy who was Joker on Gotham the TV show on Fox should count, but that's a tv show, not a movie.
Never realized this until now, but in the comics Batman doesn’t have to change his voice because he doesn’t have one.
It’s strange. I really never thought about that until it was brought up that Micheal Keaton came up with disguising his voice.
I love the fact that the chemical plant is the exact same set from Aliens. If you pause at 9:10 you get a real good look at the stairs the Marines take to get down to the hive.
didn't even notice that, that is cool
I've been a fan of the Nostalgia Critic since the first Batman movie he reviewed. The one with... THE CARD.
WHY WOULD YOU MENTION THE CARD?!?!?!?!?!?? Thanks for watching all these years!
@@ChannelAwesome Fucking love nostalgia critic!
@@ChannelAwesome So critic. What about The Batman review. Huh?
@@manuelalbertoromero9528 Most likely when it comes out on Blu-Ray
Wait which one was that?
This movie is, and will forever be my favorite movie of all time. It’s so much fun to watch, the performances are perfect, and every time I hear that music I can’t help but smile.
This Joker has what I've felt all other live action Jokers have been missing, and that's fun. The Joker does what he does because it's fun.
Thank you! That's why I love Jack's version so much. He's simultaneously jovial and threatening.
Actually, the Suicide Squad Joker seems to be having loads of fun.
The atmosphere of Gotham is flawless as well as the soundtrack.
7:45 I believe that Jack Palance was actually deaf in one of his ears. Apparently when filming the scene when he swivels in the chair, he kept missing his mark because he couldn’t hear the go. He and Tim Burton got into it since Burton was getting irritated until Palance explained his deaf ear.
It’s so wholesome seeing Doug review a movie from his childhood that he still loves.
Here some fun facts
1. Movie was released the year of the characters 50th anniversary
2. Nicholson loved his performance in this film so much that at one point he was watching film once a week at his house. Nicholson admitted in an interview that he was enormous comic book fan in the era Batman first appearance and that the joker was his favorite character from the comics.
3. Nicholson revealed in interview strange dance joker does when he exists Vales apartment (when he raises his arms pretends to fart and runs off) was something called the bird dance which he improvised during the take he took it from a friend of his Clegg Hoyt
4. For it's first video release the film was graded slightly lighter as cinema audiences had complained that it was filmed so dark that they could hardly see what was going on
5. Nicholson convinced filmmakers to cash his close friend Tracey Walter as Bob
6. The first Batman movie to win an academy award for best art direction set decoration (later dark knight would win two Oscar wins)
7. As an art lover Nicholson admitted that the scene in which joker destroys priceless works of art was the only scene that made him uneasy which is why joker prevents Bob destroying Francis Barons figures with meat painting
8. Burton opted not to use tights, spandex, or underpants as seen the comic book feeling it was not intimidating
9. Only live action Batman film to feature only one supervillain from the comics (No the Batman 2022 doesn't count it had Riddler, Falcone, and Penguin)
10. Richard Donner was considered to direct after success with Superman 1978 which he wanted Mel Gibson to play Batman
11. Basinger screams total of twenty three times when in danger or when she thinks she's in danger and gasps six times
12. Crisis On Infinite Earths made Batman 1989 canon but it's not the same one since Joker is alive In that alternate Batman 1989
13. Police file on Jack Napier lists his date birth as April 22, 1937 which is Nicholson actual date of birth
14. Michael J Fox and Eddie Murphy were considered for the role Robin when Ivan Reitman was going to direct a comedy Batman
15. Portrayal of Bruce Wayne as an idle recluse who doesn't seem to care what's going on in the world is very much in line with how he was characterized in early comics before Dick Grayson or Alfred were introduced
16. Keaton made a cameo in Prince Batdance dressed as Batman he appears at 6:35 in front of Princes character Gemini shaking his head
17. Bell tower pulled forms the shape of a bat
18. During art museum scene Bob is keeping track of what they destroy and how much it was worth
19. Film includes three Oscar wins Nicholson (e times), Basinger, and Palance. Keaton would eventually nominated in 2015
20. Joker has the highest kill count of any joker incarnation
21. Gough and Hingle are the only two actors who appear in all four Batman movies
22. Keaton almost never said the iconic line I Am Batman. As written in shooting script dark knight dangles mugger the exchange was a little more verbose and ended with Batman declaring "I am the night" this scene made its way to print as originally written in DC comics adaptation of the movie based on Sam Hamm's screenplay
10. Mel Gibson wouldn't have been a bad choice, I feel he would have been a good Wolverine, if there had been an X-Men movie then
@C K true those are animated movie and game when it comes to live action different story but still Injustice joker is one that doesn't get brought up alot only known for causing Lois lane death and Superman killing him to casual audiences
@@subtleb1138 he would have been a great Wolverine
I was 9 or 10 when this came out and I remember it being pretty scary. But in a good way, like exactly the right level of scary for my age to make it feel kind of dangerous. Great movie
Still my favorite, too. Not only is it a fantastic film, it opened the way for better superhero media to come, particularly Batman The Animated Series. Before that we'd mostly gotten stuff like The Super Friends, goofy, super kid friendly schlock. After this one was such a big hit, though, the floodgates were opened to a world of excellent animated comic book fare.
Who’s ur fav villains from the Batman animated series?
@@megamikethemovieman Easily Mister Freeze. He had tragic backstory, dope tools, and cool jokes. And the voice acting ...!
@@philippkainmueller734 He was awesome! You think they will have mr freeze in live action again?
@@megamikethemovieman Can't see it in the current Pattison-line, they hinted at the Joker, and he deserves his time to shine.
@@philippkainmueller734 True. I had few different ideas for different villain combos I pitched for The Batman 2 on my channel if u want to stop by to watch those videos my friend. Lots of great Batman content over there.
I really liked this movie; I'm a Jack Nicholson fan and I feel like his Joker gets overlooked because of the (frankly) fantastic later performances from others.
Nicholson's Joker will always be superior to at least one guy (that thankfully got killed off in an unrelated superhero film). But for the most part, Nicholson has been outdone several times over, including by an animated version of himself.
@@jacob4920 - Which Joker got killed off in an unrelated superhero film? I'm drawing a blank there...
@@randallflagg3700 Jared Leto's Joker got killed off in "Suicide Squad." And sure, you could theorize that he survived. But until he reappears in a future movie, he really didn't. Not in my book.
@@jacob4920 - I think you forgot about the last scene of the movie, where he breaks Harley out of _Belle Rêve_ ^^
Plus; he was also confirmed to be alive in *Birds of Prey* , where he breaks up with Harley and kicks her out of his house
(it's a stunt double who plays him, but it's still the same character)
And, as a side note, there was also the JL Snyder Cut, where he's alive in the *Knightmare* future... it's not as compelling as the other 2 examples, but I figured I would also list it...
@@randallflagg3700 I didn't watch "Birds of Prey," because literally everyone told me it was utter crap, so I passed. I guess that's evidence enough, but considering how much I don't like that particular Joker, I suppose I was just happier thinking he was gone, and never coming back.
21:42 I remember as a kid my mom telling me that the same actor who played Batman played Beetlejuice. I didn't believe her but after watching this scene it became very obvious.
Throw It In:
-When exploring Wayne Manor with Vicki, Knox (Robert Wuhl) ad-libbed the jokes aimed at Bruce's decorative collection of odd-looking armour.
-After the Board to Death meeting when the Joker tells Bob to tail Knox, Jack Nicholson ad-libbed his Grissom impression (complete with Jack Palance's breathy voice).
-Jack Nicholson revealed in an interview that the strange dance the Joker does when he exits Vicki Vale's apartment (when he raises his arms, blows a raspberry, and runs off) was something called the "bird dance" which he improvised during the take. He took it from a friend of his, the late actor Clegg Hoyt.
-Michael Keaton came up with the famous "I'm Batman" line - in the script it was "I am the (K)night".
-Keaton was also the one who decided that Batman didn't turn his head. This was because the cowl wasn't fitted to his head quite right and bowed outwards when he turned his head.
Joker: Trust me; Batman's never gonna see this coming.
Pilot: Like that time with the parade and the Prince music?
Joker: (irritated) HEY, QUIET!
😂😂😂😂
Nice Lego Batman reference xD
To this day Keaton is my favorite live action Batman. 2nd favorite Batman overall. Conroy is my definitive Batman.
Some of things I remember from this film:
1) Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck promoting the WB Catalog before the movie. (on VHS)
2) The music (Danny Elfman and Prince)
3) The Best Batmobile EVER!!!
I feel this Batman movie has the best plot and the reason superhero movies became so popular. It’s right up there with The Dark Knight as my favorite Batman movie.
Nah it is the best looking movies with its atmosphere and Gothic nature with a plot isn't really anything that Grand in fact the plot kind of loses the point of Batman in the final acts where final objective is just Batman wanting to kill the Joker
@@kanohihorder1228 it’s debatable what people say is their favorite Batman movie. I just like Dark Knight a bit better because of Heath Ledger and Christopher Nolan. Michael Keaton and especially Jack Nicholson are amazing actors.
It being the reason superhero movies became so popular is kind of debatable, cause I think it was actually the first Spider-Man that actually did that cause of just how huge it was, but this definitely got the interest going Spider-Man just solidified how successful these movies could be and kicked it into high gear, and of course you can’t forget blade which basically saved superhero movies from total obscurity.
@@Claudiurogojan1234 Spider-Man kind of brought back the superhero movie trend in the 2000s, but I think Batman in 1989 really popularized the genre that it could be both profitable and critically acclaimed. We got Batman the animated series because of that movie!
@@Markimark151 yeah but it was only Batman movies that were getting made, unless you count that shitty straight to video captain America movie, so it was really just Batman, and no I don’t count the phantom lol. So I think Spider-Man showed you could do stuff other than Batman and have it be successful, blade definitely helped more than anything cause it gave Sony the confidence to actually make the movie and gave us the superhero movies as we know them today.
Jack's performance of the Joker in this is amazing. So crazy and over the top, but unpredictable at the same time.
After all the other live action movie versions, this is still my favourite Batman score, favourite Batman interpreter, this Joker still terrifies me, this Batmobile I adore, etc - this is my favourite Batman movie. I agree also that I'm one of those who is waiting for the REAL Batman "return" performance - Michael Keaton in the upcoming superhero performance.
I Mean just Be Honest when you think about Batmobile, This Batmobile will be The First to Appear in your Tought
This is why I love this movie. It's dark, but it feels more like a comic book. Nowadays, all superhero movies and even comic books (mostly from DC) are horribly obsessed with being dark, edgy, and soulless just for the sake of it. Hell, Marvel comics look more cinematic than... well, comics because of their overexploitation with the MCU.
I completely agree. Even in the darker and more serious Batman comics, it’s still a COMIC book, emphasizing a quirky, off balance, caricature of reality.
After all, DC is a world of magic, AI, robots, aliens, ghosts, immortals, etc.
Very true. You got DC on one side, leaning heavy on the dark, and Marvel on the other, leaning heavy on the comic. This is the perfect blend that we have only ever seen once. I hope we'll get to see it again someday.
Comics nowadays are trash. Ten/Twenty years ago, you would have a great point. But seeing the crap that Marvel and DC Comics are both guilty of shoveling into our unwanting faces in the past 4-5 years actually made me HAPPY that comics are no longer a thing, and are finally being put to rest, as a medium. I only wish it had happened when comics were still GOOD, so that I could have a positive memory of their passing.
@@jacob4920 "shoveling unwanted faces" we know exactly what you mean jacob.
(mostly from DC) literally the only non-Batman property that tried to be dark was Man of Steel. Everything else has not been that. Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Shazam, Birds of Prey, The Suicide Squad, WW84 are many things but dark and edgy they are not.
25:34 Joker: "Oh, I'm afraid there is no respect for the dead, my friend."
25:40 -- Definitely saw that reference coming. _EXCELLENT EXECUTION!_
And for the record -- the audience totally LOST IT in the theaters when that happened!
The producers : Ok Jack we're ready for you on set!
Jack: Wait’ll They Get A Load Of Me!
Oh man my childhood! I watched this movie so many times as a child. Still my all time favorite Batman movie, by far. I love it. The feel of it. The music, the weirdness, the darkness, ..it's just SOOOO GOOOOD. I loved Keaton as Batman, and loved Nicholson as the joker. Keaton is an amazing actor. He played Beetlejuice, and people thought he couldn't pull off Batman? The man is a legend. Same with Nicholson. I can't say enough about those 2. Keaton was highly underrated. Last thing... Tim Burton brought his weird, magical wonder to this movie, and it came to life, in the best possible way. LOVE it.
This was the film that made Batman my favourite fictional character, got 4 year old me into comics and actually changed my life, it's also really good
What about Batman specifically makes him ur fav character?
@@megamikethemovieman the fact that he turned his immense pain and trauma into something productive
@@unfathomable3434 that makes sense. I’ve always enjoyed Batman myself. I have lots of Batman videos on my channel if you would like to see those.
Omg the jokes in this are so funny. When NC reviews a movie he loves, or really hates, he really puts his all into the writing. Appreciated.
27:48 What, no Goofy scream????
(You know what, I would half expect Joker to actually use a Goofy scream in a situation like this or
the one you actually did in TDK. It's probably because Batman is owned by Warner Bros and
they don't want to use it.)
I loved the thumbnail for this NC episode. Doug's face is superimposed over Jack Nicholson's photoshoot stills that tied into the promos for the film's debut, lol. It was probably a surreal time to be alive as a Batman fan. I was born three years later myself in '92. It pretty much was the blockbuster equivalency to the original Star Wars trilogy's premiere. Nothing of the sort had ever been done cinematically on Batman up to that point. I think honestly the most transitional scene in the original movie (All of it is subjectively almost perfect to me in many ways) is when Vicki follows Bruce to where his parents were murdered, there's no dialogue and with the haunting but very interesting Danny Elfman music underscoring the running gamut of emotions is just so golden and says everything. And my own theory is that Bruce more-than-likely knew that she'd follow him there and eventually figure everything out anyway. He knew it was only borrowed time before someone he met couldn't understandably deal with him leading a double life. He even has that same conversation with Selina in front of the fireplace in Batman Returns. The first movie is so powerful in very personal ways.
That was a great scene. And you're right. It played out with almost no dialog, very similar to a comic book.
Yes, I still think this film is at least as deep as any of Nolan's films. But there's one...well, inaccuracy that still bothers me. It's the highly symbolic line "Did you ever dance with the devil by the pale moonlight?" Great line, sure - but I don't think it fits the Joker. The Joker is a murderer, and Satan doesn't kill people, but corrupts them. This discrepancy becomes even worse when you factor in Prince's "Dance With the Devil" (a wonderful song that was unfortunately cut from the movie's soundtrack). Prince sings about a SOUL dying. The song is clearly about going to Hell - not being physically killed.
@@jaycue7641 It encapsulates both the source material and how interiorized the "film noir" if you will with Tim Burton's established motifs came to be with that era. Tim said himself from what I've seen in documentaries on preproduction for the project that Gotham's aesthetic is so personal anyway.
@@SeasideDetective2 I concur too. I love both Jokers incidentally. When has The Joker been miscast other than Jared Leto which I'd place the blame on the script and the confusing direction from the studio input more than him? Suicide Squad had too many ambitious ideas jumbled together and it wasn't a payoff more or less. And Jared Leto is a terrific actor too, but of course even method-like thespians get handed bad material here and there. Another problem with Suicide Squad is it's a multiverse visual medium like the Synder Justice League movies. I don't believe that Batman would ever coalesce with Superman considering they're both literally so diametrically opposed with their motives. I don't mind those crossovers now and then, but it just seems Superman uses everything good about himself for even greater purposes whereas from what we're told Batman channels all of his negativity for essentially better causes while walking the tightrope of almost going over to the underfed himself, but still retaining his goodness and that's so much more interesting to me that Batman's deeply flawed as both heroes and heroines would be. I enjoy most of the characters, but they should exist independently of each other or I think the focus should be on their stories rather than just randomly juxtaposing them all simultaneously. Heath Ledger's Joker seemed more clearly defined and even structurally consistent than Nicholson's which I still adore Jack's though. Don't get me wrong. Jack's the classic Joker and I'd say Heath is the fully actualized one. Almost like Alex DeLarge in A Clockwork Orange. Heath was sporadically compared to that performance actually. It's meticulously chilling nonetheless. Lots of the overarching tropes not just in Batman's lore, but a fair number of the mythologies in Tim Burton's work over the years have (At least earlier on in his filmmaking career. I know his stock is rising again, but I am partial to some of the predecessors admittedly. I know he's respectfully adapting and borrowing from narratives to distill everything to the singular vision he sought. I still consider Tim to be one of the most artistically influential directors of the last thirty years and to be my personal favorite. I like weird things anyway, lol) nailed the visceral symbolism in dichotomies very well without too much constraining exposition. I didn't mean to necessarily word vomit on you, but I particularly like discussing interpretations of cinema myself included. I'm an INTJ on the MBTI scale, lol.
Bale’s Batman: “No killing.”
Keaton’s Batman: “Oh I’ll kill whether you like it or not.”
Bale’s Batman: “I’m warning you.”
I love the casting of this film. I was surprised, though, because Beetlejuice alumns Keaton and Baldwin were obvious casting for Joker and Batman. Keaton's Beetlejuice makeup is quite close to Ledger's Joker. And Baldwin would actually go on to play The Shadow (the pulp that inspired Batman).
I love Nostalgia critic, whenever doug posts a new review I always watch them after work
Thanks for watching!!
13:00 "why he is dating a sidewalk?" this line is a punchline.
Couldn't agree more the Burton Batman was the only superhero movie I ever liked. It was aesthetic and visual. It took artistic risks. It basically made a genre I would later grow to hate but I still love it. Well acted and ingenious production design and soundtrack.
I friggen love Nicholson's Joker. He gives off a very "Old fashioned 1950's gangster" vibe at times. His performance is right up there Ledger and Hamill
If you had to pick a favorite out of the 3 though?
@@megamikethemovieman Hamill and I can't explain why
@@cannibalbunnygirl He’s a good animated voice no doubt. I ranked all the live action Batman actors on my channel if you want to stop by to watch that video.
@@megamikethemovieman ooh okay 👍
@@megamikethemovieman I see you're in favour of saving physical media, before I even watch your videos I subbed. Physical media is very important
I absolutely love your videos! Been a fan for years and have watched all of your videos so many times. Your videos are always so much fun to watch! Thank you for the laughs!
Same here. Love Doug and his content
Same. Doug is such a legend. Keep it up bro!
Me too! He's a Titan of youtube
Thanks for watching Desmond!!!
@@chasehedges6775 Agreed. Despite my disapproval of the drama, I'm not going to let that stop my enjoyment of their content.
19:43 rofl always loved that face Batman makes whist handling his belt immediately after asking her weight
You know surprisingly this is actually one of the few times we see The Joker falling into Green Acid at least on the big screen i should say.
“My balloons! He stole my balloons.” Jack Nicholson is my favorite joker aside from mark hamill. This movie is so good.
With Mark Hamill its "You killed Captain Clown! YOU KILLED CAPTAIN CLOWN!!!"
@@darthroden yes!!
I've always thought the reason he stumbles in the cathedral is because he's still reeling from having just BEEN IN A FRIGGING PLANE CRASH. not to mention the explosion. that would probably ring anybody's bells. "He's human after all." yeah, he is. but all the same, he gets up and keeps going.
I think ur spot on about Michael Keaton as Batman. One of the reasons I think he also works so well is because he's so soft and subtle as both Bruce Wayne and Batman. He never overcompensates with one to make the other less conspicuous. He's just always blurring that line
Michael Keaton turned out to be a pretty damn good Batman. And already much has been said about Jack Nicholson performance.
Batman (1989) is 35 years old!!!
Made $251 domestically and $400 million worldwide on a $48 million budget
The novelization even made The NY Times best sellers list
Lots of merchandise sales plus it was one of the highest selling vhs tapes
A very solid comic book adaptation that's dark, gothic, and that sticks to the classic noir aesthetic of the original source material
Burton's direction makes this comic book character come alive from the costumes to the set designs to the art direction to the score by Danny Elfman to the performances to the visuals to the props as well as the vehicles
It was an interesting feat cause many actually were upset about Michael Keaton's casting but after the film opened and time went on fans and critics were on board calling him one of the best Batmans on film
He's given a lot of layers as both being Bruce and the masked detective, no doubt because the costume makes his moment very limited but it gives him an otherworldly feel
Much of this works due to the drama and lots of subtle facial expressions without too much dialogue spoken giving a sense of vulnerability no doubt
Not to mention a story revelation comes later tying it all together making it operatic
Jack Nicholson practically steals the show as The Joker, it's fascinating how in this version we know everything about him and very little about Batman yet in later films the focus would shift drastically but that is part of the appeal (the more mystery is to somebody the more fascinating they are)
His plan is being that he is both anarchy and chaos
Kim Basinger as Vicki Vale makes for a interesting love interest; her relationship with Bruce Wayne and Batman gets 'overshadowed' in many ways yet they both want to find a semblance of potential happiness, although if only her lines didn't constantly consist of screams
Still her dilemma with Bruce adds an anchor of believability making Vicki feel like a real person
The movie also has a lot of commentary these days saying a corrupt world can be forgiven if you corrupt it even further
This interpretation was more dark and brooding as opposed to the Adam West 1960s version, truth be told it was a less dignified portrayal but they had to start somewhere, Batman has been through worse adaptations over the years some so serious some just miss the mark entirely
Following the success of 1978's 'Superman' this set the trend for future comic book films plus as far as origin stories are concerned using its same formula it holds up
Burton does wonders here taking inspiration from the 1980s series of comics plus so many movies owe their popularity to its success as well as bringing Batman into the mainstream paving the way for sequels, an animated series, his return in The Flash (2023) as well as many more interpretations from other directors and actors
So much of this still works from having great actors to iconic lines to memorable images on the screen
Whatever the future holds as far as this character goes in the pop cultural landscape there's no shortage to tackle much more darker angles with many other stories to tell from the rich history of the comics
This is the BEGINS of my love for Batman.
after all these years I still look at it with interest and admiration. I really like Nolan's and Reeves' films, but this one will always have a special place in my heart. Then Elfman's music is so catchy and andrenaline-charged that it doesn't surprise me that they used it for the 90's animated series and still for me it's "THE" soundtrack that Batman must have.
This film also got me into batman too also growing up in the 80s watching reruns of adam west's batman helped too in the 80s (born in 83) also loved beetlejuice and micheal keaton could have made a good joker too cus of beetlejuice
It would be perfect for me too if Batman didn't massacre his foes.
Executive Meddling: Does the entire last act in the cathedral feel like it was tacked on at the last minute to you? It was. Executive Producer Jon Peters worked it into the movie all behind Tim Burton's back.
The same Jon Peters who wanted a giant metal spider in a Superman movie?
Even though it doesn’t make such sense, I love how similar it is to Vertigo
How was it originally supposed to end?
12:14 “He’s like a walking homicidal dad joker. You just laugh at how hard he’s laughing”
I now long for the moment in my life I can paraphrase this description
I just wish that it didn't take until Batman Forever to finally inform viewers of this live action franchise about why Bruce chose bats as his image.