Batman (1989) - Nostalgia Critic
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Tim Burton's monster hit may have brought back Batman to his dark roots, but how does it hold up over 30 years later? Nostalgia Critic takes a look at Batman 1989.
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Batman is a 1989 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. Produced by Jon Peters and Peter Guber, it is the first installment of Warner Bros.' initial Batman film series. The film was directed by Tim Burton and stars Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl, Pat Hingle, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Gough, and Jack Palance. The film takes place early in the title character's war on crime, and depicts his conflict with the Joker.
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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 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.
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 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.
That closing Mark Hamill laugh, oh baby it's gold every time
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
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
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.
26:04 in all fairness, the guy just crashed his plane so he is definitely gonna stumble like that
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..
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
25:34 Joker: "Oh, I'm afraid there is no respect for the dead, my friend."
27:07 Batman Beyond review, when? (Reviewing a flashback doesn't count.)
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 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.
@@claudiurogojan7114 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.
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.
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.
25:07
Yeah, that was a cool shot. But, what did he accomplish by flying by in that moment?
Why did he have to fly by a second time to catch all of the balloons?
He did it because it looks cool
Hey Joker why so Insane?
Yeah Joker quit joking around and do stuff
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.
what was always funny to me, was that the "drawing" of batman that they show him is a bat dressed in a 3-piece, expensive suit.
Someone wasn't very far off the mark that Batman had to be someone who was well-connected or wealthy in order to have the vehicles and equipment he has.
From what I hear, Kevin Conroy modeled his voice for Batman after Michael Keaton’s performance. No wonder Conroy’s the best animated Batman: he took the right cues from the best live-action Batman!
Michael Keaton is the best live action Batman
And i love him as vulture in Spider-Man homecoming
Now he become "bat master" on morbius
If Keaton’s coming back as Batman in the new flash movie I wonder if Nicholson can come back to do joker I mean if willem dafoe can still play green goblin expertly 20 years later it makes me wonder if Nicholson can do the same with joker since heath ledger passed away
No other Batman film felt more like the classic comic than this one. It had the right amount of seriousness, action, campiness, humor, mystery, and gothic tone. It was right on! DEFINITELY my favorite Batman film!
This is hilarious to say because Burton barley even looked at the comics. Also have you not seen The Batman? Movie is flawless and far superior to this outdated mess of a flick.
@@cosmicXtropics 🤓 Pattinson simp
I love how I introduce my roommate to the movie the same time this review came out. It’s even better since he already knew, and loved, the theme but not the movie.
Lewis was wrong, Doug. This was the best interoperation of Batman.
26:47 Ah yes “DEFEATS” don’t know how I could confuse that with murder.
Eh
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
You know theres three truths in life death, taxes and Jack Nickolson playing a insane person rolls right off the tongue!
I’ve never understood the criticism for Alfred letting VV into the bat cave. Batman did it too when he took her film. She had already been to Wayne Manor, and he didn’t blindfold her. They’re worried about Alfred. Wait’ll they find out what Batman did!
6:22 iv seen raiders of the lost ark and Batman 89 about a thousand times each throughout my life, there my favorite films of all time and I never noticed that was the same actor. Mind blown
Also the same Guy Who Played Jek Porkins (Red 6) from Star Wars. Who was Biggs Darklighter’s Best Friend and the first Rebel to Die during the Death Star Battle.
5:02 Pretty sure Doug just came.
🤨🏳️🌈?
I still think this and Batman Returns captured the true dark comic feel the series is supposed to have. Batman doesn't have a ton of screentime in either but he definitely leaves an everlasting impression.
And so true. Not to hate on the other Batmen, but they just have that intimidating look out of the costume. Michael Keaton just looks like a regular guy, adding to the element of surprise.
This movie holds up really well. I didn't grow up with it, but it's really good. It looks absolutely stunning(Burton really poured his heart into the aesthetic of this Gotham), Jack Nicholson is absolutely magnificent as the Joker, Michael Keaton is great as Batman and a more awkward Bruce Wayne. I love how he's able to look intimidating, despite being only 5'9. I also really like Knox and Billy Dee Williams as Harvey Dent. I'm really disappointed that we never got to see him as Two-Face. That said, I don't really like when Batman has an independent love interest, and even though Kim Basinger is actually giving a solid and competent performance(unlike Kidman and Gyllenhaal), the movie focuses way too much on her. The whole third act kind of revolves around her as oppose to Batman.
3:02 : possibly the BEST and most amusing - and most accurate - description of this Gotham! Bravo!
The logo moon shot is genius film making. And the opening scene with the two criminals where Batman spreads his cape
aboove them is an awesome shot as well!
Keaton isn't just the best Live Action Batman, He's the scariest Batman, the way he speaks quietly, the sharp stares, and the smirks while still under the cowl still sends goosebumps
Ah man, I always remember just loving to look through my folks movie collection of video and one that I always loved looking at was this movie. It just had the Batman symbol on it and I knew "It's Batman", plus growing up and watching Batman TAS also helped out too and when I finally watched it either with my cousins or my dad I freakin fell in love with this movie and in my little brain I was even more determined to grow up and be Batman(again, little kid and still a huge Batman fan)
And judging by that Mark Hamill Joker laugh, the next one up is either Mask of the Phantasm or Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker; either one is great because those two and Sub-Zero are freakin awesome!
Michael Keaton is the only Batman who can smile without looking like a dumbass
11:36 Well, you'll fit right in at Amphibia.
Fantastic review, and movie! This is also my personal favorite Batman movie too! It just occured to me that Jack's Joker outfit is based off of The Killing Joke's Joker. That's really cool!
Thank you for continuing the dark night month and for me being a fan of your videos since I was in high school I have been waiting for you to do a review of this movie and thank you for taking your time of reviewing a pretty damn good Batman movie ❤️
Thanks for watching all these years Ryan!
@@ChannelAwesome your very welcome guys ❤️
I was 8 years old when I saw this for the first time on VHS. It scared me in places, like when the guy got burned to death by the hand buzzer, and when the restaurant patrons started dropping dead from the poison gas and again during the parade.Oddly enough Batman Returns, which was much darker, didn't scare me all that much. Guess because I was older.
22:31 he can’t talk right now vicki he’s about to reveal the new Macintosh to the world
Less you didn’t know: the music was used in the Lego Batman game
Keaton Batman: NO ONE WANTS HIM! HE WOULDN’T WORK! Oh crap he’s good
Kilmer Batman: NO ONE WANTS HIM! HE WON’T WORK! Oh crap he’s good
Cloony Batman: YES BRILLIANT SO HAPPY WITH THIS CASTING! Oh crap he was shit
Bale Batman: NO WE DON’T WANT HIM! HE WILL SUCK! Oh shit he was decent
Affleck Batman: NO ONE WANTS HIM! HE’LL SUCK LIKE DAREDEVIL! Oh shit he was incredible
Pattison Batman: NO WE DON’T WANT TWILIGHT BOY WHO SPARKLES AS BATMAN! Oh god he was incredible……..
There is definitely a pattern
I agree, this is my favorite Batman movie. I don’t think Batman media has to always be so dark color wise you need to turn the brightness up, and this gothic but a bit lighthearted take is perfect. Do I like the Prince music? No, but I think it fits the scenes perfectly. Also, I have never thought a bat suit after this look anywhere near as good.
I agree. Did you think the new Batman movie was too dark, I did?
@@megamikethemovieman yeah the new The Batman was too dark,depressing and boring too. Batman 1989 had the right balance.
@@Chaosic I did a video talking How I Would Fix The Batman on my channel. Plus I have reviews for all the Batman movies and lots of Batman ranking content, you should stop by the channel my friend. I look forward to having more movie conversations with you. Batman 89 definitely was a lot more fun, agreed!
@@megamikethemovieman sure pal I will look at your channel and look forward to future discussions with you
@@Chaosic Thank you, much appreciated
I watched this recently, and I finally understand why it was such a big hit. It's awesome, Tim Burton really did this character justice.
Edit: 11:54 We don't talk about you. *Tosses the image into a nearby furnace*
I loved in Joker (2019) that they teased Joker (or Arthur) was actually Bruce Wayne's possible older brother.
Michael Keaton has always been my fav live action batman actor!!!
5:47 it's legs
Yes, totally. When I was a kid, I thought Val Kilmer was the best Batman. But when I got older, I changed my opinion… Michael Keaton is the best Batman
I for one sure do owe a lot to this movie even though I was born the year after it was released, because it led to BTAS (and the DCAU in turn) which was my intro to Batman and remains the definitive version of him for me (though Michael Keaton is my favorite live-action version at least). The impact this movie had on the superhero film genre should never be forgotten.
Michael Keaton is the BEST BATMAN
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.
“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.
@@Willverinerage actually there's alot of people who do like hik
@@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).
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!
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.
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.
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 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
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
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
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.
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
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...
"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!!!
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”
10:28 even for Nostalgia Critic’s standards, the MJ meme was unexpected. Never change, Critic! 😎
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
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.
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.
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.
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!
@@bekrox64 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.
Most memorable line for me: a frustrated joker says, “Where does he get all those wonderful toys?” 😁
its a good line :D
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
This movie will always be remembered for the impact it left on not just Batman, but for superhero movies in general!
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.
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!🦇
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.
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.
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?
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 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.
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.
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.
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
The atmosphere of Gotham is flawless as well as the soundtrack.
28:14 ...and there's a picture of a butt...
25:40 -- Definitely saw that reference coming. _EXCELLENT EXECUTION!_
And for the record -- the audience totally LOST IT in the theaters when that happened!