Hot take but I think the best aspect of Batman (1989) isn’t Batman or even the story, it’s the art direction, tone, and Danny Elfman's incredible soundtrack. Production designer Anton Furst crafted a breathtaking Gothic Revival Art Deco wonderland that captured Gotham’s essence like no other. In fact, the comics later embraced this version with a storyline beginning in Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #27 (1992), where key buildings in Gotham were destroyed to reveal Furst-inspired designs underneath, bringing the city closer to its cinematic portrayal from Batman (1989). When it comes to the narrative, it’s decent, but for a Batman film, it feels far more centered on the Joker, though Jack Nicholson nailed the character, maybe the most comic accurate look out of all the movie Jokers. He's also the only movie Joker to actually use gadgets and weapons from the comics. Michael Keaton is an enjoyable Batman, embracing the strangeness of the role, but he never got the development needed to fully become my personal favorite Batman. I recommend Mask of the Phantasm (1993) for a deeper dive into Batman. The biggest flaw of this film, at least in my eyes, is Batman killing. It’s something I’ve never liked, and these films don’t even question or address Batman taking lives. It's true that Batman originally killed and even carried a pistol in his first appearance, the no-killing rule was introduced just a year later, in 1940. But this version of Batman (1939 to 1955) was later retconned to Earth-2, along with the original versions of other DC characters. In the 1950s, DC introduced Earth-1, a new continuity which became their mainline universe. From that point onward, Batman did not use a gun or kill, adhering to the no-killing rule from the very beginning. Batman simply does NOT kill, something the movie seem to forget. But overall, I still really enjoy this film and glad you loved it. It’s such a contrast to Superman (1978) and perfectly captures how different both characters are in the comics, along with their cities, Gotham and Metropolis. The teaser for Superman (2025) and the teaser for The Batman (2022) is a great comparison as well, highlighting how differant both characters are by the visuals, music, tone, color grading etc.
Batman does not drink blood, he is not a vampire. He is a normal man who is wealthy, and his powers are high tech gadgets. He was scared of bats as a kid, then as a man he got over his fear of bats, so he is like a bat, has a cave, and he only works at night to be a crime fighter. And the first Batman comic book came out in 1939, it was actually called Detective Comics, and it was the first time anyone ever saw Batman. Three very famous hollywood actors were in this movie, Michael Keaton was Batman, Jack Nicholson was the Joker, and Kim Basinger was Vicki Vale. The first Batman movie was in 1966, it was very funny, you should do a reaction to it. A lot of famous people were in it. And it had Batman and Robin. There was also a tv show called Batman in the 1960's, based on that 1966 movie, that is also a good watch. The crazy black car is the famous Batmobile, he also has a Batcycle, Batboat, Bat Helicopter, etc. A CGC graded Batman #1 comic book from back then can sell for as much as $2 million dollars.
"Everyone's crazy." Welcome to Tim Burton's _Batman._ He went into this trying to explore what sort of people would _actually_ do this--run around in silly costumes, become enamored with one another, all this. Noting that Vale is just as crazy as Wayne who is just as crazy as Joker is a pretty good observation. It was intentional on Burton's part, as he thought it took a certain kind of person to be any of these people. Incidentally, "because Tim Burton" is the answer to every single question you asked. Why is everything from cars to fashion to technology a hodge-podge of 1940s through the 1980s? Because Tim Burton. Why is Gotham City so heavily stylized, with an art deco aesthetic cranked up to eleven? Because Tim Burton. Not knowing anything about Batman, thinking that bats gave him powers really wasn't that bad an assumption. You also highlighted how much of this movie assumes you're either familiar with the character to some degree or just don't care. As for "Why bats", the movie doesn't really explain it, and to be fair there is no one, singular reason. A lot of recent interpretations of the character have him become terrified of bats, sometimes even by falling into the cave and having them swirl around him, though that isn't the only explanation. Another one is that his father dressed up as a bat for Halloween shortly before being unalived. You also now see why so many people love this version of the Joker. His particular blend of insanity, malevolence, and humor struck the right chord for a lot of people. 🏳🌈🖖
53:33 You summed it up perfectly lol. Everyone in the movie's *_bat_* sh*t crazy and it's so damn funny and entertaining hahaha there's 1980's movies for you lmao😂
This is my Batman. I was 14 when I saw this in the movie theater with my father. It's a core memory for me. I absolutely love listening to your reactions ❤
I was there on the opening day. In the days before pre booking and online tickets. I queued for one hour to get in. Come 2022 and early performances when the Batman opened, it was on at 9.15am in the morning at my local cinema. So I just walked in half an hour before and got a ticket. There was nobody else around. How cinema has changed.
The setting, mostly, the time period, has been described as, "anachronistic": ("a·NAK·ro·NIS·tic": from the Greek ἀνά ana, 'against' and χρόνος khronos, 'time') Basically. a chronological inconsistency in some arrangement, especially a juxtaposition of people, events, objects, language terms and customs from different time periods. *So, Batman's tech, his car, "The Batmobile", his jet, "BatWing", are all high-tech and modern (for 1989 lol). All the guys are wearing hats and trench coats, like it's the 1940s, but Vicki and Alicia's clothes are very modern & (80s) stylish.* 😃
This film skips the whole origin story since they assume that the audience already knows the basics of Batman. Batman Begins (2005) is the only Batman first film to actually cover his origin so I do recommend checking that one out. The Nolan trilogy is alot more "realistic" depicting what would Batman, along with Gotham and his villains look like within our real world. While the Tim Burton Batman films (Batman 89 & Returns) are more fantastical with a strong timeless feel that reflects the comics. I wouldn't say the Nolan movies are the best rendition of Batman, since alot of aspects were removed to focus on more realtisic themes and storytelling but there amazing films, Dark Knight (2008) is often regarded as one of the best films of all time. I personally prefer The Batman (2022) since it feels more like a Batman movie to me but that film is not an origin story so Batman Begins (2005) is a good introduction to Batman, also my personal favorite in the Nolan trilogy since it feels the most like a Batman movie. Moving into modern Batman you'll notice that the movies in general are much more "realtisic" so if you want to explore all aspects of Batman I would recommend checking out The Batman: Animated Series. Even just some of the key episodes to get introduced to villains and important characters. Also Robin, side kick of Batman has yet to appear in modern Batman films so you'll meet him in the Animated Series. Batman & Robin (1997) was the last film to feature the character :(
Groundbreaking at the time, but this film is a bit of an oddity now. It's a fascinating mix of the campy, tongue-in-cheek craziness of the 1960s Batman comics (and TV show), and the darker, more atmospheric Batman comics of the 1980s... And all mixed together with more than a little Tim Burton style. A fascinating piece of cinematic history... and still a lot of fun!
Great vid. Yeah other Batman movies go more into 'why bats, though' :) He's an amazing character who first appeared in comics in early 1939 and was called "the world's greatest detective" - always emphasising his astonishing evidence/puzzle/riddle solving skills. The 1960s Batman TV series is utterly iconic entertainment for all the family.
Vicki Vale is manipulative and narcissistic in this film. Just look at her portfolio in the museum as joker pages through it, all fashion pics until the war pics meaning she likely stumbled into that realm and then received kudos for her timing which then results in a fancy apartment in a new town where do she lies to Knox about helping him so she can get close and take over the Batman story
@@45jacky77 Zack Snyder Superman is not Superman. Zack Snyder Superman is an abomination. Henry Cavil is a nice guy but he got screwed by Snyder and Nolan who know nothing about Superman or what he repesent.
@totomomo18 Gunn's trailer got a superman that looks all beat up and defeated and hated by the public. Than u have the b characters from the justice league of the 80s where the real justice league disbanded and it's rollster included the forgettable people like Guy Gardner, the 2nd blue beetle without the alien tech and others I don't bother remembering. I won't be surprised if their headquarters are in Detroit
Great reaction as always 😀 Superman comics is from 1938 and Batman from 1939. This is not the first Batman movie, but its the first dark and serious Batman movie. The 1966 movie is more comedy
I'm pretty sure Bruce wasn't hanging like a bat but was doing situps. There was a gym equipment that let's you hang upside down in the 80s and 90s to do sit ups giving you a good workout by using gravity.
55:58 Yes. He does have a Batboat and motorcycle.
I love this womans initial naivety.
Hot take but I think the best aspect of Batman (1989) isn’t Batman or even the story, it’s the art direction, tone, and Danny Elfman's incredible soundtrack. Production designer Anton Furst crafted a breathtaking Gothic Revival Art Deco wonderland that captured Gotham’s essence like no other. In fact, the comics later embraced this version with a storyline beginning in Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #27 (1992), where key buildings in Gotham were destroyed to reveal Furst-inspired designs underneath, bringing the city closer to its cinematic portrayal from Batman (1989).
When it comes to the narrative, it’s decent, but for a Batman film, it feels far more centered on the Joker, though Jack Nicholson nailed the character, maybe the most comic accurate look out of all the movie Jokers. He's also the only movie Joker to actually use gadgets and weapons from the comics. Michael Keaton is an enjoyable Batman, embracing the strangeness of the role, but he never got the development needed to fully become my personal favorite Batman. I recommend Mask of the Phantasm (1993) for a deeper dive into Batman.
The biggest flaw of this film, at least in my eyes, is Batman killing. It’s something I’ve never liked, and these films don’t even question or address Batman taking lives. It's true that Batman originally killed and even carried a pistol in his first appearance, the no-killing rule was introduced just a year later, in 1940. But this version of Batman (1939 to 1955) was later retconned to Earth-2, along with the original versions of other DC characters. In the 1950s, DC introduced Earth-1, a new continuity which became their mainline universe. From that point onward, Batman did not use a gun or kill, adhering to the no-killing rule from the very beginning. Batman simply does NOT kill, something the movie seem to forget.
But overall, I still really enjoy this film and glad you loved it. It’s such a contrast to Superman (1978) and perfectly captures how different both characters are in the comics, along with their cities, Gotham and Metropolis. The teaser for Superman (2025) and the teaser for The Batman (2022) is a great comparison as well, highlighting how differant both characters are by the visuals, music, tone, color grading etc.
Batman does not drink blood, he is not a vampire. He is a normal man who is wealthy, and his powers are high tech gadgets. He was scared of bats as a kid, then as a man he got over his fear of bats, so he is like a bat, has a cave, and he only works at night to be a crime fighter. And the first Batman comic book came out in 1939, it was actually called Detective Comics, and it was the first time anyone ever saw Batman.
Three very famous hollywood actors were in this movie, Michael Keaton was Batman, Jack Nicholson was the Joker, and Kim Basinger was Vicki Vale. The first Batman movie was in 1966, it was very funny, you should do a reaction to it. A lot of famous people were in it. And it had Batman and Robin. There was also a tv show called Batman in the 1960's, based on that 1966 movie, that is also a good watch.
The crazy black car is the famous Batmobile, he also has a Batcycle, Batboat, Bat Helicopter, etc.
A CGC graded Batman #1 comic book from back then can sell for as much as $2 million dollars.
Batman doesn't have any powers. He uses gadgets to fight crime.
Batman have powers! Name Money 💰
@@zsmate2526 And he is a little insane lol
And, high intelligence.. his research ability is wild.
"Everyone's crazy." Welcome to Tim Burton's _Batman._
He went into this trying to explore what sort of people would _actually_ do this--run around in silly costumes, become enamored with one another, all this.
Noting that Vale is just as crazy as Wayne who is just as crazy as Joker is a pretty good observation. It was intentional on Burton's part, as he thought it took a certain kind of person to be any of these people.
Incidentally, "because Tim Burton" is the answer to every single question you asked. Why is everything from cars to fashion to technology a hodge-podge of 1940s through the 1980s? Because Tim Burton. Why is Gotham City so heavily stylized, with an art deco aesthetic cranked up to eleven? Because Tim Burton.
Not knowing anything about Batman, thinking that bats gave him powers really wasn't that bad an assumption. You also highlighted how much of this movie assumes you're either familiar with the character to some degree or just don't care.
As for "Why bats", the movie doesn't really explain it, and to be fair there is no one, singular reason. A lot of recent interpretations of the character have him become terrified of bats, sometimes even by falling into the cave and having them swirl around him, though that isn't the only explanation. Another one is that his father dressed up as a bat for Halloween shortly before being unalived.
You also now see why so many people love this version of the Joker. His particular blend of insanity, malevolence, and humor struck the right chord for a lot of people.
🏳🌈🖖
53:33 You summed it up perfectly lol. Everyone in the movie's *_bat_* sh*t crazy and it's so damn funny and entertaining hahaha there's 1980's movies for you lmao😂
The reason why Bruce places Roses at that place is where his parents were murder...
This is my Batman. I was 14 when I saw this in the movie theater with my father. It's a core memory for me.
I absolutely love listening to your reactions ❤
thanks!
@VenezuelaGirlReacts you're welcome 😊
I was there on the opening day. In the days before pre booking and online tickets. I queued for one hour to get in. Come 2022 and early performances when the Batman opened, it was on at 9.15am in the morning at my local cinema. So I just walked in half an hour before and got a ticket. There was nobody else around. How cinema has changed.
The setting, mostly, the time period, has been described as, "anachronistic": ("a·NAK·ro·NIS·tic": from the Greek ἀνά ana, 'against' and χρόνος khronos, 'time') Basically. a chronological inconsistency in some arrangement, especially a juxtaposition of people, events, objects, language terms and customs from different time periods.
*So, Batman's tech, his car, "The Batmobile", his jet, "BatWing", are all high-tech and modern (for 1989 lol). All the guys are wearing hats and trench coats, like it's the 1940s, but Vicki and Alicia's clothes are very modern & (80s) stylish.* 😃
Interesting
I loved it...sometimes you say some funny stuff.
thanks!
This film skips the whole origin story since they assume that the audience already knows the basics of Batman. Batman Begins (2005) is the only Batman first film to actually cover his origin so I do recommend checking that one out. The Nolan trilogy is alot more "realistic" depicting what would Batman, along with Gotham and his villains look like within our real world. While the Tim Burton Batman films (Batman 89 & Returns) are more fantastical with a strong timeless feel that reflects the comics.
I wouldn't say the Nolan movies are the best rendition of Batman, since alot of aspects were removed to focus on more realtisic themes and storytelling but there amazing films, Dark Knight (2008) is often regarded as one of the best films of all time. I personally prefer The Batman (2022) since it feels more like a Batman movie to me but that film is not an origin story so Batman Begins (2005) is a good introduction to Batman, also my personal favorite in the Nolan trilogy since it feels the most like a Batman movie.
Moving into modern Batman you'll notice that the movies in general are much more "realtisic" so if you want to explore all aspects of Batman I would recommend checking out The Batman: Animated Series. Even just some of the key episodes to get introduced to villains and important characters. Also Robin, side kick of Batman has yet to appear in modern Batman films so you'll meet him in the Animated Series. Batman & Robin (1997) was the last film to feature the character :(
Thanks for the reaction it’s still my favourite. Keaton is amazing and jack steals the show. 10/10 tim at his best.
that guy who fell in the acid became the joker who is a super villain
I like to see your reaction to the 1966 Batman movie with Adam West i think you might get a laugh out of that one. It's campy but it's fun.
I dont know if you play video games but the Batman Arkham games are the best Batman games that delves into the batman lore
Batman never uses guns... his mind is his primary weapon.
Groundbreaking at the time, but this film is a bit of an oddity now. It's a fascinating mix of the campy, tongue-in-cheek craziness of the 1960s Batman comics (and TV show), and the darker, more atmospheric Batman comics of the 1980s... And all mixed together with more than a little Tim Burton style. A fascinating piece of cinematic history... and still a lot of fun!
The larger Joker henchman? Captain Hollister of Red Dwarf!
Great vid. Yeah other Batman movies go more into 'why bats, though' :) He's an amazing character who first appeared in comics in early 1939 and was called "the world's greatest detective" - always emphasising his astonishing evidence/puzzle/riddle solving skills. The 1960s Batman TV series is utterly iconic entertainment for all the family.
I think the Adam West version is where Batman really became an icon.
thanks
Mayor Lando made a deal with the Empire that will keep Gotham out of their clutches.
I hope you had a great Christmas Venezuela Girl..
Vicki Vale is manipulative and narcissistic in this film. Just look at her portfolio in the museum as joker pages through it, all fashion pics until the war pics meaning she likely stumbled into that realm and then received kudos for her timing which then results in a fancy apartment in a new town where do she lies to Knox about helping him so she can get close and take over the Batman story
Great movie. I hope you also watch Superman 2 (Theatrical version) and Batman returns.
Those films are awfully dark in tone and violent.
@@trhansen3244 Superman 2 is not dark tone or violent.
@trhansen3244 he means the Christopher Reeves films. Modern Superman is depressing and the new one looks no different
@@45jacky77 Zack Snyder Superman is not Superman. Zack Snyder Superman is an abomination. Henry Cavil is a nice guy but he got screwed by Snyder and Nolan who know nothing about Superman or what he repesent.
@totomomo18 Gunn's trailer got a superman that looks all beat up and defeated and hated by the public. Than u have the b characters from the justice league of the 80s where the real justice league disbanded and it's rollster included the forgettable people like Guy Gardner, the 2nd blue beetle without the alien tech and others I don't bother remembering. I won't be surprised if their headquarters are in Detroit
batman is an anti hero - he does not play by the rules like superman or other super hero's -
Great reaction as always 😀 Superman comics is from 1938 and Batman from 1939. This is not the first Batman movie, but its the first dark and serious Batman movie. The 1966 movie is more comedy
Thanks you!
The way the joker is supposed to ne
Alfred is a butler
I'm pretty sure Bruce wasn't hanging like a bat but was doing situps. There was a gym equipment that let's you hang upside down in the 80s and 90s to do sit ups giving you a good workout by using gravity.
And I'm pretty sure that Bruce Wayne was supposed to do exactly this exercise in this scene, just to evoke the association with a bat in the audience.
Beautiful reaction as always. You should see the Mexican movie "La mujer murciélago" ("The Batwoman") (1968) someday. It's hilarious.
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The car drives itself better than Elon's crap.
it's hard to watch your reactions when i spend most of the time lost in your eyes. 😍
thanks for the compliment
I was just being honest, no need to insult me😕
It's respectful looking at someone's eyes while they are talking. Same, honestly.
You are Venezuela girl? Tu parla like American girl.
U to much run fast on things u need relax little bit
You talk too much
Damn