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Post by kaybli on Feb 20, 2022 1:24:04 GMT -5
With the new Caped Crusader movie coming out, what are your rankings of best and the worst of the Batman movies? I was always partial to the original Batman (1989) based on having watched it as a kid. But I think the Dark Knight Trilogy were better movies just without the kid nostalgia factor. The Batman with George Clooney and Arnold Schwarzenegger was the absolute worst. Just laughably bad. So bad it was good. The Tony Womack of Batman movies. |
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Post by inger on Feb 20, 2022 1:34:55 GMT -5
Never really cared for the franchise. I’m sure I watched a bit here and there. I thought the oddest choice to play Batman ever was Michael Keaton. I’d be interested in how he fared among my forum mates… Keaton was an odd choice. Typically, he had been in comedic roles (Mr. Mom) and played zany characters. In the two movies in which he played Batman, he was actually much more believable as Batman - in costume - than Bruce Wayne, the dashing billionaire bachelor man-about-town. Such is the magic of film, as Keaton is only 5'9". At nearly 6'4", Ben Affleck is much more credible physically, though Keaton brought more élan to the role in my opinion. Christian Bale was the better actor for the dual roles, and he also had the benefit of by far the best direction and story-lines. I would recommend the Dark Knight series, which was lauded by the likes of Roger Ebert, not simply as an excellent treatment of the genre, but an excellently crafted film in and of itself. Also, the films have top-notch supporting actors such as Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Gary Oldman - all Oscar winners. Jack Nicholson was a Joker also, correct? Nicholson was terrific at one time. Imagined he would be a good joker… And when Keaton took that role, it was obviousLu a risky, edgy choice for him because he was riding the high waves of success at the time… |
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Post by rizzuto on Feb 20, 2022 2:09:05 GMT -5
Keaton was an odd choice. Typically, he had been in comedic roles (Mr. Mom) and played zany characters. In the two movies in which he played Batman, he was actually much more believable as Batman - in costume - than Bruce Wayne, the dashing billionaire bachelor man-about-town. Such is the magic of film, as Keaton is only 5'9". At nearly 6'4", Ben Affleck is much more credible physically, though Keaton brought more élan to the role in my opinion. Christian Bale was the better actor for the dual roles, and he also had the benefit of by far the best direction and story-lines. I would recommend the Dark Knight series, which was lauded by the likes of Roger Ebert, not simply as an excellent treatment of the genre, but an excellently crafted film in and of itself. Also, the films have top-notch supporting actors such as Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Gary Oldman - all Oscar winners. Jack Nicholson was a Joker also, correct? Nicholson was terrific at one time. Imagined he would be a good joker… And when Keaton took that role, it was obviousLu a risky, edgy choice for him because he was riding the high waves of success at the time… Heath Ledger was the best joker. Dark, unhinged, creepy. |
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Post by rizzuto on Feb 20, 2022 2:10:40 GMT -5
With the new Caped Crusader movie coming out, what are your rankings of best and the worst of the Batman movies? I was always partial to the original Batman (1989) based on having watched it as a kid. But I think the Dark Knight Trilogy were better movies just without the kid nostalgia factor. The Batman with George Clooney and Arnold Schwarzenegger was the absolute worst. Just laughably bad. So bad it was good. The Tony Womack of Batman movies. Yes, Batman and Robin is widely considered the worst of the franchise. |
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Post by kaybli on Feb 20, 2022 4:47:11 GMT -5
I was always partial to the original Batman (1989) based on having watched it as a kid. But I think the Dark Knight Trilogy were better movies just without the kid nostalgia factor. The Batman with George Clooney and Arnold Schwarzenegger was the absolute worst. Just laughably bad. So bad it was good. The Tony Womack of Batman movies. Yes, Batman and Robin is widely considered the worst of the franchise. Arnold Schwarzenegger's lines were so cringe. 
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Post by inger on Feb 20, 2022 9:35:33 GMT -5
Yes, Batman and Robin is widely considered the worst of the franchise. Arnold Schwarzenegger's lines were so cringe.
Ah-neld was never a real actor… very strange… er, Stwange indeed… |
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Post by chiyankee on Feb 20, 2022 10:41:08 GMT -5
I've never seen any of the Batman movies, except the ones with Keaton. Sounds like you guys would recommend the Dark Night Trilogy?
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Post by desousa on Feb 20, 2022 11:38:48 GMT -5
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Post by kaybli on Feb 20, 2022 12:30:17 GMT -5
I've never seen any of the Batman movies, except the ones with Keaton. Sounds like you guys would recommend the Dark Night Trilogy? They're definitely quality movies. Especially the second one, The Dark Knight with Heath Ledger as Joker. |
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Post by kaybli on Feb 20, 2022 12:32:54 GMT -5
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Post by chiyankee on Feb 20, 2022 13:02:31 GMT -5
Burgess Meredith was a perfect Penguin. |
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Post by inger on Feb 20, 2022 14:39:42 GMT -5
Burgess Meredith was a perfect Penguin. Ron Cey would have been a good one… |
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Post by rizzuto on Feb 20, 2022 16:05:44 GMT -5
Burgess Meredith was a perfect Penguin. “He’ll knock you into tomorrow, Rock!” “Wahnk, wahnk, wahnk.” |
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Post by chiyankee on Feb 20, 2022 16:08:37 GMT -5
Burgess Meredith was a perfect Penguin. “He’ll knock you into tomorrow, Rock!” “Wahnk, wahnk, wahnk.” Perfect northeast boxing trainer too. |
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Post by desousa on Feb 20, 2022 17:04:04 GMT -5
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