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Michael Keaton Playboy Magazine Interview (July 1992)
VHS Covers
The above link goes to a 2-disc set that features all four of the 1980s-1990s "Batman" films. Astonishing great quality and a must-have for those who love this era of "Batman"!
Batman (1989):
This is still one of my favorite superhero movies, despite the fact
that Batman is without a Robin. To me, it just doesn't seem right
if Batman has no Robin. At any rate, this was still an
outstanding movie for its time. Looking back at it almost two
decades later (this was written in 2005), it's still a wonderful
film. The Batmobile in this film, and later in "Batman Returns"
(1992) is the best-looking and definitive Batmobile. This is my
favorite on-film Batmobile. It's big, sleek, and tough. The
Batmobile from the 1966 TV series is wonderful-looking, too, but not a
supercar in the sense that this Batmobile is.
Jack Nicholson as The Joker is definitely the star of this picture. Everything he says is quotable! I always liked Kim Basinger in movies, and she's perfect as the catty, fashionable photographer Vicki Vale. Michael Keaton gives a strong performance as Bruce Wayne/Batman. Although he doesn't really look the part of Bruce Wayne or Batman, the personality he plays is the closest to the comic character than any of the other actors who have played Batman before or since. Keaton's Bruce Wayne is always quite serious and thoughtful like the comic version, and it makes sense since he is obsessed over his parents' murder. He's not an overly fun guy, but that's good for this show. The Joker is where all the fun comes in. He's just so crazy and downright ridiculous with everything he says and does. Even a stonefaced person will find something amusing about the Joker. I also like Michael Gough as Alfred Pennyworth, the butler. He's the nice old guy that gives the show kindness and humanity. It doesn't seem like anyone else should have ever played Alfred but Gough. It's going to be very hard for any actor to measure up to his standards in future portrayals of the character. Last, but not least, is the wild, crazy soundtrack by Prince. He's got the right kind of funky sound that's perfect for strange action shows like this. I strongly recommend this Batman film if you want to see something wild and fun in a superhero show!
Jack Nicholson as The Joker is definitely the star of this picture. Everything he says is quotable! I always liked Kim Basinger in movies, and she's perfect as the catty, fashionable photographer Vicki Vale. Michael Keaton gives a strong performance as Bruce Wayne/Batman. Although he doesn't really look the part of Bruce Wayne or Batman, the personality he plays is the closest to the comic character than any of the other actors who have played Batman before or since. Keaton's Bruce Wayne is always quite serious and thoughtful like the comic version, and it makes sense since he is obsessed over his parents' murder. He's not an overly fun guy, but that's good for this show. The Joker is where all the fun comes in. He's just so crazy and downright ridiculous with everything he says and does. Even a stonefaced person will find something amusing about the Joker. I also like Michael Gough as Alfred Pennyworth, the butler. He's the nice old guy that gives the show kindness and humanity. It doesn't seem like anyone else should have ever played Alfred but Gough. It's going to be very hard for any actor to measure up to his standards in future portrayals of the character. Last, but not least, is the wild, crazy soundtrack by Prince. He's got the right kind of funky sound that's perfect for strange action shows like this. I strongly recommend this Batman film if you want to see something wild and fun in a superhero show!
