Batman (1989)

Posted : 2 months, 1 week ago at Sep 11 0:41

Okay, so maybe, the latest incarnations of the Dark Knight have sort of watered down the impact of the Caped Crusader's modern film debut. And maybe, Jack Nicholson, for the role of the Joker was a little too old, not to mention, not in the kind of shape that one would expect for a Clown-Prince of Crime. But for me, personally, this isn't so much about the acting (which I admit, despite the fun he has with it, Jack does tend to opt for a bit of an over-the-top performance, even for the Joker....) but more for the weight that his presence brings to the flick. In the same manner of Marlon Brando's participation in Superman's 1st big budget blockbuster, Nicholson also brings a certain class & credibility to a movie based off of a what the "cool kids" of the general public tend to look at as...Read more

Rating : 8/10

Posted : 1 year ago at Nov 5 16:35

'' Now comes the part where I relieve you, the little people, of the burden of your failed and useless lives. But remember, as my plastic surgeon always said: if you gotta go... do it with a smile. '' The Dark Knight of Gotham City begins his war on crime with his first major enemy being the clownishly homicidal Joker. Michael Keaton: Batman / Bruce Wayne Jack Nicholson: Joker / Jack Napier Kim Basinger: Vicki Vale Batman, the first major Blockbuster of Tim Burton and effort to Bob Kane's Dark Knight. Regarded by me when i was younger as a truly captivating movie it was very fun to watch indeed. I watch it now and time has taken it's toll, what with sequels and the new reboot, which has overshadowed this in part, Batman Begins. Granted Tim Burton infused so mu...Read more

Rating : 8/10

Posted : 1 year, 4 months ago at Jul 16 1:07

"Tell me something, my friend. You ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?" When director Tim Burton grasped the reigns of the first serious screen manifestation of the DC Comics superhero, The Dark Knight (a.k.a. Batman), fans were understandably slightly nervous considering the director's little prior experience as a filmmaker. If one inspects director Burton's current résumé, it's crammed with some of the greatest fantasy films of all time - from Big Fish to Edward Scissorhands. However, towards the end of the 1980s he was only commercially recognised for Pee-wee's Big Adventure and Beetlejuice. Tim Burton's Batman marks the first escapade of the illustrious superhero since the incredibly campy 1960s TV show. It was apparent from the outset that Burton's intent was to visi...Read more

Posted : 2 years, 2 months ago at Aug 25 11:51

Tim Burton's Batman film has to be regarded as one of the greatest made about the dark knight. Michael Keaton is surprisingly good in his role as Batman, playing the charming, spoilt and supposedly naive Bruce Wayne, but it is Jack Nicholson's performance as The Joker that steals the show.

This version isn't a camp, completely over-the-top comedy action film like Batman & Robin. It's a much darker and brooding affair. Seeing how Jack Napier transforms into the Joker is a nice touch as Batman and his most notorious nemesis go head to head in the streets of Gotham. Easily the most memorable portrayal of The Joker on the big screen, something The Dark Knight will have to best if it stands a chance of winning over the fans!

Rating : 7/10