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Batman (1989)
Tim Burton took over as director of the first Batman film in 1986. Steve Englehart and Julie Hickson wrote film treatments before Sam Hamm wrote the first screenplay. Numerous A-list actors were considered for the role of Batman before Michael Keaton was cast. Keaton was a controversial choice for the role since, by 1988, he had become typecast as a comedic actor and many observers doubted he could portray a serious role. Jack Nicholson accepted the role of the Joker under strict conditions that dictated a high salary, a portion of the box office profits and his shooting schedule. Nicholson's final salary is reported to be as high as $50 million. Principal photography took place at Pinewood Studios from October 1988 to January 1989. The budget escalated from $30 million to $48 million, while the 1988 Writers Guild of America strike forced Hamm to drop out. Rewrites were performed by Warren Skaaren, Charles McKeown and Jonathan Gems. Batman received highly positive reviews, broke numerous box office records, and won the Academy Award for Best Art Direction. The film grossed over $400 million, and left a legacy over the modern perception of the superhero film genre.

Batman Returns (1992)
Burton originally did not want to direct a sequel because of his mixed emotions over the previous film. Sam Hamm's first script had Penguin and Catwoman searching for hidden treasure. Daniel Waters delivered a script that satisfied Burton, which convinced him to direct the film. Wesley Strick did an uncredited rewrite, deleting characterizations of Harvey Denton and Robin and rewriting the climax. Various A-list actresses lobbied hard for the role of Catwoman before Michelle Pfeiffer was cast, while Danny DeVito signed on to portray the Penguin. Filming started at Warner Bros. in Burbank, California in June 1991. Batman Returns was released with financial success, but Warner Bros. was disappointed with the film's box office run because it earned less than its predecessor. In addition, Batman Returns received a polarized reaction, particularly with a "parental backlash" which criticized the film for containing violence and sexual innuendos that were thought to be unsuitable for children. McDonald's shut down its Happy Meal tie-in for Batman Returns.

Batman Forever (1995)
Although Batman Returns was a financial success, Warner Bros. felt the film should have made more money. The studio decided to change the direction of the Batman film series to be more mainstream. Joel Schumacher replaced Tim Burton as director, while Burton decided to stay on as producer. However, Michael Keaton did not like the new direction the film series was heading in, and was replaced by Val Kilmer as Batman. Chris O'Donnell was introduced as Robin, Jim Carrey starred as The Riddler, while Tommy Lee Jones starred as Two-Face. Filming started in September 1994, and Schumacher encountered problems communicating with Kilmer and Jones. Batman Forever was released on June 16, 1995 with financial success, earning over $350 million worldwide and three Academy Award nominations, but the film was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics.

Batman & Robin (1997)
After the release of Batman Forever, Warner Bros. started development on Batman & Robin, commissioning it on fast track for an adamant June 1997 release. Val Kilmer did not return, because of scheduling conflicts with The Saint, and was replaced by George Clooney. Arnold Schwarzenegger starred as Mr. Freeze, while Uma Thurman starred as Poison Ivy and Alicia Silverstone starred as Batgirl. Chris O'Donnell reprised his role as Robin. Principal photography began in September 1996 and finished in January 1997, two weeks ahead of the shooting schedule. Batman & Robin was released on June 20, 1997, and was panned by critics and audiences. Observers criticized the film for its toyetic and campy approach, and for homosexual innuendos added by Schumacher. Still, the film was a financial success, but remains to be the least commercially successful live-action Batman film ever. Batman & Robin received numerous nominations at the Razzie Awards and is ranked among the worst superhero films ever made.

Source: Wikipedia

From Rotten Tomatoes, the website devoted to film reviews and news; it is widely known as a film review aggregator.

Based on 67 reviews collected by Rotten Tomatoes, 72% of reviewers reacted positively to Batman. Metacritic gives an aggregated score of 66, based on 17 reviews, indicating "generally favorable".

Batman Returns has received a favourable critical reception. Based on 67 reviews collected by Rotten Tomatoes, 80% of critics enjoyed the film, with an average rating of 6.7/10. Much of the critics gave praise toward Tim Burton's visual style, accompanied by production designer Bo Welch, as well as the casting of Danny DeVito and Christopher Walken in supporting roles to compliment Keaton's portrayal of Batman.

Based on 58 reviews collected by the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 41% of reviewers giving the film a positive review and the consensus: "Loud, excessively busy, and often boring, Batman Forever nonetheless has the charisma of Jim Carrey and Tommy Lee Jones to offer mild relief."

Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 11% of critics have given the film a positive review based on 85 reviews, certifying it "Rotten", with an average rating of 3.4/10, the consensus: "Joel Schumacher's tongue-in-cheek attitude hits an unbearable limit in Batman & Robin, resulting in a frantic and mindless movie that's too jokey to care much for."

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Personally, I have only seen "Batman & Robin" at the time of it's release, and do not remember a thing from it.

BTW, who is looking forward to "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" set for release in March 2016?

Personally, I have only seen "Batman & Robin" at the time of it's release, and do not remember a thing from it.


Selective amnesia?  ;D  ;D

BTW, who is looking forward to "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" set for release in March 2016?


I am!!

US box office numbers...

Batman (1989) $251.2 million                        Weekend opened $40.5 million
Batman Returns (1992) $162.8 million            Weekend opened $45.7 million
Batman Forever (1995) $184 million              Weekend opened with $52.8 million
Batman and Robin (1997) $107.3 million        Weekend opened with $42.9 million

BTW, who is looking forward to "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" set for release in March 2016?


Oh come on ... what a stupid movie concept!  How could Batman compete with the power of Superman?  Uness he carries Kryptonite around 24/7 ... or Supes is affected by a Red Sun ... and the last time I checked, Earth had a yellow sun.  It's amazing how powers become more even when pitted against each other in the movies.

Having said all that ... I'm totally there!  ;D

Oh come on ... what a stupid movie concept!  How could Batman compete with the power of Superman?  Uness he carries Kryptonite around 24/7 ... or Supes is affected by a Red Sun ... and the last time I checked, Earth had a yellow sun.  It's amazing how powers become more even when pitted against each other in the movies.

Having said all that ... I'm totally there!  ;D
Batman has Robin to help him!

Batman has Robin to help him!


Fly Robin fly ... up, up to the sky!

Fly Robin fly ... up, up to the sky!


But he's too big!

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But he's too big!

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Suddenly the Boy Wonder has growned?

Suddenly the Boy Wonder has growned?


I fed him this.

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I fed him this.

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"Holy marathon! I'm getting a stitch, Batman!"

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;D

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But he's too big!

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looks like Robin gained some weight.

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They both need to lose some weight.

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;D

ther was a cartoon I watched in the past where they parodied the song.

Fatman  Fatman    Boy Blubber Boy Blubber and Fatman  wa na na na  wa na na na na  Fatman

Holy sh!t, Batman.


I must admit that I haven't seen all of the movies. I begrudgingly watched Batman Returns and it turned out to be what I call a surprise movie. I thought it was going to suck but I must admit that I really enjoyed it. (But of course, it had Catwoman in it.  ;) :D ;D ;D )  Danny Devito was GREAT in it. I also LOVE Danny Elfman's music.



For the record, I was Catwoman BEFORE Michelle Pfeiffer (but not before Julie Newmarr). I was first dubbed Catwoman about 1983 or 1984.



Cat

Holy sh!t, Batman.


I must admit that I haven't seen all of the movies. I begrudgingly watched Batman Returns and it turned out to be what I call a surprise movie. I thought it was going to suck but I must admit that I really enjoyed it. (But of course, it had Catwoman in it.  ;) :D ;D ;D )  Danny Devito was GREAT in it. I also LOVE Danny Elfman's music.



For the record, I was Catwoman BEFORE Michelle Pfeiffer (but not before Julie Newmarr). I was first dubbed Catwoman about 1983 or 1984.



Cat


Is that why you call yourself CatwomanofV?  ???

For the record, I was Catwoman BEFORE Michelle Pfeiffer (but not before Julie Newmarr). I was first dubbed Catwoman about 1983 or 1984.



Cat


I'm a Lee Meriwether fan myself.  :)

I'm a Lee Meriwether fan myself.  :)
It is Eartha Kitt for me!

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Is that why you call yourself CatwomanofV?  ???



Actually, I was dubbed Catwoman-not because of Batman but because my love of cats. At the time, I had 4 of them. Not to mention my very feline ways.  :D :D :D

When I first came on-line-there were A LOT of Catwomans out there so to make myself unique, I added the "ofV" (of Venus  ;) :D ;D ;D  ).



I'm a Lee Meriwether fan myself.  :)



I couldn't stand her.



It is Eartha Kitt for me!


Don't know if I liked her or not.  :-\\


For me, other than myself  ;) it is either Julie or Michelle.



Cat

For the record, I was Catwoman BEFORE Michelle Pfeiffer (but not before Julie Newmarr). I was first dubbed Catwoman about 1983 or 1984.

So for 32 years you've been called Catwoman?

So for 32 years you've been called Catwoman?



Yup.



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My favorites!!!