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Batman (1989) [VHS] | ![Batman (1989) [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/410TMVZPRML._SL160_.jpg) | Director: Tim Burton
Actors: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl, Pat Hingle
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: Video
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Rating:  470 reviews
Sales Rank: 2115
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 126 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 4.1 x 1
ISBN: 6301562143
UPC: 085391200031
EAN: 9786301562140
ASIN: 6301562143
Theatrical Release Date: June 23, 1989
Release Date: October 7, 1997
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Thanks to the ambitious vision of director Tim Burton, the blockbuster hit of 1989 delivers the goods despite an occasionally spotty script, giving the caped crusader a thorough overhaul in keeping with the crime fighter's evolution in DC Comics. Michael Keaton strikes just the right mood as the brooding "Dark Knight" of Gotham City; Kim Basinger plays Gotham's intrepid reporter Vicki Vale; and Jack Nicholson goes wild as the maniacal and scene-stealing Joker, who plots a takeover of the city with his lethal Smilex gas. Triumphant Oscar-winning production design by the late Anton Furst turns Batman into a visual feast, and Burton brilliantly establishes a darkly mythic approach to Batman's legacy. Danny Elfman's now-classic score propels the action with bold, muscular verve. --Jeff Shannon
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 Great Batman Film September 6, 2010
Ker Thao (Saint Paul, MN USA)
Batman The Movie shows the origin of Batman and Joker is the villain in this movie. The movie had a great story, great sound, great graphics, and great action. Go and experience Batman.
 The first is the greatest. September 3, 2010
Ricardo C.
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The 1989 Batman film is probably the best we'll ever see of The Dark Knight in a major motion picture. At the time of this writing there has been two Batman films directed by Christopher Nolan, I won't waste time comparing Burton to Nolan but I will certain defend this first outing with Michael Keaton wearing the cape and cowl.
There has been a common complaint that Jack Nicholson as Jack Napier aka " The Joker" takes over the picture. I believe it's safe to say that Nicholson indeed has more screentime than Keaton however that was the proper direction to take. The Joker is suppose to be the one in the limelight to soak up the attention because he because he sees himself as a great artist and entertainter and remaining Anonymous would be the last thing on mind. In the old comics, he would announce his murders on radio or television. They pay homage of sorts to these declarations in this film. But how would I rate Nicholson's preformance ? Though Jack understood Joker as a loose cannon, I don't think came off as genuinely threatening. The reason why Joker was always Batman's worst villian is because he is a serial killer, he was after the common man and Batman never knew when or where he was going to strike. I would have liked to watched more scenes with Joker killing his own men or personally murdering innocent people; Instead Nicholson is often left to flail on camera and come off as too silly as opposed to being Batman's greatest nemesis. Still I appericate the fact that Joker never had anything tangiable to go after, simply murder and mayhem in what he views as entertainment.
Another common complaint is the lack Batman's character development but it's quite the contrary, The very first crime you see committed in the film reflects that tragic night when Wayne's parents were murdered and that is just one of the great scenes that shows Batman's/Wayne's personality and motivations. Take for example Bruce's charity party to raise funds to save the festival commemorating the 200th anniversary of Gotham City. Bruce Wayne is once again saving Gotham but without his cape or cowl. Secound, notice the way Bruce acts when he socializes with Vicki Vale and others. Bruce seems to be keeping himself at arms length among his festivities by keeping to himself and lies to Vicky Vale about who is. His behavior also dosen't relfect someone who would be a famous "playboy" bachelor, you see him talking to only Vale and her collague surrounded by un-usual ar in a private room. When Bruce is confronted with a minor problem such as determining how many champagne bottles he needs to open, he seems to be a little lost and still remains so even when Alfred reports news that would obviously be important to Batman; The circumstances of simple social behavior seems to trouble him. Really, how can anyone say all this isn't character development ? We already knew from the hold up earlier to Bruce Wayne at the party that Batman is Wayne's solace and not just a mission or goal, everything else is inconsequential. This is a light hearted illustration of Bruce's loneliness. The real tragic part occurs when Bruce lies to Vicki after sleeping with her, he said he has been called out of town. What does he end up doing ? He places two roses in a dirty alley and quite obviously, it's the place where Bruce's parents were murdered. This is a sad revelation, he falls into the arms of a woman, possibly having done this more than once, but pathetically retreats into the shadows. He remains that child that lost his parents and can't find comfort.
Now as to how Batman is presented. Again Burton has understood what the character of Batman is, a myth. As long as he remains as such, he already has the advantage of his foes and fear is merely the unknown. Once again returning to the first hold-up committed in the film, Batman lowers himself down and surprises the criminals with his cape as simulated wings. Like an animal he asserts himself as appearing bigger and more dangerous and even after he is shot down, he rises up once again with his pseudo-wings in hand to further drive the myth of being a creature and not a man; Someone who is invunerable and can not be killed. He threatens one of the thugs by dangling over the edge of building and declares himself as Batman. Really it's the perfect introduction to a theatrical character. The suit itself also combines Hollywood flash, that classic yellow symbol Batman insignia, but the rest is the vein of a classic horror figure in the vein of Bela Lugosi's Dracula or Max Schreck's Nosferatu. This is the perfect Batman for film, pure imagination from a thoughtful director.
Now of course there comes the question of how it all puts together. This film has a great many centerpieces. Batman's introduction, The Joker's "birth", some of Joker's victims, Bruce recalling his parent's death, and of course the action sequences. Some of it has suffered because of times. Generally, the action is convential and well done but not the most memorable parts of the films. The late Derrick Meddings of James Bond fame worked on the minatures and they still do hold up today but it's pretty damn obvious those are toy cars you see when the Bat-Wing crashes. I think the only genuinely awful part of the film is the finale. After Batman and Joker, with Vicky Vale hostage, climbs to the top of a gigantic cathedral some more fights take place and Batman and Joker have a rather silly final confrontation exchanging one-liners and Joker pulling out a sight-gag. It ends with Batman and Vicki Vale dangling at the edge of cathedral with Joker flailing around like a moron and he pretty much kills himself in a rather clumsy and stupid way. A really mediocre ending to what was fine film before.
Overall, for the many reasons stated, I think this the best live-action Batman film to date. It's flawed yes because Nicholson could have used more direction and a bit more creavity with the action but I'd say this is the Bat film that others should look up to in the future and beyound.
Batman August 25, 2010
RBennet
Bonus features alone make this definitely worth the purchase of the deluxe edition. Still haven't gotten through all of them!
Batman Blu ray 20th Anniversary Edition August 15, 2010
D. Carson
The movie is great but the digital copy from iTunes offer expired in March 2010.
Bummer!
Dave in TX
Batman: Still Has the Power to Dazzle August 10, 2010
JLR (Staten Island, NY USA)
Batman: I'm not going to kill you. I want you to do me a favor. I want you to tell all your friends about me.
Nic: What are you?
Batman: I'm Batman.
1989 was the year when Tim Burton and Warner Bros. introduced the world to the dark knight. Unlike many action and superhero movies that have become dated and whose only main interest lies in nostalgia, time has done nothing but burnish the dark beauty of Burton's dazzling portrait of the creature of the night, looming over Gotham City like a guardian angel. Buy this DVD and it is guaranteed that this movie will be looming over your head for a long time.
Michael Keaton is outstanding as the tormented Bruce Wayne, who became Batman after the slaying of his parents by criminals when he was young. Wayne may be fabulously wealthy but his finances mean nothing to his despair that has haunted him from his childhood. When donning the bat-suit, Wayne channels his anger and emotions towards the scum on the street.
But a new villain has arrived and is taking the spotlight away. This new menace is the Joker / Jack Napier (played by Jack Nicholson at his diabolical best), the dangerous clown prince of crime wrecking havoc and preparing to take control of Gotham City. These two men are fighting over the soul of Gotham City, one that, to quote Commissioner Gordon, is "synonymous with crime".
Burton had already achieved success before with PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE and BEETLEJUICE but Batman was his first go at a major blockbuster. Unsurprisingly, the movie is not as personal as Burton's previous offerings or even the sequel, BATMAN RETURNS. There are loads of action, comedy and bravura set pieces in Batman (including a dynamite sequence at the cathedral near the end). There is even a romantic subplot between Wayne and Katie Vick (Kim Basigner) that is dull and uninvolving. But that is not Burton's main concern. His main goal is to create a world that is as alive and dangerous as the criminals running amok.
And that world is Gotham City, a dangerous, monolithic metropolis that engulfs its citizens with its large mass, towering structures, chemical plants, claustrophobic alleys and crime organizations. Designed by the late Anton Furst, Gotham City is one of the richest settings since the cities in Blade Runner and Brazil. Like those cities, it is an expressive environment seething with crime, corruption and chaos.
The performances are generally excellent, from Michael Gough adding comic relief as Wayne's butler Alfred to Jack Palance making a memorably brief appearance as crime boss Carl Grisham. But the movie belongs to Jack Nicholson, who transforms the Joker into a comic terror unleashed. In fact, some people complained that there was too much Joker and not even Batman and that the movie should been re-titled Joker. But that helps make Batman's appearances even more dramatic. When Batman crashes down through the ceiling of an art museum, the feeling is cathartic after numerous waits.
BATMAN is one of the few superhero movies that still works, even in an era dominated by IRON MAN, SPIDER-MAN and, of course, THE DARK KNIGHT. While THE DARK KNIGHT may have been hugely successful, it is in the original where the bat magic truly exists.
BATMAN is currently available both separately and part of the BATMAN ANTHOLOGY 1989-1997 set, which contains Burton's BATMAN and BATMAN RETURNS and Schumacher's tasteless BATMAN FOREVER and BATMAN & ROBIN.. One does not have to guess which pair of movies is better.
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