Rate Your Favorite Batman Films

[Dark Shadow]

I have to go on record and say The Dark Knight isn't nearly as good as people think. The plot is too complex for the over-the-top and fast paced action. They tried to make a "thinking man's film" I think, but totally failed because it gives you no time to think.

Isn't it nice to have an opinion

[Dark Shadow]

I think the reason I rate Nolan's films so high is because I am of the opinion that comic books and films are two different forms of media: what works in one doesn't automatically mean it will work in the other. When I go to a movie based on a comic book, I want to see a great movie, not a comic book that's been turned into a movie...

...I admit that I have nostalgia for the first two Burton Batman movies, they were a big deal for me at the time, but I simply can't sit through them anymore.

Thank you Village Idiot! As the Branded Moron, I am happy to know that I am in good company!

I also find it very difficult to sit all the way through any of the first four movies these days, even my favorite of the time...Batman Returns.

[thunderbolt]

I've seen it. And I appreciate the technical accomplishments that it contains.

But I'm probably the only board member who wasn't blown away by it. Just me.

nah, its not just you.

[Den82]

I have to go on record and say The Dark Knight isn't nearly as good as people think. The plot is too complex for the over-the-top and fast paced action. They tried to make a "thinking man's film" I think, but totally failed because it gives you no time to think.

Then in the end, it all seems so silly. Just as silly as the 60s Batman movie, if you ask me. Maybe even more silly, as it plays the whole thing straight. At least the 60s film were tongue-in-cheek. But watching the interrogation with Batman and The Joker is laughable. They're trying to be realistic and serious with a guy in a Bat suit and one in clown make-up. Regardless of how cool and gritty it looks, it's still unrealistic and silly.

[Earth 2 Chris]

^I'm in the same boat, so you're not alone. Definitely enjoyed it. But an 8-minute film and a 2-hour film are two entirely different things. Not saying that it couldn't be sustained, but I think audiences would have a hard time swallowing such a muscle-bound Bruce Wayne.

Chris

[number 6]

Batman Dead End 8 minutes of Comic book Batman come to Life Hands down the single BEST BATMAN EVER PUT ON FILM anyone who says you can't do Batman from the comics has not a clue what they're talking about.....Sandy Collaras BDE is pure genius............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j7d3lIAkes

I've seen it. And I appreciate the technical accomplishments that it contains.

But I'm probably the only board member who wasn't blown away by it. Just me.

[MIB41]

If we rated Batman according to cosmetics only, my list would look entirely different.

1) Batman Dead end
2) Batman Returns
3) Batman '89
4) Dark Knight
5) Batman '66
6) Batman Begins
7) Batman Forever
8) Batman and Robin
9) Batman serials

[Goblin19]

1. The Dark Knight
2. Batman Begins
3. Batman (1989)

I agree that Ledger deserved the Oscar. I'm not sure whether he would have won it had he not passed away. The academy doesn't usually reward big summer movies.

[megojim]

Aren't we fogetting . . . and considering the bang for your buck factor . . .
Batman:Dead End!!

Love reading all the comments in this thread, good stuff from a huge knowledge base!

[kingdom warrior]

1. The Dark Knight
2. Batman Begins
3. Batman (1966)

I think the reason I rate Nolan's films so high is because I am of the opinion that comic books and films are two different forms of media: what works in one doesn't automatically mean it will work in the other. When I go to a movie based on a comic book, I want to see a great movie, not a comic book that's been turned into a movie.

Granted, Nolan's movies are not strict interpretations of the comic books, more of his adaptation of the the source material. But I feel Nolan's movies overall stay true to the spirit of the Batman comics and are faithful to the most important aspects of the characters. And their excellent films with great performances. Rarely do I feel compelled to see a movie a second time in the theatures, let alone in the same weekend, but that's what I did with the Dark Knight.

Batman 1966 is a fun movie and truer to the Batman comics of the 1960's than most fan boys would care to admit.

I admit that I have nostalgia for the first two Burton Batman movies, they were a big deal for me at the time, but I simply can't sit through them anymore.

Batman Dead End 8 minutes of Comic book Batman come to Life Hands down the single BEST BATMAN EVER PUT ON FILM anyone who says you can't do Batman from the comics has not a clue what they're talking about.....Sandy Collaras BDE is pure genius............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j7d3lIAkes

[number 6]

1. The Dark Knight
2. Batman Begins
3. Batman (1966)

I think the reason I rate Nolan's films so high is because I am of the opinion that comic books and films are two different forms of media: what works in one doesn't automatically mean it will work in the other. When I go to a movie based on a comic book, I want to see a great movie, not a comic book that's been turned into a movie.

Granted, Nolan's movies are not strict interpretations of the comic books, more of his adaptation of the the source material. But I feel Nolan's movies overall stay true to the spirit of the Batman comics and are faithful to the most important aspects of the characters. And their excellent films with great performances. Rarely do I feel compelled to see a movie a second time in the theatures, let alone in the same weekend, but that's what I did with the Dark Knight.

Batman 1966 is a fun movie and truer to the Batman comics of the 1960's than most fan boys would care to admit.

I admit that I have nostalgia for the first two Burton Batman movies, they were a big deal for me at the time, but I simply can't sit through them anymore.

[Dark Shadow]

Probably Apocalypse.

Thank you! I'll check it out.

[Werewolf]

Thank you Werewolf! Which of these three team ups is your fave?

Probably Apocalypse.

[Dark Shadow]

"The Batman vs Dracula" funny I had forgotten all about this one it would certainly be at the lower end of my scale. That was the direct to video/tv movie for the WB "THE BATMAN" cartoon which was on in the mid 2000's after BAS was off the air.

if you like Batman the Animated series you have to see Mask of the Phantasm it's the only animated one which was a theatrical release and it is excellent. and it's like 5.00 at walmart I think in a double set with Sub Zero

Thanks jds1911a1! Looks like MOTP is the movie of choice...I'll keep an eye out for the two pack, between WalMart & Fry's I should be able to score.

I like the animated Batman Superman team up movies The Batman/Superman movie, Superman/Batman public Enemies and Superman/Batman Apocalypse.

Thank you Werewolf! Which of these three team ups is your fave?

[emeraldknight47]

Yup! Burgess IS the ONLY Penguin just as Julie Newmar is the ONLY Catwoman. Even though their performances were on a "campy" TV show they are still today the best performances of those characters that all others are judged against. That's saying something.

Ditto on both a'these, too. Julie Newmar's Catwoman will ALWAYS be Catwoman in my mind. She was just so----feline. And fine....!