Rate Your Favorite Batman Films

[Hector]

I liked Batman Forever because of Jim Carry

I think Carry was a good choice for Riddler.

The only better Riddler (back then) would have been Robin Williams

I hope when you say back then...you mean the 70's...because that's the last time he was thin...lol.

Also...you would've needed a ton of electric shavers in prepping Williams for the part...as the dude is hairier than an POTA gorilla solider...

[The Toyroom]

There is only ONE Riddler....Frank Gorshin...Accept no substitutes!

[The Toyroom]

I liked Batman Forever because of Jim Carry

I think Carry was a good choice for Riddler.

Carrey's Riddler was no different than Carrey's Grinch or his Liar Liar guy or countless other characters he does that have the same schtick....

[PNGwynne]

^ Have to say the same about Batman 66's Penguin--Burgess Meredith.

Absolutely perfect casting IMO & I was mesmerized as a kid by the film version, where he was running the show (& that submarine).



I've not been thrilled with any screen adaptation of Batman, but I do think, having rewatched the Burton films recently after a long hiatus, that they hold up surprisingly well. The Nolan films are just as flawed as the earlier ones, only in a different way.

[The Toyroom]

^ Have to say the same about Batman 66's Penguin--Burgess Meredith.

Absolutely perfect casting IMO & I was mesmerized as a kid by the film version, where he was running the show (& that submarine)

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.

[The Bat]

Absolutely Ledger deserved the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award...whether you liked or disliked him as the Joker...his role was mesmerizing and unforgettable.

[emeraldknight47]

There is only ONE Riddler....Frank Gorshin...Accept no substitutes!

Agreed. No one else even comes close or could hope to....

[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....!

[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?

[Werewolf]

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

Probably Apocalypse.

[Dark Shadow]

Probably Apocalypse.

Thank you! I'll check it out.

[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.

[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

[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!

[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.