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Batman. However that isn't a bad thing. Under either title it's still a fun ride. By his very nature, the Joker is a far more interesting and flamboyant character than Batman.

Many of the supporting roles are fairly solid but forgettable. Kim Bassinger is believable as the love interest and Robert Wuhl delivers some great lines for comic relief. Michael Gough, as Alfred, Bruce's Butler and voice of reason, is probably the only other memorable role.

Everyone else simply doesn't get enough screen time to stand out against Jack Nicolson and, of course, Batman (as opposed to Michael Keaton).

The special effects in this movie really hold up considering it predates computer generated imagery (cgi). There is nothing that screams 'model' at you to take you out of the movie. It all holds together well.

If you're thinking of purchasing this movie on DVD or BlueRay then I highly recommend it, particularly for the special features. There are a number of documentaries about the history of this movie and the history of the Batman character that no fan should be without.

In fact the history of the Batman movies continue over the DVD versions of the Tim Burton/Joel Schumacher series of Batman films and should not be missed. Buy all four movies for the special features - even if you're not such a fan of Joel's run at the Batman Character.

Tim Burton's Batman is a MUST for any Batman fan. It should be a part of your Batman movie collection. For those of you who just like a good, fun movie, with a little dark humor then this will be for you.

Given it was hugely popular with main stream audiences it's almost a sure thing that you'll have a good time. Whilst it does have a few story flaws (like a really incompetent police force) it's not enough to spoil a very solid Batman film.

Batman
Directed by Tim Burton

Written by Sam Hamm and Warren Skaaren
Based on characters created by Bob Kane

Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl, Pat Hingle, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Gough, Jack Palance

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