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Summary: A rare thing : a satisfying sequel
Review: With this film Tim Burton pulls off a rare trick: producing a superhero sequel to match the preceding film. The 'Superman' franchise came close; the 'Crow' series is a more typical example of the failing-sequel syndrome. Anyway, Tim Burton's success is largely down to the fact that he retains the dark mood of the his original Batman film, adding some more classic Batman villains to the mix (Catwoman and The Penguin, both excellently acted here). There's a violent undercurrent at work here - De Vito's Penguin is a really nasty piece of work. Christopher Walken is always great in Burton films (even when missing a head - cf 'Sleepy Hollow') and he gives a good performance as the new villain Max Schreck. And the true star of 'Batman Returns' is the Batmobile, which gets to transform in a number of new ways in this sequel. Lots of fun! The following two sequels ('Batman Forever' and 'Batman and Robin') see the Batman franchise kissing goodbye to Michael Keaton (and also to quality, for that matter).
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Summary: The best Batman!
Review: It is Christmas time in Gotham City. 33 years ago a deformed child was thrown into a river by his selfish parents. In the sewer he grew up to become the Penguin, because he was raised by penguins. Now in present day Gotham, Penguin(Danny DeVito) is ready to rise up from the sewers. Mega Gotham buisness man Max Schreck helps Pengiun get on the mayor campaign so, Scherck(Christopher Walken) can build his mega power plant that will drain power from the city. Selina Kyle is a scretary for Schreck. She finds out about the plant and she is pushed out the window by him. She comes back to life and becomes Catwoman(Michele Pfieffer). And Penguin and Catwoman cook up a scheme to frame Batman. Batman/Bruce Wayne(Michael Keaton)must protect Gotham form these menicing villians. This movie is the best Batman! But one flaw it suffers is that Michael Keaton is missing in a lot of scenes. Otherwise awsome! Rated PG-13 for violence, brief sexual scene, and brief language.
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Summary: Well, at least it's better than "Batman and Robin"
Review: I first saw this movie in the theaters when I was about 7 years old. For some reason, I didn't care for it that much. Although I was only 7 at the time, the same standards still stand for me today. I'm glad that they brought back Micheal Keaton as Batman, but his acting wasn't the problem, all the other characters were all pretty shallow. That Max Schreck guy was really annoying (the only part about him was his name, which is the same as the guy who played Count Orlock in "Nosferatu" (1922), which is far better than this film). Who does he think he is throwing a future Catwoman out the window? Danny DeVeto plays a pretty decent Penquin and the same goes for Catwoman, but something lacks to me. Seeing how the Joker (my favorite enemy) was killed off in the last movie, I doubt he could have made an appearance again, which makes me angry. This film is a million time better than "Batman and Robin" and mabey a thousand times than "Batman Forever" (which is alot better than that 4th Batman flick). I have no idea why I have a bad additude towards "Batman Returns", because theres really nothing diffrent in this film than in the first Batman film, but I would rather watch "Batman" over and over again.
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Summary: Good Movie!
Review: I watched this movie on TV and really enjoyed it, although it is a bit silly at times which is why I gave 4 stars. The actors who played Batman, Catwoman, and Penquin did a great job on their parts. I liked some of the lines that Catwoman said which made me laugh...especially what she said to the two policemen in the store with her. Even though this isn't really all for kids, it is a good movie for everyone to watch.
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Summary: Don't buy this dvd
Review: Don't buy this dvd cause Warner may release this title in a near future again with special features,trailers,notes and etc.Just like they did with Twister,Interwiew with the Vampire...and more to come....
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Summary: Michelle Pfeiffer in Black Rubber......Pant Pant
Review: I really liked the dark, morbid way this movie developed itself. I am a big fan of Tim Burtons and thought he did a terrific job on the Batman movies he worked on. Joel Schumacher ruined the 4th one. What was with all the color? Batman Returns was very true to the first on, though it could not hold a candle to it. I really enjoyed the characters in this one. The Freaks in the side show, the poodle, the organ grinder..just a really great movie
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Summary: Keaton, Burton & Elfman simply great.
Review: KEATON IS THE BEST BATMAN EVER! Well this movie is just as good as Batman because Tim Burton directed them both I think that Batman Returns is even darker than Batman but they are both good I don't know why Keaton and Burton didn't at least make a third movie of Batman he destroyed everything by giving Schumacher BATMAN I really hope that WB offers lots of millions to Burton to return and continue with a story after Batman Returns and the guys at WB don't re-release never again on any format not even on TV Batman Forever and the piece of garbage of Batman & Robin I hope they act like if those two movies had never existed deleted, erased from time. Elfman is great as always in every movie soundtrack he has worked with Tim Burton. PLEASE KEATON, BURTON & ELFMAN COME BACK!
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Summary: The Dark Knight Returns
Review: Batman Returns is very much a Tim Burton film. It is a stranger and darker film than Batman, netherless it is a striking film on several levels. Michael Keaton returns as the stoic and haunted Dark Knight. Danny DeVito is Oswald Cobblepot aka The Penguin. In the comic book he's a short rotund man who has an affinity for birds and umbrellas. The character is reinvented here. Born grotesquely disfigured, as an infant, he's cast into the river where he's brought up in a criminal circus gang that lives underground in an abandoned Zoo. Michelle Pfeffer is Selina Kyle aka Catwoman, a beautiful yet mousy secretary who's been pushed too far (of a window) and is out for some serious payback. These three disturbed characters make this Batman film more adult oriented than the first one. DeVito's Penguin is a tragic figure but is very evil and is looking to strike back at Gotham City any way he can. The grotesque make-up is impressive and DeVito delivers a powerful performance. Michelle Pfeffer is haunting as the mousy secretary who is pushed over the edge and finds herself battling with her new alter ego Catwoman. A nice chemistry is struck between Keaton & Pfeffer as the conflicted couple. Christopher Walken is on hand as the manipulative and power hungry businessman Max Shreck. Michael Gough returns as Alfred the butler as well. The stunning production design by Bo Welch extends the look from the previous film and Danny Elfman's score is a bit more subdued but retains the perfect atmosphere. The story is solid but the plotline regarding the circus gang is thin. Batman Returns isn't a film for small kids either. Between the overall look of the characters and some racy dialogue, this is a Batman film for more of a mature audience. If you're a fan of the first film, you'll enjoy this Batman film that has a few new twists to it.
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Summary: wow,did you know this plays like a comic book.
Review: I think this film plays like a miss understood comic book.You have wonderful sets ,great stiff acting but a scrip that could only be about 12 page long.so ,yes the movie does drag out some,but hey,if you are in the mood for the cape crusader then you could do worst(Batman and Robin mean something?)
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Summary: Moody, Sardoinc, Lavish, and Distant
Review: Incredibly lavish, exquisitely moody, often extremely dark sequel takes a sardonic look at the Caped Crusader and a pair of emotionally tormented villains, the poignant (and mean) Penguin and the sultry, conflicted Catwoman, both played brilliantly by Danny DeVito and the terrific Michelle Pfeiffer. Christopher Walken also arrives as scheming Max Shreck (named after the vampire in "Nosferatu") to assist them in their dire plans. The plot moves crisply for about an hour, until it disappointingly falls apart in the scattershot second half. The film suffers from an often mean-spirited tone, and with too few appearances by Batman himself throughout, the story revolves around the villains rather than the hero. Much of the action is so intense and emotional, the film can be a bit depressing at times to watch, especially for younger viewers, part of its target audience. Still, there are too many juicy elements in this visually overpowering fantasy to ignore; they're all so masterfully directed by Tim Burton, who stamps each scene with his one-of-a-kind wizardry. The picture is simply a marvel to look at, and does that rare thing in cinema: it creates a world so real that stems deep within the abyss of the imagination, so consistently impressive and truly warrants the overused term, "dazzling." The best visual touch is setting the film at Christmas time, with snowy, ice-glazed visuals providing the perfect compliment to the extraordinary visual deign by Bo Welch, creating a giant snow-globe with a pulse. A bold attempt has been made to make the villains into victims, not simply evil monsters, and Michael Keaton's second (and final) donning of the cape and cowl is a strong one. The technical credits, which include opulent costume designs, Danny Elfman's exquisite scoring art and Stefan Czapsky's masterful cinematography, are simply indelible. Despite many imperfections, pic is the most unique, bizarre, and original installment in this uneven series.
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