Member review

Batman films are often some of the best around. With great plots, funny lines, and a dedicated fanbase, they are commercial successes - at least in their time. This film had a good plot, with light and dark moments, balanced with humour and a talented cast. However I personally believe that the film would not be as well received in a modern world. Bruce Wayne was portrayed as a playboy, however the Micheal Keaton that portrayed him would certainly not be considered for that role nowadays, not having the same appeal. In addition, the acting and dialogue, although funny in areas due to the incredible acting by Jack Nicholson, was too overemotional and sometimes camp. This made it hard to take the plot seriously and it ended up being more of an action-comedy, where the main Batman fanbase nowadays would rather have an action-adventure film. Even the cinematography was old fashioned, with scenes often way to dark to understand what is happening, and the casting not suited to a modern (inattentive) audience, with many of the cast looking very similar, making it hard to differentiate some characters. Regardless it is a Tim Burton film, meaning more often than not it will be well received. Although it most likely wouldn't commercial success today, one cannot write it off as a bad film, as it still delivers a range of emotions and is a great introduction to the Batman franchise.